Overview
Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry shows how easy it is to enhance any home by adding decorative trimwork or moldingthe 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. Renowned woodworker Neal Barrett 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, and much more like a pro.
Synopsis
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.
Library Journal
Barrett, a first-time author and skilled craftsman, can help you add value to your home with crown molding and custom trim work. Great layout and organization are hallmarks of the "Ultimate Guide" series, and this book meets that standard. Glamorous photographs highlight the beauty of interior trim work, showing the possibilities. Barrett expertly digs into the basics of wood selection, trim types, and fasteners. He guides readers through projects such as wainscoting, paneling, and molding with kind encouragement. Troubleshooting tips abound. A consistently good book on the topic recommended for all libraries. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.