Faux Finish Secrets

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."

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

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