Alice WestgateReseñas

The unique feature of this book is that it contains recipes and instructions for mixing your own paints, varnishes and distempers in both imperial and metric measures. Its two parts consist first of a guide to using colour in the home, second, a discussion of surfaces including plaster, tiles, wall coverings, wood, glass and metal.

Advice on colour choice, examples, colour photographs and tear-off colour swatches. Also contains practical preparation and decorating hints.