This is a restoration of masonry painting of stairwells and landings in an historic house.

The original stone painting was completely lost due to dry root. After rebuilding and dry lining the walls where then faithfully repainted to simulate soft sandstone

The original stone painting was completely lost due to dry root. After rebuilding and dry lining the walls where then faithfully repainted to simulate aged soft sandstone

The dimensions of this unusual Jacuzzi/Shower room are giving structure with the application of Faux Stone

Ties in well with natural tiles

Note how the cool marble floor is served well by the formal strength of the imitation masonry in this lobby This is a situation where using the real material would be either impossible or cost prohibitive, so the simulated alternative offers an excellent effect. Brooks Hotel Architects: Henry J. Lyons

Not just walls, here a fiberglass mould of 'Bacchus' is painted to look like a pale sand stone known as 'Portland stone'.

This inner hall connecting two rooms is dark and uninteresting, so the block effect no only provides a little needed drama......

...but also brings with it a rich glow from the translucent glazes also provides visual structure.