Painting and Wallpapering Secrets from Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard

243 Pages·2010·29.63 MB·English

by  Brian Santos

Painting
AND

Wallpapering
SECRETS
from Brian Santos
The Wall Wizard
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Painting and Wallpapering Secrets from Brian Santos Th e Wall Wizard
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Santos, Brian.
Painting and wallpapering secrets from Brian Santos, the Wall Wizard / Brian Santos.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-470-59360-8 (pbk)
ISBN 978-0-470-91131-0 (ebk)
1. House painting—Amateurs’ manuals. 2. Paperhanging—Amateurs’ manuals. I. Title.
TT323.S26 2010
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Dedication
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This book is dedicated to YOU!
Within these pages we will explore the mysteries, mistakes, and magic of decorative fi nishes and reveal that
Wall Wizards are made, not born. It took me more than three decades to learn the tricks I share with you
in this book. Once you’ve learned my secrets, don’t be afraid to use them. It is my hope that they will serve
you well. Every time you apply them, you prove Dorothy was right: Th ere really is no place like home!
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It takes a village to raise a “Wizard.” My special thanks:
To my mom, for her artistic infl uence. To my dad, for his work ethic. To my grandfather, for instilling
me with the power of “why.”
Th anks to Dan Weeks, who has collaborated with me on this and several other books to bring the
voice of the Wizard alive on the page. To Wiley Publishing, Inc., especially Pam Mourouzis and Cindy
Kitchel, for their belief in the “magic” of the Wizard.
To my children, Paul, Scott, and Kelli, whom I love, and who are the future.
And most of all, to my wife and partner, Virginia, who shares all my dreams. Th ank you for all your love
and support throughout our journeys together.
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Meet the Wizard ................................7 Goodbye to Old Paint ......................................71
Caulk Is King ..................................................74
Chapter 1: Color ........8
Sealers and Primers ......................................76
Color Basics ..........................10
Masking ..........................................................77
Color Variations ....................12
Drape the Walls ..............................................78
Color Combinations ..............14
For Safety’s Sake ............................................79
Color and Light .....................15
Tips, Tricks, Tools, and More . . . ....................80
Decorating Pyramid ...............16
Picking a Wall Color .................20 Chapter 4: Painting ........................82
Controlling Space with Color .......21 Formulas for Success .....................................84
Making the Grade ...........................................85
Chapter 2: Tools ....................22
What’s Your Type? ..........................................87
Solvents ..........................................................24
Behind the Sheens..........................................88
Cleaning Tools ................................................25
How Much Paint? ............................................89
Painting Tools .................................................30
Prepping Paint ................................................91
Basic Wallpapering Tools ...............................37
The Three Laws of Painting ............................92
Wallpapering: Task-Grouped Tools ................38
Basic Painting 101 ..........................................96
Tools: Good and Bad .......................................40
Brush Works ...................................................98
Tips, Tricks, Tools, and More . . . ....................42
Pad Works ....................................................100
Roller Works ................................................102
Chapter 3: Preparation ....................44
Ceiling Solutions...........................................104
Ready the Room .............................................46
Trim Works ...................................................106
Stripping (Wallpaper, That Is!) .......................47
Working a Room ...........................................110
Cleaning the Walls ..........................................53
Hit the Walls .................................................111
Tackling Tough Stains .....................................54
Resurfacing Paneling ...................................113
Wood Work .....................................................56
Painting Bricks and Concrete .......................114
Repairing Drywall Imperfections ...................57
Patching Small Holes .....................................59
Repairing Large Holes ....................................60
Mudding Textured Walls .................................63
Removing Ceiling Texture ...............................67
Overlaying a Textured Ceiling .........................68
The Great Cover-Up ........................................69
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Chapter 5: Faux Finishing ...........118 Chapter 7: Wallpapering ............168
Contrast and Color ........................................120 The Material World .......................................170
The Tree of Knowledge .................................122 Anatomy of a Wallpaper Book ......................171
Prep Makes Perfect ......................................123 Choosing a Wallpaper ...................................173
Specialty Tools .............................................124 Anatomy of a Wallpaper Design ...................174
Controlling Contrast .....................................126 Anatomy of a Bolt .........................................177
That Glazed Look ..........................................129 Anatomy of a Sheet ......................................178
Positive Thinking ..........................................130 How Many Rolls to Buy .................................180
Negative Finishes .........................................132 The Sticky Stuff ............................................182
How Absorbing! ............................................134 The Three Laws of Wallpapering ..................184
From Rags to Richness .............................138 The Henry Ford Method ................................186
Striation Creation .........................................142 Rules of Engagement ...................................189
Hit the Wall ...................................................146 The Focal Point Wall .....................................191
All Washed Up ..............................................150 Creating a Trial Layout .................................193
Tips, Tricks, Tools, and More . . . ..................154 Plotting the Layout .......................................195
Create a Blueprint for Success .....................197
Chapter 6: Clean and Store ........156
Precutting Wallpaper ...................................198
Clean as You Go ............................................158 Processing Wallpaper ..................................206
Total Tool Care ..............................................159 Activating and Booking .................................207
Storage Solutions .........................................162 Hang It ..........................................................211
The Dish on Disposal ....................................165 Seams ...........................................................213
Turning Corners ...........................................215
Cutting Around Trim .....................................218
Recessed Windows and Doors ......................221
Repairing a Gouge ........................................225
Repairing Seams ..........................................227
Eliminating Bubbles .....................................229
Tool Checklists ..............................231
Index ...............................................234
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“Th at’s so cool! How do you do that?” I hear this all and how to prepare the room—including my magic
the time as I demonstrate painting, faux fi nishing, wallpaper stripping formula that allows you to strip
and wallpapering techniques in my workshops at up to 16 layers of wallpaper at once.
home shows around the world. Th e question that
Th en we’ll explore the techniques themselves:
inevitably follows my demonstration is “Can I
First, paint, the fastest and least expensive way to
do that?”
transform a room. Next, faux fi nishing, a way to
Yes, you can! With an understanding of the materials create magical eff ects using paint, my fail-safe glaze
and techniques involved, almost anyone can create recipe, and simple household tools. Finally, I’ll share
beautiful rooms. And once you know and master my “Henry Ford Method” of installing wallpaper.
some basic principles, the variety of results you can With it, you’ll apply wallpaper faster, easier, and
create is virtually limitless. with less mess and frustration than many pros.
I’m a fourth-generation decorating contractor. My Along the way, I’ll share tips, tricks, and techniques
philosophy is simple: Knowledge is power. Th e real that will make your project go smoothly and take
secret to success lies in understanding how to achieve much less time than conventional methods. Th ey’re
the results you desire. I call this the “why behind the all based on a combination of common sense and
how-to,” and it is something most books, classes, and professional experience.
workshops never tell you. How can you know what to
My goal in this book is to give you the knowledge
do if you don’t understand why you’re doing it? Th at’s
and confi dence you need to create the home interior
why I wrote this book: to reveal the science behind
you desire—to turn a daunting chore into an
the magic of decorative fi nishes and show you how to
exciting opportunity for self expression. When you
create some magic of your own.
look at decorating through Wizard eyes, you’ll see
First we’ll talk about how to use and combine the magic all around you.
color—the foundation of all decorative techniques.
So let’s get started!
We’ll discuss what tools and materials you’ll need,
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