I know that some of you are “old pros” at painting, so you might feel like you want to skip this article. But before you do…some of my painting buddies found this information REALLY helpful.
If you’re new to the painting world – it’s your lucky day!! You’ve just found a FABULOUS resource! A resource I WISH I’d found years before I got in to this full time. Lol! 
Maybe you want to get creative and learn some great indoor painting techniques. Brian Santos, author of Painting Secrets, shows you how.
If you feel like you need a “professional” paint job in your home but can’t afford to hire a professional painter to do the job and are worried about doing it yourself…worry no more! This book is used with truly fantastic results by newbie painters and some old pros as well.
Painting Secrets
Painting Secrets by Brian Santos - Book Review.
This is not a new book on the market…but many of you may not have it in your painting library. I’m here to tell you – you need it. It could have helped me so much if I’d had it way back when. Things like:
- If you have trouble loading and using a paint brush.
- If you want tips on how to cut the time it takes to paint a wall.
- If you want to learn how to use inexpensive tools with good results.
- How to tips on prep, clean-up and color inspiration I hadn’t used before.
Some of the tips Brian offers are so simple it’ll make you think, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Using just a few of the tricks in this book saved me the cost of the book immediately. Not only has Brian been working in this industry with his dad & grandad for many years, but he also received a degree in Chemistry to learn the “why”, behind the “how” to paint & decorate. And he shares that information with you.
How to paint a concrete wall…
How to paint a block wall…
How to paint floors…
How to paint counter-tops…
Plus he has some great what NOT to do tips…including those tips we have all used. Like filling holes with toothpaste and why you should never use that tip. Like I said…I wished I’d read this book YEARS ago.
The simple things Brian lays out for you here really does save time, money and greatly decrease frustration. And who doesn’t want to save money and lower our frustration level?
I know you don’t normally come here to read a book review – but you do come here for help or at the least helpful hints and tips. That’s why I’m writing this review. This book is so helpful – to all levels of painter – that I just had to share with you. Will you already know some of the information? Yes, probably. Will you know it all? Maybe not. I learned some new things from it and learning new things that help me get my task done is what it’s all about!
Have fun…and splash some paint around!
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I have been down-sizing all of my stuff and alot of books went to my yardsale…but this book, I happened to buy…Stayed! It’s the best book on ‘how to’ I’ve ever owned…it’s easy to read and easy to remember! I think it’s because he hasn’t put alot of unnecessary words on each page. He got right to the point…simple and simply perfect! LOVE THIS BOOK & WOULD SUGGEST FOR ALL!
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