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by Jocasta Innes (Author)
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Completely revised and updated, the new edition of this bestselling guide to painted finishes includes step-by-step instructions on the latest techniques for painting floors, walls, and furniture. Photos in full color.

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The third edition of this bestselling guide to painted finishes includes step-by-step instructions on the latest techniques for painting floors, walls, and furniture. With dozens of new color photogrpahs.

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  • Paperback: 238 pages
  • Publisher: Pantheon (October 27, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0679742514
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679742517
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #863,225 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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3.0 out of 5 stars Did not live up to my expectations, November 25, 1998
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Having heard so much about Jocasta Innes, I was dying to get my hands on this book but when it finally arrived, I felt let down. I had expected step by step photographs for each technique (or at least a lot of photos) with step by step detailed instructions as well as the secrets to getting a professional looking finish. Close up shots of the various finishes are also few. I also did not like the fact that the book is very text book like.

However she does cover a lot of techniques; from the usual colourwashing,ragging and sponging to things like faux fresco, rubbing, staining, vinegar painting etc.

J.Innes also offers some advice on choosing colors(although a separate chapter on colour e.g. the different colours, colour recipes etc. would have been a nice addition), decorating tips and provides some nice photos of whole rooms that give you a better idea of what the finish would look like.

"The New Paint Magic" is a disappointment compared to Kevin McCloud's "The Complete Book of Paint and Decorating Techniques". McCloud provides detailed instruction on each technique, outlining the pitfalls as well as lots of beautiful photographs with colour recipes for each finish. A good buy.

I certainly would not recommend "The New Paint Magic" to the beginner.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Short on illustrations...but loads of info, February 10, 2000
By Mark London (kalamazoo, mi USA) - See all my reviews
Like the other reviewer, I was hoping for superb instructions from this master of faux finishing...but what I did find was loads of text providing helping tips for many finishes, use of tools, colors and products. My most valued section was the Fundamentals. Here, Innes discusses finishes and stains, how to use them, what can go wrong, advantages and disadvantages. Still a valued book to my decorating library.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good info...terminology may be confusing, December 18, 2002
By SueP "Designing1" (Centerbrook, CT USA) - See all my reviews
This was my first decorative painting book. I enjoyed it but found that the British terminology could occasionally (not frequently) trip me up Once you understand that "emulsion" is really latex paint you will find the information in this book very helpful. Jocasta Innes is one artist who catapulted decorative painting into the public spotlight and this book contains oodles of examples from basic sponging to trompe l'oeil techniques. I followed her technique for colorwashing in my livingroom and am very pleased with the results. I do recommend this book.
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