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1) The paint effects bible: 100 recipes for faux finishes

Author

Skinner, Kerry

Pub. Date

2003

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Contains illustrated, step-by- step instructions for creating one hundred paint effects for home decorating, including textured effects, traditional finishes, metallics, and patterns and motifs, and includes information and advice on tools and materials, basic techniques, and color choices.

2) Creative finishes: step-by-step techniques for leafing, sponging, antiquing & more

Author

Wilson, Kass

Pub. Date

[2006]

3) Decorative paint & faux finishes

Pub. Date

c1999

4) Faux finish secrets

Author

Santos, Brian

Pub. Date

c2006

5) Decorative painting made easy

Pub. Date

c2003

6) Decorative Paint Recipes: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finishing Touches for Your Home

Author

Lowther, Richard and Robinson, Lynne

Pub. Date

1997

7) Debbie Travis' Decorating Solutions: More Than 65 Paint and Plaster Finishes for Every Room In Your Home

Author

Travis, Debbie

Pub. Date

[1999]

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The author of "Debbie Travis' Painted House" now helps readers to realize their home's full potential with imaginative solutions to common decorating problems and instructions for producing more than 65 unique paint and plaster finishes. 200 color photos.

8) Paint :Ideas & Decorating Techniques

Pub. Date

[2000]

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Presents different paint techniques used to decorate interior walls such as faded fresco, ragging, suede, dragging. and sponging, and includes step-by-step instructions.

9) Decorative paint techniques & ideas

Author

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Firm)

Pub. Date

c2005

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Give walls the look of leather, denim, marble or linen. Add depth with faux Venetian plaster, amber aging or color washing. Use stencils and decals. Learn how to create 50 popular finishes with new techniques such as wicker and grass cloth.