Painting and Decorating (Collins DIY guides)

by Albert Jackson (Author), David Day (Author), Albert Jackson (Author), David Day (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $3.25

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.96

  From planning decorative schemes to preparing the surfaces, and then applying the finishes, this book will help the user decorate a home with confidence and flair. It includes advice on selecting and applying the most suitable paints, wallpapers and tiles, plus a whole range of wood finishes, including traditional French and modern paints and stains. Whatever materials you are working with - from gloss paint or metallic foils to stripped wood floors - the authors explain how to prepare different surfaces, whatever their condition. It also containd step-by-step diagrams, colour photographs and hints and tips from interior designers.