Home How-to Handbook Tile

English

Series: Home How-to Ser.

ISBN: 1402748108

EAN: 9781402748103

Category: House & Home / Do-It-Yourself / General/House & Home / Decorating/

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Release Date: 08/31/2007

Synopsis: Want to estimate how many tiles youll need to cover a floor? Fit out a countertop to an uneven wall? Replace old grout? Check this comprehensive project and repair handbook before you call in a professional. With Rick Peterss guidance, you can do a lot of the work on many jobs yourself. He demystifies the subject for the layperson, explaining the nuts and bolts of: Designing with tile, Choosing all the right materials and tools for the job, Checking surfaces for plumb, square, and level; preparing them; mixing and applying grout; and cutting and installing tile, Covering a tub surround and a wall, adding decorative inserts, and installing a range mural, Laying out sink and countertops and creating a backsplash, Troubleshooting and fixing common problems. Youll also find many photographs and diagrams, all in color, along with Safety First, Quick Fix, and Pro Tip technique boxes throughout the book. Now you can easily give any room a whole new look with beautiful, durable, versatile tile. Book jacket.

Home How-to Handbook Tile

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.56 inches

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 8.0 inches

Weight: 13.93 oz

Pages: 208