Professional Painted Finishes: A Guide to the Art and Business of Decorative Painting (Whitney Library of Design)

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One lovely feature of this volume is that it shows the real material that inspired different faux finishes next to the excellent painted imitations. After extensive coverage of all aspects of getting started (tools and materials, preparation, safety concerns, and design and color considerations), and of working with glazes, there are dozens of detailed recipes for various marble and graining effects. The final chapter, "Professional Practice," explains how to set up your own decorative-painting business, including assembling a portfolio, identifying and reaching your market, financial planning, calculating rates and expenses, preparing samples, organizing the workspace, and working with clients. You'll even find a prototype contract and a checklist of supplies to bring on the job. Those who want to produce spectacular faux-finish results will learn a lot from Professional Painted Finishes.

Customer Reviews:

Excellant book!!.......2007-04-17

If you can't decide what to do to that plain ole drab wall look through this book!! Shows step by step exciting and new techniques that maybe one wouldn't' have thought of ((or have the nerve to do)). If you get get stuck in what to do, just flip through and it will get your " creative juices" flowing!!

Not really recommended but OKAY.......2006-07-03

I was looking forward to this book but was rather disappointed due to the extensive written instructions but the rather sketchy illustrative photos.

The best of the best.......2006-06-01

I bought this book more than ten years ago, I have an almost complete collection of books on painted finished, especially of wood and marble. The "Professional Painted Finishes" is absolutely the best I have, it is oozing QUALITY throughout. It is not for beginners but is The reference to return to again and again. It is also lovely just to browse through.

Good variety.......2004-06-30

I liked this book because it contained great illustrations and it also had helpful information about the business side of faux finishing. The text is compact, so each page contains alot of data.

Superb book - Knowledge of teaching & Painting -.......2001-12-09

Great book for all levels.
Ina and Allan Marx run a great faux finishing school that has spawned this great book. Complete
and through it a bible for novice to expert painters. Not only do they teach you the technique, but alos
how to "look and see" the item you are painting from nature. They are true professionals and
above all both are excellent teachers. I have taken their classes, and as there is no substituion for
taking one of their classes, this book is a great how to guide if you can't take one.
Excellent. Their knowledge of teaching and superb knowledge of faux painting marry in this books.

The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes

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PERFECT
Good to have..
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Excellent Book an Excellent service

The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes
Kerry Skinner
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Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes

ASIN: 1552977188

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The Paint Effects Bible is a library of faux finishes: 100 of them. Each is described on a single spread with a large photograph of the finish plus step-by-step illustrations, an ingredients list, and detailed instructions for creating the effect.

A valuable source for professional and amateur decorators alike, this book comes in a handy, pocket-sized format with a concealed wiro-binding that lays flat during use.

The Paint Effects Bible includes:

How to decorate with paint finishes
Basic color theory including choosing colors and combinations
Basic techniques plus helpful hints
A paint effect selector that helps you choose the best effect and variation

The paint effects are made with brushes, rollers, rags, sponges and waxes. Featured are:

Textured Effects: stone, leather, fabric, plaster, crackleglaze, craquelure, sand, metal, paper and découpage
Traditional Finishes: sienna, breccia, carrera, rosa and granite marble; oak, pine, cherry and mahogany; distressing, antiquing, trompe l'oeil, lining, marquetry, porphyry, tortoiseshell, lapis lazuli, malachite, floating marbles
Metallics: verdigris, steel, copper, rusted iron, patination, gold and silver leaf
Patterns and Motifs: stencils, murals, repeats, overlays, block printing, frottage
Other Patterns and Motifs: banding, stripes, squares, borders, spray painting

Customer Reviews:

PERFECT.......2007-09-15

This book is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Perfect condition and rapid delivery. Excellent service.

Good to have.........2006-12-14

This is a goog book to have.For amateurs like me this book breaks methods down to a step by step illustrated and recipes for paint effects and faux finishes. Worth it.

Bookcase Item.......2006-11-10

This is a good general reference book. I am glad that I purchased it, but it isn't my faux painting Bible. However, if you are looking for many ideas, inspirations and photos, this is a good item for you. I am a seasoned amateur and for me, I need specific product references to really make the recipes work. This is more general. The bottom line; it is a nice book to own.

Great Information for an Amateur Painter.......2006-11-07

This book has many finishes and the instructions to complete each. For an experienced painter of faux finishes, this is too simple, but for a person just getting started ion doing this kind of work, this is a good instruction book.

Excellent Book an Excellent service.......2006-07-18

this book arrived in wonderful condition in the specified days.It has proved to have all the receipes I required an more.

The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)

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good source for decorative painting
Decorative Painted Finishes
Top notch presentation
Very detailed, but not worth that much money.
Stellar! Stellar book! Stellar results!

The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)
Pierre Finkelstein
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ASIN: 0823008584

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Aimed at professionals and dedicated amateurs, The Art of Faux is packed with gorgeous examples of faux finishes. Internationally acclaimed, award-winning decorative painter and instructor Pierre Finkelstein covers every aspect of the art form in tremendous detail, beginning with extensive specifics on all tools, materials, supplies, and planning, and including preparation and cleanup considerations. Each of the other 10 chapters concentrates on a wide variety of faux finishes in different categories: marble, semiprecious stone, limestone and sandstone, wood, patinas and textures, metals and gilding, tile, organic materials (such as ivory, leather, and mother-of-pearl), stenciling, and trompe l'oeil. There are even instructions for uncommon faux finishes, such as bamboo, Delft tile, snakeskin, and damask, that are not generally taught in other books on the subject. Every finish is presented as a complete recipe, and the list of ingredients includes not only paints, glazes, and tools, but also difficulty ratings and lists of preparatory exercises for techniques that are part of the complete finish. People seriously involved in any aspect of faux finishing--particularly people considering careers in the field--should invest in the information-packed The Art of Faux.

Customer Reviews:

good source for decorative painting.......2007-05-25

This book contains excellent descritions of equipment and techniques used for decorative painting. It is well inllustrated and easy to read.

GM

Decorative Painted Finishes.......2007-02-06

Great resource book. Cool techniques...a bit intimidating for a beginner but full of information.

Top notch presentation.......2006-08-11

This is not the next step for those who have been sponging and doing strié on the wall. This book outlines the top end of decorative finishing. These are difficult-to-master techniques and you should be a trained artist (realistic painter) before attempting much of what is described in this book.

Very detailed, but not worth that much money........2006-06-15

I couldn't wait to get this one! It is very detailed. Teaches you step by step AND gives you the names of all colors used. The method to get to the end result is a bit tricky, the brushes he uses can get very expensive, and I think that there are other ways of getting the same result, without all the expensive brushes.

Stellar! Stellar book! Stellar results!.......2006-02-23

This is a great book, and I highly recommend it. I have a few books on Faux finishing but they are no where near as complete, and with the others the results can be considered questionable, or shoddy compared to this one. The teachings in this book will astound you. Everything is pictured step by step. You will learn to achieve complete, and believable transformations. There are also some great examples pictured of finished interiors that will inspire you to create.
If your looking for a book on creating fantastic Faux finishes look no further - I assure you this is one to get.

Finishes & Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finishes from Fine Woodworking (Essentials of Woodworking)

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Surface Values
We can all learn new tricks
Very Useful Book
Enough Books for the Weekend Refinisher!
Great book for getting started!!

Finishes & Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finishes from Fine Woodworking (Essentials of Woodworking)

Manufacturer: Taunton
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More Finishes and Finishing Techniques (Best of Fine Woodworking)
Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish
Great Wood Finishes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Beautiful Results
The New Wood Finishing Book: Completely Updated and Revised
Spray Finishing

ASIN: 1561582980
Release Date: 1999-11-01

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Any woodworker knows that the usefulness of common woodshop tools, both hand and power, is limited to a few basic functions. This is where the use of jigs and shop accessories comes in to create infinite possibilities, shortcuts, and faster or more accurate ways of using common tools to create extraordinary woodworking results. Here are some of America's most clever woodworkers' tips on guiding tools and solutions for common problems found in the woodshop. Included is expert advice on choosing the right materials for jig-making, special-purpose work benches and workbench fixtures, router tables and jigs for joinery and shaping, table-saw jigs for ripping, cross-cutting, joinery and safety, jigs for drill presses, lathes, planers, and chop saws that will show the woodworker how to produce nearly any kind of finished piece imaginable in less time and with greater accuracy. This detailed and well-illustrated book will no doubt become a fixture in many woodshops and will be referred to repeatedly by both hobbyists and professional woodworkers. --Mark A. Hetts

Book Description

Finishing often seems to require more alchemy than skill. This book takes the magic and guesswork out of finishing by collecting the best recent material on finishing written by experts ranging from finishing chemists to America's best amateur woodworkers. These are practical solutions and accessible finishes, enabling anyone to get a great looking finish every time. Chapters include surface preparation, hand finishing tools and techniques, coloring wood, and special techniques. This is a must-have reference for weekend refinishers and woodworkers alike.

Customer Reviews:

Surface Values.......2004-08-16

Finishes & Finishing Techniques is part of Taunton Press' essentials of woodworking series. It is the first of two compilations from Fine Woodworking that cover a wide variety of finishing techniques and styles. This wide spread of material, and the variety of opinions that a collection of articles can present make this a valuable resource for the woodworker, although I think that a good introductory book is still a necessity. Fine Woodworking articles are written for practitioners with a certain amount of experience and confidence, exploring a lot of the variations that are possible. This can be overwhelming for someone who just wants to put a nice finish on that all-important first project.

The structure of the book is straightforward - sections on surface preparation, coloring wood, hand finishing, spray finishing, water-based finishes, and special techniques. I found the special techniques particularly interesting in that it provided an approach to blotch free cherry finishing that has become the basis for most of the finishing I do. There are also some articles on aging, antiquing, and repairs. And even an article on not finishing at all which is a bit eye-opening.

This is all good, well-written material, but don't expect to absorb it in one sitting. When you are contemplating a new project this is one of the best resources for finding solutions and coming up with a new approach rather than the same old rubbing finish.

We can all learn new tricks.......2004-03-27

The book is filled with secrets, tips, tricks and techniques of the all elusive perfect finish.
Even after 35 years in cabinet making I found the chapters well researched and extremely informative.
Did you ever find yourself saying, "Oh yeah... that's how that works!"? You'll say that a few times when reading this one.

Very Useful Book.......2002-03-15

I found the book quite comprehensive, including information on how the "pros" do it. I was not interested in obtaining the finish found on most medium-quality furniture (lacquer applied with a hvlp spray gun). I wanted to learn about French polishing, finishing with shellac, dying vs. staining wood - generally, how to create fine hand-rubbed finishes. This book explains how. It also told you where to obtain hard-to-find materials.

Enough Books for the Weekend Refinisher!.......2001-01-01

Aren't there enough finishing books written for the hobbyist? How about a book that shows the hobbyists how they can get professional looking finishes by using professional tools, techniques and materials? Books like this keep the hobbyist at hobbyist levels, never raising the stakes or the standards. The big fault is the publisher, Taunton Press because this publisher is not interested in focusing on the true craft of wood finishing.

If other crafts were treated as immaturely as wood finishing, weekend woodworkers would build nothing more complicated than popsicle stick houses. Only the craft of wood finishing gets this bay treatment approach when it comes to publishing books.

Great book for getting started!!.......2000-10-01

This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to get started in woodworking, or is just unsure on proper techniques of finnishing. Finnishing is often thought of as its own hobby by itself, and with the numerous options and approaches to make beautiful furniture, the confusion ends here with this book. Its easy to understand, takes out the guess work, even also covers such tricky problems as dents and holes, and explains how to fool someone's eyes into thinking that there was never such a defect. Recommended for all ages!

Applied Artistry: A Complete Guide to Decorative Finishes for Your Home

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History book
Useful information about natural, ancient techniques
Useful information about natural, ancient techniques

Applied Artistry: A Complete Guide to Decorative Finishes for Your Home
Jocasta Innes
Manufacturer: Bulfinch Pr
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Customer Reviews:

History book.......2006-07-03

I must say the techniques that WERE given in this book were well done, but half of the book is historical with photographs and there was definitely a lack of actual techniques.

Useful information about natural, ancient techniques.......2000-06-12

Ms. Innes' quest for the origins of many of the finishes and techniques that have been in use since ancient times has resulted in an excellent resource for design professionals and decorative artists alike. The recipes for such esoteric materials as gesso, limewash and marmorino make this book worth the price. I have not found another book to compare with it. The projects are not for the faint of heart but are acheivable and are useful in grasping the fundamentals of each of the techniques.

Useful information about natural, ancient techniques.......2000-06-12

More Finishes and Finishing Techniques (Best of Fine Woodworking)

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More Finishes and Finishing Techniques (Best of Fine Woodworking)

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ASIN: 1561581909
Release Date: 1997-05-01

Customer Reviews:

Potent Miscellany.......2004-11-09

It is a suspicion of mine, probably unfounded, that there are more books about finishing wood than there are possible ways to finish wood. My experience is that most people buy these books not because they want to find a new way of doing things, but because they want to find THE way of finishing wood. Once we find something that works we are likely to apply to every surface we can. 'More Finishes and Finishing Techniques' is intended for those who really want a larger arsenal when confronting a recalcitrant wood surface.

This is a set of articles drawn from the pages of 'Fine Woodworking,' a magazine noted for deep dives into woodworking technique and are. As expected, these are well written and illustrated efforts that cover a wide spread of subjects. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage, as the order of articles is only one step removed from haphazard.

You will find 5 articles on spray finishing (with an article on finish removal right in the midst of them). Another large group cover painting, staining, and toning. The rest focus on the tradition world of lacquer and shellac - sealing, padding, and rubbing out (or in). Most are written for people who have at least tried and failed, rather than complete beginners. Some of the articles are quite esoteric, or address the use of equipment that are more the domain of the dedicated woodworker than something to which a week-end warrior would have access. Of course, any good woodworking book will contain things to dream about as well as things to do.

I've noticed that Taunton has recently brought out a finishing book in their 'Complete' series, which you may want to check before looking into this book, or its predecessor. I've found that series tends to be well grounded and orderly. But if it's fine tuning that you are looking for, then 'More Finishes...' may be just perfect for your purposes.

Outdoor Painting Techniques & Faux Finishes

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Outdoor Painting Techniques & Faux Finishes
Marina Niven , Louise Hennings , and Louise Hennigs
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-Features weatherproof paint effects for plaster, cement, wood, metal and stone.

The North Light Book of Creative Paint Finishing Techniques: Transform Your Home from Floor to Ceiling With These 45 Easy-To-Master Decorative Finishes

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A complete guide to faux finishing!

The North Light Book of Creative Paint Finishing Techniques: Transform Your Home from Floor to Ceiling With These 45 Easy-To-Master Decorative Finishes
Ray Bradshaw
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A complete guide to faux finishing!.......2000-05-03

I have been very pleased with the easy-to-follow steps in this book. It contains nearly every faux finish an individual needs to complete his/her home project. Well worth the investment.

Modern Paint Effects: A Guide to Contemporary Paint Finishes from Inspiration to Technique

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Dissapointing
FULL OF INNOVATIVE AND USEFUL IDEAS.

Modern Paint Effects: A Guide to Contemporary Paint Finishes from Inspiration to Technique
Annie Sloan
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ASIN: 155209488X

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Modern Paint Effects is a colorful exploration of the newest paint products and how to use them to achieve exciting effects in the home.

Illustrated with dozens of specially commissioned full color photographs, Modern Paint Effects is materials-based and technique-oriented and opens with a detailed examination of the newest materials:
Pearlized Paint; Matte Paint; Glossy Glaze Paint; Metallic Paint; Sparkly Paint; Graphite Paint; Mid-sheen Paint; Marmorino.

Annie Sloan then demonstrates various decorative techniques using the new paint products, suggesting innovative applications and dynamic color combinations including:
Colorwashing; Sparkle paint; Combing; Sponge rollers; Dragging; Spotted stone; Glazing checks; Stamping; Hand-painted stripes; Stencilling and reverse stencilling; High gloss paints; Incising; Stippling; Masking; Using a long-pile roller; Matte paints; Using crackle medium; Rubbing back; Using pattern and (distressing) texture; Semi gloss paints
and many more.

A glossary and a list of suppliers of these new products round out this excellent and inspirational decorating resource.

Customer Reviews:

Dissapointing.......2005-02-24

If you aren't an artist you may be frustrated by this one. I really didn't find this useful at all. I like great photos, but when it comes to paint books I want the artist to tell me HOW they did it, technique, paint mixing and all. Nice pictures won't help me mix paints or re-create the look in my own home. I have another book on faux finishing that tells you the ingredients. Ex: mix ochre with raw umber, 1 part glaze to 3 parts paint etc etc. I find that far more helpful. I think there are far better faux finish books on the market.

FULL OF INNOVATIVE AND USEFUL IDEAS........2000-10-01

Thinking of re-painting a room or your entire house? Looking for innovative ways to transform your "inner image " of how it could look into realistic form and beauty? Read this book before you begin. It is filled with versatile ways to achieve exciting effect in the home with paint, either on the walls or on the furniture or on the floors. Ms Sloan presents painting techniques, the newest material, and provides a list of suppliers as well. Textured looks, pearlized paint, sparkle paint, how to use plaster and patterns make this a very savvy book. Glad I found it before I made a very expensive mess.

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The Ultimate Book of Faux Finishes
Martha Kenton
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Yes, you really can replicate the look of stone, marble, burled wood, and other seemingly impossible-to-copy textures. The Ultimate Book of Faux Finishes reveals how, with comprehensive painting techniques and tips that youll be able to employ for your own dcor needs. Identifying photos show the delightfully deceptive quality of finished surface treatments. Easy-to-follow techniques include clear directions and photography. Features nA Teach Yourself book for beginner-level painters nIncludes 84 faux finish identification photos nOffers instruction by Martha Kenton on how to paint faux finishes nFaux finishes include: granite, lightly textured stone, marble, mottled stone, polished stone, bubble wrap, burled wood, worn leather, and stucco

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