Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, Third Edition, Updated and Expanded (Creative Homeowner) Step-by-Step Guide to Tile Installations, including Glass, Mosaic, & Porcelain (Home Improvement)

Learn how to install and repair tile with the confidence of a professional! Beginner-friendly instructions covering the fundamentals, necessary tools and materials, and all the basics you need to know Over 600 photos and detailed drawings to lead you through designing, planning, preparing, and selecting the right ceramic, stone, porcelain, vinyl, or glass tile for your project Step-by-step directions for how to apply tile to floors, walls, countertops, shower enclosures, and more Expert tips and easy-to-follow techniques to help you do the job right, the first time New tile can give the surfaces in your home a clean, crisp look, designed any way you please. Get the inside scoop on everything you need to know about installing tile! Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling will teach any homeowner or do-it-yourselfer how to design, plan, and install new tile on floors, walls, countertops, patios, and more, with the confidence of a pro. With more than 625 inspirational photographs and instructional illustrations, this useful manual leads you, step by step, through the processes of preparing the site and selecting the right ceramic, stone, porcelain, vinyl, or glass tile. You'll learn how to troubleshoot problems, make repairs, maintain your new tile, and more. In addition to design advice and tiling basics, chapters on tools and materials feature easy-to-follow how-to photo sequences so even DIY beginners 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 of the home. This informative home improvement manual also covers exterior applications and includes a practical and complete guide to repairing and maintaining existing tile. Covering all angles of each tiling project, this comprehensive reference is packed with helpful details, informative illustrations, and expert advice for laying out jobs, selecting the right tools and materials, installing tile over various surfaces, and more that everyone from the novice to the more experienced can learn, and apply their new skills. With its easy-to-read, practical text and clear explanations, this is the single indispensable resource for homeowners to complete DIY tiling projects and repairs. Save money, time, and labor when remodeling, renovating, repairing, and maintaining your home! Get the inside track on working with tile using the same techniques as the professionals, with Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling!
ASIN: 1580115462
VSKU: BVV.1580115462.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Editors of Creative Homeowner|Home Improvement|How-To
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.