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Phoenix Faux Wood Beams

Posted By Volterra Mar 27, 2016
Home decorating with wood and reclaimed wood has become a very popular design trend. But, did you know that wood is the main attractor for termites? Termites and other insects are a nuisance outside the …

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Decorative Ceilings Phoenix

Posted By Volterra Mar 15, 2016
Most ceilings are either flat or arched, high, empty expanses, that are the last place anyone would think to embellish. If anything, usually the only things the ceiling is lucky enough to possess are a …

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Architectural Product Manufacturer

Posted By Volterra Mar 10, 2016
Volterra is an architectural product manufacturer and distributor you can count on to provide fine architectural elements and finish products for residential and commercial use. Our extensive product inventory includes hardwood mouldings and other millwork …

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Using Moulding and Millwork in Home Restoration Projects

Posted By Volterra Feb 12, 2016
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Best Modern Designs Featuring Exposed Ceiling Beams

Posted By Volterra Jan 27, 2016
Exposed ceiling beams have become a popular design element in modern homes, trendy stores, and upscale bars and restaurants. Architectural beams uphold the structure of roofs all the time, but in most cases, they’re hidden, …

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Creating Ceiling Beams

Posted By Volterra Jan 17, 2016
architectural beams on a ceiling is a great way to accessorize a room with style, warmth and charm. It becomes an even easier job with the use of lighter-than-wood, faux wood architectural beams. The faux …

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Best Wall Colors For Stained Trim

Posted By Volterra Jan 08, 2016
stained moulding to painted moulding to keep the wood closer to its natural roots. In the other camp are the homeowners who like the crisp look of white or off-white painted moulding because it seems …

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Use Plank Shutters to Create a Traditional Look For Your Home

Posted By Volterra Dec 15, 2015
plank shutters to both sides of each front-facing window. Plank shutters, sometimes called board-and-batten shutters, can be traced back a long time to the original French country farmhouses and can still be found today on …

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Corbels and Brackets Add a Decorative Touch to Your Living Room

Posted By Volterra Dec 08, 2015
Corbels and brackets are architectural elements that literally ‘stand out’. When added in just a couple of strategic places, corbels and brackets can make your living room look and feel more decoratively finished. Instead of flat …

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What is Millwork?

Posted By Volterra Nov 18, 2015
millwork, each room would only be four walls – literally. So, what is millwork? Millwork 101 First, raw timber logs are cut into lumber in a sawmill. Then, after lumber has been through the sawmill and seasoned, …

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4 Reasons to Substitute Faux Wood Beams for Natural Wood

Posted By Volterra Nov 02, 2015
faux wood beams instead of natural wood for many reasons. Expense Volterra’s faux wood beams, made from HDF High Density Foam, are less expensive than natural wood beams. They’re less expensive because they’re manmade but also because …

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Selecting an Interior Window Trim

Posted By Volterra Oct 23, 2015
interior window trim is just as important for having your windows look complete. To reflect the style of the home or make a decorative statement, interior window trim provides finishing touches that should not go …

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