The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings: Includes Plaster, Skim-coating and Texture Ceiling Finishes

by Black & Decker, Thomas G. Lemmer (Editor)

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.

Genres: Construction

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Black & Decker Corporation is an American manufacturer of power tools, accessories, hardware, home improvement products and technology based fastening systems headquartered in Towson, Maryland.


Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Andrew]

Great guide for anyone interested in home remodeling. The book has detailed pictures and examples of how to hang walls and ceilings. Many types of wallboards are covered with helpful advice on how to install. The book also goes into detail on more complex curves, arches and other wall features.