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

by Annie Sloan

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
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
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.

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 2, 2000

About the author

Annie Sloan is a renowned decorative painter who works and teaches in the UK, the United States and various European countries.

Reviews

[Serina · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's good if you want your house to look like everything is old. Personally I don't like to buy something new and then paint it so it looks old. Others go for the antique look and will enjoy this book. Since this was the only style she presented; I thought it was limited.