The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes

By Kerry Skinner and Ferry Skinner

Book Overview

A must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the- ordinary results. --Home and Gardens

The Paint Effects Bible --"highly recommended" by Library Journal and with sales of 48,000 in hardcover--has become a classic among home reference choices. Now in paperback, the book features 100 contemporary faux finishes packed into a compact, easy-to-use guide.

Each effect is described on a single spread with a large photograph of the finish plus step-by-step illustrations, an ingredients list, and detailed how-to instructions. The finishes are made with brushes, rollers, rags, sponges and waxes to create textured effects, traditional finishes, metallics, patterns and motifs.

The Paint Effects Bible includes:

Guidance on how to decorate with paint finishes Basic color theory including choosing colors and combinations Basic techniques and helpful hints 100 original paint effects

With The Paint Effects Bible, decorators of all skill levels will find ample inspiration and the technical guidance needed to create the perfect finish for any room.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1770851402
• ISBN13: 9781770851405
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

The Paint Effects Bible - Kerry Skinner

I was wanting to add some extra "jazz" to my dull walls, but was scared to get creative. "The Paint Effects Bible" is very thorough with lots of pictures on how to achieve professional results. Even I (the non-artist) made my living room look like a professional home decorator did the work. I am now planning new ideas for other rooms.

Good to have..

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.

The Paint Effects Bible was a hit with the whole family!

I purchased the Paint Effects Bible as a birthday gift for my daughter who is an Interior Design major. Before I could get it wrapped, my husband and I ohh'd and ahh'd over it. After it was opened, the birthday girl had to wrest it away from her uncle! I'm sure more copies of this great reference book will turn up in the family libraries in the near future! This book truly has to be seen to be believed!

Best Source for Paint Effects I have seen yet!

This is the ultimate 'cookbook' for redecorating with paint. Within the guide you'll find 100 paint finish techniques with great illustrations, very EASY to follow, clearly spelled out directions to achieve the effects you want. The necessary supplies are listed to make shopping simple. This book has a flip chart feel to it making it easy to keep your place without the pages flipping while yo are working.

A very cool book

I have many books on paint effects and this is one of the best I have seen. The photographs and instructions are very clear and some of the finishes I have never seen before. If you are going to buy one book on faux finishes, this should be it.