Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins: Taunton's BLP: Expert Advice from Start to Finish [Paperback]

Learn how to get tight miters and crisp details when casing doors and windows, running baseboard, and putting up crown molding.Trim Carpentry and Built-Insshows you how to get professional results with all of your common trim projects. Among the latest in Taunton's Build Like a Pro series,Trim Carpentry and Built-Insis filled with trade secrets and tried-and-true methods from carpenter and author Clayton DeKorne's 25 years in the industry. Detailed instructions with hundreds of photos and drawings can help you overcome challenges like out-of-square walls, floors, and ceilings.You'll also learn how to design and build custom built-in bookcases and cabinets to enhance any room in the house.

This book brings you:

• professional tips and trade secrets for installing trimwith precision
• advice on common trim projects,including window and door casing, baseboards, crown molding, and wainscoting
• detailed instructions for built-in bookcases and cabinets

Introduction

How to Use This Book

1. Project Planning
Sketching a Design
Material Take-Offs
Pricing Materials

2. Trim Materials
Choosing Finish Lumber
Choosing Millwork

3. Trimming Windows
Trim Styles
Jamb Extensions
Picture-Framing a Window
Traditional Casing

4. Running Baseboard
Baseboard Layout
Cutting Baseboard
Installing Baseboard

5. Crown Molding
Crown Types
Prepping the Walls
Installation Strategy
Cutting Crown
Built-Up Crown Molding

6. Wainscoting
Designing Wainscoting
Installing Backer
Installing lƒ#