Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding: Plan, Design, Install

224 to 608 pages Trade paper format
8.5" x 10.875"
Complete how-to information Dozens of step-by-step projects and tasks Hundreds of color instructional photographs Dozens of color illustrations Design and planning information Dozens of inspirational "beauty" photos

The Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding shows readers how they can add style and originality to their homes just by installing crown molding. With over 350 photographs, author Neal Barrett takes readers through the process of selecting crown molding designs for their homes, choosing the right materials, and mastering the techniques of cutting and installing the trim work. But the heart of the book is the 30 crown-molding projects. Each contains detailed step-by-step photographs and clear concise text that show how each unique design is created. An extensive resource guide is provided for locating unusual tools and materials, along with a comprehensive index and glossary to cover the whole spectrum of the crown molding process. This approach gives even the novice do-it-yourselfer the confidence to tackle the projects. More-experienced homeowners and professional trim carpenters can use author's designs in their own projects.

Karen Ellis - Library Journal

Molding can instantly add glamour and sophistication to any home. Barrett (The Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry) here focuses only on top-of-wall crown molding, cutting through the bewildering array of styles and effects. There is a lot of instruction on needed tools, which is important for fitting molding together for best effect and perfect edges. Molding profiles are covered, with a good discussion on types of materials. While the organization and style of this book are consistent with the other books in Creative Homeowner's "Ultimate Guides" series, some of the instructional photos, while useful, are not as polished. All in all, the coverage of different types of molding based on style, materials, and complexity of design makes this a definitive source. Recommended.

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 is the author of Creative Homeowner's Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry.