The Natural Paint Book

The Complete Guide to Natural Pints, Recipes and Finishes.

This is an indispensable handbook for all those, beginners as well as experts, who want to live as naturally as possible in beautiful, contemporary interiors. Its simple recipes provide a wide range of colours and are made from readily available ingredients. Suitable for floors, walls and furniture, they include all varieties of paints, from casein paints to limewashes, as well as natural oils and waxes.

The authors explain clearly the ingredients and properties of different paints, their impact on both the environment and our health and their ease of use and overall affect, thus providing consumers with the information they need to make informed choices.

The last and essential component is advice on how to make and apply the wide range of paints contained in the book, with step-by-step guidance and photography. There is also designs advice for every room in the house, as well as the garden, together with inspirational photographs of finished projects.

With recipes, techniques and consumer information, this book enables readers to make confident designs choices, while protecting themselves and the environment.