The term “specialty finishes” is a bit of a catch-all phrase. You’ll see a wide variety of custom decorative finishes here. Custom finishes include plasters that cover everything from a range hood to a whole house interior, to hand-brushed lime painting that brings a hand-crafted authenticity to a space, and limewash finishes that soften to look of brick of stone on an exterior.  And of course the occasional custom finish for a bit of “wow factor”, like alternating black and gold-leaf stripes in a powder bath!

Specialty finishes are meant to contribute to the overall design of your space, more than just a paint color on your walls would do.  And because they’re applied by hand, expect to see subtle variations in color, sheen or application on your walls.  These nuances are part of the appeal of a hand-done specialty finish, and should be embraced as part of the overall aesthetic.

For limewash or lime painting and plastering in particular, read our article about the three main types of lime finishes in our blog.