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Ian Merriman: What I do

I have extensive knowledge and experience of traditional painting skills that have been used by craftsmen for centuries, and I have used that knowledge to build a business that transforms mundane pieces of everyday furniture into unique masterpieces.
Tradition

Having served my apprenticeship in our family-run decorating business, which has been established for over 45 years, I now use the graining skills passed on to me by my father in the decorative paint finishes applied to furniture. Most of the modern paint finishes are simply an adaptation of techniques used by craftsmen in years gone by. Although modern materials, such as quick-drying acrylics, can be used for speed, I still prefer to use conventional oil-based materials.
Craftmanship

I specialise particularly in fitted kitchens and fitted or freestanding bedroom and bathroom furniture usually designed and manufactured by local cabinetmakers/kitchen companies. If you have existing fitted or freestanding furniture, or old, tired laminate or timber kitchens, these can be rejuvenated by simply preparing the existing surface to accept paint then applying the paint to your chosen effect.
Use your imagination!

As paint can be applied to almost any surface, old or new, the possibilities of transforming a simple piece of furniture can be as spectacular as your imagination can stretch to. I have painted old wooden chests, book cases, tables, chairs, dressers, various cabinets and fire surrounds, to name but a few.

Some of the effects I use include:

* graining
* dragging
* stippling
* rag rolling
* colour wash
* antiqued
* distressed
* granite
* various marble
* solid colour

If you have an unusual colour scheme in mind, don’t worry – I can mix the paint to match almost anything.

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