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The Weedon Project – something a little different

An interior designer we love working for asked if we fancied tackling something a little different – it was time to crack open the hobnobs. And sit and think.

WWII ex MOD ammunition stores building – in Weedon Northamptonshire.  Challenging? certainly! and that was BEFORE  the climbing wall was installed!!

The building hadn’t been touched for over thirty years, the dust was undisturbed, (and so the Weedon Spiders had become quite happy in their home… ) and what with the many layers of distemper /and other traditional paints, the badly degraded surfaces needed a lot of our TLC and experience of old properties to bring the property up to standard.

We applied eco paints – one of our favourites, Earthborn, for those keen to ensure that old surfaces can breathe. There are some interesting original timber bands in the brickwork, maybe you know of someone, (long since retired –  I know!) who worked there  and can let us know what part they played in the buildings use. There is also an enclosed deep reservoir of water outside, maybe ready as a fire wall or source in case of explosion?

Anyway. It was a great project to be involved in. It’s open to the public.

#The Weedon Project #Northampton #Northampton Decorator #Specialist Heritage Decorating #EarthbornPaints

Award Winning Decorating

Skilled Painter & Decorator

Painstakingly fine detailed decorating work

Award winning Results!

Easton Neston House, has won a RIBA award- and the quality of conservation work has been recognised. A major restoration project, we know that it takes more than just a skilled painter and decorator to be chosen to work in one of the finest country houses in England!

Our team has enjoyed bringing the home and European Headquarters to Leon Max to a magnificent standard, and was pleased to see it recently featured on television. With clear instruction from Ptolemey Dean Architects and inspired interior design, the rooms are a combination of refined elegance and Wow!

Heritage qualified, directed by Mac Devereux, the Team certainly understand the usual decorating history of construction of a traditional Listed Building and enjoy using both modern and traditional materials including limewash or gilding. At Easton Neston House, Towcester, it was a massive project! We had plenty of opportunity to appreciate and share extensive knowledge amongst a strong team of historic and heritage craftsmen.

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