Getting Creative with Wallpaper and Paint

A guide to achieving trend-setting designs with simple paint techniques and wallpaper treatments. Topics covered include: primers and finishes; tools and supplies; preparing the surfaces; paint techniques such as combing, rag rolling and texturising; ideas for borders and panels; and more.

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Wallpaper and paint can be used in many creative ways to add interest and variety to a decorating scheme and doing it yourself has never been easier or more affordable. Getting Creative with Wallpaper and Paint is a Diy guide to achieving trend setting designs with simple paint techniques and unique wallpaper treatments. Chapters on painting include all you need to know about primers and finishes, tools and supplies, and preparing the surfaces. Once you know the basics, you can move on to decorative paint techniques such as combing, rag rolling, colour washing, texturising, and more. Also featured are numerous ideas for using wall covering borders, panels, and cut outs to decorate walls, furniture, and home accessories. With a rainbow of paint colours to choose from and a wide array of wall covering products at your fingertips, you can turn every room in your home into a designer's dream.