Building and Finishing Walls and Ceilings by Phil Schmidt

Building and Finishing Walls and Ceilings by Phil Schmidt

Building and Finishing Walls and Ceilings provides readers with the most comprehensive book of its type on do-it-yourself wall and ceiling projects. It begins with basic framing information, then discusses how to finish wallboard on walls and ceilings. Also included is information on installing tongue and groove panelling and suspended acoustic ceilings and ornamental metal ceiling panels. The book includes a comprehensive section on repairing wallboard and plaster walls, and shows how to apply spray texture to ceilings. As a bonus, readers learn a variety of techniques for soundproofing walls and ceilings. Unlike other books on dry walling, Building and Finishing Walls and Ceilings goes a step further by giving detailed information on finishing techniques: painting, applying wall covering, and installing trim mouldings. More than 300 studio-quality colour photos. Includes decorative finishing treatments. Includes latest information on sound-proofing techniques. Includes latest developments in building materials.

Sarah Veblen is a custom fashion designer who concentrates on creating clothing for her clients as well as teaching and writing about the garment-making skill. Sarah has been designing and creating clothing for her private clients for over 25 years, focusing on fit, original pattern design, and high-quality workmanship. Her main goal is to assist ladies in creating a wardrobe that is both comfortable and functional for them. Sarah enjoys immersing herself in her students' learning process since she is dedicated to promoting sewing at all levels. She teaches in her studio, as well as in other classrooms and online at PatternReview.com.

She also gives courses for sewing groups and organizations all throughout the country and is a frequent guest lecturer. Sarah has written numerous articles and books on sewing and design, including First First Garment Fitting and The Complete Picture Guide to Perfect Fitting, and she also maintains her own blog. She's also prepared a series of instructional fitting CDs for Threads magazine on skirt and bodice fitting, as well as making creative alterations to patterns. Sarah has a BA from Stanford University and a Diploma in Fashion Design from Baltimore City Community College.

She is a member of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) and the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP). She currently resides in Phoenix, Maryland. Visit sarahveblen.com to see more of her work.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781589230422
ISBN 10	1589230426
Title	Building and Finishing Walls and Ceilings
Author	Phil Schmidt
Series	Black And Decker Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published	2002-07-01
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.