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The Complete Surfaces and Finishes Directory
Paint, Plaster, Wallpaper, Tile, Wood, Metal, Glass
ISBN: 0823050300
ISBN-13: 9780823050307
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 2001
Size: 6.25 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Pages: 208
Publisher's Notes
A comprehensive guide to a wide array of surface treatments and finishes for the home explores specific mediums--paint, wood, wallpaper, plaster, fabric, and others--discusses options for mixing and matching surfaces, and demonstrates how to put them together to provide innovative and creative solutions for walls, floors, furniture, and more.
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