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Comprehensive reference to every type of surface material for floors, walls and ceilings. Interior surfaces add beauty, structure and comfort to homes. Available in a stunning range of natural and synthetic materials, these surfaces are both cosmetic and functional. Interior Materials and Surfaces covers the full range of home surfaces from three points of view: technical, practical and aesthetic. The book provides comprehensive details on each material, featuring their pros and cons, general uses, and alternative applications. Chapters cover a wide range of options for do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike: Wood -- hard and soft, wood composites and veneers Plastics, resins, rubber and linoleum Metals, iron, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, lead and gold leaf Glass Fabrics and papers Leather and suede Paints, varnishes, lacquers Stone, ceramics and tiles Concrete and cement Plaster and plaster composites. Each material is profiled with details about its properties, use and maintenance, safety tips, availability and relative cost. Jargon-free text with color photographs provide easy installation instructions and important advice on uses. Interior Materials and Surfaces is an indispensable guide for homeowners and for professional renovators, decorators, interior designers and stylists.

About the Author :
Helen Bowers is a Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and a Member of the Architects Registration.

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A book that promises to bring some sanity to your selection... the entries provide cost guides, appropriate uses, safety and environment, maintenance and more.-- (06/11/2005) A good reference book always can be helpful... The book is a good introduction to the variety of materials available.-- (05/22/2005) Anyone contemplating a renovation would benefit from this book... provides the education you need for choosing and costing out materials for your project.-- (01/19/2006) Just the guide to stick in your shopping tote before you enter a paint, fabric or tile store... it will help you understand the wide range of material choices for your interiors.-- (07/23/2005) Notes the unprecedented influx of new materials hitting today's marketplace... examines the suitability of a material for a particular purpose, provides safety, maintenance and availability info.-- (09/01/2005) Well-organized and easy to follow... and-- most important-- a cost ranking and specification for how each substance is sold.-- (09/01/2005) What's helpful about this book is that it gives you plenty of ideas about materials, how durable they are, and how to care for them. Inside the pages of this book you can discover what you want your home to look like and speak knowledgeably about it when choosing your upgrades and finishes with the builder or designer.-- (06/15/2005) How do you know what's out there, where it should be used, and the properties that make it worth considering? With help from Interior Materials and Surfaces.--Karen Martin"Little Rock Arkansa Democrat-Gazette" (05/07/2005) This practical handbook reviews materials and details how to use, install and maintain them.--Heather C. Jackson"Home and Design" (06/01/2005)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781552979679
  • Publisher: Firefly Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books
  • Height: 239 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Spine Width: 24 mm
  • Weight: 739 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1552979679
  • Publisher Date: 05 Mar 2005
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Complete Guide
  • Width: 159 mm


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