Download or read book 300 Tips for Painting Decorating written by Alison Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything needed for trouble-free makeover projects and creative home maintenance. In this practical manual, a professional decorator shares hundreds of her personal tips, techniques and trade secrets that will guide homeowners in attractive decorating and regular maintenance tasks, from repainting a ceiling to finding and fixing energy-sucking drafts. These are the how-to's, the wisdom and the time-saving shortcuts that do-it-yourself homeowners will appreciate for years to come. While the book is designed for beginners planning their first-ever home makeover, more experienced homeowners will find tips and tricks to make their work easier, too. Clear instructions and lots of illustrations demystify all key aspects of every task. There are also handy checklists, tables and diagrams. The main focus is on decorating with paint, wallpaper and tile, and includes all aspects of surface preparation, application of materials, estimating quantities, using tools, cleaning up and much more. The straightforward ideas and useful tips will achieve a professional-standard result and avoid costly mistakes. Any project can have unexpected challenges, so the author has provided fix-it solutions for common problems. The six chapters (Tools and Equipment; Walls; Ceilings; Doors; Windows; and Be Prepared and Essential Maintenance) are comprehensive, covering every project the home decorator may face: Step-by-step "how-to" sections Useful lists of essential tools and supplies How to build a decorating kit Using equipment safely Order of work planning Hang wallpaper, match patterns, work in awkward corners Ceiling access and safety when working aloft Finishing touches: ceiling roses and decorative elements Door maintenance and security Finding drafts and correcting air circulation Installing window treatments Using a decorating record and maintenance table What to do in an emergency. Here are two sample tips that save a lot of work: 1. Add dish detergent to the water used to hang wallpaper to help the water stick to the paper; 2. Use color indicator spackle that is pink when applied, and turns white when dry enough to paint.
Download or read book Three Hundred Tips Techniques and Trade Secrets for Painting and Decorating written by Alison Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compendium is packed with tips, techniques, quick fixes, and trade secrets aimed at complete beginners planning their first ever home makeover. Clear, simple instructions will de-mystify all key aspects, giving you the tools to get the job done quickly and professionally. With useful lists of the essential tools you need for the job, along with fix-it solutions for when things go wrong, this is the manual that will take you through your next home makeover as painlessly as possible.
Download or read book 300 Tips Techniques and Trade Secrets for Painting and Decorating written by Alison Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the wonderful world of home improvement! This book is packed with useful tips, techniques, quick fixes, and trade secrets to benefit complete beginners and those more experienced in the art of "do it yourself." The chapters are organized to include the basic elements of the home: walls and ceilings, doors and windows, storage solutions, and finally a section on essential maintenance to keep your home in tip top shape. Each chapter contains invaluable advice in the form of step-by-step "how-to" sections, covering everything from surface preparation and quantity estimation to decoration, repair, replacement, maintenance, and most importantly how to get the job done avoiding costly mistakes and common pitfalls.
Download or read book Flip for Decorating written by Elizabeth Mayhew and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fresh, fun, and unique book, design consultant and Today show lifestyle expert Elizabeth Mayhew shares essential insider tips for making any space stylish and timeless in a snap. Forget expensive fixes or labor-intensive endeavors, Flip! for Decorating can show you how to redecorate with what you have on hand, or with the simple purchases you’ll need to create the room of your dreams. Flip through the upper right hand pages, and watch four rooms receive an instant makeover! Inside you’ll discover: • step-by-step instructions for decorating the four most commonly used rooms: living room, dining room, family room, and bedroom • the fundamentals of color, including no-fail wall and trim colors, when to use wallpaper instead of paint, and the facts on different paint finishes • the ways to treat a window, from Venetian blinds and Roman shades to simple curtains–and the secrets to making a window appear taller or wider • the art of picking the perfect sofa, chairs, tables, and lighting • strategies on how to prioritize your decorating decisions Flip! for Decorating also features time-saving “reality checks,” handy shopping tips, and easy and informative sidebars that will give you instant solutions if you’re stumped, stymied, or need to add a quick jolt of style to virtually any room in your home. With this amazing, practical book, decorating is so easy you’ll flip!
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Painting and Decorating written by Creative Publishing International and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 1999 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step manual for painting and decorating your home.
Download or read book Painting and Decorating Made Easy written by Michael KELLY and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PAINT LIKE THE PROS.A MUST HAVE FOR THE D.I.Y ENTHUSIASTS AND PROUD HOMEOWNER THAT TAKE PRIDE IN DECORATING THEMSELVES . THIS SIMPLE STEP BY STEP GUIDE WITH ILLUSTRATIONS TO PAINTING AND DECORATING YOUR HOME , HAS LOTS OF TOP TIPS THROUGHOUT,AND WILL SAVE YOU COUNTLESS HOURS AND MONEY, AND MAKE PAINTING AND DECORATING YOUR HOME EASIER AND EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE
Download or read book The Complete Home Decorating Idea Book written by Kathleen Stoehr and published by Charles Randall International. This book was released on 2007 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Home Decorating Idea Book focuses on vertical and horizontal surfaces by examining not only windows, walls and floors but also celebrates the fifth wall ceilings! Readers will discover the clever possibilities for treating surfaces of all kinds with paint, wallpaper, tile, stone, fabric and more. Beginning with a chapter on a personal favorite, window treatments, Stoehr covers all types of hard and soft window products, as well as how to approach the decoration of a large window wall. A chapter on wall coverings follows, including paint, paper, tile, stone, fabric and wood. In section three, the decorated ceiling pulls our eyes upward from the horizontal sweep we normally experience in a room, creating a sense of satisfied completion to any interior. Decorated ceilings, our interior sky is attention to detail at its best, creating drama in the dining room or a calm, restful environment in the bedroom. Finally, we look to the floor, an area frequently overlooked but is the ultimate component for finishing any room with style. All this and more, including thousands of today's top interior photographs, will be found in The Complete Home Decorating Idea Book.
Download or read book House Beautiful Colors for Your Home written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book Decorating Details written by Martha Stewart and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 1998 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for making picture frames, tables, stools, lamps and shades, shelves, screens, mirrors, pillows, and throws.
Download or read book Painting and Decorating written by E. Keith Blankenbaker and published by Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Painting and Decorating is a highly illustrated, comprehensive text covering the fields of painting and decorating. The easy-to-follow approach teaches how to select coatings, prepare surfaces, and choose application methods. Chapters on using color, planning, and estimating time and material provide the groundwork. Other chapters describe unique processes, such as finishing wood or applying specialty coatings. Six chapters are devoted to wallcoverings and their applications.
Download or read book Painting Tips in a Nutshell written by Denise Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is not about teaching you which brushes to buy or how many tubes of paint you need or how to get started painting. It doesn't contain dozens of photos of wonderful paintings by the author. There are numerous other books on the market all telling you the same thing. What this book does do is teach you the secrets that the top selling artists already know and if you want to improve your paintings, you should know as well. It applies to beginners as well as advanced artists and for all mediums.Painting Tips In A Nutshell was written in an easy to read, easy to understand format. It doesn't contain a lot of fluff in order to fill the pages. The contents get right to the point, a cheat sheet of info if you will, to help you save time and money by letting you get right into what you want to do the most and that's creating your masterpiece.Read this book from start to finish or flip to an individual chapter for the information you need at that time. You'll receive exciting tips and valuable information on every page.The 10 chapters cover tips on colour, composition, perspective, glazing tips, light and shadow, reflections, edges, landscape, trees, water, still life and more. You will quickly learn how to create dynamic designs.Free your creative spirit and have fun growing as an artist!
Download or read book Everyday Decorating written by Jeffrey Bilhuber and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeffrey Bilhuber, one of the most sought-after voices in interior design, offers practical advice and easy-to-follow tips that inspire and empower the reader to make enlightened design decisions. Jeffrey Bilhuber has created the ultimate decorating handbook for those who love to go to Instagram or Pinterest for inspiration and design knowledge. Kicking aside the standard interior decorator format of showcasing work house by house, the book is divided into chapters that illustrate how to make your home more comfortable, happy, colorful, personal, lighter and brighter, sexy, charming, and cozy. Using iconic images spanning the breadth of his illustrious career, each page sings with a practical takeaway that leaves the reader thinking, "Well, I never thought of it like that." Bilhuber's classically informed point of view mixed with his tell-it-like-it-is humor make for memorable tips that will prove valuable the next time you're shopping for a sofa, making a bed, or considering paint colors. From sleek city townhouses to rambling country manors, he's found that ultimately all clients have the same goals regardless of interests, budget, or location. Those clients have included bold-face names like Anna Wintour, Iman, Mariska Hargitay, and Elsa Peretti. And the same advice he shared with them, he now shares with you.
Download or read book Paint Techniques for Home Decorating written by and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of home decor projects which include instructions and patterns.
Download or read book Black Decker Here s How Painting written by Editors of CPi and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 and tools to cleaning up when the project is done. In between, there are 18 different techniques for painting interior rooms and furniture, including sponge painting, mosaics and faux designs.
Download or read book All in One Guide to Cake Decorating written by Janice Murfitt and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and accessible guide to cake decorating teaches all of the techniques and tricks that aspiring sugarcrafters need to create stunning and impressive cakes. Everyone will think these amazing cakes came from the best bakery in town! First Steps in Cake Decorating reveals dozens of expert cake decorating ideas that are simple to achieve yet look stunning. All the most popular methods of icing and decoration are covered, including buttercream, sugarpaste, chocolate, marzipan and flower paste. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions explain the basics of preparing and using different types of icing, illustrated with step-by-step color photographs. There is a delicious array of fantastic cakes here to suit adults and children alike. Beginners will pick up the basics fast, and even experienced cake decorators will find inspirational new ideas. About All-in-One Guide to Cake Decorating: A complete, structured course in the beautiful art of cake decorating from first steps to expert skills. Teaches techniques that can be used to decorate all kinds of cake from a novelty birthday cake to a memorable wedding cake. Over 300 instructional step-by-step color photographs show how to decorate more than 50 finished cakes. Clearly written, straightforward text covers every aspect of sugarcrafting skill. Includes covering cakes, filling and layering, icings, chocolate, sugarpaste, marzipan, piping, flower paste, and quick and easy decoration ideas. ""A 'must have' for anyone with the slightest interest in cake decorating"" -- Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques written by Sharon Ross and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform an ordinary room into a masterpiece with decorative finishes, such as marbling, stenciling, sponging, glazing, and more. 300 full-color photos.
