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Expert Venetian Plaster & Church Restoration Services in Sacramento
Byzantine Painting Studio is a full-service decorative painting company specializing in Venetian plaster, lime paint, tadelakt shower plaster, faux finishes, and gold leafing. Founded by professionally trained artist Aurel Onut, our team brings over 30 years of combined experience in decorative painting and church frescoes. With expertise in historical restoration and custom interior/exterior design, we serve residential and commercial clients across Northern California. Our work combines traditional techniques like Italian lime plaster and Byzantine iconography with modern materials from brands such as FirmoLux and Novacolor. We prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized service, free estimates, and a commitment to transforming spaces into artistic masterpieces.Our portfolio includes projects at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. We offer specialized services like wine cellar faux painting, stenciling, and 23K gold leafing, ensuring each client receives tailored solutions. Our team's proficiency in woodgraining, marbleizing, and mural restoration reflects our dedication to preserving historical integrity while meeting contemporary design needs. We maintain transparency in pricing and timelines, with a track record of efficient project delivery and professional conduct during on-site work.
Services
Venetian Plaster
Lime Paint
Church Restoration
Gold Leafing
Faux Finishes
Tadelakt Plaster
Marbleizing
Woodgraining
Stenciling
Mural Painting
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in decorative painting and historical restoration
- Our team includes professionally trained artists with mastery of traditional techniques
- We provide free estimates and portfolio samples for all projects
- Our work combines Old-World craftsmanship with modern lime-based materials
- We maintain professional conduct and respect client spaces during all projects
What people say
Attention to detail
Truly talented
Exceeded expectations
Reasonable price points
Professional and respectful
Services
Venetian Plaster
Our Venetian plaster application creates luxurious, textured wall finishes using traditional Italian techniques. We work with premium materials like Marmorino and Novacolor to achieve smooth-to-textured surfaces that enhance architectural spaces. This service transforms residential and commercial interiors with depth and sophistication.
Church Restoration
Specialized restoration of religious murals and frescoes in Orthodox and Catholic churches. Our team preserves historical integrity while repairing centuries-old artwork using authentic methods. Projects include icon restoration at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and Greek Orthodox churches.
Gold Leafing
Application of 23K real gold leaf to architectural elements and decorative surfaces. This service adds opulent detailing to columns, frames, and ceilings using traditional gilding techniques. We combine gold leaf with lime plaster for unique, luminous effects.
Faux Finishes
Custom faux painting that mimics natural materials like marble and wood grain. Our artists create textured effects through stenciling, glazing, and woodgraining techniques. This service enhances both modern and historic interiors with sophisticated, handcrafted finishes.
Lime Paint
Application of breathable, eco-friendly lime paint for interior and exterior surfaces. We use brands like Portola Lime Wash to create soft, translucent finishes that highlight architectural details. This service provides durable, low-VOC coating solutions for historic and contemporary buildings.
People
Aurel Onut
Owner/Artist
Aurel Onut trained under Romanian master Dimitrie Banica for 10 years before earning his professional license in 1995. He specializes in fresco, egg tempera, and iconography, with notable projects including Sacramento's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament restoration.
Questions
What services does Byzantine Painting Studio specialize in?
We specialize in Venetian plaster, lime paint, church restoration, gold leafing, faux finishes, and mural painting for residential and commercial properties.
How experienced is your team?
Our team has over 30 years of combined experience in decorative painting and historical restoration projects across Northern California.
Do you work outside Sacramento?
Yes, we serve Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Marin County, Sonoma, Napa Valley, and surrounding areas.
Can you handle church restoration projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience restoring religious murals and frescoes in Orthodox and Catholic churches.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, we provide free estimates and portfolio samples to help plan your decorative painting project.
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Kit Burton
Oct 30, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness
Aurel Onut repaired and restored the sanctuary of our 149-year old former Catholic Church in Smartsville, CA. He used plastering methods and materials consistent with the age of the building. His workmanship is excellent and he takes pride in his work.
Services:Interior painting,Water damage repair,Drywall repair,Cupboard painting
Aurel Onut repaired and restored the sanctuary of our 149-year old former Catholic Church in Smartsville, CA. He used plastering methods and materials consistent with the age of the building. His workmanship is excellent and he takes pride in his work.
Services:Interior painting,Water damage repair,Drywall repair,Cupboard painting
