Painting Secrets: Tips & Tricks from the Nation's Favorite Painting Expert

Painting Secrets: Tips & Tricks from the Nation's Favorite Painting Expert

by Brian Santos
Painting Secrets: Tips & Tricks from the Nation's Favorite Painting Expert

Painting Secrets: Tips & Tricks from the Nation's Favorite Painting Expert

by Brian Santos

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Overview

Brian brings a bright new perspective to the principles of color, helping consumers make confident decisions. Unlike other paint books, the process of painting is emphasized. Clever "Wall Wizard" tips make painting simple and fun. For example, mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup of fabric softener to clean brushes in 10 seconds. Decorative techniques for ragging, sponging, glazing, and using unusual tools for designer effects. Detailed coverage of tools and supplies, including varnishes, stains, and glazes.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781620456644
Publisher: TURNER PUB CO
Publication date: 01/06/2004
Pages: 178
Product dimensions: 8.70(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard, has presented his informative, entertaining workshops more than 5,000 times to audiences at home shows across the country. A fourth-generation painting contractor, he has shared his painting expertise on numerous national television programs, including HGTV's Smart Solutions, ABC's Good Morning America, and NBC's Today, as well as on The Learning Channel and Discovery Channel.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Meet the Wizard4
1.The Magic of Color6
Color basics8
Color combinations10
Color variations12
Color and emotion14
Creating a color plan18
Just the right amount of color22
Formulas for success24
All about walls28
2.Prep Works30
Tools that rule32
Ready the room40
Wood work42
Patch work43
Repairing drywall46
Repairing plaster48
Repairing concrete50
Repairing brick51
Smoothing textured walls52
Installing new drywall54
Goodbye old paint58
Working with a contractor61
Goodbye to wallpaper62
Clear out and clean up67
Tackling tough stains68
Cleaning ceilings70
Cleaning brick and concrete surfaces70
Primers and sealers71
Ready, set...one more thing72
3.Painting Like A Pro74
Tools that rule76
Making the grade84
What's your type?86
How much paint do you need?92
Shake it up, baby!94
Prepping paint95
Basic painting 101100
Brush works102
Pad works104
Roller works106
Working a room108
Hit the walls109
Ceiling solutions111
Trim works112
Painting doors114
Painting with a power sprayer116
Painting paneling120
Painting countertops121
Painting bricks and concrete122
Painting floors124
4.Clean and Store126
Clean as you go128
Total tool care129
Storage solutions132
The dish on disposal135
5.Magical Paint Effects138
Faux get it?140
The right tools143
What lies beneath144
That glazed look145
Positive or negative146
Positive thinking148
Negative finishes150
Basic faux effects152
Tips, Tricks, Tools, and More162
Index168
Metric conversions170
Credits171
Dedication and thank-yous172
Notes173
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