Is it Metal or Marble?

Randy Orr - Thursday, October 20, 2011

Do you like heavy Metal?

I don't, but working with Sheet Metal, we can definitely rock that. I thought it be would pretty cool to show case the versatility of Lime Plaster at IDSwest last weekend, on metal - sheet metal.

Since exhibiting at BUILDex back in 2010 I have had the opportunity to visit the Farimont Pacific Rim for quick lunches and have been taken by the White Carrara Marble in the lobby, it makes for very clean and contemporary feel.

I was inspired by it's simplicity and thought, why not show how Lime Plaster Carrara has the same qualities when addressed to a properly prepared surface, thus a little metal....more below.

By creating Mantels out of Sheet Metal, we have a relatively light and very strong material to build with and takes heat extremely well. The bonus for us at the trade-show is it helps showcase the versatility of Lime Plaster, in this case Carrara Marble - beautiful! ....Actually most people said "Wow or Cool" at the show.

Lime Plaster Overlays, can allow you to create the Look and Feel of stone - without the weight or cost.

Organic Lime Plaster, it is the most versatile 4000 year old product out there.

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Do you like the look of Concrete?

We do and it is a popular choice amongst our clients and designers. That's why we are receiving more interest in concrete Lime Plaster Mantels and Surrounds in Vancouver.

The fun part, being asked to create unique designs that really test the ideas of what you thought you couldn't be done with concrete, because of the size or cost involved in larger pieces.

But you can with KCC, Kendall Charcoal Concrete, the prefect Lime Plaster Overlay for seamless concrete designs.

Would you like to see this Mantel? I have great clients and many are open on site visits, this Mantel is on the West-side of Vancouver. Yes I would like a site visit!

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We will be featuring Tadelakt for the month of October.

What you will see us create is:

2 Custom Tadelakt Mantels and Fireplace Mantels with surrounds, one in Vancouver and the other in Tsawwassen
a Tadelakt shower, where we create a complete bathroom in Tadelakt. Seamless walls, ceiling, floor and sink! Yes a sink and shower made of Plaster!? Can it be done?... watch & see....
And a large install of Tadelakt in a restaurant in Vancouver, the largest ever! Once we get rolling or troweling I should say, we will share more...

"The only way to great work, ...is to Love what you Do." - Steve Jobs 1955-2011

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Lime Plaster Mantels in Vancouver

Since it's mid August it only makes sense that Fireplace Mantels would be a hot item this time of year!?
Well they are in Vancouver right now, working on 3 Lime Plaster Fireplaces currently and need to complete by them 26th. Since I will be off on a little R&D down south for a little surprise which I will blog about shortly, once the trip is a little closer.
Until then, remember Lime Plaster is perfect overlay for old or new Mantels when looking to create a Distinct look.

"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort." -John Ruski

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p.s. I'm making the effort F & T a little more, so link up and I'll take you into some cool spaces!
And starting Sept, giveaways.

Distinct Interiors is a decorative arts company based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Via Little Italy in Burnaby

Randy Orr - Thursday, July 14, 2011

Even Grand-mama Loves Lime Plaster Mantels

In one of our recent Mantel projects in Burnaby, a suburb of Vancouver, we were presented with a 'plain jane' marble surround - it wasn't cutting it for interior of the home, nor for Grand-mama.

But we had the cure, since once I was able to explain the process of how we can re-work the existing surround and build onto it and create a new Mantel with Lime Plaster. Lime Plaster from Italy, ...Grand-mama's home land ....we were in!

We created custom legs, a hearth and used Old World profiles on the Mantel header to give it rustic presence with a little European sophistication. We sourced photos of old mantels and new for inspiration, yet came back to the standard of strong legs and a large Mantel header to help build the presence of this piece.

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We like creating the 'new school' in Mantels design, but I think it is important to go back to the Old World roots once and a while.

Ciao!

Coming soon, Clean lines : Tadelakt Back-Splashes

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A contemporary fireplace surround

Randy Orr - Thursday, June 02, 2011

For a Contemporary Vancouver Home

What is in the mix for a Concrete fireplace surround 18 feet high in this contemporary Home?

Q?
Can you build a 18' high x 6' wide Fireplace Surround made of Concrete inside a finished home?

Answer.
Probably not, since the weight would be far too much for the existing foundation.

Solution!
Lime Plaster Surrounds, light in weight, easy to install and completely open to design/style. In this residence we used KCC2011(Kendall Charcoal Concrete)
see below...

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Living in the Past

Randy Orr - Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The 50's and 70's

It was from all accounts a great time, but if everything has changed since that time in your Home, how come the Mantel hasn't?

Distinct Interiors specializes in reclaiming your old brick Mantels in Vancouver and Lower Mainland. Contact us today for a no charge consultation: 606 739 8447 or email.

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How about some Granola & Oats?

Randy Orr - Thursday, March 17, 2011

It is the West Coast after all

So you know... we do Yoga out here, hike the Grind and take the work week with a different pace... that's the Vancouver Life Style. Were different from the East.

That's why we take it in stride when we meet with clients and they share their vision of what an Organic Lime Plaster Mantel could look like. In this case, they made the rendering out of left over granola box - love it!
Nothing like a simple pencil drawing to hash out the details... good enough for us.
We can roll with this!

Next week we start on these 2 Lime Plaster Mantles, one will be in KCC 2011 - Kendall Charcoal Concrete, creating the appearance of 9' x 7' solid concrete fireplace in this heritage home, yet no real weight to the structural framing of the home since we are 85% lighter than concrete.
The other is custom colour to compliment the kitchen wall colours, should be fun! We will make this colour on the go as the build progress on site, it's best way to fine tune the fireplace colour in this case.

You design it. Spec it. And we create it.

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Think Differently

Randy Orr - Tuesday, March 08, 2011

It's more than a Fire

Today's Fireplace design is wide open to the
World of Centuries Old Lime Plasters - Let's make it Happen!

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Buildex 2011 Wrap

Randy Orr - Monday, February 28, 2011

Following up

Running to catch up to the requests for Lime Plaster Mantels interest. BUILDEX was a fun show since it comes and goes so fast. Two day set up, 2 day show and take it down... then run to catch up to the work that you put on hold during the show!

One of the fun features of our booth was having a 'concrete wall' which was not concrete.
KCC 2011 is the a fantastic finish for the look and feel of concrete, without the weight.