Download or read book Classic Paints and Faux Finishes written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 1996-10-29 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes written by Sunset Books and published by Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Traditional Paints and Finishes written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the authors of Decorative Paint Techniques, this book aims to answer the need of more sophisticated readers, nostalgic for the authentic paints, colours and effects of the past. Practical instruction is given on using traditional paints and on decorating, painting and ageing furniture to blend with traditional decorative schemes. There are step-by-step photographs on milk and organic paints, limewashing, gesso, tempera, decoupage and crackle-varnish, and photographs and still-life spreads of pigments and ingredients, to illustrate the use of traditional paints and authentic colours in houses from different periods and countries. Also included is information on what paints are available in the UK and USA, where to obtain and how to use them, and simple organic paint recipes.
Download or read book Professional Painted Finishes written by Ina Brosseau Marx and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1991 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world’s leading experts reveal how to paint great finishes—and make money doing it! • classic, now in paperback for the first time • Basics plus step-by-steps for more than 55 techniques—glazing, marbling, graining, more • Full information on running a furniture-restoration business Booklistcalled the Marxes’ latest collaboration,Furniture Restoration, “a book to be pored over again and again.” Now their classic first book,Professional Painted Finishes, is available in a handy paperback edition. Drawn from the authors’ 30 years of experience in the field, these painted finishes simulate a wide variety of wood grains, stones, and marbles. More than 55 techniques are explained in depth, with hundreds of step-by-step color photographs and complete lists of the materials and tools needed. Everything that a professional or hobbyist needs is here, from basics, to specific techniques such as marbling, glazing, and graining, to an overview of business practices, including startup, preparing estimates and contracts, and getting the job done. A comprehensive decorative painting resource, ideal for professionals, aspiring professionals, and committed amateurs,Professional Painted Finishespacks the combined knowledge of three top experts into one indispensable reference.
Download or read book Designer Faux Finishing written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Decorative Painting Faux Finishes written by Sharon Ross and published by Creative Homeowner. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 or 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.
Download or read book Painting Techniques Faux Finishes written by Louise Hennigs and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 1999-02 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use paint to create a personal decorating statement. This book teaches not only the basics of paint use and color, but walks readers through the techniques (such as dragging, ragging, sponging, stippling and splattering) needed for a wide range of room altering finishes. Photos & illustrations.
Download or read book Decorative Paint Faux Finishes written by Jeanne Huber and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great Paint Finishes for a Gorgeous Home written by Gary Lord and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 12 step-by-step projects for achieving an array of imaginative paint effects-from elegant and contemporary to warm and classic.
Download or read book The Art of Faux written by Pierre Finkelstein and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Outdoor Paint Techniques and Faux Finishes Revised Edition written by Marina Niven and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide to exterior decorating features 25 weatherproof paint effects, with options for five surfaces: plaster, cement, wood, metal, and stone. Step-by-step projects are provided for a wide variety of decorative finishes including stucco treatment, faux tiles, frescos, lime washing, verdigris, moss effects, and more.
Download or read book The Faux Finish Artist written by Jimmy Eldridge Hager and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for beginners and professionals alike, The Faux Finish Artist is a training manual for people who want to earn at least $500 a day as a working Decorative Artist. Whether you are a canvas painter, contractor, subcontractor, interior designer, or maybe youve never picked up a paint brush and simply want to earn extra income, Jimmy Eldridge Hager draws on his 35 years of experience as a working Decorative Artist to show you, step by step, how its done. From your first sample board, to your first client presentation, to building a successful business, The Faux Finish Artist will cut years off your learning curve. If youve ever considered a career as a working Decorative Artist, this book was written for you.
Download or read book New Faux Finishes written by H. John Johnsen and published by Sterling. This book was released on 2001 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Twelve brand-spanking-new techniques and a bunch of old favorites (sponging and ragging, to name just two). What's novel? An unusual combination of spackle and paint and faint swirls of Miro-esque colors against solid-hued walls. A definite plus are extensive directions, not only for each technique but also for questions about color, preparation, and equipment. Good close-up color photographs make this instructional text even more valuable. Work checklist, glossary, and metric equivalents appended.""--Booklist. ""Good for public libraries."--"Library Journal. "
Download or read book The Paint Effects Bible written by Kerry Skinner and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detail finishing.
Download or read book Recipes for Surfaces written by Mindy Drucker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1990-08-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Dramatic Faux Finishes written by Louise Hennigs and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows supplies needed and the necessary steps to preparing the various surfaces to be painted.
Download or read book Paint Style written by Lesley Riva and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Referencing specific Benjamin Moore paints, Riva pens a practical guide to using color and decorative effects for revitalizing a tired decor or finishing touches. The reference includes 50 projects with step-by-step instructions.
