Trim Complete: Expert Advice from Start to Finish Contributor(s): Kossow, Greg (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561588695 ISBN-13: 9781561588695 Publisher: Taunton Press OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2008 Annotation: "Trim Complete" covers those important finishing touches that give a house a one-of-a-kind personality: trim and modling. An expert carpenter, Greg Kossow presents a vibrantly visual guide that details every possible project, from the most basic baseboards, to the most complicated casings. He tackles real-world situations with authoritative advice, never failing to address how to solve problems when things do go wrong. The book's ingenious design makes it a snap to find the relevant information for each project and Kossow includes a crystal-clear table of contents. Plus, unlike most other books that only deal with basic carptnetry, "Trim Complete" includes hard-to-find advice on complex crown molding and making custom modling. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - Carpentry - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Carpentry - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
Dewey: 694.6 |
LCCN: 2007014399 |
Series: Taunton's Complete |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.2" W x 10.8" (2.10 lbs) 240 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: If you want to give your house a one-of-a-kind personality, all the finishing touches have to be just right. Of course, that includes the interior trim and molding that's so crucial to the inner beauty of your home. Trim Complete delivers all the information you'll need to handle these important projects like a pro. With detailed instructions and over 800 step-by-step photos, expert carpenter Greg Kossow shows you how to complete every possible trim project, from simple baseboards to complicated casings. He even includes hard-to-find advice about complex crown moldings and creating custom moldings. By tackling real-world situations just as you'd encounter them, the author shares proven tips, techniques and valuable trade secrets -- always helping you anticipate and solve any problems that may occur. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kossow, Greg: - Greg Kossow has been a professional contractor specializing in residential and commercial finish carpentry for over 25 years. |