Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings
Author: Tom Lemmer
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2006-11-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 161673311X

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 finishes using materials now available at any home improvement center. Even basic wallboard installation is a new game, with curved walls, arches, and elaborate special effects easily achieved with innovative products aimed at the homeowner. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings gives all the information needed to give walls and ceilings designer finishes.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Walls & Ceilings

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Walls & Ceilings
Author: Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1591866456

Retain structural integrity and save time as you knock out walls and build new ones. This guide is up to date on all codes and safety regulations!

Black & Decker Working with Drywall

Black & Decker Working with Drywall
Author: Editors of CPi
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2009-12-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1616733926

Hanging and finishing drywall is quite possibly the one job that do-it-yourselfers dislike the most. It’s messy, it’s tedious and even small imperfections appear glaring when the walls and ceilings are painted. Working with Drywall gives a fresh perspective on this maligned but essential task. It goes beyond the basics of installing drywall to reveal all the secrets any homeowner needs to know to transform “rocking and mudding” from a chore into a true pleasure.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781589234543

Creating extra living space affordably has never been easier. This book shows dozens of different uses for basement spaces, then shows readers exactly how to accomplish each task. Painstakingly clear photos leave nothing to the imagination, as they teach consumers exactly how to handle modern materials and tools to add an extra bathroom, a family room, bedroom, home office, or game room to their homes.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Walls & Ceilings

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Walls & Ceilings
Author: Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1627887121

Confidently tackle--and accomplish--any wall or ceiling project yourself, with our help! Walls and ceilings are vital to the structural integrity and the overall appearance of any home, so they are worth your time and care. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Walls & Ceilings gives you all the information you need to understand and maintain structural integrity, while reimagining and remodeling visible surfaces to meet your home decor needs. When you decide to remove a wall and open up the space or create a new wall and a new room, you'll see for yourself how great the impact of walls and ceilings is. All the essentials of framing walls and ceilings are shown with beautiful step-by-step photos in exhaustive detail, including framing window and door openings. You'll also learn the tips and techniques for hanging and finishing drywall on horizontal and vertical surfaces. If you've ever taped and mudded drywall in the past, you'll be amazed to see how much less labor and mess it involves when it's done the correct way. Choosing and applying wallcoverings is also covered in this new book from the experts at BLACK+DECKER, as is the final step in your wall or ceiling project: installing trimwork. Baseboard, crown molding, door and window trim, and much more are explained with color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements
Author: Matthew Paymar
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2007-05-15
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1616733306

Complete planning & remodeling information for both attics and basements Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements is the perfect book for homeowners who need more living space but aren't able or willing to move to a larger home or build an expensive room addition. More than 75% of homes have unfinished space in an attic or basement, just waiting for a creative touch, and this book will show readers how to convert that territory into practical living space. Armed with this book, homeowners will be able to add a bedroom, bathroom, recreation room, or home office without changing the basic blueprint of the home.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1616733810

Creating extra living space affordably has never been easier. This book shows dozens of different uses for basement spaces, then shows readers exactly how to accomplish each task. Painstakingly clear photos leave nothing to the imagination, as they teach consumers exactly how to handle modern materials and tools to add an extra bathroom, a family room, bedroom, home office, or game room to their homes.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing international
Publisher:
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2013-09
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1591865883

An updated second edition of the most comprehensive guidebook for DIYers that provides the inspiration and information you'll need to conduct every phase of your basement remodeling project.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing international
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1610589920

A fact-filled, 240-page manual that covers every aspect of designing and planning a basement conversion/remodeling project. With more than 600 color photographs, this book goes into thorough detail on crucial subjects like moisture and climate control, egress, ventilation, lighting, and many other issues. It deals comprehensively with adapting home mechanical systems to basement conditions. The many featured projects include finishing a bathroom stub-out, installing an all-new basement bathroom, insulating, repairing foundation walls, installing sump pumps, dehumidification strategies, as well as many other projects designed for livability. A special focus new to this edition presents information and projects for aging in place, including home elevators and chair lifts, monitoring and communication systems, and creating an accessible basement apartment. You will also find projects that show how to upgrade with luxury amenities, including a fireplace, sauna, home spa, exercise room, basement club/lounge and more.