2021 NATIONAL TOP JOB WINNER! The kitchen in this 90-year-old home in Montclair, NJ had been previously renovated, with multiple DYI painted/glazed coatings on them was thick, gloppy and dated. Working with JSE INTERIORS, ARC PAINTING was able to reclaim the cabinets by grinding off the old finish to reveal sturdy, hardwood that was primed then painted in Benjamin Moore China White and Chelsea Gray, the finishing touch to a renovated kitchen that went from ugly duckling to contemporary WOW!
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CABINET SHADES OF GRAY
While White may still be the most popular cabinet color, Gray is not far behind. These kitchens in 4 light to medium-deep Gray colors highlight how they can transform kitchens. Four original kitchens all had Oak Cabinets, 2 were whitewashed and faded, third was dark and outdated, last was natural. New colors: Medium-Deep CHELSEA GRAY and DOLPHIN, Medium-Gray NIGHTINGALE, all by Benjamin Moore; and REPOSE GRAY-Sherwin Williams.The Transformations are obvious! Don't censor these shades of gray!
KNOT A PROBLEM CABINETS
This Kitchen had wonderful, custom Cabinets with extraordinary and unique features, such as copper grating for air circulation and built in vegetable bins. They were constructed of Knotty Pine, however, and the knots dated the look.To update, ARC Painting refinished in Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace which brightens the room and ties together new White Subway tile back splash. Of course, the knots will never be seen again with use of wood fillers and the right primer to block tannin leakage.
KITCHEN ISLANDS PARADISE
Four kitchens had wood cabinets refinished in various shades of white paint in the main areas and an accent color on the lslands. Original blue Island and kitchen were in distressed antiqued cream glaze. Black & Medium Gray island kitchens were dark cherry. Dark Gray Island was originally natural stain. The kitchen refinished in Linen White with an antique striped glaze had the dark walnut island rejuvenated with lacquer toner to keep original wood stain as the accent color.
WHITE-ON-WHITE KITCHEN
This kitchen had a small area filled with floor to ceiling oak cabinets.To new owners it was claustrophobic.The cabinets were painted in two-tone whites,to visually open the area and give it a more contemporary look.The solid brass hinges, knobs and cup handles were cleaned and polished to a warm patina. Benjamin Moore Simply White on upper and Sheep's Wool on lower cabinets along with walls in Behr Calm with Sky Blue ceiling create a peaceful and serene space where they now love to spend time.
BATHROOM CABINET PROJECTS
SOLID WOOD BATHROOM CABINETS GET A NEW LOOK WITH PAINT. New hardware and new color upgrade 3 bathroom cabinets in this Montclair, NJ Townhouse. After having the kitchen cabinets refinished from wood to white, homeowners chose to take the same approach with their bathroom cabinets which were made of the same wood as their kitchen. From dramatic black for the master bath to pure white in the baby's bath, color transformed these bathrooms.
KITCHEN W/ WETBAR ACCENT
The original Honey-colored, Rustic Oak kitchen and Wetbar were transformed into an updated, English Country Kitchen by refinishing with paint. The main kitchen area was finished in Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise, a soft, creamy color that brings out the colors in the granite countertops. The Wetbar, located in an adjacent sitting area, was painted in Graphite and Simply White to pick up the colors in the countertop and mirror the lead-windows in this beautiful Tudor home in Short Hills, NJ.
DECORATIVE FAUX - BRICK
2017 TOP JOB WINNER! FROM BLAND BASEMENT APARTMENT TO STYLISH UNDERGROUND "LOFT": Owners purchased a cir.1917 home in upscale North-Central NJ. The basement had been made into apartment by prior owner and painted entirely white which made it feel very sterile. ARC Painting & Refinishing was hired to create a rustic, warm space with the look of the original aged brick walls. ARC transformed the basement apartment into an inviting underground "NYC-Style LOFT" perfect for entertaining or relaxing.
OAK CABINET REMODEL
THIS KITCHEN HAD 1980's WALLPAPER, OAK CABINETS AND LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS. Remodel included spray-painting cabinets a soft cream color, wallpaper removal, skim-coating, painting walls, black granite countertop, replacing the nautical top spindles with crown molding, ceramic floor. Oak is a sturdy wood often used for cabinets and furniture because of its beautiful grain - which is heavily textured. Our recommendation is to let the beauty of the grain show through when having them painted.
PAINTED KITCHEN CABINETS
BEFORE & AFTER PICTURES OF WOOD CABINETS PAINTED IN VARIOUS COLORS. Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing & Repainted - Satin Finish in Benjamin Moore colors
Multiple-coat process - Cabinets cleaned, sanded and any nicks and cracks & scratches repaired. Prime coat and two coats of Urethane Acrylic Finish Paint Sprayed on Doors and Drawers. Same process on Base Cabinets but rolled and brushed.
HISTORIC HOME EXTERIOR
Historic Home featured in Lancaster Online article by MELISSA L. DOHERTY | Special to LNP Sep 3, 2015. PHOTOS BY: DAN MARSCHKA | Staff Photographer http://lancasteronline.com/features/home_garden/living-the-midcentury-modern-life-in-blossom-hill/article_93d9f2b4-51a8-11e5-8379-7f4a58656d81.html
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Outdoor furniture refinished: Client wanted to maintain the finished look on Outdoor Bar and the rustic bamboo look on the Tiki Bar. Surfaces refinished with wood-graining faux techniques to match existing finishes that had been worn away and faded by the sun. Using all water-based "green" products, wood and bamboo colors/grains were recreated with exterior stains; final layers of clear exterior polyurethane - multiple coats - to protect and give glossy finish.
Interior Specialty Work
New Trim and Molding work had been installed in entire main floor of home. Caulked, prepared and painted all walls, Crown Molding, Trim on walls and ceilings, new Mantel woodwork and new Divider woodwork. Multiple colors on walls and ceilings for accent. High quality Benjamin Moore Paints used.
Decks & Swing Sets
Examples of exterior decks & wooden swing sets that have been pressure washed, repaired when needed and painted or restained.
Children's Murals
Make your child's room or business special with custom designed pictures and murals by Leia.
Faux Examples & Cabinets
Sample of Decorative, Faux & Specialty Finishes; Specialty work in Home; Cabinets Refinished with Paint
Wall and Ceiling Repairs
Examples of Wall and Ceiling repairs made and repainting results
Exterior Examples
Examples of our Exterior Painting Work
Commercial/Business
Examples of Commercial and Business projects
Interior - Basement Restoration
Interior specialty work - Basement Restoration: Cinderblock and concrete walls; concrete floors. Project included cleaning/etching concrete, concrete patching, priming w/Drylok and masonry painting.
OUR BUDS and NEW FRIENDS
Gallery of ours and of some of the furry friends we've made along the way.