Papering and Painting : The Essential Guide to Home Decorating

by Cassell, Julian; Parham, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780737003109
• ISBN10: 0737003103
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Pub

Summary

From applying a simple coat of paint to more personalized treatments like stenciling and bordering, Cassell collects simple projects homeowners can do themselves. Includes tips for solving common painting problems and quick references to paint, paper, and color.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(5)
Preparation and Planning
Tools and equipment	10	(2)
Choosing a color scheme	12	(2)
Properties of paint and paper	14	(2)
Preparing the room	16	(2)
Preparing walls	18	(2)
Preparing wood	20	(2)
Preparing other surfaces	22	(2)
Stripping paper	24	(2)
Stripping wood	26	(2)
Sealing surfaces	28	(2)
Painting Techniques
What tools to use where	30	(2)
Brushes	32	(2)
Rollers	34	(2)
Paint pads	36	(2)
Natural wood finishes	38	(2)
Finishing touches	40	(2)
Problem solving	42	(2)
Special Paint Effects
What paint effects to use where	44	(1)
Specialist equipment	45	(1)
Sponging	46	(2)
Ragging and rag rolling	48	(2)
Dragging and graining	50	(2)
Color-washing and liming	52	(2)
Marbling	54	(2)
Agning	56	(2)
Stippling	58	(2)
Stamping	60	(2)
Straightforward stenciling	62	(2)
Creating stencil effects	64	(2)
Papering Techniques
What paper to use where	66	(2)
Measuring, cutting, and pasting	68	(2)
Lining	70	(2)
Lining walls	72	(2)
Where to start wallpapering	74	(2)
Hanging the first length	76	(2)
Joining lengths	78	(2)
Internal corners	80	(2)
External corners	82	(2)
Problem solving	84	(2)
Papering Awakward Areas
Doors and entrances	86	(2)
Windows	88	(2)
Wall switches and sockets	90	(2)
Wall obstacles	92	(2)
Staiwells	94	(2)
Borders	96	(2)
Combining papers	98	(2)
Combining Paper and Paint
What to use where	100	(2)
Hanging textured papers	102	(2)
Paint effects on textured papers	104	(2)
Hanging wall panels	106	(2)
Paint effects on wall panels	108	(2)
Framing with borders	110	(2)
Index	112