Almost every painting contractor has overhead, but in this case, like with many decorative painting projects, the job itself was “overhead.” Jeff Monsein, founder and owner of Splat Paint & Design in Tampa, Florida, was hired to create custom patterns on a curved ceiling dome as well as the walls of his client’s home. The team, which along with Jeff included painters Paula Bowen, Jair Medina, and Jindriska Krulichova, had to build scaffolding so they could access it properly. They then went to work creating custom patterns, using stencils for the designs which employed subtle colors in matte and metallic. They created single-use stencils for the work on the ceiling; because it was a curved surface it took some extra attention to make it come out right. For their efforts, they received a 2020 TOP JOB award from American Painting Contractor, a trade magazine for the professional painter.

Read the Article: Great Design Just Overhead

When Dana DeBuck and Cindy Howard were hired to work on a Texas-sized house in Sugar Land, a southwest suburb of Houston, they applied several brands of decorative products to create some stunning designs and finishes. Modern Masters Exterior Metallic had its chance to perform in both lead and supporting roles.

With over 25 years’ experience in faux finishing, New York artist Arlene McLoughlin has created some stunning works for her clients. She’s studied with some of the world’s masters and travelled overseas to increase her knowledge of the arts through cultural exploration and immersion. Arlene is a member of many national, regional, and professional decorative career groups. Through these affiliations, she keeps on top of new design trends in the home and commercial environments.

It hadn’t happened in 35 years of painting – people driving by stopped their car, got out, and took pictures … such was the curb appeal of Modern Masters Metallic. Contractor Tony Severino, owner of Professional Painters in LaGrange, Illinois, won a 2020 TOB JOB award from American Painting Contractor (a trade magazine for pro painters), for his company’s work on a historic home in Riverside, Illinois. Modern Masters Exterior Metallic was featured prominently on the home’s restored exterior.

Read the Article: Stop and Snap - Modern Masters Exterior Shimmers to Passing Traffic

We enjoy Do It Yourself magazine here at Modern Masters and we were so pleased to see the Metallic Paint Collection showcased in the Spring 2017 issue! The Welcome Changes feature article showed how to give a “bold, new attitude to old favorites”. One of their projects, plain curtain panels, received a glam upgrade with geometric stencils, Chalk Paint®, and our Metallic Paints. Pick up the issue to see this great tutorial and others. Thank you, Do It Yourself magazine!

We’re so excited to share that our non fade Front Door Paint is featured in the February 2017 issue of Better Homes & Gardens! Their Punch List article series showcases great products that help you easily update your home. Front Door Paint has 25 gorgeous, weather-resistant colors to choose from and they dry fast and clean up easily. Quarts are perfect for single or double entrance doors.