Architectural Ceiling Treatments

Name: Architectural Ceiling Treatments
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ISBN: 9781580114141

ISBN-10: 1580114148

ISBN-13: 9781580114141

Edition: 2009

Authors: Neal Barrett, How-To Associates Staff

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Ultimate Guide to Architectural Ceiling Treatments shows homeowners how to turn what is wasted space in most homes--the ceiling-- into a distinctive design element. Through inspirational photographs and easy-to-follow text, author Neal Barrett will help readers select the right type of treatment for their home. Detailed step-by-step photographs provide the information a do-it-yourselfer needs to complete the projects themselves.

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Publication date: 11/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English

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Safety


Introduction



Varieties of Ceiling Treatments -- general discussion


Paint and paper


Suspended ceilings with decorative panels


Acoustic tiles


Drywall soffits


Cove lighting


Lighting as architectural feature


Cornices


Rosettes


Medallions and Domes


Plaster


Polymer


Beams


Wood


Drywall or plaster


Tin Ceilings


Wood boards applied to ceiling


Coffered and tray ceilings


Skylights



Considerations for ceiling embellishments


Structural vs. purely decorative elements


Room size and ceiling height


Location of room in house


Floor 1st, 2nd, etc.


Structures above room


Type of construction


Framing


Joists or trusses spacing and materials


Existing ceiling material and condition


Plaster, drywall, acoustic tile, etc.


Cost of various options


Desired effect and different ways to achieve it


D-I-Y or contracted renovation


Issues of style & suitability


Maintaining consistency with overall house style


Traditional vs. contemporary treatments


Examples


Domes & medallions traditional


Skylights - contemporary



Tools for D-I-Y projects


General tools


Specialty tools for


Paint treatments


Wallpaper


Drywall soffits