The All New Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores
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From the Publisher
Introduction: Why This Book
Whether you’re a house owner, an condominium dweller, or renovator, you little question have typically entered a ironmongery shop, lumberyard, or residence middle stuffed with worry prior to making a small buy.
Probably essentially the most irritating factor is that once you ask a clerk for an merchandise—whether or not a succinct request for a paintbrush or pliers, or the extra typical ‘whatchamacallit that matches over the factor that you just flip to make the doohickey work’ (accompanied, little question, by broad, dramatic descriptive hand gestures)—the clerk will come again at you, 9 occasions out of ten, with a barrage of questions: ‘Well, what are you utilizing it for?’ ‘What measurement would you like?’ ‘You need top-of-the line or low cost?’ ‘Silicone or acrylic?’ ‘Galvanized or plain?’ If you haven’t thought these questions by, this may be fairly demoralizing, embarrassing, and intimidating.
I do know. That’s simply the form of expertise that gave start to this e book. The All New Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores ought to serve to finish your intimidation, assist you keep away from mistaken purchases, and allow even you, too, to stroll fearlessly right into a ironmongery shop or lumberyard and get precisely what you want.
Contents
Part I: General Hardware
1. Nails
2. Screws
3. Nuts & Bolts
4. Wall Anchors & Hanging Hardware
5. Specialty Fasteners & Supports
6. Hinges, Hasps & Latches
7. Chain and Cable
8. Wire & Wire Products
Part Ii: General Materials
9. Adhesives, Caulk & Sealants
10. Metal & Plastic Sheeting
11. Window & Door Screen (and Supplies)
12. Rope & Line
13. Lubricants
14. Tape
Part Iii: Paints, Stains & Other Finishes
15. Interior Paints
16. Exterior Paints & Stains
17. Specialty Paints
18. Interior Stains & Clear Wood Finishes
19. Thinners, Cleaners, Removers & Preparers
Contents
Part Iv: Wall, Ceiling & Floor Repair Materials
20. Drywall & Plaster Patching Materials
21. Interior Floor Repair Materials
22. Concrete Floor & Wall Repair Materials
Part V: Plumbing Supplies
23. Pipe & Accessories
24. Fittings
25. Joint Compounds & Sealants
26. Faucets & Faucet Parts
27. Valves
28. Toilet Parts
Part Vi: Electrical Supplies
29. Extension Cords, Plugs & Power Strips
30. Lamp & Light Fixture Repair Parts
31. Switches & Receptacles
32. Electrical Wire & Connectors
33. Electrical Boxes & Conduit
Publisher : Cool Springs Press; Illustrated version (May 15, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1591866863
ISBN-13 : 978-1591866862
Item Weight : 1.55 kilos
Dimensions : 7.55 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches