Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Painting & Decorating (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library)

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Painting & Decorating is an illustrated guide to improving interior rooms with paint, wallcoverings, and other decorative materials using professional techniques. Beginning with an overview of color and decorating principles, this helpful reference demonstrates the basics of painting and wallcovering, including: selecting and estimating materials, preparing the room, removing existing paint and wallcovering, repairing damaged walls and woodwork, application techniques, and cleanup methods. The featured projects appeal to all skill levels. Experienced do-it-yourselfers will be especially interested in the advanced painting and wallcovering projects, including: sponge painting, block printing, stenciling, rag rolling, painting faux finishes, painting and staining floors, hanging specialty wallcoverings, and creating wallcovering cutouts. There are also projects for adding architectural elements such as cornices, wall moldings, and ceiling medallions. Highlights include: A variety of affordable, do-it-yourself solutions for improving the appearance and style of any room. Professional advice on selecting paint and wallcovering. Exciting new design products such as wool painting pads, textured paint rollers, and polyurethane millwork. Demonstrations of each project with clear step-by-step instructions and color how-to photographs. Projects which appeal to a variety of skill levels and cover all aspects of painting and decorating, from beginning theories to advanced techniques.
ASIN: 0865736324
VSKU: BVV.0865736324.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Editors of Creative Publishing
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use