The Complete Book of Paint * Lynne Robinson, Richard Lowther, Liz Wagstaff

A Sourcebook of Techniques, Finishes, Designs, and Projects. Transform Your Home with the Ultimate Guide to Decorative Painting.

Paint is the easiest, fastest, and most creative way to bring individual style into your living space. But if you have ever wanted to go beyond basic solid walls and explore the world of high-end textures and finishes, this book is your ultimate roadmap. Written by a powerhouse creative team of an illustrator, fine artist, and set designer, this comprehensive sourcebook removes the guesswork from home transformation.

Whether you want to revive a piece of secondhand furniture with a crackle glaze, add elegant stenciling to a dining room, or experiment with advanced faux finishes like marbling, you will find foolproof recipes for success. Includes: 

Over 70 Techniques & Finishes: Master stenciling, sponging, colorwashing, gilding, stippling, and woodwashing.

Versatile Surface Guides: Step-by-step instructions for every surface in your home—including walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, fabrics, and metalwork.

Weekend Projects: Easy-to-follow, beautifully photographed original designs that walk you through a project from start to professional finish.

The Recipes & Material Basics: In-depth guidance on choosing the right tools, mixing paints, and preparing different surfaces so your work lasts.

An indispensable reference for DIY lovers, home decorators, and crafters looking to color their world!

Published 2000 by Quadrille