The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes by Kerry Skinner

A must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the- ordinary results. --Home and Gardens

The Paint Effects Bible --"highly recommended" by Library Journal and with sales of 48,000 in hardcover--has become a classic among home reference choices. Now in paperback, the book features 100 contemporary faux finishes packed into a compact, easy-to-use guide.

Each effect is described on a single spread with a large photograph of the finish plus step-by-step illustrations, an ingredients list, and detailed how-to instructions. The finishes are made with brushes, rollers, rags, sponges and waxes to create textured effects, traditional finishes, metallics, patterns and motifs.

The Paint Effects Bible includes:

• Guidance on how to decorate with paint finishes
• Basic color theory including choosing colors and combinations
• Basic techniques and helpful hints
• 100 original paint effects

With The Paint Effects Bible, decorators of all skill levels will find ample inspiration and the technical guidance needed to create the perfect finish for any room.

After obtaining a fine arts degree, Kerry Skinner worked in theater, window display and interior decoration, and as a design consultant. She has written for magazines such as Country Living, Inspirations, Period Living and Traditional Homes and makes many television appearances including on Discovery Home and Leisure. She is the author of The Painted Room, The Paper Decorator and The Gilded Room.