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!

The Gypsum Construction Handbook

The Gypsum Construction Handbook
Author: USG
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2014-01-27
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1118749812

The tried-and-true Gypsum Construction Handbook is a systematic guide to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers, ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. A widely respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book provides detailed product information and efficient installation methodology. The Seventh Edition features updates in gypsum products, including ultralight panels, glass-mat panels, paperfaced plastic bead, and ultralightweight joint compound, and modern specialty acoustical and ceiling product guidelines. This comprehensive reference also incorporates the latest in sustainable products.

Drywall

Drywall
Author: John D. Wagner
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2006
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781580112703

Shows how to hang, tape, and finish drywall. Includes proven installation techniques and the latest tools and materials. 445 color photographs and drawings.

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 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.

The Complete Guide to Wood Finishes

The Complete Guide to Wood Finishes
Author: Derrick Crump
Publisher: Touchstone
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1993-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780671796693

From basic stains to elaborate special effects, everything the craftsperson and do-it-yourselfer needs to finish a project with style. Crump offers tips on correcting common mistakes and advice on health and safety. Includes an illustrated directory of woods.

Young House Love

Young House Love
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579656765

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.

The Gypsum Construction Handbook

The Gypsum Construction Handbook
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2000
Genre: Drywall
ISBN: 9780963686237

The best one-volume reference in the construction industry for drywall, veneer plaster, conventional plaster, cement board, framing, finishing, decorating, and acoustical ceilings. The Gypsum Construction Handbook also features information on tools and safety practices, and contains a glossary of construction terms and a list of agencies and associations. A comprehensive index directs you to the specific piece of information you are looking for.