House Painting: Inside and Out

by Mark Dixon and Bob Heidt

Book Overview

This book is written by professionals who are eager to show what they have learned from years of experience. You can avoid common mistakes, get professional results, and pick up timesavers to assist... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561581658
• ISBN13: 9781561581658
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

I'VE LOVE THIS BOOK. AND I'VE READ OVER A DOZEN.

This is my most treasured painting bible. My house is a mess. Virtually everything needs serious work. Dixon gives me the confidence to tackle one project after another. His writing style is straightforward, reassuring, inspirational. He tells you everything you need to know to complete a job and be happy with it. Every painstaking stage of prep, helpful tips on additives, priming, carrying out each stage of painting process under every possible circumstance. I borrowed Dixon's book from the library so often that I spent more than the cost of it on overdue fines. Now it's mine. All mine.

A Correction

Not much to add to the review below, but the description states that the book is 'color throughout'. In fact, most of the photos are in black and white. However, this does not detract from the information contained. There is a color section showing some house exteriors when discussing color choices. A good choice for the new homeowner who has never painted and wants to know how to do it right. It doesn't take much more effort to do the job right than to do it wrong for lack of knowledge.

Great for the do-it-yourselfer

This is one of those picture books for someone who has never painted anything before. NOT FOR a pro. I ended up skimming some of it. But There were a few points mentioned that would be helpful to someone who has never painted before. So if you are looking to fix up that living room or siding in this tight market and have never painted... try this.