| Painting and Decorating Encyclopedia is a storehouse of practical knowledge on painting and decorating. It will serve as a valuable guide and reference for the decorator, painter, architect and builder as well as many others. It covers Historical Trends, Materials, Tools and Equipment, Preparation of Surfaces, Paint Selection and Mixing, Color and Color Harmony, Wall Coverings, Wood Finishing with Shellac and Varnish, Special Finishes, Health and Safety Rules, Mathematics, Blueprint Reading, and Estimating Cost of Materials. |