• Address: Aloha, OR 97006 (map)
• Date Posted: 12/14/09

Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes

*Fabulous walls don't have to cost a fortune. And it's not difficult to learn how to lend distinction to architectural features or run-of-the-mill furniture. Use a faux finish to turn a drab-looking mantel to marble. Or apply common paints to give an aging chair or coffee table the appearance of a precious antique. Instead of slapping on another coat of off-white, create elegantly textured walls with your paints. DECORATIVE PAINT and FAUX FINISHES explains 59 specialized painting techniques with clear, step-by-step photographs.

*Learn how to paint like the professionals with this book. You'll see how to add interest and subtlety to painted walls and to make one sort of surface look convincingly like another--turning wood into marble, for example. The instructions for these techniques and procedures are designed for people with no prior experience in decorative finishing. Get started with the basics of working with color, learn the tools and materials you will need for your projects, and peruse photo galleries of rooms painted with these special techniques. Nearly 60 paint techniques are demonstrated in step-by-step photo sequences. Learn how to create a variety of effects, including color washing, ragging, sponging, spattering, stenciling, marbling, and simulating granite and tortoiseshell, as well as techniques for floors, woodwork, and furniture.

*The BASICS section details the tools and materials you'll need for decorative painting projects. This section of the book also provides a fundamental understanding of color and explains the basics of applying paint.

*The TECHNIQUES section gives you detailed instructions for creating a wide variety of special paint effects. From fresco to sponging, stenciling to marbling, you'll see how easy it is to add these special touches to your home.

*Copyright 1999
*Paperback- Very Good Condition


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