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Features: Decorative Techniques -- twenty of the most popular creative painting techniques; Step-by-Step Projects -- from preparation to the finishing coat, all the information you need to successfully complete any interior painting job; Choosing Colour -- comprehensive and easy-to-understand guides to selecting colours that will make your rooms come alive.

Intro Getting Started

4

(2)

How to Use This Book

6

(2)

Safety Considerations

8

(2)

What is Paint?

10

(2)

Choosing Colors

12

(20)

Key Questions

14

(1)

What is Color?

15

(1)

The Color Wheel

16

(2)

Basic Color Schemes

18

(3)

Hue, Intensity, and Value

21

(1)

How Light Affects Color

22

(4)

Color and Perception

26

(4)

Color Matching

30

(2)

Tools and Materials

32

(14)

The Painter's Tool Kit

34

(1)

Proper Paintbrushes

35

(2)

Using Brushes

37

(2)

Paint Rollers

39

(1)

Roller Naps

40

(1)

Using a Roller

41

(1)

Other Applicators

42

(1)

Protecting Other Surfaces

43

(1)

Stepladders

44

(1)

Safety Equipment

45

(1)

Preparing to Paint

46

(26)

Removing Wallpaper

48

(3)

Painting Over Wallpaper

51

(1)

Stripping Wood

52

(4)

Plaster Repairs

56

(4)

Drywall Repairs

60

(4)

Textured Walls

64

(1)

Treating Stains and Mildew

65

(1)

Complete Wall Prep

66

(2)

Priming is Essential

68

(2)

Priming Walls and Trim

70

(2)

Room Painting Basics

72

(32)

Painting Ceilings

74

(3)

Painting Walls

77

(3)

Painting Wood Floors

80

(4)

Painting Windows

84

(4)

Painting Doors

88

(4)

Painting Trim

92

(4)

Painting Plastic Laminate

96

(2)

Painting Concrete Masonry

98

(2)

Painting Brick

100

(2)

Interior Paint Failures

102

(2)

Decorative Painting Techniques

104

(72)

Decorative Painting Prep

106

(1)

Using Glazes

107

(1)

Sponging On

108

(4)

Sponging Off

112

(4)

Ragging Off

116

(3)

Frottage

119

(1)

Ragging On

120

(4)

Color Washing

124

(4)

Faux Leather

128

(4)

Double Rolling

132

(4)

Stenciling Borders

136

(4)

Dragging

140

(4)

Combing

144

(8)

Spattering Colors

152

(4)

Faux Marbling

156

(2)

Southwestern Texturing

158

(4)

Stippling

162

(4)

Fresco Color Washing

166

(4)

Aging

170

(2)

Crackle

172

(2)

Antiquing

174

(1)

Sponging

175

(1)

Cleaning Up

176

(10)

Cleaning Brushes

178

(4)

Cleaning Roller Covers

182

(2)

Cleaning Spills and Spatters

184

(1)

Storage and Disposal

185

(1)

INDEX AND RESOURCES

186

Index

186

Acknowledgements and Resources

190

Color Palettes

191

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