Faux Finish Secrets

by Santos, Brian

• ISBN13: 9780696225482
• ISBN10: 0696225484
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-10
• Publisher: Turner Pub Co

Summary

The Wall Wizard brings his painting expertise to homeowners in this innovative and fun follow-up to his first book, "Painting Secrets.""Faux Finish Secrets" focuses attention and detail on decorative (faux) techniques, such as sponging, ragging, combing, and color wash.Illustrated step-by-step instructions demonstrate 15 of the most-asked-for faux effects, along with ideas for endless variations and combinations.Real-life questions and comments from audiences at the Wall Wizards popular seminars provide the basis for topics and material in this book.Includes important information on surface preparation and basic painting condensed from the pages of "Painting Secrets."

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(4)
Meet the Wizard	8	(2)
Faux Showcase	10	(24)
Combing	12	(2)
Wash	14	(2)
Ragging	16	(4)
Rustic	20	(2)
Texture	22	(2)
Stripes	24	(2)
Bands	26	(2)
Diamonds	28	(2)
Blocks	30	(2)
Nature	32	(2)
Contrast and Color	34	(10)
Color variations	38	(2)
Color and light	40	(1)
The right amount of color	41	(1)
Controlling contrast	42	(2)
Preparation	44	(20)
Prep makes perfect	46	(1)
Solvents	47	(1)
Protect yourself	48	(1)
Protect the room	49	(1)
Tools that rule	50	(3)
Paint grades	53	(2)
Latex or oil?	55	(1)
Behind the sheens	56	(1)
Tool care	57	(4)
Storage solutions	61	(2)
The dish on disposal	63	(1)
Faux Like a Pro	64	(32)
Ready the room	66	(1)
Working with a contractor	67	(1)
Cleaning	68	(1)
Masking	69	(1)
Sealing walls	70	(1)
Prepping paint	71	(1)
The three laws of paint	72	(2)
Reading the paint	74	(1)
For safety's sake	75	(1)
Handling a brush	76	(2)
Handling a paint pad	78	(2)
Handling a roller	80	(2)
Working a room	82	(1)
Hit the walls	83	(1)
Faux get it	84	(1)
How faux fits	85	(1)
The right tools	86	(1)
Cool tools	87	(1)
That glazed look	88	(1)
Clean as you go	89	(1)
Positive thinking	90	(2)
Negative finishes	92	(2)
Working with a professional faux finisher	94	(2)
Faux Effects	96	(74)
Sponging	98	(4)
Ragging	102	(4)
Combing	106	(4)
Flogging/whacking	110	(4)
Washing	114	(4)
Chambray	118	(4)
Rustic	122	(4)
Stripes	126	(4)
Block wash	130	(4)
Leather	134	(6)
Clouds	140	(6)
Wood grain	146	(6)
Marble	152	(6)
Diamonds	158	(6)
Texture	164	(6)
Index	170	(3)
Notes	173