Trim Carpentry: Build Like A Pro Series
Expert Advice on Trim Carpentry Including Door & Window Casings, Baseboards, Ceiling Molding, Wainscoting, Cabinets & Built-In Furniture

By Clayton DeKorne

Learn The Fine Art of Trim Carpentry From An Expert

In this newly revised second edition of his popular reference on trim carpentry, Clayton DeKorne has added much new material to deliver an even more comprehensive manual on every facet of interior trim and woodwork -- all from the perspective of a professional carpenter.

From door and window casings, baseboards and ceiling moldings to wainscoting, cabinets and built-in furniture, the author provides step-by-step instructions on the mechanics of how trim is put together -- to achieve a seamless, artful look and feel.

As you move from chapter to chapter in Trim Carpentry, DeKorne's clear dedication to the craft is apparent on every page. Readers of the first edition have shared their questions and the answers are reflected in this edition. Insights from a wide range of other trim carpenters have been woven into the text. And the author's deep knowledge and expert advice will inform you from start to finish.

Table of Contents:

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 Tongue-and-Groove Wainscoting
Installing Modified Frame-and-Panel Wainscoting
Installing Chair Rail

7. Materials for Built-Ins
Plywood
Composite Panel Stock

8. Basic Bookshelves
Bookshelf Design
Building Cases
Installing Bookshelves

9. Built-In Cabinets
Designing Cabinets
Building Cabinet Cases
Drawer Construction
Countertops
Doors

Resources

Index

Soft-cover, 9-1/4 x 11 in., 192 pages, with color photos and drawings  Published 2008

Paperback, 186 pages