DIY Guide to Painting and Wallpapering: A Complete Handbook to Finishing Walls and Trim for a Stylish Home (Creative Homeowner) Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions for Decorating & Troubleshooting - Softcover

Michael R. Light

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580118054 ISBN 13: 9781580118057

Publisher: Design Originals, 2018

Synopsis

Learn how to finish even the most daunting decorating job with ease and confidence!

• Over 300 photos and drawings illustrate how to carry out each task
• Step-by-step instructions and diagrams make it easy, showing you exactly what to do
• Beginner-friendly advice, tips, and tricks for everything from surface preparation to clean-up
• Practical guidance for first-time DIYers, covering every aspect of preparation, painting, and paper-hanging
• Troubleshooting advice from author Michael R. Light, a professional painting & decorating instructor for over 40 years

There's no reason to live with chipped paintwork or wallpaper you don't like! Packed with professional painting and wallpapering advice for the first time DIY-er, this book shows how to carry out even the most daunting projects with ease and confidence, without the need to hire a professional to finish the job.

From sanding woodwork and applying latex paint to using rollers, steam strippers, and a variety of specialized tools, it covers every aspect of preparation, painting, and paper-hanging. Full-color photographs and diagrams show you how to measure and paste, wallpaper a stairwell or ceiling, paint paneled doors, create interesting glaze effects, solve common problems, and much more.

Each task is carefully explained with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful diagrams, and the book is loaded with time-saving and money-saving hints, tips, and tricks of the trade. A detailed index makes it easy for you to find what you want quickly.

DIY Guide to Painting and Wallpapering is an essential guide for DIY enthusiasts everywhere!

About this title

About the Author

Michael Light has over 40 years experience as a professional decorator and is a member of the British Decorators Association and a Fellow of the Institute of British Decorators and Interior Designers. He lives in Coventry and Yorkshire.

From the Back Cover

"Concise and insightful"
—Homebuilding and Renovating magazine

Professional Advice for Home
Painting and Wallpapering

There's no reason to live with chipped paintwork or wallpaper you don't like! This book shows how to finish even the most daunting decorating job with ease and confidence. From sanding woodwork and applying latex paint to using rollers, steam strippers, and specialized tools, it covers every aspect of preparation, painting, and paper-hanging. Full-color photographs and diagrams show you how to measure and paste, wallpaper a stairwell or ceiling, paint paneled doors, create interesting glaze effects, solve common problems, and much more.

Practical guidance for first-time DIYers

• Covers every aspect of preparation, painting, and paper-hanging
• Hundreds of step-by-step diagrams show you exactly what to do
• Dozens of tips and tricks for everything from surface prep to cleanup
• Written by a professional painting & decorating instructor

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Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580118054
• ISBN 13: 9781580118057
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240