Church Painting & Design

Is the architecture of your building muted by a whitewash paint job?

Decorative finishes can give your place of worship a dramatic and spiritually uplifting look.

At Fredrick & Emily's, we know that the proper paint color and technique can mean a major change to the look and feel of your church. Whether it’s a high ceiling or large space requiring a fresh, clean coat or intricate decorative work or restoration, we are the one stop source for all your painting needs.

Fredrick & Emily's works with highly-skilled artists and craftspeople from across the U.S. who specialize in decorative finishes. These artisans have been trained in centuries-old traditions and, at the same time, are creative and knowledgeable in the latest techniques.

Marbling simulates various types of marble - or other stones - that are often impractical. Marbling is usually found on structural pieces like columns, arches, beams, and around window openings. It requires skill and is done freehand without templates or pattern transfers.

Graining simulates the grain of various types of wood. Artisans use combs, rollers, sponges, and brushes to achieve various grain effects. This technique was traditionally done on architectural woodwork that was not built using finished grade woods or was originally painted.

Freehand painting refers to murals or other custom designs that are painted without the use of templates or patterns. Decorative painting has flourished in traditional sacred spaces for centuries and continues to play an important part in many religious building projects.

Gilding is the art of applying real or imitation gold to a surface. This art is ancient, going back to the Egyptians who gilded wood and metals. Other metals such as silver and aluminum can also be applied to various building materials.

Stenciling involves the use of a template with a repeating pattern or shape cut into it. The plate is placed flat on the surface to be decorated, paint is applied, and the plate is removed leaving the pattern painted on the surface. Several stencils can be used together - with different colors - to create a more complex design.

Infill painting is a variation on stenciling in which the artist transfers a pattern to the surface to be decorated by outlining the cut-out area of a stencil plate with a pencil, paintbrush or piece of charcoal. The plate is then removed and the outlined area is painted in by hand. Infill is often used on large-scale repeating patterns. It creates a slightly more shaded effect than plain stenciling.

Pounce painting The pattern design is transferred to the surface to be decorated by rubbing charcoal over a series of small holes forming the perimeter of the pattern. Once the pattern is transferred in this manner, the plate is removed and the design, represented by charcoal dotted lines, is painted by hand.

Call 1.800.351.6272 today and let us show you how all our painting services can cost effectively create a whole new look for your church’s old walls!

Large scale painting - After hundreds of large spaces and high ceilings, we have perfected our technique. Our no-scaffolding approach means there is no moving of pews or disruption to weekend services. We use patented, light weight lifts which can easily fit down the aisles and reach a height of 110 feet. Using the traditional scaffold approach, a large church with a high ceiling may cost $200,000 to paint.

At Fredrick & Emily’s, our approach can cost about 40% less without the disruption. And, we can typically complete the job in about half the time! When dealing with high ceilings, our no-scaffolding approach is both cost effective and hassle-free.

Restoring artwork- We are experts in the fine art of paint, mural or statue restoration. Using the latest technical breakthroughs, our skilled artisans will meticulously restore your treasured artworks to their original glory.

Here is a description of some of the types of decorative painting services offered by
Fredrick & Emily’s:

Faux Finishes - Replicate the look and feel of aged plaster, distressed or stained paint, wood, and all types of stone including marble. The benefits of using faux finishes can easily be seen when a rare marble or exotic wood is rendered in paint for a fraction of the cost of the real thing. Such finishes can be painted on nearly any surface with few limitations.