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1) 50 ways to paint furniture: the easy, step-by-step way to decorator looks

Author

Kinkead, Elise

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

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Step-by-step photo instructions for popular and new ways to decorate furniture with paint. Includes decorative paint techniques, faux finishes, and surface embellishments on chests, chairs, shelves, tables and more. Basics section covers types of paint, painting tools, preparing the furniture, and basic painting and staining.

2) It's faux easy with Gary Lord

Author

Lord, Gary

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

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Presents full-color illustrated instructions for creating thirty contemporary and traditional faux finishes.

3) Outdoor paint techniques & faux finishes: 25 great outdoor finishes for plaster, wood, cement, metal, and stone

Author

Niven, Marina

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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"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."--

4) Faux finish secrets from Brian Santos, the wall wizard

Author

Santos, Brian

Language

English

Formats

Book + DVD, eBook

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The Wall Wizard brings his painting expertise to homeowners in this innovative and fun follow-up to his first book, Painting Secrets. Faux Finish Secrets focuses attention and detail on decorative (faux) techniques, such as sponging, ragging, combing, and color wash. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demonstrate 15 of the most-asked-for faux effects, along with ideas for endless variations and combinations. Real-life questions and comments from...

5) Paint style: the new approach to decorative paint finishes

Author

Riva, Lesley

Pub. Date

2008.

Language

English

6) Decorative painting techniques for walls, floors, ceilings & furniture

Author

Kinkead, Elise

Pub. Date

2009.

Language

English

Description

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"Features concise, illustrated instructions for 150 of the most popular interior decorative painting techniques"--Provided by publisher.

7) Decorative painting & faux finishes

Author

Ross, Sharon

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

8) Paint effects masterclass: the ultimate source book for creating beautiful, easy-to-achieve interiors

Author

Cohen, Sacha

Language

English

9) The paint effects bible: 100 recipes for faux finishes

Author

Skinner, Kerry

Language

English

Description

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Presents a variety of faux finishes, including instructions in decorating with paint finishes, the basics of color theory, and techniques and hints for utilizing paint effects made with brushes, rollers, rags, sponges and waxes.

10) Furniture refinishing at home

Author

Joyner, Nina Glenn

Series

Chilton's creative crafts

Pub. Date

[1975]

Language

English

11) Sophisticated surfaces: Ideas and inspirations from eighteen professional surface painters

Author

Aude, Karen

Language

English

Description

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This includes creative ideas and artists' techniques to enhance every room of the house with traditional techniques, a variety of unique application for wall, furniture, ceiling & architectural detailing.

12) Great paint finishes for a gorgeous home

Author

Lord, Gary

Language

English

Description

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In these 12 step-by-step projects you'll learn how to create a range of imaginative effects & even learn how to bring new life & light to a dark paneled room, plus much more.