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Finkelstein, Pierre,

The art of faux : the complete sourcebook of decorative painted finishes / Pierre Finkelstein. - New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 1997. - 336 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

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The Elements of Faux -- Marble -- Semiprecious Stone -- Limestone and Sandstone -- Wood -- Patinas and Textures -- Metal Patinas and Gilding -- Tile -- Organic Materials -- Stenciling -- Trompe l'Oeil: Faux Moldings and Grisaille.

This sourcebook of decorative painted finishes covers paint, mediums, and their usage, the decorative painter's colour palette, varnishes, brushes, and tools, and surface preparation and clean-up procedures. In addition, Finkelstein presents the history of the two schools of decorative painting.

ISBN: 0823008584 9780823008582

Subjects--Topical Terms:
House painting.
Interior decoration.
Finishes and finishing.
Interior Design and Furnishings
Peinture en bâtiment.
Décoration intérieure.
Finissage.
painting (coating)
finishing (process)
Finishes and finishing.
House painting.
Interior decoration.

Subjects--Index Terms: Fisnishes and finishing Interior decoration Interior decoration House painting

LC Class. No.: TT323 / .F56 1997

Dewey Class. No.: 698/.14