Australian Renovator's Manual + Guide to Interior Decorating Allan Staines

The Australian Renovator's Manual Plus
A Very Practical Guide to Interior Decorating

These classic Allan Staines manuals have become the go to books for Apprentices, Builders, Owner Builders, Renovators and the home handy man in Australia for many years. These new editions brings the illustrations and text right up to date with the latest methods applied across Australia

The Australian Renovator's Manual

The Updated 7th Edition - covers most of the popular renovations and alterations around the home with trade methods and hints described. The all Australian practical guide for renovations and alterations in line with the Building Code of Australia.

This book is specifically designed to deal with problems confronted when renovating or altering an existing dwelling. It also shows step-by-step how to accomplish popular renovation projects.

It solves problems such a:
-rising damp,
-floor and wall cracking,
-decay in members,
-small kitchens and bathrooms,
-leaking shower recesses,
-and termites.

It also describes:
-how to support the roof when making openings in walls.
-How to build attic rooms.
-Installing skylights, guttering, shelving.
-Replacing existing floor joists, flooring,
-Fixing sagging roof rafters.
-Installing french doors.
-Building carports, enclosing patios and verandah,
-installing sliding patio doors,
-enlarging window openings.
-applying Gyprock,
-re-stumping.
-cooling a hot house,
-attaching laminate
-fixing laminate panelings in shower recesses.
-Wall floor tiling.
-Painting.
-Gives the correct adhesives, sealants and fillers to use and much more.

******** For house-room extensions see How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator

A Very Practical Guide to Interior Decorating

The third edition in this popular guide. Explains all about colour, gives professional inside information on Design and teaches you no-fail principles for success. Practical hands on advice to save you money, an all Australian manual.

This book teaches how to achieve that professional decor look. Step-by-step it will show you how to avoid costly mistakes by understanding the key principles of decorating and their relevant application.

-Explains all about colour
-Gives Professional inside information on design.
-Teaches you no-fail principles for success.
-Practical hands-on advice to save you money.

Content:
Getting started
The principles of Design
Colour Sensory Decorator Palettes
Working with Spaces
Rooms and Functions
Furniture
Using Decorator Materials
Hands on Decorating

Allan Staines is the author of:

The Australian House Building Manual a Step by Step Guide to House Building

The Australian Renovator's Manual The easy step by step guide to Home Renovations

Owner Builder & Renovator Step by Step Guide to Building or Extending your Own Home

The Australian Decks & Pergolas Construction Manual

Roof Building Manual The Easy Step by Step Guide with Tables & Bevels

These manuals have become classic workhorses for Apprentices, Builders and Owner Builders in Australia for many years. These new editions brings the illustrations and text right up to date with the latest methods applied across Australia