Paint Magic - Softcover

Innes, Jocasta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071122272X ISBN 13: 9780711222724

Publisher: Frances Lincoln, 2003

Synopsis

"Paint Magic" has undergone a complete makeover since first publication in 1981. Paint effects and products have leapt ahead. Cool, sophisticated finishes have replaced the busy finishes of the 1980s and there has been a worldwide switch from traditional oil-based to environmentally "greener" water-based paint media. Jocasta Innes, a paint expert, enthusiast and teacher, tells you how to get started and gives you the pros and cons of all the latest products for walls, woodwork, floors and furniture.

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Review

Until the Delia Smith of the paint world first published Paint Magic in 1981, special paint effects were confined to interior designers and their wealthy clients. Paint expert Jocasta Innes made these available to everybody, creating a DIY revolution. This updated version of what has become a classic interiors tome has been revised to include new developments, techniques and looks.

More like a chunky bible, this is best used as a directory to every aspect of painting in the home. Absolutely nothing is left out of the comprehensive subject matter: walls, woodwork, floors, furniture, as well as all the fundamentals (definitions and explanations of different paints and tools) and even recommended suppliers.

This is a no-nonsense, text-heavy approach, and while the introductory chapter on changes (such as new legislation on toxic paints, and trends such as textures) is fascinating, you'd have to be a paint geek to wade through all of this. The thorough use of detail make this a useful standby for complete beginners, without alienating the paintaholic moving onto craquelure, lacquering and decoupage.

Since the original book predates minimalism, style junkies won't be impressed, and while about half the photography has been updated, visuals are neither particularly inspirational nor aspirational.--Lorna V

From the Publisher

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'Internationally recognised paint expert Jocasta Innes has done herself proud with this revamped and up to date book based on the original, first published in 1981. All the methods used are informative and it also contains details about equipment, suppliers and places where you can see the paint effects used. A definite must have for any decor fanatic.'

Feng Shui for Modern Living, June 2000

Edition details

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071122272X
• ISBN 13: 9780711222724
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 240