Page 25 - Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles (February 2020)

TIPS FROM THE TRADE

Atlanta designer Anna Braund offers the follow-
ing advice when injecting a lacquered fi nish into
today’s homes:
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: What questions
do you need to ask an artisan or painter be-

fore hiring someone to create a lacquer fi nish?
Anna Braund: The preparation is as important as
the artistry when applying the lacquer. Any sur-
face must be fi nely sanded and prepared to accept

the layers of high gloss. It’s important to query
any artisan about the full process to ensure proper
preparation and application.
AH&L: What’s your favorite area of the home
to use a lacquer fi nish and why?

Braund: I love to lacquer ceilings because the pro-
cess immediately elevates the formality of a space
and the fi nish is further enhanced by natural
light, thereby resulting in a total effect of subtle

sophistication. Whether day or night, rooms with
lacquered ceilings glow.
AH&L: Do certain colors resonate better in
lacquer than others, and if so, why?
Braund: With proper lighting, all elements will be
enhanced; however, irrespective of how light or

dark the color is, cleaner colors gain refl ection.

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