Complete Surfaces and Finishes Directory: Paint, Plaster, Wallpaper, Tile, Wood, Metal, Glass

A comprehensive guide to a wide array of surface treatments and finishes for the home explores specific mediums--paint, wood, wallpaper, plaster, fabric, and others--discusses options for mixing and matching surfaces, and demonstrates how to put them together to provide innovative and creative solutions for walls, floors, furniture, and more.

This handy reference is designed to help consumers make knowledgeable decisions about the various choices available for home decorating. Each section provides an overview of the different choices, a two-page list of the advantages and disadvantages of each, and two projects using the materials discussed, which include paint and paint finishes, tile, wood, wall coverings, glass, and metal. The book concludes with a chapter showing each room in a house and detailing how the elements can be attractively combined. Purchase for large public libraries.
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