Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe "Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding" shows readers how they can add style and originality to their homes just by installing crown molding. With over 350 photographs, author Neal Barrett takes readers through the process of selecting crown molding designs for their homes, choosing the right materials, and mastering the techniques of cutting and installing the trim work. But the heart of the book is the 30 crown-molding projects. Each contains detailed step-by-step photographs and clear concise text that show how each unique design is created. An extensive resource guide is provided for locating unusual tools and materials, along with a comprehensive index and glossary to cover the whole spectrum of the crown molding process. This approach gives even the novice do-it-yourselfer the confidence to tackle the projects. More-experienced homeowners and professional trim carpenters can use author's designs in their own projects., 224 to 608 pagesTrade paper format8.5" x 10.875"Complete how-to informationDozens of step-by-step projects and tasksHundreds of color instructional photographsDozens of color illustrationsDesign and planning informationDozens of inspirational "beauty" photos, The Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding shows readers how they can add style and originality to their homes just by installing crown molding. With over 350 photographs, author Neal Barrett takes readers through the process of selecting crown molding designs for their homes, choosing the right materials, and mastering the techniques of cutting and installing the trim work. But the heart of the book is the 30 crown-molding projects. Each contains detailed step-by-step photographs and clear concise text that show how each unique design is created. An extensive resource guide is provided for locating unusual tools and materials, along with a comprehensive index and glossary to cover the whole spectrum of the crown molding process. This approach gives even the novice do-it-yourselfer the confidence to tackle the projects. More-experienced homeowners and professional trim carpenters can use author's designs in their own projects., The Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding shows readers how they can add distinction to their homes by installing crown molding. Through over 350 photographs, author Neal Barrett takes readers through the process of selecting crown molding designs for their homes, choosing the right materials, and mastering the techniques of cutting and installing the trim work. But the heart of the book are the 30 crown molding projects. Each contains detailed step-by-step photographs and clear concise text that show how each unique design is created. This approach gives even the novice do-it-yourselfer the confidence to tackle the projects. More experienced homeowners and professional trim carpenters can use author's designs in their own projects. 30 unique crown molding projects. Detailed step-by-step photographs of each project. Clear instruction on the basics of measuring, cutting, and installing molding. Over 30 illustrations. Over 350 how-to photographs. Extensive resource guide for locating unusual tools and materials. Comprehensive index and glossary., 224 to 608 pages Trade paper format 8.5" x 10.875" Complete how-to information Dozens of step-by-step projects and tasks Hundreds of color instructional photographs Dozens of color illustrations Design and planning information Dozens of inspirational "beauty" photos