QUESTION:
Hello! Love your designs. I am really curious about a floor the show did with a fireplace replacing an old fire pit and you also did the floors for the enclosed cabana. You used some sort for flex, fleck or material to add sparkle to the floor. WHAT WAS IT?!? I'm going crazy trying to find it. Thanks in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
S.
ANSWER:
Hello S.
The product is sold as Terrazzo chips to be used with floor/garage one part epoxy paints. You can find a similar version for different brands. Dunne Edwards sells the kit with the paint and chips. They also sell the little chips/flecks separately in the paint department at Home Depot. It is super easy to apply - just follow the directions and enjoy.
Hope you enjoy the new episodes of "Hammer Heads." We are now taping season four!!!!!
Thanks again for your interest in my projects.
Warm Regards,
Carmen
QUESTION:
Carmen, I have been completely unable to locate a product that you used on the air to put a verdigris patina on copper backsplash. I have found formulas that I am reluctant to try, but no product. If you just have a name I could probably locate it.
Love the show.
John B.
ANSWER:
Dear John,
Different decorative paint brands have their versions of a copper patina solution. You can find them at the major home improvement stores in the paint department. You will not only find it in a copper patina but you can also select from black patina, blue and or green. Use patina color alone or layer them for way cool effects.
The product I used on this particular episode (and works for both interior and exterior applications) is by Modern Masters - they have all sorts of great stuff. www.modernmasters.com
Take your time to experiment with the solution and surface you will be applying it to. The texture will completely change with the tool you select to apply it with – use a paintbrush, rags, sponges or even just let it drip and pool naturally. I have used it on actual copper, as well as over copper re-active paint. Keep in mind it will continue to verdigris or patina until you seal it. I also like to build up the layers for a more interesting finish. Bottom line is play with the product before you start the “real” project.
Keep watching and thanks for your comments.
Warm Regards,
Carmen
QUESTION:
Hello Carmen,
I just wanted to congratulate you on your great work on Hammerheads. I have a quick question -- I recently watched your show (11/02/08 Episode HHEDS-302). I noticed that you used a SPRAY-ON RUST Aerosol on the vinyl tiles that were installed on the fence. I'm very curious as to where I could get that product. I've tried to Google the product but no luck.
Could you please tell me the name of the product? Hope to hear from you soon.
Saludos,
Jerry the Designer
ANSWER:
Hi Jerry!
The product is manufactured by Rustoleum and is simply their textured rust. You will find it at any of the major home improvement stores with their other spray paint products. It works great for interior and exterior applications – although, I do recommend applying it in a well-ventilated area. With the right primer this paint adheres to just about any surface.
Have fun! Saludos!
Carmen
QUESTION:
Dear Carmen I love the textured walls you did in the custom wine cellar! One problem.........no info on how to duplicate it on the "Hammer Heads" website! Help! Please let us know the materials needed and how to reproduce this gorgeous look!
I love your designs; they're original and fresh!
Denise
ANSWER:
Hello Denise,
Thank you so much for watching "Hammer Heads" and taking the time to write to me. So glad you liked the "Wine Cellar" Episode.
The texture I used is not available in the retail market as I had a paint company (Portola Paints) mix their roman clay with sand and aggregate to give me that stone look. For further information, contact Ron or Casey at Portola Paints and they may be willing to re-create it. The look can also be acheived by using Venetian plaster from Home Depot and adding a bit of fine sand or a paint texture additive - just don't burnish the finish as you would to get the Venetian polished look. Let the plaster stay in its matte state then seal it with a matte sealer.
The technique is very easy. Choose three colors and mix the colors as you go - as if you were applying layers of Venetian plaster - thin sheets, not thick layers as they will sag. The colors blend nicely with a plastic trowel. Be aware of not over working the medium as you will just blend the colors and not see the swirl you want.
I am sure the episode will be repeated again - check with HGTV.com for the next air date.
Thank you again and please keep watching "Hammer Heads."
Warm Regards,
Carmen
