Includes bibliographical references (p. 198).

Introduction. Why Learn to Estimate? -- Paint -- Paint Basics -- Estimating Paint Materials -- Cost Estimating -- Time Estimating -- Choosing a Painter -- Example of Final Painting Costs -- Wallcoverings -- Wallpaper Basics -- Wall Preparations -- Estimating Materials -- Time Estimating -- Cost Estimating -- Choosing a Paper Hanger -- Example of Final Wallpaper Costs -- Carpeting -- Carpet Basics -- Measuring for Carpet -- Estimating Carpet -- Cost Estimating -- Time Estimating -- Selecting A Carpet Installer -- Example of Final Carpeting Costs -- Drapery -- Today's Drapery Functions -- Drapery Basics -- Window Functions -- Window Styles -- How to Measure for Draperies -- Drapery Estimating -- Cost Estimating -- Time Estimating -- Selecting a Drapery Workroom -- Example of Final Drapery Costs -- Bed coverings -- Bed Covering Basics -- How to Measure for Bed Covers -- Cost Estimating -- Time Estimating -- Choosing a Bed Covering Workroom -- Example of Final Bed Covering Costs -- Tablecloths -- Tablecloth Materials -- Measuring for Tablecloths -- Cost Estimating -- Time Estimating -- Choosing a Workroom -- Example of Final Custom Tablecloth Costs -- Upholstery -- Upholstery Basics -- Material Estimating -- How to Measure and Estimate for Upholstery -- Cost Estimating -- Time Estimating -- Choosing an Upholstery Workroom -- Example of Final Custom Upholstery Costs -- Hard Floor Coverings -- Cost Estimating -- Time Estimating -- Example of Hard Flooring Costs -- Afterword: After the Estimate.

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