Sophisticated Home Decor Made Easy Nothing can transform a room quite like paint! In this groundbreaking guide, professional decorative painter Gary Lord presents 30 brand-new finishes for your walls, floors, ceilings and furniture. Designed by Gary and 23 of the top names in the industry, these cutting-edge finishes bring style, sophistication and value to every part of your home. Each project shows you step by step how to use the newest tools and painting products on the market to achieve elegant, updated home deÌ cor without the expense of hiring a professional. Everything you need to do-it-yourself successfully is included, such as: • Complete lists of tools and materials • Large, full-color step-by-step photos • Tips from the pros that help you customize your project and avoid mistakes • Detailed instructions for room and surface preparation • Inspiring photos of completed projects in actual homes Whether you're a seasoned home decorator or a novice faux finisher, with this guide you'll have the inspiration and knowledge it takes to create a truly unique and beautiful home. Best of all, the designers featured here keep you ahead of the curve with their up-to-the-minute styles and techniques. From floors and walls to ceilings and beyond, make your home the best it can be. Please note that the digital version of this book does not include the bonus DVD.

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Make you home sparkle with originality using a little imagination and these easy techniques Your home will be like none other when you add texture and embellishments to your walls. Specialized walls are the latest decorating trend, as seen on many home decorating shows. Now you can make your own walls look "spectacular" by following the simple instructions in Spectacular Walls. Most techniques can be done in 5 to 6 steps, following Jeannine Dostal's quick and easy directions. The book features: • 38 different wall finishes, which can be used in any room in your home. • Easy-to-find materials that can be purchased inexpensively at any craft or hardware store. • Dozens of tips throughout the book to help you achieve amazing results. • Detailed step-by-step photos and close-up shots of the finished techniques to make embellishing your walls a snap! Your home will truly be "spectacular" when you use these fun and easy techniques to create one-of-a-kind rooms. Textured walls are the perfect accessory for every home. From fun to sophisticated, there's a finish for everyone. So pick up a paintbrush and start creating your won "spectacular walls"!

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Skilled decorative painters considering going into business now have this reference that walks them through the steps needed to start their own faux finishing business-everything from necessary tools to how to attract customers.

The essential reference for amateur and professional alike, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is the first book to cover the whole spectrum of trompe l'oeil decorative painting, from classic marbling and wood graining to ancient techniques of decorative painting that have been nearly forgotten.

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