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Quick and Easy Paint Transformations: 50 Step-by-step Ways to Makeover Your Home for Next to Nothing

By Annie Sloan

Cico
Paperback (160 pages)

Quick and Easy Paint Transformations: 50 Step-by-step Ways to Makeover Your Home for Next to Nothing
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  • ISBN13: 9781906525750
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With this book in one hand and a brush in the other, you can learn how to create different finishes and effects with paint to change everyday rooms and furnishings into something special, all for the price of a pot of paint. The first section of the book tells you everything you need to know before you start - how to prepare surfaces properly, choose the right paint for the right place, use the best tools and select a colour scheme that will work with the room in question. Then, the 50 different techniques are divided into nine sections: colour washing; distressing and aging; fabric effects; wood effects; stone effects; metallic effects; stencilling and printing; stripes, checks, and spots; and, varnishing and glazing. There are step-by-step photos showing how to achieve the finished look, backed up by inspirational photos showing the effect used on walls and doors, furniture and floors. Learn how to bring old second-hand furniture bang up to date, or how to give modern pieces a softly aged appearance, as well as ways to treat and transform floorboards, doors and plastered walls, all with the aid of a pot of paint and a brush. Whatever the style of your interiors, "Quick and Easy Paint Transformations" will show you the best way to makeover your home.

Can't Fail Color Schemes

By Amy Wax

CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS
Released: 2007-10-01
Spiral-bound (304 pages)

Can t Fail Color Schemes
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  • Creative Homeowner Press #CH279659 Color Scheme Book
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For a fresh approach to color in the home, look no further than Can't Fail Color Schemes. This book allows readers to coordinate paint colors, textures, and accessories while factoring in such things as light effects and psychology of color. Heavy on photographical examples of working schemes and light on text, Can't Fail Color Schemes acts as a workbook readers can take along to home centers and paint stores. Unlike so many other color scheme books, it even includes an ample section on exterior color. With Can't Fail Color Schemes, readers can give every room in their home a brand new look.

House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture

By Susan Hershman

Gibbs Smith
Paperback (336 pages)

House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture
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House Colors is the most comprehensive resource ever compiled on choosing exterior house colors. Sorted by architectural style, this format will allow the reader to pinpoint the colors that will best suit their style of home. It is the ultimate resource for those looking to achieve exceptional color combinations, from subtle to bold, that are so difficult to achieve without professional design assistance. The information included will supply the homeowner with all of the resource information from manufacturers and retailers that are needed to provide dazzling professional results that will increase the beauty of the home and neighborhood, increase curb appeal and add value to the property while creating pride of ownership for the homeowner.

Period Finishes & Effects

By Judith Miller

Rizzoli
Released: 2003-04-19
Paperback (180 pages)

Period Finishes & Effects
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  • ISBN13: 9780847825196
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Paint finishes and effects are now established as an essential component of every decorator's range of skills. Here, for the first time in paperback, is bestselling authors Judith and Martin Miller's fully illustrated practical guide to the secrets of the surface finishes and effects that complement period homes and furniture. Each chapter is illustrated by inspirational photographs showing how different finishes were used in decorative schemes and includes practical step-by-step sequences demonstrating how amateurs can achieve authentic-looking finishes and effects. By focusing on authentic-looking period finishes, this book answers a need that is not fulfilled by any other paint-finish or do-it-yourself manual.

Stencil 101 Décor: Customize Walls, Floors, and Furniture with Oversized Stencil Art

By Ed Roth

Chronicle Books
Paperback (12 pages)

Stencil 101 Décor: Customize Walls, Floors, and Furniture with Oversized Stencil Art
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This portfolio of reusable stencils, project instructions, and photographs lets DIY designers embellish walls, furniture, and more with cool custom patterns. Whether it's glam chain motifs on a wall or bold geometrics on a bathroom backsplash, these durable and recyclable stencils make a big impact. Each design is meant to be tiled simply line up each corner's registration marks to get a paint-your-own wallpaper effect. It's a quick, unique, affordable way to achieve the latest look in interior d cor.

Painting Secrets: Tips & Tricks from the Nation's Favorite Painting Expert

By Brian Santos

Wiley
Released: 2004-01-06
Paperback (176 pages)

Painting Secrets: Tips & Tricks from the Nation s Favorite Painting Expert
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• Brian brings a bright new perspective to the principles of color, helping consumers make confident decisions

• Unlike other paint books, the process of painting is emphasized

• Clever "Wall Wizard" tips make painting simple and fun. For example, mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup of fabric softener to clean brushes in 10 seconds.

• Decorative techniques for ragging, sponging, glazing, and using unusual tools for designer effects

• Detailed coverage of tools and supplies, including varnishes, stains, and glazes

Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

By Katharine Kaye McMillan

For Dummies
Paperback (212 pages)

Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies
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  • ISBN13: 9780470175330
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Painting your home yourself can be faster, more affordable and even easier than hiring professionals—but only if you get it right the first time. Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, helps you do just that with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures for giving your, floors, walls, and ceilings the extreme makeover of your dreams.

More than 500 photos and illustrations show you exactly how to perform each step of each procedure the right way and avoid drips, smudges, and ugly surfaces. You'll find out how to choose the best paint for the job, figure out how much paint you'll need, and use rollers, brushes, and other painting tools with skill and precision. Before you know it, you'll have the confidence and ability to tackle any household painting project with ease. You'll discover how to:

  • Select the proper tools and materials for each painting job
  • Choose colors that will work for you—now and for years to come
  • Prepare your room and the surface for painting
  • Make necessary wall and ceiling repairs before painting
  • Brush up on painting basics
  • Create faux finishes with shapes and patterns
  • Use glazes to dazzling effect
  • Bring out the beauty of wood trim, windows and doors
  • Finesse furniture, frames, and other household items

Complete with a handy list of dos and don'ts for perfecting your painting skills, Painting Do-It-Yourself for Dummies, gives you the guidance, tips, and information you need to get a professional-level outcome every time.

Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint

By Curtis L Heuser

North Light Books
Hardcover (144 pages)

Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint
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Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character.

Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvas is the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser.

From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details.

  • A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches.
  • Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors.
  • Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more.

Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere ... a place called "home."

Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes

By Jeanne Huber

Oxmoor House
Paperback (192 pages)

Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes
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This all-new edition of one of Sunset’s 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:

* This comprehensive decorative painting guide is the second edition of a Sunset best seller

* Provides instruction on thirty decorative paint techniques with step-by-step photography and color combining recommendations

* Includes newer techniques as well as tried-and-true favorites that will inspire novice and experienced painters alike

* Completely updated resource and materials guide

Decorative Paint Techniques and Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens Decorating)

By Better Homes & Gardens

Wiley
Released: 2009-02-03
Paperback (192 pages)

Decorative Paint Techniques and Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens Decorating)
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  • ISBN13: 9780696238444
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  • Building on the success of the first Decorative Paint Techniques & Ideas book, this second edition adds information about the advancements and changes that have occurred in the decorative-finish trend. Decorative painting continues to grow as manufacturers release new paints and products that make it easier, faster, and more reliable for homeowners to add personal style to the interior surfaces of their homes.
  • From tried-and-true basics to exciting new techniques, this book gives readers everything they need to add personalized color and texture to any wall.
  • Inspirational photos demonstrate the effects of various paint treatments on room character, while step-by-step photos accompany the instructions for each technique.
  • Color samples are provided for each technique, and tips from the pros show readers how to create color schemes, avoid problems, and improve results.
  • Complete lists of tools and materials ensure that projects can be completed successfully.

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