Interior Architectural Painting: A tradesman's guide

Have you ever seen a paint job so impressive you wished your home could look that elegant? The formula, says Master Painter Michael Bennett, is combining knowledge, quality workmanship, premium products, and the right attitude. Calling upon his more than three decades of experience, Michael has created this intermediate-level instructional and reference guide for interior painting. Far more than a basic "how-to" or cookie-cutter DIY, Interior Architectural Painting: A tradesman's guide takes you through every step of the process of finishing or restoring a room: setup; understanding substrates; tools: how to choose and use them; repairing and preparing surfaces such as plaster, drywall, wood, metal, and masonry; how to identify quality coatings that are oil-based or waterborne and when and where to employ them; application techniques; identifying and solving problems; dos and don'ts; tricks of the trade, and much more.Whether you are a homeowner, a professional, or are planning to hire a contractor, this book will be an invaluable resource and an important addition to your library.


About the Author
In addition to his three decades as a paint and wallpaper contractor, Michael Bennett is nationally known as a consumer activist for patient safety: he has appeared on numerous television shows; has been a guest at the White House; and is also the author of My Father: an American story of courage, shattered dreams, and enduring love. Michael and his wife Sharon reside in Baltimore and are the parents of five children.