Ultimate Guide: Trimwork

by Creative Homeowner

Overview

Ultimate Guide: Trimwork shows how easy it is to enhance any home by adding decorative trimwork or molding–the right way. This book takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to trimwork design and construction. Sections on specific styles help readers choose the type of molding that best suits the design and character of their homes. The beautiful, eye-catching photographs of real rooms provide inspiration for dressing up any space that lacks texture or ornament. The books details the techniques that ensure a professional-looking job every time. Even novices will be able to install door and window casings, chair rails, crown moldings, wainscoting, base trim, and more like a pro.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580114776
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/15/2010
Series:	Ultimate Guide
Edition description:	First
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	839,718
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

Table of Contents

Ultimate Guide: TrimworkTable of Contents1. Trimwork & Design2. Tools & Materials for Trimwork3. Trimwork Techniques4. Casings for Doors & Windows5. Trimwork for Walls6. Creating Wall Frames7 Trimwork for Ceilings8. Pillars and Pilasters9. Trimwork Finishes

Editorial Reviews

if you plan on embellishing your home with trimwork, this book will tell you just about everything you need to know to get you on your way.”TOOLreviews.caJune, 2010

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