The Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding shows readers how they can add style and originality to their homes just by installing crown molding. With over 350 photographs, author Neal Barrett takes readers through the process of selecting crown molding designs for their homes, choosing the right materials, and mastering the techniques of cutting and installing the trim work. But the heart of the book is the 30 crown-molding projects. Each contains detailed step-by-step photographs and clear concise text that show how each unique design is created. An extensive resource guide is provided for locating unusual tools and materials, along with a comprehensive index and glossary to cover the whole spectrum of the crown molding process. This approach gives even the novice do-it-yourselfer the confidence to tackle the projects. More-experienced homeowners and professional trim carpenters can use author's designs in their own projects.

224 to 608 pages
Trade paper format
8.5" x 10.875"
Complete how-to information
Dozens of step-by-step projects and tasks
Hundreds of color instructional photographs
Dozens of color illustrations
Design and planning information
Dozens of inspirational "beauty" photos

Neal Barrett is a woodworker and furniture designer as well as the owner of Barrett Woodworking in Rochester, New York. He is the author of dozens of magazine articles that have appeared in numerous publications. Neal is the author of Creative Homeowner's Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry.

The Ultimate Guide to Crown Molding shows readers how they can add distinction to their homes by installing crown molding. Through over 350 photographs, author Neal Barrett takes readers through the process of selecting crown molding designs for their homes, choosing the right materials, and mastering the techniques of cutting and installing the trim work. But the heart of the book are the 30 crown molding projects. Each contains detailed step-by-step photographs and clear concise text that show how each unique design is created. This approach gives even the novice do-it-yourselfer the confidence to tackle the projects. More experienced homeowners and professional trim carpenters can use author's designs in their own projects.

Imprint: Creative Homeowner
Distributor: Creative Homeowner Press
Publication Date: 09-01-2007
Pages: 224
Measurements: 10.88in X 8.50in X 1.80lb