Outdoor Paint Techniques and Faux Finishes shows beginning and advanced decorators how to revitalize their outdoor environment with weatherproof paint effects. Colorful, inspirational and practical, i
Roe Osborn’s first book, Framing a House, tackled the complex art of house framing. Now, in this follow-up volume, he lays out all the steps and instruction required to complete the inside. The timing
Ultimate Guide to Ceramic & Stone Tile, Third Edition, contains everything a do-it-yourselfer needs to know about tiling floors, walls, countertops, patios, and more. Design and planning informati
Times change and so has the world of tiling since the original publication of the bestselling Working with Tile in 2005. Advances in technology and research have brought new installation products and
Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space — from tiny entry to spacious kit
This textbook presents a series of concise, simply written and well illustrated technical information sheets, providing essential job knowledge and understanding for the painter and decorator. It give
Full color how-to photography demonstrates some of the most popular interior painting designs today. From start to finish, this book gives the reader information on everything from choosing paint an
Complete DIY tile installation instructions with over 350 how-to, step-by-step photos; tool and material selection guides with full-color photography; design inspiration; the most up-to-date tile pro
* Building on the success of the first Decorative Paint Techniques & Ideas book, this second edition adds information about the advancements and changes that have occurred in the decorative-finish t
Explains how to create a professional-quality paint job to enhance the interior and exterior of one's home, with step-by-step photographs and instructions that cover paint and color selection, tools a
This key text addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful guide and reference resource. Written by well-known specialists in the field, this fourth edition of an establis
The purpose of this book is to impart general knowledge on the manufacture of the main cladding types and their limits of assembly. It will enable the specifier to compare the eight main types of mate
Written with the DIYer in mind, this all-encompassing manual takes a head-on approach to every home tiling situation--except those best left for the pros. Loaded with photos and laid out in an intuit
The ceramic tile renaissance continues, and in this major revision of AmericaÆs best-selling DIY tile book, all the newest designs and installation innovations are included. It's traditional wit
House Colors is the most comprehensive resource ever compiled on choosing exterior house colors. Sorted by architectural style, this format will allow the reader to pinpoint the colors that will best
Finishing walls and ceilings once meant nailing up some wallboard and slapping on paint or wallpaper. No more. Today's do-it-yourself can create dozens of different and exciting wall and ceiling fini
Many tiling books adopt a hypothetical stance, presenting easy choices involving perfectly flat walls and tiles that are always simple to cut. This book demonstrates how a do-it-yourself enthusiast c
Four hundred full-color photographs and illustrations accompany a comprehensive reference on surface materials for floors, walls, and ceilings, covering an array of both natural and synthetic options
Four hundred full-color photographs and illustrations accompany a comprehensive reference on surface materials for floors, walls, and ceilings, covering an array of both natural and synthetic options
Clear, step-by-step instructions and photos that illustrate techniques to select, install, maintain, and repair tile.Dozens of stunning photos and projects for floors, walls, countertops, showers, bac
