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9781580114141

Ultimate Guide to Architectural Ceiling Treatments

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  • ISBN13:

    9781580114141

  • ISBN10:

    1580114148

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-11-01
  • Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr
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Summary

Ultimate Guide to Architectural Ceiling Treatments shows homeowners how to turn what is wasted space in most homes-the ceiling- into a distinctive design element. Through inspirational photographs and easy-to-follow text, author Neal Barrett will help readers select the right type of treatment for their home. Detailed step-by-step photographs provide the information a do-it-yourselfer needs to complete the projects themselves.

Author Biography

Neal Barrett is a woodworker and furniture designer as well as the owner of Barrett Woodworking in Rochester, New York. He is the author of dozens of magazine articles that have appeared in numerous publications. He is the author and principal photographer for the Creative Homeowner books Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry and Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding.

Table of Contents

Safety
Introduction
Varieties of Ceiling Treatments -- general discussion
Paint and paper
Suspended ceilings with decorative panels
Acoustic tiles
Drywall soffits
Cove lighting
Lighting as architectural feature
Cornices
Rosettes
Medallions and Domes
Plaster
Polymer
Beams
Wood
Drywall or plaster
Tin Ceilings
Wood boards applied to ceiling
Coffered and tray ceilings
Skylights
Considerations for ceiling embellishments
Structural vs. purely decorative elements
Room size and ceiling height
Location of room in house
Floor 1st, 2nd, etc.
Structures above room
Type of construction
Framing
Joists or trusses spacing and materials
Existing ceiling material and condition
Plaster, drywall, acoustic tile, etc.
Cost of various options
Desired effect and different ways to achieve it
D-I-Y or contracted renovation
Issues of style & suitability
Maintaining consistency with overall house style
Traditional vs. contemporary treatments
Examples
Domes & medallions traditional
Skylights - contemporary
Tools for D-I-Y projects
General tools
Specialty tools for
Paint treatments
Wallpaper
Drywall soffits
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