"For painters and building contractors, keeping up with the latest products and techniques is vital to maintaining a strong profit margin. This book helps you do that and a lot more. It's the most comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date professional guide you can buy to painting, hanging wallpaper, and other jobs commonly subcontracted to painters." "Filled with hands-on information and advice, the book is organized into sections which cover interior painting, interior wood staining, exterior painting, exterior staining, specialty finishes, and wallpaper hanging. You get complete details on all of the latest developments in methods, tools, and materials, with an emphasis on the fast-changing area of exterior work. Also look for helpful case studies and valuable insider tricks, such as alternative methods that can save time, tips on working with paint and stain in all types of environments, and advice on how to handle a wide variety of problems."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved