The Practical Encyclopedia of Paint Effects

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Over 150 fabulous projects and 1700 photographs- the complete practical guide and ideas book for decorating your home with special finishes, including step-by-step instructions for guaranteed results

Illustrates all the essential wall finishes such as colourwashing and ragging, patterned effects such as stencilling and stamping, and fabulous faux finishes such as granite and tortoiseshell

Over 150 original step-by-step projects to follow and adapt, from full-scale interior makeovers to smaller items, including a Scandinavian living room. a medieval hallway, a Provençal kitchen, a child’s seaside room, a distressed table top, a crackle-glaze picture frame, stamped wrapping paper, and much much more

Features an illustrated guide to colour terminology and how to mix colours to produce a huge range of hues and tones – from the perennially popular natural shades to bold and dramatic new colour effects

Expert advice on equipment and how to use it, including brushes, rollers, sponges, rags, stamps and stencils, as well as all the different kinds of paint