The natural paint book - Lynn Edwards

This is a 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. It explains 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. It also offers advice on how to make and apply the wide range of paints contained in the book, with step-by-step guidance and photographs. There is design for every room in the house, as well as the garden.