Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes - Softcover

Ross, Sharon; Kinkead, Elise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580111793 ISBN 13: 9781580111799

Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr, 2004

Synopsis

Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes shows how to turn an ordinary room into a modern work of art. Paint is the hottest design trend today. Exciting color photographs display the ways to use the magic of paint to create drama, texture, detail, and illusion around the house whether doing-it-yourself of working with a contractor. Easy step-by-step instructions walk homeowners through the process, from mixing paints and glazes to applying the techniques for sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, spattering, combing, stenciling, marbling, and wood graining.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Decorative Painting and Faux Finishes

· Over 300 gorgeous color photographs. See what others have done and how to work the techniques yourself, step by step

· Information for working with paints, glazes, and finishes; how to develop a color scheme

· Useful instruction for repairing and preparing surfaces

· Complete formula and tool lists; color palettes; recommended applications; and skill levels

· Quick reference boxes and Smart Tips

About the Author:

Sharon Ross is the author of numerous books and magazine articles. She was also Director of Editorial Projects for The Family Handyman magazines and has written for PBS-TV's Hometime. Sharon resides in Cottage Grove, MN.

Elise Kinkead...

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1580111793
• ISBN 13: 9781580111799
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 239