Carol A. Sampson, now affiliated with the International Interior Design Association, has been a practicing interior
designer for 30 years. She is a representative for an interior fabrics company with offices in Nevada, Arizona,
and New Mexico.
Summary
The first edition of Estimating for Interior Designers quickly became the "bible" for interior designers
everywhere. This completely updated and revised edition provides all the basic, nuts-and-bolts information readers
expect, along with all-new sections on faux finishing, including trompe l'oeil; Roman shades; and using upholstery
fabrics for drapery and bed coverings. There is also a completely new chapter on hard floor coverings, including
marble, stone, wood, painted canvas, and vinyl. Of course, all materials and labor cost figures have been updated.
Features include:
Revised edition of the classic interior design manual
Includes important new material on faux finishes and a completely new chapter on hard floor coverings
Table of Contents
Introduction. Why Learn to Estimate?
p. 6
Paint
p. 8
Paint Basics
p. 12
Estimating Paint Materials
p. 17
Cost Estimating
p. 21
Time Estimating
p. 23
Choosing a Painter
p. 24
Example of Final Painting Costs
p. 25
Wallcoverings
p. 28
Wallpaper Basics
p. 29
Wall Preparations
p. 35
Estimating Materials
p. 35
Time Estimating
p. 43
Cost Estimating
p. 43
Choosing a Paper Hanger
p. 43
Example of Final Wallpaper Costs
p. 45
Carpeting
p. 48
Carpet Basics
p. 50
Measuring for Carpet
p. 60
Estimating Carpet
p. 63
Cost Estimating
p. 67
Time Estimating
p. 68
Selecting a Carpet Installer
p. 68
Example of Final Carpeting Costs
p. 69
Drapery
p. 74
Today's Drapery Functions
p. 78
Drapery Basics
p. 81
Window Functions
p. 86
Window Styles
p. 86
How to Measure for Draperies
p. 91
Drapery Estimating
p. 101
Cost Estimating
p. 108
Time Estimating
p. 109
Selecting a Drapery Workroom
p. 109
Example of Final Drapery Costs
p. 110
Bed coverings
p. 116
Bed Covering Basics
p. 120
How to Measure for Bed Covers
p. 129
Cost Estimating
p. 140
Time Estimating
p. 141
Choosing a Bed Covering Workroom
p. 141
Example of Final Bed Covering Costs
p. 142
Tablecloths
p. 146
Tablecloth Materials
p. 148
Measuring for Tablecloths
p. 149
Cost Estimating
p. 152
Time Estimating
p. 152
Choosing a Workroom
p. 152
Example of Final Custom Tablecloth Costs
p. 153
Upholstery
p. 156
Upholstery Basics
p. 157
Material Estimating
p. 158
How to Measure and Estimate for Upholstery
p. 163
Cost Estimating
p. 170
Time Estimating
p. 171
Choosing an Upholstery Workroom
p. 171
Example of Final Custom Upholstery Costs
p. 172
Hard Floor Coverings
p. 176
Cost Estimating
p. 189
Time Estimating
p. 189
Example of Hard Flooring Costs
p. 191
Afterword: After the Estimate
p. 194
App. A: Conversion Charts
p. 196
Bibliography
p. 198
Index
p. 199
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