Smart Guide: Trim, All New 2nd Edition: Step by Step

by Editors of Creative Homeowner, How-To

Overview

Smart Guide®: Trim, 2nd Editionis an all-new photographic edition of a best-seller that shows readers how to select and install the right molding and trim for their homes. The book describes room preparation, tools, planning the layout, cutting molding and trim, installation, finishing techniques, and maintenance. Smart Guide: Trim, 2nd Editioncovers a variety of trim types, including base, crown, and chair rail moldings, as well as window and door casings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580114455
Publisher:	Creative Homeowner Press
Publication date:	06/01/2009
Series:	Smart Guide
Edition description:	Second
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Trim Materials• Lumber for Trimwork• Other Trim Materials• Panel Materials• Fasteners• Glue and Construction Adhesives

Chapter 2 Tools for Trimwork• Measuring and Layout Tools• Cutting Tools
• Shaping and Finishing Tools• Files and Rasps
• Work-Holding Tools• Installation Tools
Chapter 3 Doors& Windows• Common Joinery for Window & Door Trim• Prehung Doors• Assembling a Jamb• Door Casings• Built-Up Colonial Casing• Traditional-Style Casing• Window Trim• Stool and Apron• Troubleshooting Casing Problems
Chapter 4 Base & Wall Trim• Base Trim• Outside Corner Joints• Wall Frames and Wainscoting• Tongue-and-Groove Bead-Board Wainscoting

Chapter 5 Ceiling Moldings• Cornices & Crown Molding• Beamed and Coffered Ceilings• Installing a Beamed Ceiling• Painted Finishes• Clear or Stained Finishes
GlossaryIndexPhoto Credits