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Ronald Layman Studios

Decorative painting and plastering services

Italian lime paint

Lime paint / wash

Italian plaster

Here you”ll find projects using Italian lime plaster, commonly and incorrectrly as ‘Venetian plaster.”

Decorative painting

Things are not what they seam, Ronald painted this boring metal roof to look like and old copper roof

Ronald layman

Ronald Layman’s family has been in the painting trade since the 1890s. It all started with his great-grandfather Joseph (Grandpa Joe) Wilhyde, a Frederick County farmer who traveled by horse and buggy painting barns as well as exteriors and interiors of the regions’ farmhouses. Grandpa Joe’s son, Roger Layman, and grandson, Ron (Ronald’s father) continued to expand the company and hone their faux finishing skills, and later began to restore church interiors and other historic buildings..

Latest Blog & Articles

  • The Timeless Beauty of Lime Paint: An Italian Legacy in Venice

    I’ve always been captivated by the enduring charm of lime paint. This ancient artisanal creation has a fascinating history that traces its roots to antiquity and boasts an unmatched legacy of excellence, particularly in the hands of Italian craftsmen. Join me on this journey as we explore the origins, superior qualities, and versatile applications of…

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  • The kennedy Center for Preforming Arts

    When the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. was first built, it was clad in precast concrete panels coated with a thin layer of white Carrara marble. This marble, quarried in the Carrara region of Italy, is known for its fine grain and elegant white or blue-gray color. It is…

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  • Ronald Layman

    Ronald Layman is a fourth-generation decorator, hailing from a family with a long-standing legacy in craftsmanship that dates back to 1890 when his great grandfather founded their decorating company. Ronald’s journey as a decorative painter has been enriched by his training under some of the greatest artists of other generations, making him a true master…

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