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Fresh Paint: Fun & Easy Ways to Decorate Your Home (The Fresh Paint Series) [Paperback]

Glenwood Sherry (Author)

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Series: The Fresh Paint Series | Publication Date: June 1997

The companion book to the PBS-TV series, Fresh Paint, takes do-it-yourselfers step-by-step through the process of painting, from choosing the right tools and materials, to preparing walls, to stenciling and decorating. Original. TV tie-in. 25,000 first printing. Tour. IP. "

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Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Kqed Books (June 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0912333421
ISBN-13: 978-0912333427
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,112,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #99 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Painting & Wallpapering

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the lot, March 27, 2000

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I'm pretty familiar with books on painting and decorating and have quite a few. This book will soon become one of my staples. Not only are the decorating ideas fresh and good looking, but he gives whole room views instead of a little color swatch of what the finish looks like. I ordered 10 painting books at the same time and this was the only one I kept. I'm starting on my first big project out of this book next month. I would even rate this book and author higher than Debbie Travis because his instructions are easier and his projects are less "primitive" looking than hers. She was my previous mentor so this is saying a lot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great tool for those of us who want to improve our skills, September 18, 1999

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I own a plastercraft store in Arkansas and am always looking for new or interesting finishes. "Fresh Paint" is right up my alley since I do custom finishes and have to come up with new looks to keep my customers coming back.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have read on doing paint effects., March 28, 1998

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This book is entertaining with Glenwoon's corny jokes as he teaches you how easy it really is to do dramatic paint effects. His teckniques are so easy and the results look like you paid a professional to do it. I highly recommand it for the D.I.Ys out there as well as the professionals. As a professional myself, I have adopted some of his techniques over my more difficult and time consuming finishes that I use. I look forward to his next book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Dated
Most of these finishes are over the top and what you saw ten or 20 years ago. If you have a good sense of color you could adapt the well explained techniques to a more subtle... Read more

Published on March 26, 2007 by William J. Lahey

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
The book is a beauty. great instruction .The man is a star in his own right.Detailed enough but not tiresome.Glenwood in his best.I love his humor and his knowlege. Read more

Published on September 8, 2002 by Woody H. Hernandez-lozada

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!
This book is more than I expected. The text is interesting and get's you pumped up to try something new. Very detailed and thoughtful info. The photos are great. Read more

Published on May 30, 2002 by ronnitucker

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, basic book about various painting techniques
I liked this book. It has very good instructions with pictures. The author is also rather eclectic and makes jokes throughout. It can be annoying, but it kept things upbeat. Read more

Published on September 14, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fauxbulous
I reviewed several faux finishing books. I choose this one because it demonstrates each paint finish in easy to understand steps so there is no misunderstanding the insructions... Read more

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ALTHOUGH THE GREAT INTEREST in decorative painting that we see today might seem to be a modern phenomenon, in reality it is as old as the pyramids. Read the first page

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wool sponge, medium beige, crackle medium, latex acrylic paint, glazing liquid, acrylic polyurethane, paint dealer, crackle finish, yellow sponge, base molding, decorative painting, base coat, spaced holes

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Light Beige, Iridescent Gold, Dark Gray, Iridescent Bronze, Kelly Green, Medium Gray, Robin's Egg Blue, Barnyard Red, Dark Beige, Dark Burgundy, Key West, Medium Blue, Raw Sienna, Bright Red, Light Green, Medium Teal, Rose Beige, Wrought Iron Black, Art Deco

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