Faux Finish Secrets [Paperback]

Brian Santos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2006

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 audiences at the Wall Wizard’s popular seminars provide the basis for topics and material in this book.

Includes important information on surface preparation and basic painting condensed from the pages of Painting Secrets.

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About the Author

Brian Santos is a fourth-generation decorative artist and contractor from the San Francisco bay area whose impressive client list includes Star Wars creator George Lucas, actress Doris Day, and retired NFL star Joe Montana. He is also one of America’s most knowledgeable and entertaining home improvement experts: For nearly 20 years he has been spellbinding crowds across the country with his Wall Magic touring workshops. The series of 22 different seminars educate and empower audiences with simple tips, tricks, and techniques to help them tackle projects around the house with confidence. Brian has appeared on numerous national television shows, including ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Today.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Meredith Books (January 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696225484
• ISBN-13: 978-0696225482
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #888,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Painting & Wallpapering

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad!, March 20, 2006

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Kathleen A. Peck "New Review" (MI United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought the book because I'd heard about Brian Santos' experience. I ordered both his books...read the "Faux Finish Secrets' first. Will rate the other once I've read it.

On the positive side..the book does inlcude many good tips on things such a prep work, choosing the right tools, paint/brush storage, masking, clean up etc. & obviously a basic run down on all those things is of vital importance for a job well done.

On the negative side...I expected the bulk of the book to be a plethora of faux finish methods & not only how their done..but the info on what was used for his samples. Nothing more frustrating than seeing his masterpiece of a bathroom on page 21..& realizing I can't duplicate it because I lack the specific information. Even more annoying was the referral to a section for that bathroom called "rustic" which really didn't look anything like the wall treatment in that bathroom????

I think Mr. Santos made a very good effort to cover the basics of faux finishing in this book...I believe the book accomplishes that goal. Perhaps I expected too much ...thinking with his broad background...I'd see many new types of finishes that aren't already readily available in all the other books.

I really enjoyed his personable writing style...if he put's out a 'Faux Finishing' part 2...that may include more out of the ordinary methods & hopefully will include ALL the details needed to replicate them.

4.0 out of 5 stars didn't come with DVD, August 31, 2007

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poorrog (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Faux Finish Secrets (Paperback)

Our neighbor has this book and it came with a DVD by Santos, attached to the inside front cover . The copy I purchased was the same book, but did not include the DVD. It was not advertised as having one, but I "assumed it would have it.