Painting Decorating

Author : Roy Hughes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136374833
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting and Decorating written by Roy Hughes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-08-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assuming no prior experience of the trade, Roy Hughes details the underpinning knowledge of the materials, tools and techniques required for successful painting and decorating, and provides step-by-step guidance towards developing the essential skills required for anyone wishing to embark on a career in decorative occupations. The reader is guided through each of the key areas and processes in the field, with additional emphasis placed on Health & Safety. Written by the author of the CITB/City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate, the book fully covers the syllabus requirements for the Intermediate Construction Award (painting and decorating route) and the Decorative Occupations NVQ at Level 2. Readers will find the topic Colour in Decoration – a critical aspect of actual painting and decorating practice – is also addressed, making this essential reading for Modern Apprentices in the trade, as well as serving as a useful reference for qualified painters and decorators. The book is designed to maximise accessibility of the text for the reader. Activities, key points, and ‘test your knowledge’ questions (for use during college/centre training), feature throughout the text to allow application of theory into practical contexts. An additional answer section at the back of the book aids self-assessment, enabling the reader to revise all key concepts that have been introduced.

Author : Derek Butterfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444335014
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting and Decorating written by Derek Butterfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook presents a series of concise, simply written and well illustrated technical information sheets, providing essential job knowledge and understanding for the painter and decorator. It gives thorough coverage of materials and equipment ? both decorative and industrial ? currently in use, and gives useful guidance on specification. Throughout, considerable emphasis is placed on safety precautions. The sixth edition has been extensively revised to include new developments in tools, equipment and materials, particularly with regard to spray painting technology and the move to low VOC paints. The chapters on scaffolding and health and safety have also been thoroughly updated to ensure they reflect current regulations and best practice. The content covers the knowledge evidence for both National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in painting and decorating. The book?s extensive but concise information will also make it an excellent reference for practising painters and decorators. provides essential job knowledge for NVQ Levels 2 and 3 students of painting and decorating full colour edition of this highly successful text, first published in 1975 thoroughly revised to cover new developments in tools, equipment, materials, scaffolding, and health and safety completely new colour illustrations with information presented in simple, structured information sheets also of interest to the professional needing specialist up-to-date information

Author : Home Depot (Firm)
Publisher : Better Homes & Gardens Books
ISBN 13 : 9780696211072
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Decorating 1-2-3 written by Home Depot (Firm) and published by Better Homes & Gardens Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an introduction to color and style, and features illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a variety of decorating projects and techniques for walls, ceilings, windows, doors, floors, furniture, and bathrooms.

Author : Alison Jenkins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781845435837
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 300 Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets for Painting and Decorating written by Alison Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the wonderful world of home improvement! This book is packed with useful tips, techniques, quick fixes, and trade secrets to benefit complete beginners and those more experienced in the art of "do it yourself." The chapters are organized to include the basic elements of the home: walls and ceilings, doors and windows, storage solutions, and finally a section on essential maintenance to keep your home in tip top shape. Each chapter contains invaluable advice in the form of step-by-step "how-to" sections, covering everything from surface preparation and quantity estimation to decoration, repair, replacement, maintenance, and most importantly how to get the job done avoiding costly mistakes and common pitfalls.

Author : Barrie Yarde
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1398302333
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The City & Guilds Textbook: Painting and Decorating for Level 1 and Level 2 written by Barrie Yarde and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brush up on the skills you'll need for your career with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds and covering the 7907 and 6707 Painting and Decorating qualifications at Levels 1 and 2. Topic coverage includes areas such as preparing surfaces for decoration; applying paint using brushes, rollers and HVLP spray methods; and applying paper to walls and ceilings. - Test yourself and prepare for assessment with end of chapter questions and practical scenarios. - Build the skills you'll need to use regularly in the workplace with the 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve English' tasks. - Get ready for the workplace with Industry Tips; Health and Safety reminders; and guidance on values and behaviours. - Develop core skills with expert authors Barrie Yarde and Steve Olsen, who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience.

Author : Mariette Paine Slayton
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486148351
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Early American Decorating Techniques written by Mariette Paine Slayton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive guide includes 27 authentic, ready-to-use, full-size patterns for restoring and decorating trays, tinware, boxes, rockers, chairs, walls, and more. Complete instructions.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610594493
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Perfect Palettes for Painting Rooms written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeowners spend hours staring at color swatches at their local paint stores. How can they make sure that colors that look great on a 2 x 2 square of paper will also look great on the walls of their favorite rooms? This is the book for every home decorator who's never painted before--and for those who swore they'd never paint again. Written by professional paint color consultant Bonnie Rosser Krims, this is the foolproof guide to choosing the best color scheme for every room, the first time, every time. Krims unveils 35 new color recipes, all chosen from top manufacturers and tested in the homes of real clients. She walks readers through rooms painted bright, neutral, and everywhere in between, and provides tools and tips for getting exactly the look you want. Like having a professional paint consultant in your home, this user-friendly guide can make anyone an instant color expert--and every room a showcase by offering simple, no-nonsense decorating guidelines that will help you reevaluate, reorganize, and revitalize every room in your home.

Author : Better Homes and Gardens
Publisher : Better Homes & Gardens Books
ISBN 13 : 9780696210327
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Paint Ideas & Decorating Techniques written by Better Homes and Gardens and published by Better Homes & Gardens Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to incorporate different paint finishes into pleasing overall decorating schemes.

Author : Nicky Cooney
Publisher : Sterling
ISBN 13 : 9780806963259
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Decorating Ceramics written by Nicky Cooney and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1998 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pick one of 300 stunning designs and a variety of festive themes. Large pictures demonstrate how to work with templates, use a range of techniques. “In addition to providing patterns for decorating various forms, [it] explains such techniques as transferring designs from templates, masking, stenciling, sponging, stamping and sgraffito.”—Ceramics Monthly.

Author : Emma Hunk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780895779106
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Country Painting Projects written by Emma Hunk and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorating ordinary household items with charming painted motifs can enhance your home with a personal touch that is both stylish and surprisingly easy to achieve. Country Painting Projects shows you exactly how to transform - and beautify - a range of everyday objects by painting delightful and versatile designs on them. The book is designed to ensure that anyone with a bit of artistic ability can successfully paint all the projects. All you need to do is trace the chosen motif from the book, then follow the author's precise step-by-step illustrations, which show exactly how the paint is applied to complete each image. Detailed photographic sequences demonstrate just how to prepare the piece and produce a perfect finish. In Country Painting Projects you will also find variations for every motif as well as ideas for borders. A section on materials and techniques will help you achieve results to be proud of time after time.