Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

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Painting your home yourself can be faster, more affordable and eveneasier than hiring professionals--but only if you get it rightthe first time. Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, helpsyou do just that with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures forgiving your, floors, walls, and ceilings the extreme makeover ofyour dreams. More than 500 photos and illustrations show you exactly how toperform each step of each procedure the right way and avoid drips,smudges, and ugly surfaces. You'll find out how to choose the bestpaint for the job, figure out how much paint you'll need, and userollers, brushes, and other painting tools with skill andprecision. Before you know it, you'll have the confidence andability to tackle any household painting project with ease. You'lldiscover how to: * Select the proper tools and materials for each paintingjob * Choose colors that will work for you--now and for years tocome * Prepare your room and the surface for painting * Make necessary wall and ceiling repairs before painting * Brush up on painting basics * Create faux finishes with shapes and patterns * Use glazes to dazzling effect * Bring out the beauty of wood trim, windows and doors * Finesse furniture, frames, and other household items Complete with a handy list of dos and don'ts for perfecting yourpainting skills, Painting Do-It-Yourself for Dummies, givesyou the guidance, tips, and information you need to get aprofessional-level outcome every time.

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