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Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler

Interior Painting, Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing, Artwork/Murals,

About us

Faux Finishes can bring new life to any room or setting. Specializing in cabinet painting and restoration, Faux Finishing is a decorative feature that involves layering paint glazes and plasters to create various effects. From textured walls to bricks, combination of glazes can create the depth a standard paint job can never achieve. The effects are endless. Armed with her Degree, Certifications and Professional Training in Faux Finish, Lori will create a design that fits your decor and your budget. Turn those plain walls into true works of art with a Faux Finish from Lori Ambler. Once you do, you'll Discover the Power of Faux!

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Faux finishes for walls, cabinet refinishing, fauxed marble & granite countertops. Venetian Plaster, Leather, Tissue Paper, Softex, Fresco, Bricks, Signature Murals, Stenciling, Glazing, Color Washing, Concrete Applications and much more

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.99 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

James B.
03/2019
5.0
cabinet refacing
  + -1 more
I can’t imagine it going any better. Lori protected our countertops and appliances from over spray. Produced a quality job of painting our cabinets.
Description of Work: Kitchen Cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Linda Z.
10/2016
5.0
countertops, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 1 more
It went great! She put up plastic and used fans to draw the overspray away from the rooms. She taped and covered all the counters and things that she didn't want to paint. That took two days all by itself. I felt comfortable leaving the house for appointments while she was there because I knew there would be no problem. She even took my dog for a walk! I would highly recommend Lori. She is also quite an artist so she can do all kinds of other specialty painting.
Description of Work: I had a few projects with Lori. She painted and glazed my living room fireplace, my family room entertainment center, fireplace and bar and painted my kitchen and butler's pantry. Oh and the columns in my dining room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Denise G.
05/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Trushar P.
01/2016
1.0
interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Carla G.
10/2015
5.0
cabinet refacing, interior painters
  + 0 more
Lori accompanied me to the local flooring store where we looked at a number of products and then decided on one. I'm looking forward to Lori coming back out after the flooring is installed to help me select the appropriate faux finish to compliment my kitchen.
Description of Work: I asked Lori to come out to my home and recommend not only a new kitchen faux finish but to also help me select laminate flooring throughout my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Denise G.
09/2015
5.0
cabinet refacing, interior painters
  + 0 more
Lori did an amazing job. My kitchen cabinets look brand new and yet, they are 22 years old. The transformation is astounding. Lori is talented, knows exactly what to do. She is neat, professional, punctual and creates a finish product that is beautiful. I highly recommend Lori. I hope our paths cross again.
Description of Work: Painted my Kitchen cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,900

wayne J.
03/2014
5.0
muralist, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 1 more
Lori painted an awesome full wall stencil & faux ceiling in our Sitting Room. She has great design skills & knows exactly what will look amazing with your surrounding decor. She's skilled in a lot of different types of faux & has the sample boards to prove it. Also, last year I wanted my kitchen island painted white. Had a painter tell me he specializes in cabinets, they're no big deal, nobody beats his price etc. They came out ok (looked no different than if I just painted it myself) but within two months the baseboards were chipped off & the old stain started bleeding through. Lori came in, stripped everything down & refinished (paint & glazed) the island. The cabinets look like they came right out of the factory with the finish & not painted. The paint she used is as hard as a rock & eight months later they look the same as the day they were finished. Definitely recommend her for any faux work and especially cabinet refinishing.
Description of Work: Stencil Sitting Room wall & faux finish ceiling. Previously painted kitchen island cabinets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Tom W.
02/2014
5.0
interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
Lori was FANTASTIC and did an incredible job! Our shelving was basic white which I wanted changed to a darker, distressed finish to go better with the brick. When we did our initial consultation, she took her time, asked questions, showed me pictures and by the end she knew exactly what I was looking for. She explained the process and exactly what she was going to do and how long it would take to do it. When she came to do the shelving, she was so professional. She taped off everything and used drop cloths on the floor and all the furniture surrounding the shelves. She went over again what she was going to do. Once she was finished for the day, she told me when she would be back and what she was going to do. She was also very detailed and artistic. If she thought of something that would make it look even better, she would bring it up to me and we would decide whether or not to go that route. She was also very meticulous and set her bar high and made sure that her work went above and beyond expectations. Our shelving was done right before Thanksgiving and she made sure that the project was finished on time as we were hosting Thanksgiving at our house. Everyone who came to Thanksgiving, couldn't believe the transformation and loved it. I am planning to use her to do our dining room and any other room in our house that my husband will let me!
Description of Work: Lori Faux finished custom shelving around our fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Vinita P.
12/2013
5.0
furniture repair, interior painters
  + 0 more
Painted bedroom furniture in a java (dark brown) color. Furniture looks new. Great way to add life to an old piece of furniture.
Description of Work: Refinish furniture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

    Contact information

    000, Geneva, IL 60134

    http://www.yourfauxfinish.com

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Interior Painting,
    Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
    Artwork/Murals,
    Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
    Countertops and Backsplashes,
    Interior Design and Decorating

    FAQ

    Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
    No, Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler offers warranties.
    Faux Finishing and Painting by Lori Ambler offers the following services: Faux finishes for walls, cabinet refinishing, fauxed marble & granite countertops. Venetian Plaster, Leather, Tissue Paper, Softex, Fresco, Bricks, Signature Murals, Stenciling, Glazing, Color Washing, Concrete Applications and much more

    Contact information

    000, Geneva, IL 60134

    http://www.yourfauxfinish.com