DIY Guide to Painting and Wallpapering : A Complete Handbook to Finishing Walls and Trim for a Stylish Home

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!

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.