The Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry (Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement) - Softcover

Barrett, Neal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158011279X ISBN 13: 9781580112796

Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press,U.S., 2006

Synopsis

"Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry" shows how easy it into enhance any home by adding decorative trim work or moulding - the right way. This book takes a practical, no nonsense approach to trim work design and construction. Sections on specific styles help readers choose the type of moulding 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. Renowned woodworker Neal Barrett details the techniques that ensure professional-looking job every time. Even novices will be able to install door and window casings, chair rails, crown mouldings, and much more like a pro. With simple, straightforward instructions on installing the most popular types of moulding, this title offers: a design guide that shows readers how to pick the trim work and moulding that will work best in their homes; tips on installation techniques from a renowned woodworker; and a guide to the tools and materials readers need to obtain the best results.

About this title

About the Authors

Neal Barrett is a woodworker and furniture designer as well as the owner of Barrett Woodworking in Rochester, New York. He is the author of dozens of magazine articles that have appeared in numerous magazines.

Neal Barrett is a woodworker and furniture designer as well as the owner of Barrett Woodworking in Rochester, New York. He is the author of dozens of magazine articles that have appeared in numerous publications.

Neal Barrett is a woodworker and furniture designer as well as the owner of Barrett Woodworking in Rochester, New York. He is the author of dozens of magazine articles that have appeared in numerous publications.

From the Back Cover

Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry

Adding trimwork and molding to your home is one of the easiest ways to make the living space more attractive and to enhance the value of your home. Trim Carpentry: Plan, Design, Install shows the latest techniques for designing and installing trim details throughout your home.

? Install crown molding, chair rails, wainscoting, columns, and more.

? Over 545 color photos and 130 color illustrations.

? More than 45 step-by-step projects show you how to use tools and install trimwork like a pro.

|Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry

Adding trimwork and molding to your home is one of the easiest ways to make the living space more attractive and to enhance the value of your home.Trim Carpentry: Plan, Design, Install shows the latest techniques for designing and installing trim details throughout your home.

Install crown molding, chair rails, wainscoting, columns, and more.

Over 545 color photos and 130 color illustrations.

More than 45 step-by-step projects show you how to use tools and install trimwork like a pro.

Edition details

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158011279X
• ISBN 13: 9781580112796
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208