Learning Cabinet Finishes

Friends,

    Yesterday I was privileged to work with a master faux finisher while he was refinishing kitchen cabinetry. I am amazed at all the different effects that can be done using stain, sealant and a little creativity. The project being worked on will have 3 different cabinet texture effects all while maintaining the nice smooth surface of the wood. The style I learned yesterday is the Euro finish (custom finish only available from Euro Design Build Remodel www.eurodesignbuild.com. This amazing finish features a beautiful brown stain with hints of burnt gold that peak through. The project was a very challenging one as almost every cabinet piece had sever cracks and scratches that had to be addressed prior to staining / finishing. Covering up these repairs to make a "like new" cabinet was no easy task, though I did have a blast doing it. As I mentioned in previous blogs, I love utilizing my artistic ability to create anything. I find that cabinetry has a certain appeal in that it will be enjoyed daily by our clients in a much more practical way than paintings that may or may not find a place in a persons home and are for aesthetic purposes only. There is just something about art that serves a practical use, like an amazing chandelier or intricately cut cut crystal, these cabinets will be put to great use.

    Things to know about stain.
 - Always sand the wood you will be staining to remove any scratches, blemishes or varnish. A series of sand paper may be needed for new custom cabinets to get a nice smooth surface to work with. ( If you are re-staining or refinishing, light sanding is best to create a smooth surface without making blemishes in the woods preexisting color.)
 - Lay the stain on fast with a paint brush, if you are going for a faux finish or textured look, don't let it sit to long. You want the stain to be as uniformed as possible without glooping up in any areas unless the finish requires you to do so. (manipulating the stain in certain paterns and with various materials seems to be a big part of getting one of a kind finishes that are unique and stand above the rest. Dried stain will not manipulate.)
 - Have your material layed out and ready, as you will need to quickly grab a rag and start wiping befor the stain dries. (If the stain dries you will end up with a goopy mess when you go to whip it... see above statement)
 - For different effects try using various material with unique textures things to wipe or pat the wet stain off.
 - No stain job is complete until the stain is sealed and dried. (the sealant process ensures the long lasting life of your new finish.

To see many of the amazing one of a kind finishes that are being produced daily at Euro Design Build Remodel check out the website listed in the first paragraph, click on portfolio (there are great pics of kitchen cabinetry, bath cabinetry as well as many other projects).

Happy Hollidays from Ed at Euro

Friends,

    Happy holidays from me and all of us at Euro Design Build Remodel. I am so grateful to get such a good following or reading of my posts. I really hope some of my experiences here helps others. Tis' the season to be merry and for many the season to remodel their kitchen or dinning area prior to hosting Christmas dinner... We are ready and willing to make this happen if you act fast, though time is counting down fast. Euro takes pride in every project we do and will do our best to meet set deadlines that are agreed upon between client and designer. I have seen over and over again many clients blown away at Euros thorough work ethic and ability to overcome challenges that tend to present themselves throughout th construction process. One client said a week before thanksgiving that she would probably wait to have her bath remodeled till after the Holiday. Euro Design Build remodel renovated her bathroom with time to spare and her thanksgiving dinner was a hit and everyone loved her new bathroom. I can not say enough how surprised I am at how well Melinda Dzinic communicates with her clients and transfers their ideas into profitable renovations. If I had to sum up Euro in a few words I think it would be; Thorough, Unique and timeless elegance. Thanks for Reading.

Ed Mestyanek
Euro Design Build Remodel.

www.eurodesignbuild.com

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NARI Awards "Contractor of the year"

Friends,

   Yesterday I was informed that Euro Design Build Remodel won 3 different COTY (contractor of the year) awards, including best master bathroom, best remodel, and amazingly won the under $100k remodel award with a $20k remodel project. This blows me away as that category had remodel jobs up to 100k... I am proud to be a part of this and am eager to see what will come next year.
   I have been very busy with new designs being produced by Melinda Dzinic (owner and Designer), great news as I love utilizing my artistic skill set. These new projects are amazing homes with unlimited potential and will surly be nominated next year for similar awards.
   I just wanted to spread the great news, so there it is. EURO Design | Build | Remodel once again cleared the slate at the NARI award ceremony. Check out some of the award winning projects at www.eurodesignbuild.com. Or if you are ready to to have your home nominated for a COTY award don't hesitate to give us a call 972-470-0303. Who knows, you home may be the next big winner :) Several of the categories include: best master bath, best kitchen, best whole house remodel, closet renovation, best rendering and many more.

We remodel, design, renovate, build and are proud to be the best at what we do. Remodelers, Designers, Contractors, builders, renovators, interior designer, consultants...

By: Ed Mestyanek

My Art and Design = ME

I have been an artist as long as I can remember. I never had the toys that the children now a days have. My life was pencil / crayon and paper. This was a great way to keep myself busy as a child and pass the hours between the many homes my family moved to. This hobby quickly turned into a passion as my skill developed into a full out art. My first job ever was at the age of 16. I took all the art I had created over the years and walked into the office of one of the most renound landscape architects in Dallas (David Rolston, Inc). Upon reviewing my drawings, paintings and portraits, he couldnt turn me away. I quickly found my place as a rendering artist for hand drawn architectural designs. Keep in mind this was many years ago prior to the button that would eventually replace me via CADD. I developed a great sence for layout and design and an understanding of the design industry as well as how to meet with these types of clients. After two years of working as an architectural rendering artist for this firm I trained my boss in the program that replaced me. Discouraged and disgruntled I sought a career as a freelance artist and learned what the term "starving artist" really meant. 5 years of this combined with the previous experience in architectural renderings eventually had me painting childrens murals, portrait art as well as custom paintings, prints sold and several private showings. This was a rollercoaster of with many ups and downs. I met Melinda Dzinic (owner of "EURO Design | Build | Remodel" and remodeler / interior designer on top of being a wonderful person) through my 6 year old son (6 at the time), who made a best friend in Her child who he attended school with.
    To make a short story even shorter, I started doing contract renderings as soon as she heard of my work with david. My history of self marketing came in handy as well as a marketer for Euro. The elegant architectural designs and remodeling were quite different than the landscape renderings that I had done in the past, in that they had much more depth, detail and a whole new perspective as well new terms to learn for interior design renovations. My specific skill set in capturing exact detail came in very usefull in this custom Euor Design firm. No computer program in the world had the hand carved moldings and aplicays nor the vast array of products that EURO design build and Remodel uses. This perfect fit is where I am today and why I am writing this article. www.eurodesignbuild.com 972-470-0303.
      I will have more to come as more develops. I am proud to be part of the amazing euro family and look forward to many more years of great renderings and success as I continue to utilize my skills in Marketing, Web Development and Art.

By: Ed Mestyanek

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Eds Blogging about working with Euro Design | Build | Remodel

Readers,

   I am Ed Mestyanek, Artist and Marketer for EURO Design Build and Remodel. I can not think of a designer, remodeler (or any business for that matter) that would be as amazing as my position here with EURO. Melinda Dzinic (Owner and Designer) has an amazing ability to transfer ideas from her clients into elegant functional designs that improve the value of her clients property. I have done contract rendering art for Euro Design for several years and as of October 1st, started full time as part of the Euro family. I have learned so much over the years about everything regarding interior design and remodel from faux finishes, cabinetry, the basics of interior design lay out and practicality. I am excited to see where we will go next and am looking forward to a lasting relationship with Euro Design Company. Please take the time to view the full website at www.eurodesignbuild.com for a comprehensive outlook on what Euro does and stands for.

By: Ed Mestyanek

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