The complete illustrated encyclopedia of paint effects : Over 150 fabulous projects and 1700 photographs the complete practical guide and ideas book for ... /

Cohen, Sacha.

The complete illustrated encyclopedia of paint effects : Over 150 fabulous projects and 1700 photographs the complete practical guide and ideas book for ... / Sacha Cohen and Maggie Philo. - London : Lorenz Books, c2006. - 512 p. : col. ill. 23 cm.

Paint effect and special finishes--T.P. verso. Previously published as two separate volumes: Paint effects projects and the practical encyclopedia of paint recipes

Illustrates all the essential wall finishes such as colourwashing and ragging, patterned effects such as stencilling and stamping, and fabulous faux finishes such as granite and tortoiseshell. Contains over 150 original step - by - step projects to follow and adapt, from full-scale interior makeovers to smaller items, including a Scandinavian living room, a medieval hallway, a Provencal kitchen kitchen, a child's seaside room, a distressed table top, a crackle-glaze picture frame, stamped wrapping paper, and much more. Features an illustrated guide to c our terminology and how to mix colours to produce a huge range of hues and tones- from the prernially popular natural shades to bold and dramatic new colour effects. Expert advice on equipment and how to use it, including brushes, rollers, sponges, rags, stamps and stencils, as well as different kinds of paint.

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House painting
House painting
Interior decoration

TT 320 / .C660 2006