The Painted Ceiling: Over 100 Original Designs and Details
by Graham Rust
Anyone with a secret desire to paint murals will love this book. It features ideas, tips, and projects for a number of classy ceiling looks. Or, use it to show your painter what you want for a special room.

Projection Stenciling
by Linda Buckingham, Leslie Bird
Here's a book that explains how to paint nearly anything via a projection system. Now almost anyone can paint Peter Rabbit onto their kids' walls. Wonderful photos, tips, and ideas.

The Painted Room : Ideas for Creative Interior Decoration
by Kerry Skinner
Photographs illustrate over 2 dozen projects after an introduction to tools, techniques, and color know-how.

Paint Recipes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Colors and Finishes for the Home
by Liz Wagstaff
If you can use a cookbook you'll be able to use this book for paint techniques. Get clear recipies for various paint and faux finishes, along with step-by-step instructions.

1200 Paint Effects
by Ray Bradshaw
Instructions and recipies for a huge variety of paint finishes.

The Complete Book of Paint Techniques
by Penny Swift, Janek Szymanowski
Everything you need to know about creating paint finishes for your home. Get instructions, tips, color advice, preparation, and more for sponging, aging, ragging, stenciling and more.

The Big Book of Decorative Painting : How to Paint If You Don't Know How-And How to Improve If You Do
by Jackie Shaw
Paint can easily transform a room from drab to dramatic. Learn more with these techniques and step-by-step instructions, with color ideas and a choice of still levels that offer something for everyone.

Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint & Decorative Techniques
by McCloud, Kevin / Crockett, Michael
Whether you are painting only one room or want to start you own faux painting business, this definitive guide to paint techniques will give you all the information you need. Each project lists ingredients and shows step-by-step photos of all phases of painting. Also includes recipes and techniques, references, sources, and glossary of terminology.

The Art of Faux : The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes
by Pierre Finkelstein
A detailed sourcebook for every type of painted finish. Would-be professionals and talented amateurs will appreciate the instructions, photos, and tips.

Paint Your Home : Skills, Techniques, and Tricks of the Trade for Professional Looking Interior Painting
by Francis Donegan
An excellent book for beginner painters. Contents cover prep work, paint types, finishes, and full instructions in an easy-to-read format.