The Science of Wall Finishes: A Comprehensive Guide to Unique Wall Painting and Surface Finishing

Author:   Norman Goodwin
Publisher:   Apollo Studios Inc
ISBN:  

9798218913694


Pages:   230
Publication Date:   31 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Science of Wall Finishes: A Comprehensive Guide to Unique Wall Painting and Surface Finishing


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The Finisher's Craft is a comprehensive, hands-on guide for professionals, serious DIYers, and designers who are ready to elevate their surface work beyond the ordinary. From limewashed walls and Venetian plaster to high-gloss furniture, faux wood doors, and refined stenciling, this book delivers the essential knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to master the art of decorative finishes. Organized into clearly structured chapters, this book begins with foundational guidance on tools, materials, and best practices-giving readers a deep understanding of brushes, rollers, sprayers, plasters, paints, and specialty coatings. Later chapters dive into advanced techniques, including spraying, faux finishing, staining, color layering, microcement application, and lime plasters like marmorino and tadelakt. You'll also find detailed instruction on decorative treatments such as color washes, woodgraining, distressing, and stenciling-perfect for furniture, doors, cabinetry, and architectural surfaces. But this book is more than a technical manual-it's a working philosophy. With practical insight drawn from years of on-the-job experience, it teaches not only how to execute each finish, but next level.

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Author:   Norman Goodwin
Publisher:   Apollo Studios Inc
Imprint:   Apollo Studios Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.726kg
ISBN:  

9798218913694


Pages:   230
Publication Date:   31 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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