For this project, Rick Fischer of Deco Illusions in Fort Wayne, Ind., was assisted by Bernadette Forese of The Faux Pro in Kennett Square, Pa., for a porch rehab in Brandywine, Pa. Both are trained, preferred applicators with the SkimStone product and use Modello Designs extensively in their contract work.
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Step 1
SkimStone requires three very thin veneer layers that can be quickly applied with a steel trowel. Ideally, a three-layer application should be no thicker than a dollar bill. |
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Step 2
Custom colors are easily created by combining the concentrated, industrial-grade acrylic colors at varying amounts into the liquid polymer. This is then easily mixed with the powder to create the overlay. Here, a custom “mushroom” color was created to blend with the stone facade. |
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Step 3
Modello “tile” patterns were applied randomly around the porch area to create a unique, decorative treatment. |
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Step 4
Various custom colors were mixed, again to coordinate with the stone, and filled in with mottled color by first dabbing the SkimStone on and immediately trowelling it down. |
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Step 5
The focal point of the porch is a Modello “Concrete Carpet” that was positioned in front of the entry door. A more complicated, but complementary color scheme was applied in the same manner as the tiles. |
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Step 6
After several layers of textured color were applied to create an Old World look and the product was fully dry, the Modello was removed to reveal the intricate pattern.
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