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Product Information

We've compiled information on some of the products and techniques that we use.  We hope you will find this info useful in determining what types of finishes are appropriate for your needs.

JaDecor                     

The JaDecor product is a patented, all natural wallcovering made from a mixture of plant fibers and minerals.   Designers and clients alike, are raving about the exceptional look and unparalleled benefits this wall and ceiling treatment has to offer.  This unique combination of materials provides outstanding benefits unrivaled by paint, wallpaper or faux finishes.  These benefits include:

  • Acoustic Value - JaDecor offers extraordinary absorption of sound, which makes it the perfect wall and ceiling treatment for home theaters, media rooms, game rooms, music rooms, conference rooms, restaurants, bedrooms, offices and restrooms.
  • Class A Fire Rating -  The low flame spread and low smoke density make it safe for use in residential and commercial applications.
  • Thermal Insulation -  JaDecor will help keep your room warmer or cooler because it acts as a thermal insulator.  Therefore, it's an ideal treatment for use in finished basements, finished attics and bathrooms.
  • Humidity Control -   JaDecor wallcoverings are a breathable finish.  They are able to absorb and release  humidity and moisture in a room.  JaDecor is an excellent choice  for use in bathrooms and  can be used in wet areas without worry.
  • Durability -  JaDecor is superior in lifespan to wallpaper and most paints.  It will not peel, soften, mold, crumble or detach from the wall.
  • Easily Repairable -  Unlike paint and wallpaper, scratches, dents and nail holes can easily be repaired.
  • Elegant -  JaDecor is applied in a seamless application so there are no seams to come apart or become unsightly; a problem often experienced with wallpaper.   The end result is a very elegant, high quality wall treatment.
  • Customizable -  JaDecor can be easily customized, with natural dyes and other design elements, allowing us to compliment any decor.
  • Green Product -  It is made of all natural components and unlike paint, there's no odor.   JaDecor wallcoverings  are  safe for you and your familiy.   JaDecor has been named a green building product by the US Green Building Council of America.

 LusterstoneTM

LusterstoneTM is a revolutionary metallic paste material that comes in 40 different colors.  It produces a beautiful, reflective stone-like pattern with a soft shimmered look.   LusterstoneTM is one of the most sought after finishes on the market today and is an excellent choice for dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, transition areas, niches and accent walls.  It has good durability and can be repaired or touched up fairly easily.

Olde World MarmorinoTM

Often referred to as an Italian or Venetian plaster, Marmorino is not a plaster at all - it's stone.   The name means "son of marble".   It is an organic material comprised only of ground marble, slaked lime and water.   In Italy, where most Marmorino is imported from, you can't call the product "marmorino" unless it contains atleast 42% ground marble.   The Olde World MarmorinoTM  imported from Italy by Faux Effects contains 45% ground marble.

Olde World Marmorino can be finished smooth and polished to a high sheen or used to create beautiful distressed or matte finishes.   It is rated for interior and exterior applications.

Olde World Stucco LustroTM

Olde World Stucco LustroTM is a finely milled, lime-based Venetian plaster.   It can be used to mimic the optical aspects and patterning of various types of marbles.   The ability to polish it to a glass-like sheen makes it a highly desirable, luxurious and sought after finish.

Olde World Stucco LustroTM is a versatile material that is impervious to humidity while still allowing the substrate to breathe.  It has general resistance to alkali, bacterial attack and extreme changes in climate.  It is rated for interior and exterior applications.

Olde World VenezianoTM

Olde World VenezianoTM  is an ultra smooth, durable, synthetic Venetian plaster designed for interior use only.   It is able to attain a high polish and can be used to create a variety of finishes.   Olde World VenezianoTM  can be sealed if need be, for water and stain resistance.