Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 3rd edition

Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 3rd edition

by Creative Homeowner
Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 3rd edition

Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 3rd edition

by Creative Homeowner

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Overview

Ultimate Guide to Ceramic & Stone Tile, Third Edition,contains everything a do-it-yourselfer needs to know about tiling floors, walls, countertops, patios, and more. Design and planning information helps readers prepare the site and select the right ceramic, stone, porcelain, vinyl, or glass tile. Chapters on tools and materials feature how-to photo sequences so even novices can tackle tile projects successfully. The emphasis is on solid, durable installations that can stand up to years of use in kitchens, baths, and other areas. The book also covers exterior applications and includes a practical and complete guide to repairing and maintaining existing tile.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781580115469
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 02/08/2012
Series: Home Improvement
Edition description: Third
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 522,449
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 10 Years

About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

Table of Contents

Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling

Table of Contents Introduction...8

Chapter 1 TILE BASICS...10 A Short History of Tile Tile Characteristics Tile Sizes & Shapes Ceramic Tile Porcelain Tile Stone Tile Glass Tile Terra-Cotta Tile Decorative Tile Borders Painted Tile Mosaic Tile Room Prep: Structure Room Prep: Baths Room Prep: Kitchens Patterns & Working Lines

Chapter 2 TOOLS & MATERIALS...42 Layout & Prep Tools Cutting Tools Setting Tools & Materials Finishing Tools Basic Materials Waterproof & Isolation Membranes Mortar & Adhesives Grouts & Sealers

Chapter 3 TILING FLOORS...56 Design Basics Planning the Layout Preparing the Floor Reinforcing the Subfloor Repairing Concrete Floors InstallingField Tiles InstallingPartial Tiles Grouting andSealing Preparing the Floor for Slate Tile Installing theSlate Design Ideas

Chapter 4 TILING WALLS...86 Layout and Preparation Planning for Materals Installing Drywall Planning the Tile Layout Installing and FinishingTiles Design Ideas

Chapter 5 TILING COUNTERTOPS...110 Planning the Layout Building Countertops Prepping for aSink Installation Installng Field Tiles Installing Partial Tileand Edging Making a CountertopBacksplash Backsplash Design Options Finishing a Backsplash Installing a Glass-Tile Backsplash Installing a Mosaic Tile Vanity Top Design Ideas

Chapter 6 TILING TUBS & SHOWERS...140 Removing Old Tile Planning the Job Installing a Prefab Shower Pan Installing a Mortar-Bed Shower Floor Installing a Soap Dish Installing a Grab Bar Making a Shower Seat Framing & Tiling Tubs • Floor Framing Support Design Ideas

Chapter 7 INDOOR PROJECTS...166 Tiling aFireplace Hearth Tiling a Fireplace Surround Woodstoves Range Hoods Stairs Design Ideas

Chapter 8 OUTDOOR PROJECTS...184 Preparing Concrete for Tile Building a New Concrete Base MakingSlab Forms Laying Tiles on a Slab Tiling Entry Steps Tile the Steps Tiling a Pool Deck Design Ideas

Chapter 9 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE...202 Routine Cleaning Routine Maintenance Repairing a Tiled Tub Surround Fixing Broken Tiles Fixing Trapped Tiles

Appendix TILE INSTALLATION SPECS...214 Tile Floors over Concrete Slabs Tile Floors over Wood Subfloors Tile Floors over Radiant Heat Tile Walls Tile Ceilings, Tuband Shower Walls, Countertops, and Tile-over Tile Renovations

Resource Guide...226 Glossary...230 Index...232 Metric Equivalents...238 Photo Credits...239

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