2018 Annual Faux and Decorative Finish Contest

This past November, we attended the 2018 Annual Faux and Decorative Finish Contest hosted by the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS) and the AVRTHS Painting and Design Technologies Program! The contest was coordinated by Painting and Design Technologies instructors, John Hughes and Tim Tonelli. This event was started over 20 years ago as a component…

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Accent Walls Jazz Up Your Style

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Accent walls jazz up your home’s style! We love how a simple, burst of color enhances the design of a space. Accent walls bring a strong design statement to any room in your home. It is a fun way to maintain an edited and sophisticated look. The pop of color or texture catches the eye…

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Welcome to Our New Website: Explore All We Have to Offer

The Larkin Painting Company is delighted to present to you our newly redesigned website! Our new site reflects the quality of our work, and the approach we take when serving your needs. It is an exciting introduction to the experience you will have working with us. You will find that the site is easy to…

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Faux Suede Technique

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Have you ever wanted to try the faux suede technique for your walls? Many people use faux painting technique to express their personality or to enhance a theme of their home, or the particular room in their home. This decorative technique has been used and treasured since antiquity. One of the most famous faux painting…

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What Color is Your Mood?

Do you find that the colors that surround you affect your mood?  Perhaps a blue vase full of vibrant yellow daffodils give you a happy and optimistic feeling, while your mint green linens leave you feeling relaxed yet refreshed.  The same can be said for the walls of your home.  They affect your moods.  When…

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Introducing Christine-Mural and Faux Finish Expert

My name is Christine Nelsen.  I am a crew leader at The Larkin Painting Company.  I grew up in Mendon, Massachusetts, and received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University in 2008.  During my time studying fine art, I focused on painting with oil…

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