From the Resene News – issue 3/2007

Bronzed bathers - Bronzed bathroom mural

The "Kahurangi" bathroom renovation in Three Kings, Auckland, incorporates a bronzed mural centerpiece to provide visual relief for those luxuriating in the bath's depths.

Measuring 1.5 metres square, the mural was carved in situ into a 15mm thick plaster panel with fiberglass reinforcing. Once the image was carved into shape, two coats of Resene Enamacryl Metallic tinted to Resene Bullion (copper gold) were applied by brush followed by a topcoat of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Sepia (deep brown), which was rubbed off with a cloth, allowing the residue to remain in the carved areas to create the 1930s bronze bas relief effect.

Reflecting the bronzed theme, the two century old bath is solid bronze purchased from a junk shop many years ago and reputed to be from a Scottish stately home. The unique rich teal paint finish was custom tinted by Resene to match the deep teal of the toilet.

With the carving, painting and accessorising complete, the only job on the to do list is to admire the bronzed finish while relaxing in the bath beneath.

Carver: Niel de Jong, Heritage Design Group
Designer: Heritage Design Group

 
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