https://www.johndeeandson.com/home daily 1.0 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/a4fd585e-98bf-42bf-86bc-b9fb0ccf6078/PO+door+sand+w+me.jpg https://www.johndeeandson.com/about daily 0.75 2024-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/60d26fd3-fc61-4874-888a-c90376feb8fe/001206_5.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/a779f791-b89c-43fb-8b9c-1fae19579113/jesseMirror.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/9932f0d4-71cb-4226-ad42-0ce8a89a9e50/IMG_0279.JPG https://www.johndeeandson.com/painters-glossary daily 0.75 2025-01-19 https://www.johndeeandson.com/this-old-house-archive daily 0.75 2024-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/a5ae7126-245e-4c46-a0bf-0ee1160d9f71/making+a+grand+entrance.jpg This Old House Magazine Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/8a0c95ee-5c8b-4d45-869d-9bab65c83043/refinish+a+door.jpg This Old House Magazine Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/7d23a2d7-92ae-479d-b1b8-372558c6ef55/the+art+of+graining.jpg This Old House Magazine Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/c87f2a9b-89ee-464a-b704-447ada9d7dce/hang+wallpaper.jpg This Old House Magazine Archive https://www.johndeeandson.com/toh-tv-2 daily 0.75 2024-06-04 https://www.johndeeandson.com/this-old-house-archive-1 daily 0.75 2024-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/d0b95ccd-8b5c-4ce0-8adf-c4cbef4821ec/toh+cover+1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/2e45bbdf-cddf-4256-aeb3-3f4ce8285ca6/Milton.png https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries daily 0.75 2024-09-22 https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/new-portfolio-item monthly 0.5 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/60d26fd3-fc61-4874-888a-c90376feb8fe/001206_5.jpg Project Galleries - Wood Finishes These are the exterior surfaces of the front doors on the TOH Charleston TV project. We used a product called Sikkens Door & Window. The patina on this old walnut is exquisite! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/23ad4159-48e7-4690-9c12-9a369af3cd5d/Library+6.jpg Project Galleries - Wood Finishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/33dc49cc-b944-497c-b06b-14889ece2d08/2.jpg Project Galleries - Wood Finishes The mantle on the TOH Watertown TV project. The finish is a shellac with a top-coat of padding lacquer, applied by tamping with a lacquer-moistened rag--a version of a French polish technique. It is a very time-consuming technique, but among the most exquisite finishes I've ever seen...or felt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/d0e5faaf-7f8b-4123-a765-b4270000b16c/1.jpg Project Galleries - Wood Finishes The front foyer of the TOH Milton TV project. Shellac & wax. See video here... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/1711551895558-28ULUT2MTN8IFNQ07NSM/fin+1.JPG Project Galleries - Wood Finishes This staircase woodwork was coated with layers of latex paint. Using a paint stripper, we unveiled the glorious chestnut beneath, and dressed it more appropriately in a shellac & wax finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/71831deb-9bf4-4aa5-af4f-ebb47d8a9fd0/3.JPG Project Galleries - Wood Finishes A home office/study paneled in figured ash..finished with shellac & wax. https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/larue monthly 0.5 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/3feb1d20-4c9b-4822-a6ca-117aa201bd9d/Library+1.jpg Project Galleries - Pine finish rejuvenated A tired finish, faded color, parched wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/311be9c8-5e03-43f8-b452-0ad0421167e4/Library+2.jpg Project Galleries - Pine finish rejuvenated Off with the old... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/7252c9b7-4a0b-4b29-8c8e-2b7821c464c8/Library+3.jpg Project Galleries - Pine finish rejuvenated In with the new: A shellac & wax finish. No stain used- a dark natural patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/d4c84700-a2c4-45a9-9e7e-d169d050981c/Library+4.jpg Project Galleries - Pine finish rejuvenated A faux leather on walls behind shelving. Red base, umber glaze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/40cf31eb-63d6-4184-a918-1490ec58f9c6/Library+5.jpg Project Galleries - Pine finish rejuvenated File this one under Sweet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/23ad4159-48e7-4690-9c12-9a369af3cd5d/Library+6.jpg Project Galleries - Pine finish rejuvenated Break out the single-malt! https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/charlestown monthly 0.5 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/5b82d4fb-58ad-4db9-b8af-d93fba116214/001206_1.jpg Project Galleries - Charlestown TOH TV Using some funky tools to produce faux mahogany... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/ebfb6893-ef95-463a-b98c-89cdf60d9e1d/EPSN0025.JPG Project Galleries - Charlestown TOH TV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/cc2ff320-f8ed-495f-b7e7-3f8778c29245/001206_6.jpg Project Galleries - Charlestown TOH TV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/8fc7d8ec-6771-4602-a59a-8bf6d84a9577/001206_9.jpg Project Galleries - Charlestown TOH TV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/1920f6ad-eff7-4d7f-bb48-4856279c4ba0/001206_3.jpg Project Galleries - Charlestown TOH TV It's paint! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/8a9a2b2d-13a9-4927-a5c9-fa50679b7192/EPSN0027.JPG Project Galleries - Charlestown TOH TV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/171d0e16-712a-4407-9be7-640d2986d664/EPSN0021.JPG Project Galleries - Charlestown TOH TV Finis ! https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/a-tropical-bathroom monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/cb9994d6-937f-4915-8715-50a55f2c2f06/Rous+orig.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/b2f392c5-f4a0-4165-9b3e-e7d50a28a040/Rous+3.jpg Project Galleries - A Tropical Bathroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/813b6259-a28a-4887-ad4d-aeddc2dbd006/Rous+4.jpg Project Galleries - A Tropical Bathroom Layering of glazes in progress... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/9f3ad750-a2f8-47b1-b9cf-5678fe02f494/Rous+2+.jpeg Project Galleries - A Tropical Bathroom We adapted the painting to better-fit the room...the sandbar and part of the shoreline are eliminated, creating a more spacious effect, looking out to sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/7dde213d-b337-423c-8e2f-b8e58fa95b19/Rous+1.jpg Project Galleries - A Tropical Bathroom A visual air freshener...eau de toilette! https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/121-gigawatts-never-looked-so-good monthly 0.5 2024-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/f1fd6512-ba02-493e-b939-279032094dad/stormy+4.jpg Project Galleries - 1.21 Gigawatts Never Looked So Good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/40a3797c-b48e-4b48-89c7-3be90b931b35/stormy+3.jpg Project Galleries - 1.21 Gigawatts Never Looked So Good! The perfect storm is complete. But this one is not going away! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/f796b4b0-46f1-4cea-bbff-2992c3d72831/stormy+5.jpg Project Galleries - 1.21 Gigawatts Never Looked So Good! Plugging into the talents of Jesse Dee ! https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/restoration-repair monthly 0.5 2024-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/4c3b5c96-5189-4cb0-84fe-ea54736de0ec/IMG_0047.JPG Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair A typical repair utilizing combination of carpentry and epoxy.. We have saved clients many thousands of dollars implementing this method vs. sill and casement replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/080fc156-f5cb-4cf5-ac92-d873ec8d8494/IMG_1023.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair The base of a column prepped for epoxy fill. Prep consists of excavation of rotten wood, allowance for drying out of damp wood, application of a two-part epoxy primer, installation/securing of a coarse plastic mesh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/0af49e08-2db0-4a12-8420-e6b927b7637d/IMG_1021.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/81d13332-3c8c-4d91-a7d3-ad1a885db475/IMG_0125.JPG Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/4627f04e-a656-4530-974f-0eb8de3f50b2/IMG_0122.JPG Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/068fab30-e483-42df-a4d9-60d7dd3d2591/IMG_0976.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/72faef94-531f-487c-b56c-ea44bddb95aa/IMG_0993.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/8a207bbc-033e-4644-85ad-df1786920b26/PO+door+before.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair A nice mahagany door, but you'd never know it...neglected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/8c19b541-3fa1-48b8-a4bc-0580733f7584/PO+door+after.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair The same door after TLC applied by John Dee & Son. We've done so many of these you might say it has become one of our specialties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/99819a96-a8f9-4341-a162-4227713969e6/IMG_0872.jpeg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair An old infirmed wooden sash on the operating table...the prognosis is good! We regard the epoxy system we use as the defibulator of architectural elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/dbdbc342-28d2-468f-adaf-383cfef09a21/rake+beaam+prepped.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair The damaged wood fibers on this checking Cyprus rake beam have been excavated out in preparation for epoxy application. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/6372d9ab-dce0-45e8-a7b6-5af4829ee6ac/rake+beam+epoxied.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair The same rake beam after epoxy application. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/eced1997-3873-42fa-88b5-923689aa6f2c/plaster+damage.jpg Project Galleries - Restoration & Repair https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/emerson monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/a1c0eebb-a71e-4dc5-8e0d-f591270c2d8b/fin+1.JPG Project Galleries - Ralph Waldo Emerson House The surfaces of the body were primed with oil base primer (California Paints-Trouble Shooter), and finished with California 2010 acrylic paint. Over sixty window panes were replaced , using repurposed period (1850's) glass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/c98ecc6e-565d-4440-8651-539e30457083/Bedroom+finished.JPG Project Galleries - Ralph Waldo Emerson House One of the bedrooms after repapering. This paper, also, was reproduced to match the pre-existing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/de30dbe2-e16b-42e1-8828-6c5c30b6b4b9/Hall3.JPG Project Galleries - Ralph Waldo Emerson House A before shot of Emerson's study... this paper was installed in 1897! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/118219d4-4712-4dc7-9932-6a9e89d0e147/Study+finished.JPG Project Galleries - Ralph Waldo Emerson House Emerson study after being refurbished with paint and paper. The ceiling was "rolled and tipped" with a flat oil base paint. This method was used so as to produce brush strokes vs. roller texture, providing for a more authentic finish. (Paint rollers were not invented until 1944). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/afa7ca73-dbf2-460c-a3c5-ac980706ea26/EPSN0010.JPG Project Galleries - Ralph Waldo Emerson House The original wallpaper was reproduced by Carter and Co. https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/miller-theatre monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/08333b40-fcf4-407e-ab0f-fc90bc246008/Image033.jpg Project Galleries - Let the Show Begin! Previously, this room was part of the unfinished attic of a spacious Victorian ... now transformed into a children's theater/media room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/b4ec3ae7-c9c7-4419-b88a-13d88977b860/Image015.jpg Project Galleries - Let the Show Begin! A sub-theme of the motif was fashioned after a poem by Shel Silverstein, entitled, "Someone Has To Polish the Stars". Proscenium artwork by team-member Nancy Utter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/c49a2f90-5bd0-4c5b-b495-3ee2b10ca7bb/miller+procen+fin+2.jpg Project Galleries - Let the Show Begin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/30e53cdf-e44b-4f03-ab61-c769907a5dc4/Image017.jpg Project Galleries - Let the Show Begin! A series of blue glazes was applied to create a Maxfield Parrish feel to "sky"and upper walls. Stars were produced using aluminum leaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/71c254ed-1188-4537-b4ca-9a36725754e0/Image016.jpg Project Galleries - Let the Show Begin! Wall opposite stage has a ballet barre with mirror (beneath drape). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/4e5e3925-5505-4d2e-8b13-6764d5d3c72b/Image013.jpg Project Galleries - Let the Show Begin! Tickets, please!...Window opening to snack pantry fashioned after a ticket booth. https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/salem monthly 0.5 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/28a16886-46d5-4b86-a0fa-2a5330f38e39/Salem+1.jpg Project Galleries - Salem TOH TV The column bases on old portico...rot has been sawn away. A coil of aluminum (white) flashing has been inserted into column, and riveted to secure tight fit. Fortunately, there was enough solid wood to retain structural integrity and avoid total replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/17ade1a5-5065-4417-b3ad-6dbbc3d646c5/Salem+2.jpg Project Galleries - Salem TOH TV Furring strips have been attached to the coiled flashing retaining wall. This is to reduce the amount of epoxy filler needed. (Pricey stuff!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/aeb7e028-0c27-456f-8234-0dd714c8708e/Salem+3.jpg Project Galleries - Salem TOH TV The rotted area has been filled with a two-part epoxy filler. The material responds well to tooling and holds the intended shape, so that the fluting of this column could be matched by shaping it with a broad knife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/3dc332c5-3d20-408f-b939-802c830a3e2a/Salem+4.jpg Project Galleries - Salem TOH TV Massive prep finally done and ready for paint! (except for the door). These surfaces were loaded with paint. We used a solvent-based stripper that was being featured.--it was slow-acting, inefficient...it took forever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/4eafb79c-7010-4f44-8256-ec014612cadf/Salem+5.jpg Project Galleries - Salem TOH TV The beauty shot of the finished portico..."looks like it just came out of the box!" https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/other-projects monthly 0.5 2024-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/1715053001258-NUASLQGOSML28L8OICHD/Burke+5.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/8ae814c7-9180-47ca-a880-694a3a7eb8a1/Burke+5.JPG Project Galleries - Bathroom Safari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/850a8679-d8be-4c63-99b2-eaeaec4ac577/Burke+6.JPG Project Galleries - Bathroom Safari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/6c7ecaf6-d8f6-4942-a027-991d0ce47818/Burke+15.JPG Project Galleries - Bathroom Safari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/ed3043ba-9c16-4eeb-8650-3cf08fed5b6d/Burke+14.JPG Project Galleries - Bathroom Safari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/3d1fe302-21b6-485e-aa9b-141637e36dac/Burke+10.JPG Project Galleries - Bathroom Safari The silver paint we used was iridescent...it shimmers, even in dim light! https://www.johndeeandson.com/projectgallaries/gallery monthly 0.5 2024-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/7bd2e6b5-e52f-4700-a66a-f14cb66e9f11/asian2.jpg Project Galleries - Gallery of More Cool Projects An Asian-inspired powder room...artwork by team-member, Nancy Utter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/135024de-e4e5-4e63-b966-adc21469cc11/perceptive+3.jpg Project Galleries - Gallery of More Cool Projects A commercial space... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/d2dec709-905a-451b-bfba-c88140ccee4c/perceptive+2.jpg Project Galleries - Gallery of More Cool Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/fef3322c-be68-4ef4-b019-193b8a705084/D%27Alasandro+Dining+Room+1+copy.jpg Project Galleries - Gallery of More Cool Projects In this dining room,the backround red has a subtle glaze applied , and then top-coated with a low-lustre clear finish. The leaves are painted in a dead-flat sheen...stunning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e8d63e1e09db44eb69e865/b6e3f6f6-2ab6-43aa-988c-2303dfa5a0b5/Walden+beauty+1.jpg Project Galleries - Gallery of More Cool Projects https://www.johndeeandson.com/videos daily 0.75 2024-04-03 https://www.johndeeandson.com/videos/7-day-morning-flow-challenge monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://www.johndeeandson.com/videos/doors monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://www.johndeeandson.com/videos/v/hosted-with-custom-z9ehj-dwh9x-h9mtg monthly 0.5 2024-04-03