This text presents an illustrated guide to improving interior rooms with paint, wallcoverings and other decorative materials using professional techniques. Beginning with an overview of colour and decorating principles, the book demonstrates the basics of painting and wallcovering, including: selecting and estimating materials; preparing the room; removing existing paint and wallcovering; repairing damaged walls and woodwork; application techniques; and cleanup methods. The featured projects aim to appeal to all skill levels and experienced do-it-yourselfers should be interested in the advanced painting and wallcovering projects including: sponge painting; block printing; stenciling; rag rolling; painting faux finishes; painting and staining floors; hanging speciality wall coverings; and creating wallcovering cut-outs. There are also projects for adding architectural elements such as cornices, wall moldings and ceiling medallions. Each project is demonstrated with clear, step-by-step instructions and how-to photographs.
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A good choice for those who want to add a little flair, depth, and sophistication to their interior painting and decorating efforts, Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Painting and Decorating will encourage you to do more than just slap on some paint. After flipping through the pages and seeing more than 700 color photos, you will want to play with paint, experiment with it, and control it. The first section of the book--Color & Decorating Principles--explains color theory as well as the use of colors and patterns to create moods in a room. (Warm colors, for example, help make north-facing rooms more inviting, and the people in them warmer.) The second section of the book--Basic Painting & Wallcovering --explains the process of preparing surfaces for finish paint, choosing the right materials, and estimating quantities. (This portion also notes how small patterns help make close spaces seem larger and more open, while large patterns are stimulating and look best in active areas such as a child's room or a large kitchen.) The book's final section--Advanced Painting & Decorating--looks at how to embellish walls and floors with faux designs and decorative accents, and how to add elegant touches with wallcovering cutouts, cornices, and wall frame moldings. Specialty painting tools are also discussed, including paint gloves for contoured surfaces such as pipe and wrought-iron, bendable paint pads for window shutters and cast-iron radiators, and mixer bits. Knowing that some of the designs and color combinations may spur people to wilder-than-normal decisions, the authors wisely advise that people first get samples of their preferred wallcoverings or paints, and then take them home and subject them to the 24-hour test, checking from time to time over the course of a full day to see how the colors change under varying lighting situations. --John Russell
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Complete guide, indeed!,
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I can do a passable paint job- but this book helps me assess color and patterns, select type of paint and tools specific to the job, prepare the surfaces and apply the paint. It even guides me through complicated patterns and uses I wouldn't have contemplated at all, without a clear guide. This book takes you through it all with clear advice, excellent step-by-step color photographs. You'll save lots of money and time, and best of all, get easy-to-follow advice to do it right the first time.
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black and decker complete guide to painting and decorating,
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this book is written so one can get many interesting ideas and easy to follow instructions. a varity of ideas for everyone pocket book pictures demoastrate beautifully the techniques i really enjoyed this book and recommend it to everyone redecorating thier homes and or giving a room a fresh look
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painting book,
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Not worth the price - bought another book at the same time that is indispensible.
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The Complete Guide to Painting & Decorating contains all the information you need to turn every room of your home into a beautifully decorated living space. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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The Complete Guide to Painting & Decorating contains all the information you need to turn every room of your home into a beautifully decorated living space. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
latex paint conditioner, wallcovering strips, aerosol clear acrylic sealer, wadded cheesecloth, wallboard knife, wallcovering border, craft acrylic paint, latex enamel paint, first paint color, related color scheme, embossed wallcoverings, paintable latex caulk, polyurethane moldings, wallboard compound, basic painting, sharp razor knife, smoothing brush, sponge applicator, excess glaze, flat latex paint, wet glaze, part latex, seam roller, paint pad, base coat Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Painting Advanced Designs, Advanced Painting, Decorating Principles, Making Preparations, Advanced Techniques, Decorating Apply, Understanding Color, Room Design, Using Pattern, Stenciled Designs New!
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