welcome Contributing stylists: Gem Adams, Amber Armitage, Nikki Astwood, Greer Clayton, Megan Harrison-Turner, Sarah Heering, Claudia Kozub, Janet Scard, Leigh Stockton, Fleur Thorpe, LeeAnn Yare. Contributing photographers: Bryce Carleton, Nicola Edmonds, Wendy Fenwick, Mark Heaslip, Melanie Jenkins, Renee Lawrence, Emma MacDonald, Larnie Nicolson, Frances Oliver, The Picture Garden, Joseph Zou. Some products or services may not be offered in your area or country. Please check with your local Resene ColorShop or reseller for availability. Most Resene products can be ordered in on request though lead times and minimum order quantities may apply. Colours are as close as the printing process allows. Always try a Resene testpot or view a physical colour sample before making your final choice. The contents of habitat plus are copyright and may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Resene. Opinions expressed in habitat plus are not necessarily those of Resene or the publisher Tangible Media. No responsibility is accepted for the authors’ suggestions or conclusions, or for any errors or omissions. Copyright 2017 Resene Paints Ltd. ISSN: 1176-8010. | 1 A freshly painted wall looks beautiful but what if you’re after something just a little different. Or you’d like to upcycle some furniture and a straight paint finish might look a little plain? Paint effects allow you the freedom to capture a mood, create an ambience and transform the mundane into something special. Some techniques also have the practical benefit of disguising less-than-perfect surfaces. In fact, imperfections in the surface can add to the overall impact of the effect. This booklet contains a taste of the paint effects techniques commonly used, from French wash to crackle, woodgrain to marbling. There are a wide variety of other paint effects techniques that you can use to achieve highly professional results. When creating a paint effect, the key thing to remember is that there are no hard and fast rules about what you should do. Spend time getting the effect right by trialling different colours and application techniques until you are happy with the finished look. Then use your trial area as a reference board for the whole project. Wall sockets, skirting boards and door frames should be masked off so that the effect may be continued right to the edge. Mix and match techniques, colours, textures and surfaces. The only limit is your imagination. Happy decorating! The Resene and habitat teams Resene Blast Yellow Resene Lusty Resene Fire Resene Alabaster | 1