We 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. Having served my apprenticeship in our family-run decorating business, established in 1960.
I now use the 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. One of the changes within the paint industry, I have experienced, is the wide spread introduction of water based paints, this has lead to much safer working conditions, it also has less impact on the environment.
I now use the 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. One of the changes within the paint industry, I have experienced, is the wide spread introduction of water based paints, this has lead to much safer working conditions, it also has less impact on the environment.
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Our extensive knowledge and experience of traditional painting skills that have been used by craftsmen for centuries. We rejuvinate your old kitchen units and furniture by hand painting them in a colour specially prepared for you. We can transform mundane pieces of everyday furniture into a unique masterpiece.
This job was one of the first kitchens I painted about 13 years ago (one of the first kitchens I painted after going full time into the kitchen business). The house had just changed hands and the new owner wanted the kitchen repainted to fit in with their own style and furniture, the beauty of a hand painted kitchen is that it can be changed quite easily and inexpensively in comparison to a new kitchen.
This client is based in Broughty Ferry near Dundee, and found me on Google. She explained that although she was happy with the layout of her kitchen, she no longer liked the 'real wood' effect. Rather than replace the kitchen, she chose to renovate it by changing the colour to something fresh and modern and replacing the floor.
This is a Clive Christian Kitchen fitted approximately 20 years ago in a new house in Edinburgh. My client recently bought the house and wished to change the look of the kitchen. The client had new work surfaces fitted. All the doors and drawer fronts were removed and primer was applied. Note the detail on the extractor hood in the finished images.
My client bought this house in the Murrayfield area of Edinburgh and inherited a high end 'Clive Christian' kitchen with the house. It had been badly repainted. I presume the previous owner tried to make it look good for the sale. As you can see a great deal of sanding and repair work was necessary before applying new paint.
Reviews (3)
Tracey Gardner
May 17, 2020
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The first time I viewed Ian’s workmanship was on his Facebook business page following a search to find out about kitchen renovation services. I could not believe my luck when it turned out Ian lived just two minutes away and had an outstanding reputation.
From the first point of contact Ian was very professional and offered a free no obligation quote for the cost of having our kitchen units renovated.
Ian arrived on time and after meeting with him in person, my husband and I were absolutely certain that he was the man for the job.
Ian provided us with a very fair price within a day or two
From the first point of contact Ian was very professional and offered a free no obligation quote for the cost of having our kitchen units renovated.
Ian arrived on time and after meeting with him in person, my husband and I were absolutely certain that he was the man for the job.
Ian provided us with a very fair price within a day or two
Julie C.
May 25, 2018
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We have recently had bedroom furniture painted by Ian, following a recommendation from a relative who had used his services in the past. We were absolutely delighted with the results- it has totally transformed our room!! Ian takes such a pride in his work and this really shines through in the final result. The finish is so smooth and perfect. He is a very neat worker- the sanding and painting was carried out in our bedroom with absolutely no mess made at all. We are completely over the moon with the look of our furniture. Thanks so much Ian, you are a star!!
Craig Stevenson
Dec 16, 2017
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Ian has done work on 2 of my Kitchens now and I am absolutely delighted with the results.
He talked us through colour options and what would work best for our room and his expertise and advice were invaluable not to mention his exceptional workmanship.
I would highly recommend this company, in fact I have many times!
He talked us through colour options and what would work best for our room and his expertise and advice were invaluable not to mention his exceptional workmanship.
I would highly recommend this company, in fact I have many times!
