Interior Materials and Surfaces: The Complete Guide
Anyone contemplating a renovation would benefit from this book... provides the education you need for choosing and costing out materials for your project. (Peggy MackenzieToronto Star2006-01-19)Well-organized and easy to follow... and-- most important-- a cost ranking and specification for how each substance is sold. (Robin Greene HageyLos Angeles Times2005-09-01)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. (Debra PrinzingSeattle Post-Intelligencer2005-07-23)A good reference book always can be helpful... The book is a good introduction to the variety of materials available. (Rebecca Swain VadnieOrlando Sentinel2005-05-22)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. (Marcia LukeNew Dream Homes2005-06-15)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 MartinLittle Rock Arkansa Democrat-Gazette2005-05-07)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. (Canadian Homes and Cottages2005-09-01)A book that promises to bring some sanity to your selection... the entries provide cost guides, appropriate uses, safety and environment, maintenance and more. (Joanne HatherlyCanWest News Service2005-06-11)This practical handbook reviews materials and details how to use, install and maintain them. (Heather C. JacksonHome and Design2005-06-00)