Walls and WoodworkThis guide to walls and woodwork is a title in a series of decorating books designed to provide information on simple DIY for busy people. Each of the books in the series covers one or two specific subject areas, and offers a guide to the choices available. The basic tools required are described and the basic techniques explained, moving from the simple to the more complex. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by diagrams and charts. Advice on safety and tips to help save money and time are also provided. |
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Page 58
... WINDOWS Metal frames in older houses will have been made from galvanized steel , and if the galvanizing is damaged ... window frame or the melamine surface on kitchen cupboards , can be overpainted if it has become yellowed or stained ...
... WINDOWS Metal frames in older houses will have been made from galvanized steel , and if the galvanizing is damaged ... window frame or the melamine surface on kitchen cupboards , can be overpainted if it has become yellowed or stained ...
Page 79
... WINDOW REVEALS When you reach a window reveal , hang the first length that overlaps it as before and make horizontal cuts in line with the top and bottom of the reveal so you can turn the centre flap onto the reveal's side wall . Trim ...
... WINDOW REVEALS When you reach a window reveal , hang the first length that overlaps it as before and make horizontal cuts in line with the top and bottom of the reveal so you can turn the centre flap onto the reveal's side wall . Trim ...
Page 95
... windows , 58 paint brush , using , 50 paint pad , using , 52 paint roller , using , 52 plastic surfaces , 58 rag ... window reveals , round , 79 Patterns , effect of , 36 Plaster cracks , repairing , 25-7 old , sealing , 14 , 16 ...
... windows , 58 paint brush , using , 50 paint pad , using , 52 paint roller , using , 52 plastic surfaces , 58 rag ... window reveals , round , 79 Patterns , effect of , 36 Plaster cracks , repairing , 25-7 old , sealing , 14 , 16 ...
Common terms and phrases
abrasive paper adhesive adjacent angle angle grinder apply architraves basecoat blowlamp carefully ceiling surface clean Coatings plc cold chisel colour scheme corner cracks dado rails damage decorating diluted door dries dust edge embossed emulsion latex emulsion paint fabric fill filler frame glaze gloss gypsum board hang high-gloss holes hung knife length lining paper metal mouldings nails non-drip old finish overlap overpainted paint surface paperhanging patch pattern match plaster plasterboard plasterboard dry wall plastic plumb polystyrene printed wallpaper radiators rails ready-pasted redecoration relief wallcoverings remove repainting repair roll SASH satin scrape screw seam roller simply skirting board baseboard smooth solvent-based alkyd solvent-based paint sponge stippling strokes sugar soap tape technique texture paint textured finish tool topcoat trim types undercoat varnish vinyl wallcoverings wall or gypsum wall surface wall-ceiling wallplugs walls and ceilings wash washable water-based window wood filler wood stain woodwork