b'in the canNo substitutereally enjoy the restoration of period homes where we have toResene left and below: Volantes Decorating Service provided their remove multiple layers of paint and end up exposing the mostpainting expertise at Sydneys much-anticipated Coogee beautiful details in timber or plaster work. It is very rewardingPavilion. Wills, a Merivale cocktail bar on the middle level, restoring these homes back to their original condition in a waySmoky Green impresses with its coastal twist on Art Deco-inspired details. that showcases the craftsmanship. Walls and ceiling painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene for experience One such project was the restoration of a Federation periodResene Wan White and select window and door trims in Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Smoky Green. Design by Merivale in home in Cremorne, for which VDS received a Pinnacle Award.collaboration with ACME, www.acme-co.com.au. Plastering by John says what made it so outstanding went far beyond justMick Williams Plastering, www.mwplastering.com.au. Images picking the right paint colours to suit; it was also about treatingWan White by Steven Woodburn, www.stevenwoodburn.com.and restoring the finishes. It is a beautiful building and we Why Volantes Decorating Services exemplary finisheswanted to respect the heritage architecture, while at the same have been turning heads for more than four decades. time providing the contemporary feel the client was after. We started with the original 90-year-old windows, eaves, rafter ends and soffitswhich were sanded back to remove over A sasecond-generationpainter,JohnVolantelearnedtradespeople on the VDS team. As the company closes in on20 years of failed paint and coatings systems. Then, we began early on that there are few things more fulfilling thanfifty years of doing business, John knows that this has beenthe work on restoring these details to accentuate their beauty looking around to see a freshly-painted room which hadakeytotheircompanysdecades-longsuccess.Ifeelourand highlighted them through different gloss levels. The result been made beautiful by his own two hands. Initially, he wasntpassion and care has created our company ethos and gravitatedwas a beautifully finished harbourside home, which respects entirely sure what type of work he wanted to do after leaving highus to our client base, he says. Not accepting a substandardits original period of architecture.schoolbut it didnt take long for him to discover that he sharedfinish pushed us into developing and honing our skills to deliverIn the same way that John took to painting like a fish to the same passion as his father. While he was mulling over whatthe best service we can. water, VDS has come to love using Resene products in their career path to pursue, John agreed to lend his dad a hand for aWhile every project offers a unique experience, John findswork.Ourcompanyusedanotherbrandfordecadesuntil few weeks at the family business, Volantes Decorating Servicebringing the shine back to old gems the most gratifying. WewewereaskedtouseReseneforoneparticularhigh-end (VDS). And just like that, he was hooked. While his father had taught him a lot already, John headed straighttoTAFENSWafteryear12wrappedtocompleteleft: This private residence in hisCertificateIIIinPaintingandDecoratingtomakethingsHunters Hill, which Volantes official. He was welcomed into the fold of the business in 1990,Decorating Service painted and andheandhisfatherhavebeenbuildingandgrowingVDSprovided colour consultation for, togethereversince.Today,Johnmanagestheirteamof16overflows with stunning French-qualified painters and decorators that complete everything frominspired details. Walls in Resene specialisedheritageandrestorationprojectstopaintingnewSpaceCote Flat tinted to Resene residential and commercial builds. Not only does VDS createCougar, ceiling in Resene SpaceCoteproject. After completing that project, we flipped our entiremy dad for a few weeks while aiming to work out my career Flat tinted to Resene Quarter Spanish gorgeous decorative finishes, they also provide design and colourWhite and trims in Resene Lustacrylcompany over to Resene. Once you get to know the products,path, and here we are 33 years later. I think this was his plan all consultation services to their clients. tinted to Resene Quarter Spanishthey are truly amazing. It was finally nice to have high-qualityalong! he laughs. Its flown by, and I still love every Monday Through their expert skills, product knowledge, trend awarenessWhite. Mouldings by Bietola Interiors,paint finishes that were synonymous with the standards ourmorning! We absolutely love what we do, and this resonates and uncompromising commitment to quality, VDS has earnedwww.bietolainteriors.com.au. Imagecompany is known for. through our workwhich focuses on detail and quality finishes quite the reputationnot just among their repeat clients butby Pablo Veiga, www.pabloveiga.com. When asked about his favourite project to date, John sayswith the added bonus of working on some of Sydneys mostCompleting a project is instantly gratifying. We are involved also by racking up an impressive number of awards. The companythere are too many memorable projects to list. Each has its ownprestigious properties. Our reputation and 62 industry awardsclosely with designers and clients to ensure we achieve what they has frequently been recognised at the Master Painters Australiastory. We enjoy working for repeat clients, we love decorativehave given me and the team the drive to continue delivering aenvisage for their project. We dont accept that something is not NSWAssociationsAwardsofExcellence,andanumberofResene projectsthatpushdetail,weloveworkingalongsidetalentedbetter project and finish than the last. After all, we are only asachievable, instead pushing the limits and boundaries to separate years, has even taken home the top honour: the Pinnacle AwardQuarter Resene designersbringingtheirvisiontolifeandweloveseeingthegood as our last project. us from our competition. for Best Overall Project. Spanish White Cougar expression on clients faces when we deliver their dream home. Despite his extensive experience, there are still plenty of years Dedication to the craft and attention to detail are clearlyLooking back on his career so far, John says it has been anleft in Johns painting and decorating careerand he doubts heTo see more of Volantes Decorating Services inimitable portfolio and qualities that run in the family, but they are also shared by theincredible journey. It all started when I took some time to helpwill ever hang up his overalls to retire. Its too rewarding, he says.service, visit www.volantesdecoratingservice.com.au.48 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 49'