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Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes [Paperback]

Jeanne Huber (Author), Editors Of Sunset Books (Editor)

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Publication Date: June 1, 2006

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

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Oxmoor House; 2 edition (June 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0376013893
ISBN-13: 978-0376013897
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny!, June 10, 2000

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I really like Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes. I ordered 2 books on faux painting and immediately sent the other book back. I like Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes because it covers everything from basic ragging to complicated wood grains finishes. I am not a Faux Painting Pro by any means, but this book makes it simple enough that I would feel confident attempting most of the techniques.

I'm not surprised that this book is so well put together--I have Sunset's books Simply Slipcovers and Ideas for Home Decorating. They are wonderful, too. I definitely recommend this book to anyone considering a faux painting or decorating project. It's worth every penny!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Faux - Just do it!, March 29, 2000

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This book is a pleasure to behold, with its gorgeous photos and vibrant colors. It covers the gamut of paint finishes, from colorwashing, stippling, rag rolling, and sponging, to wood graining and marbling. There is an informative section on tools you will use, as well as information on the kinds of paints and glazes that are important in this process.

If you have ever wondered if you make your walls look rich with color, here is the book for you! It even has a color wheel, to explain what goes with what. I liked this book - you will too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, March 18, 2002

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I'VE PURCHASED MANY BOOKS ON FAUX FINISHING, BUT THIS SO FAR IS THE ONE I REFER TO ON A REGULAR BASIS. EXCELLENT SECTIONS ON THE PROPER USE OF TOOLS AND MANY USEFUL TECHNIQUES COVERED. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT FAUX FINISHING!

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5.0 out of 5 stars decorative paint and faux finishes
this book has it all....easy step by step process.....contains almost any faux finish you can imagine. this is a good "how to" book.

Published 13 days ago by J. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book
I have a collection of how to stencil, faux paint, etc., in book form, and some are DVDs. This book is amazing in the scope it covers. I refer to it constantly. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Clarity Driven

5.0 out of 5 stars Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes
I love this book. It has so many possibilities to pursue for painting my walls and much more. The book arrived in mint condition and much sooner than I expected.

Published 18 months ago by PZ

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great.
This book is top notch.

The faux painting techniques are great, and explained well.

Furthermore the pictures are gorgeous. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Horse

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for Faux Finish techniques
I was looking to repaint some olive colored walls, but do more than just another color. This book has great ideas for different faux finishes and multiple photos for each... Read more

Published on August 19, 2009 by Shop Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
This is a good book for us novices on how to do all those special effect finishes.

Published on October 14, 2007 by T. Skinner

5.0 out of 5 stars Home decoration bible
Even an idiot like me managed to produce flawless faux finishes thanks to the step-by-step guides for the various types of surfaces. Read more

Published on July 25, 2007 by Louis Richard

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
There isn't much to dislike about this book. It certainly offers a myriad of faux finishes...good step by step photos & quite honestly... Read more

Published on March 6, 2007 by Kathleen A. Peck

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful
Definately a useful book, but it missed some of the subleties of doing faux techniques, such as how to soften some of the looks by going over the glaze by rubbing out a second... Read more

Published on November 5, 2003 by Binky Boy

5.0 out of 5 stars great book!
This book covers everything from the simple to advanced faux finishing techniques, with lots of photos for ideas. I loved it! If you want to faux finish, this is the one. Read more

Published on June 18, 2003

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If you are looking through this book, you are no doubt thinking about using decorative painting in your home and wondering how to go about it. Read the first page

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Handling Corners, Rubbing Off, Rag Rolling, Damask Stencil, Fresco Colorwashing, Oil Medium

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