 | John Niedens is part owner and one of the systems operators of Texturite, LLC. John has no problem expressing who he believes his favorite teacher to be. It is Marvin, his father. John began at the very young age of 14 in the construction and remodeling business as a framer, pursuing a maintenance and remodeling business of his own when he started high school at Kapaun Mount Carmel. John has had experience in everything from kitchen design to all facets of construction and remodeling. Since his tenure with Texturite, John has created Sahara, Texturite's most popular wall finish. Incorporating neutral colors with texture and sand, Sahara can hide old wallpaper, and turn it into an eye-popping work of art. To find out more about Sahara and all of the Texturite processes, visit www.texturite.com. To contact John, call (316) 210-7800. |
Home Improvement
2005-11-01 16:19:00
Help! Our house is boring!
: We've tried everything we could to spruce up the dull interior of our house and nothing seems to work. The walls and ceilings are so boring. Neither wallpaper nor paint can seem to capture the classy look or vivid atmosphere that we've been looking for. What else can we do?
ANSWER: Liven up your lives by giving your house a makeover! Turning your humble abode into your dream home is much easier and more affordable than you might think. There are plenty of ways to go about doing this, but the question is which one best fits your personality and taste.Many people choose to repaint the walls and ceilings. Brighter colors tend to give a room a little more warmth and depth whereas cooler colors tend to give a room a softer and cozier feel. Who says you have to stick to neutral colors? Don't be afraid to try something bold. Burgundy walls with gold trim and accents can make a living room look like a royal palace. And why limit yourself to just painting the walls? Adding personality to the ceilings is a great way to add charm to your home. Murals are also a beautiful way of making a room one of a kind. No matter what you decide to do, just remember: flatter paints are better in low traffic areas and glossier paints are ideal for high traffic areas.Paint can only take you so far. Maybe it's time to try something new. Adding texture to the wall and ceiling surfaces can be the difference between a nice house and an amazing house. Through the use of different muds, sands and paints, different textures can be achieved, giving your house a more organic and authentic feel. How neat would it be if your walls looked as if they were hewn right out of sand stone or ancient granite? When friends come to visit, they will feel like they've been transported to another time or place. You'll be the envy of the neighborhood. Texturing a surface is also a great way to hide minor flaws such as nicks and dents. Faux texture is also a great way to go and can be achieved through a technique called faux painting. Faux painting is a style of painting using various brushes, rollers, sponges and other tools to create painted patterns, usually resembling marble, wood, granite and other types of stone. Faux painting can even resemble vines, bricks, stained glass and ornamental decorations. Another way to spice up your home is by adding decorative objects to your walls and ceilings. Faux stone is great because it's so versatile. It's usually made of foam and can be painted and textured in a number of ways to resemble real stone. It can be used to create arches, beams, moldings, columns and other decorations that will really highlight your house.When redoing your home, the sky is the limit. Try to be as imaginative and creative as possible and you'll end up loving your one of a kind home.
