The Complete Book of Paint: 70 Techniques, Finishes, and Designs for Your Home

by Richard Lowther, Lynne Robinson, Liz Wagstaff

With over 300,000 copies sold, Paint Recipes and Decorative Paint Recipes are required reading for anyone decorating with paint. Now The Complete Book of Paint combines the best of both books into one oversized easy reference guide. It offers over 70 painting techniques and finishes designed for walls, floors, and furniturefrom stenciling, sponging, and stippling, to colorwashing, gilding, and bordering. Creative ideas for 18 weekend projects, plus...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811849473
• ISBN13: 9780811849470
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Manual!

I actually found this in the bargain books section at Borders about a year ago for $2.99! It's fantastic! The beginning explains not only tools you'll need, but tools of the trade in general. It has photographs of every tool, and explains the uses. After every topic, there is a chart which sums up the uses, and how to's. For example, it has a chart on pretty much every surface you might consider painting, and explains the best ways to clean, and prep them. The recipes for the paint colors are clear, and the instructions to acheive the finished looks are also clear. As with any book, it is important to read it, not just look at the pictures, and as with any instruction manual, it is important to take a chance and actually try the project yourself. Overall, even if I had paid $20.00 or more, I would've been happy with this book. It's great for a personal project library.