Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 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. * Over 520 full-color photographs * More than 130 detailed color illustrations * Tile skills, tools, and techniques using the latest products, including glass tiles, in detailed photo sequences * Ambitious projects laid out in large photos over two-page spreads showing each key step * Every kind of DIY tile project–from basic "floor installations to tiling with mosaics and insets * Cross-referenced index and glossary of important terms * Illustrated resource guide of tile materials and tools * To date, over 650,000 Creative Homeowner books sold on the topic of tiling
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