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| Title: | Faux Finish Secrets
: Ideas, Insights, Inspiration |
| Author: | Brian Santos |
| ISBN: | 0696225484 : 9780696225482 |
| Illustrations: | colour photos & illus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 215x280mm |
| Pages: | 176 |
| Weight: | .552 Kg. |
| Published: | Meredith Books - January 2006 |
| List Price: | 13.5 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Home furnishing & decoration |
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 colour 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.
Introduction; Faux Showcase; Contrast and Colour; Preparation; Faux Like a Pro; Faux Effects; Index.
