-- Offers practical advice on selecting tools, installing molding, and more

Interior trim has the power to transform a blank space into a finished home with warmth and architectural character. It's also the most visible work a carpenter performs, demanding expert skills, precise tools, and a solid understanding of the design principles at work. In this book, a master tradesman shows step-by-step how to meet the highest standards of craftsmanship while working under the inevitable time and budget constraints of modern construction. Using the latest tools, materials, and techniques, you'll learn the professional approach to: Hanging & Trimming Doors, Running Baseboard Trim, Tray & Coffered Ceilings, Built-In Bookshelves, Frame-and-Panel Walls, Custom Closets, Installing Crown, Window Installation and Trim, Curved Woodwork, Fireplace Mantels, Chair & Picture Rails, Job-Site Troubleshooting. Book jacket.

Compiles articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine about trim carpentry, including tips, techniques, and advice from professionals about the craft.

Includes how-to information.

A richly illustrated reference for both professional and talented do-it-yourself woodworkers takes readers step by step through every aspect of finish carpentry, with practical techniques and tips on how to use running baseboards, moldings, wainscoting, and other elements to transform a home, with guidelines on wood grain, shrinkage, joint design, finishes, and more. Original.

Step-by-step instructions explain how to install moldings and trim to add character and to your home. A chapter on crafting bookcases and shelves shows how to create furniture of living-room quality. A special section shows how to frame interior walls and make door openings.

-- Expert tips and techniques of finish carpentry. -- Covers the techniques, materials, and tools for exterior trim, stairs, wallboard, cellings, interior moldings, shelves, cabinets, closets, and more.