Modern Paint Effects: A Guide to Contemporary Paint Finishes from Inspiration to Technique

By Annie Sloan

Book Overview

Modern Paint Effects is a colorful exploration of the newest paint products and how to use them to achieve exciting effects in the home. Illustrated with dozens of specially commissioned full color photographs, Modern Paint Effects is materials-based and technique-oriented and opens with a detailed examination of the newest materials: Pearlized Paint; Matte Paint; Glossy Glaze Paint; Metallic Paint; Sparkly Paint; Graphite Paint; Mid-sheen Paint; Marmorino. Annie Sloan then demonstrates various decorative techniques using the new paint products, suggesting innovative applications and dynamic color combinations including: Colorwashing; Sparkle paint; Combing; Sponge rollers; Dragging; Spotted stone; Glazing checks; Stamping; Hand-painted stripes; Stencilling and reverse stencilling; High gloss paints; Incising; Stippling; Masking; Using a long-pile roller; Matte paints; Using crackle medium; Rubbing back; Using pattern and (distressing) texture; Semi gloss paints and many more. A glossary and a list of suppliers of these new products round out this excellent and inspirational decorating resource.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552094901
• ISBN13: 9781552094907
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.4" x 12.1"

Customer Reviews

FULL OF INNOVATIVE AND USEFUL IDEAS.

Thinking of re-painting a room or your entire house? Looking for innovative ways to transform your "inner image " of how it could look into realistic form and beauty? Read this book before you begin. It is filled with versatile ways to achieve exciting effect in the home with paint, either on the walls or on the furniture or on the floors. Ms Sloan presents painting techniques, the newest material, and provides a list of suppliers as well. Textured looks, pearlized paint, sparkle paint, how to use plaster and patterns make this a very savvy book. Glad I found it before I made a very expensive mess.