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Finished, LLC
1320 E. Bethany Home Rd. #58
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Contact Person: Nikki Aiello
Phone: 602-316-5566
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Private Home in Scottsdale, AZ

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Brief Description of the project:
We used 'hay' from her own bails, she wanted lots of it 'pressed in' and 'sticking out' of her walls. I also inlaid turquoise pieces and sterling beads that she brought back from Tibet to create a shaman figure.

The accent wall, with all of the artwork, really helped to define the space in her home and add a LOT more interest and dimension.

 

Before and After Photos
See the remodel unfold with excellent BEFORE and AFTER pictures.
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About the Applicator:
I've been in the wall finishing buisness for over a decade, and I've been using American Clay for about a year and a half now.  I'm sooooo happy to have found this product! I LOVE working with natural materials...I feel so good when I'm working with this stuff, it's like playing in the mud all day...such a nice change from synthetic products. Also, the tools and application process are easier on my body than Venetian Plaster. I'm looking forward to taking one of the 'artistic' classes since fine art is my background and I prefer to do 'smaller' jobs with more 'accents'. I love the look of the stencils and am soon to experiment with American Clay's Lime Wash, which will be amazing I'm sure.

 

The Dog Days of Summer have been REALLY hot!!  However, in less than a month fall will begin.  It is still not too late to do that last project of the summer.  Is it possibly to do something about that old wallpapered wall?  Can you put American Clay right over that wallpaper? I’m so sorry, but the answer is no.  You need to get as much of the wallpaper and glue off as possible.  If you leave it on, and any moisture from the clay gets behind that wallpaper, it can perhaps loosen the wallpaper, and your clay application will fail.

If you should nick or damage the drywall (anything deeper than 1/16”), you can repair it, then seal your repair with an isolating primer or sealer, such as a PVA primer.  If the damage isn’t deeper than 1/16”, all you need to do is seal the damaged places with the isolating primer.  Then apply American Clay Sanded Primer, which is a primer that has a sand aggregate to give “tooth” for the clay.  Always remember to give two coats of sanded primer to all outside corners.  You need to do this even if you are using Mud Glue.     

May everyone have a safe and fun filled Labor Day Weekend.  Until next month, stay cool, and as always…………Happy Claying!!

Ilene

We receive a lot of calls here at the office asking how to manage American Clay walls once they’ve been installed. This month, we’ll address a commonly asked question: What’s the best way to repair nail holes? In this video, our production manager, Oscar, demonstrates the ease of this type of repair.

Please note that Oscar recommends rehydrating leftover material when repairing a wall. The only way to ensure a color match is to use extra clay that was set aside following completion of your walls. Be sure to dry the clay out, as the color could be affected if left wet in the bucket for extended periods of time. When it’s time for a repair, rehydrate the clay as shown in the video.
With additional questions, you’re welcome to contact us here at the office.

Thanks for watching!

Happy hot summer to everyone!  With summertime comes sprucing up and remodeling.  There are two questions that share the top of the “Can I” list. One is:  “Can I put American Clay on a fireplace?” Of course!  First of all, heat will not harm American Clay.  If you have a surface with grout lines that need to be covered, a lime based cement brown coat, (left rough like rough sand paper), is all you need.  Once the cement cures, you can put your Loma base coat directly on the cement.

The second question is:  “Can I use American Clay in a bathroom?” Of Course you can.  American Clay is the PERFECT wall covering for bathrooms, because it will absorb a tremendous amount of moisture out of the air, and release it as the air dries out.  This helps to prevent mold growth, because the dampness is not trapped in the wall.  Be sure to check out our Humidity Demonstration Video, on our web site, under How do I?.........Online Training.

Until next month, happy claying, and stay cool!   

Ilene