Decorative Paint Recipes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finishing Touches for Your Home Book

Decorative Paint Recipes is a well-designed and beautifully illustrated book about the world of decorative paint applications for nearly every part of the home. "A Good Foundation," the first of three main sections, includes all of the basics on colors, varieties of paints (for example, there are paints made specifically for application on glass), mixing paints, solvents, tools and equipment, and preparation. The second section, "Techniques," is essentially a manual covering how to paint and how to use the tools and materials to create spectacular, professional results. "Projects and Designs," which makes up the largest portion of the book, contains plans for unusual, elegant, and whimsical wall treatments; exciting border designs; painted doors with nature themes; cabinets; fabric screens; delightfully individualized picture frames; and dozens more projects that are diverse enough to appeal to the style and taste of almost anyone. Read More