Citing a high number of pollutants in today's indoor environments, a comprehensive guide to making organic, all-natural paint and finish alternatives offers step-by-step instructions on how to convert readily available ingredients. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Provides step-by-step instruction in the traditional skills of wall coating, decoupage, limewashing, and glue painting, as well as more complex techniques for fresco, decorating with bronze powders, gilding, and lacquering.

By the authors of Decorative Paint Techniques, this book aims to answer the need of more sophisticated readers, nostalgic for the authentic paints, colours and effects of the past. Practical instruction is given on using traditional paints and on decorating, painting and ageing furniture to blend with traditional decorative schemes. There are step-by-step photographs on milk and organic paints, limewashing, gesso, tempera, decoupage and crackle-varnish, and photographs and still-life spreads of pigments and ingredients, to illustrate the use of traditional paints and authentic colours in houses from different periods and countries. Also included is information on what paints are available in the UK and USA, where to obtain and how to use them, and simple organic paint recipes.

This book is about using 'natural' finishes based on lime and earth.

Filling a huge information gap on shop-bought natural and not-so-natural products, The Natural Paint Decorator is an indispensable handbook for beginning as well as expert do-it-yourselfers who want to live as naturally as possible in beautiful, contemporary interiors. Simple recipes use readily available ingredients to produce paints in a wide range of colours for floors, walls and furniture. Along with inspirational photographs and design advice for every room in the house, there is step-by-step guidance in preparing and applying homemade paints."It's amazing what you can do with milk and lime juice--the basis of casein paints." (Independent)

An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes. With the increasing awareness of eco-building techniques alongside the desire to make our homes healthier, the historical benefits of using natural renders and paints are being rediscovered. Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints is a detailed guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, paints and washes. It provides step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders and paints, and information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and for buildings. The book draws on traditional methods & materials for using lime & clay finishes on new and historic buildings, and also includes a comprehensive and up-to-date online resource guide to suppliers, practitioners and courses. Easy to follow DIY projects guide the reader through all aspects of using these natural finishes, with beautiful photographs of techniques and examples from the UK and abroad.

"As people become more aware of the possible toxic effects of conventional paints they look to natural and eco paints to provide a solution ... This book, invaluable to both professional and home decorator, will introduce you to the wide range of products on the market and help you select the most appropriate product for your particular situation." --Back cover.