Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

A full-color do-it-yourself guide that walks people step by step through painting and papering projects

Painting & Papering Do-It-Yourself For Dummies gives do-it-yourselfers all the information and advice they need to take on the most common painting and papering projects and fixes. From obtaining the right tools and selecting the right colors and styles to priming and prepping walls, ceilings, and floors, this colorful guide, which features over 40 projects, walks readers through each and every step, accompanied by a color photo or illustration. This book also covers various finishings (faux, sponging, colorwashing), borders, papering walls, matching textures and patterns, and making repairs and touch-ups.

Katharine Kaye McMillan (Lantana, FL) is a writer who contributes to numerous design and decorating magazines and other publications. Her mom, Patricia Hart McMillan (Coral Gables, FL) is the former remodeling editor of Home Mechanix magazine and decorating editor of 1,001 Decorating/Home Ideas magazines. Currently, her "tips" articles are published in newspapers across the country. Together, they are also the authors of Home Decorating For Dummies (0-7645-4156-0).