Archive for the ‘Traditional Decorating techniques’ Category

Heritage Decorating Projects

A few pictures of recent Heritage type work we have done. Mac Devereux-Batchelor and his team of decorators combined years of craftsman expertise to beautiful effect on Wesleys Chapel, London, and also at Jesus College Cambridge, The Masters Lodge. The team have worked many times at Wrest Park, one of Englands exceptional Gardens

Wesley’s Chapel, London

Wrest Park – one of the finest Gardens in England

Jesus College Cambridge, Gilded column

Interior Decorating

Interior decorating work – grand houses or small cottages. Town houses and seaside hideaways!

Craftsman interior decorator

We love bringing life into old buildings, our expert Heritage Qualified team of painters and decorators have a good idea what lies behind crumbling walls and wobbly lath plasterwork – we respect the years of history, and family rough & tumble that the house has witnessed.

Corridor at Calverton Manor

Old and new techniques are embraced and our craftsmen happily use all types of paint and wallcoverings. Here are a couple of pictures of work undertaken and featureed at at CalvertonManor

Listed building – decorating work at Calverton Manor

Exterior Decorating

Exterior Decorating projects – recent traditional English weather has caused a few challenges for many craftsmen! Professional assessment and preparation prior to repainting is essential.

Special attention was needed to apply specially made limewash by our experienced decorator

Many of our clients book an inspection visit, regular maintenance work will keep wooden timbers and window frames always looking their best

Hand Painted Traditional Furniture

Finished Hand Painted Furniture

Hand Painted furniture in progress

This shows how our favourite Little Greene paint has been used to transform traditional dark wood furniture. Mackenzie Devereux-Batchelor has over thirty five years experience in painting and decorating, achieving the highest possible award, NVQ3 Heritage – Painting & Decorating.

Time spent developing the team at Devereux Decorators, has also ensured traditional skills have been shared between apprentices and old time served craftsmen.