• Practical guide to exterior decorating with 25 weatherproof paint effects. • Presents options for five surfaces: plaster, cement, wood, metal, and stone. • Step-by-step projects for walls, garden, patio or porch. • Covers a wide variety of paint effects including stucco treatment, faux tiles, lime washing, verdigris, moss effects, and more. • Introduces new decorative finishes that can withstand the forces of nature as effectively as traditional exterior paints. • Will inspire beginners and more advanced decorators to revitalize their outdoor environment.
A practical guide to weatherproof paint effects including stucco treatment, faux tiles, limewashing, verdigris and moss effects. The effects are arranged by project: for walls, floors, windows, planters and are in step-by-step format with photographic instructions for ease of reference. Both challenging techniques and basic skills are covered but the reader is left to create the required result or take the inspiration into their own direction.
• Practical guide to exterior decorating with 25 weatherproof paint effects. • Presents options for five surfaces: plaster, cement, wood, metal, and stone. • Step-by-step projects for walls, garden, patio or porch. • Covers a wide variety of paint effects including stucco treatment, faux tiles, lime washing, verdigris, moss effects, and more. • Introduces new decorative finishes that can withstand the forces of nature as effectively as traditional exterior paints. • Will inspire beginners and more advanced decorators to revitalize their outdoor environment.
Use paint to create a personal decorating statement. This book teaches not only the basics of paint use and color, but walks readers through the techniques (such as dragging, ragging, sponging, stippling and splattering) needed for a wide range of room altering finishes. Photos & illustrations.
An inspirational and practical home decorating guide aimed at both the curious newcomer and the more practised home decorator. It features more than 20 special paint effects including faux finishes such as malachite and lapis lazuli, as well as essential techniques such as ragging and sponging. The authors, both of whom are professional decorative paint finishers, share the tricks of their trade.
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