Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes

Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes
Author: Editors of Sunset Books
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780376013897

This all-new edition of one of Sunsets perennial best sellers is back and better than ever with loads of ready-made color combinations, tips on choosing the right painting effects, advice from the pros, and information on specialty tools. It has tons of photos to get your creative juices flowing and confidence-building instruction on techniques and materials to see you through to the successful completion of your masterpiece. Features n This comprehensive decorative painting guide is the second edition of a Sunset best seller n Provides instruction on thirty decorative paint techniques with step-by-step photography and color combining recommendations n Includes newer techniques as well as tried-and-true favorites that will inspire novice and experienced painters alike n Completely updated resource and materials guide

Classic Paints and Faux Finishes

Classic Paints and Faux Finishes
Author: Annie Sloan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1996-10-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780895778970

Provides step-by-step instruction in the traditional skills of wall coating, decoupage, limewashing, and glue painting, as well as more complex techniques for fresco, decorating with bronze powders, gilding, and lacquering.

Professional Painted Finishes

Professional Painted Finishes
Author: Ina Brosseau Marx
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-09-16
Genre: Color decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9780823044191

Detailed demonstrations show how to utilize all kinds of special paint techniques. Business aspects are also covered.

The Handbook of Painted Decoration

The Handbook of Painted Decoration
Author: Yannick Guégan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 490
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780393730012

The essential reference for amateur and professional alike, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is the first book to cover the whole spectrum of trompe l'oeil decorative painting, from classic marbling and wood graining to ancient techniques of decorative painting that have been nearly forgotten.

The Art of Faux

The Art of Faux
Author: Pierre Finkelstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1997
Genre: Finishes and finishing
ISBN: 9780823008582

This sourcebook of decorative painted finishes covers paint, mediums, and their usage, the decorative painter's colour palette, varnishes, brushes, and tools, and surface preparation and clean-up procedures. In addition, Finkelstein presents the history of the two schools of decorative painting.

Recipes for Surfaces

Recipes for Surfaces
Author: Mindy Drucker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1990-08-15
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0671682490

Now mastering decorative painting tecnhiques for walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture can be as easy as using a cookbook. This unique guide demonstrates how to create a variety of exciting surface effects using simple, basic painting methods, including color washing, stenciling, wood graining, sponging, and others. Full-color illustrations.

Outdoor Paint Techniques and Faux Finishes, Revised Edition

Outdoor Paint Techniques and Faux Finishes, Revised Edition
Author: Marina Niven
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781580118149

"Gives information about painting on various outdoor surfaces, such as wood, cement, and plaster. Includes guidance for choosing color, tools, and equipment, and provides detailed step-by-step procedures for each type of outdoor surface discussed"--

Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes

Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes
Author: Sunset Books
Publisher: Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1999
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780376013880

With just a little bit of paint and a lot of imagination, you can turn ordinary rooms into heavenly havens. This provides you with everything you need to get started on easy home renovation projects. You can quickly learn how to do color-washing and more!