Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 3rd Edition - Paperback

by Editors of Creative Homeowner (Author)

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.

Back Jacket

Ultimate Guide: Ceramic &Stone Tiling Enhance your home with the latest trends in ceramic, stone, porcelain, glass, and mosiec tiles. Save money by doing the work yourself. - Step-by-step guides to planning and designing all types of tile installations - How to apply tile to floors, walls, counters, shower enclosures, and more - Easy-to-follow tilingtips that lead to professional-quality results - More than 625 inspirational and instructional photos and illustrations of tile and tile installations Prepare floors, walls, and countertops for the best tile resultas; install ceramic, stone, porcelain, mosaic, and glass tiles; master tile-setting tools, such as wet saws and snap cutters"

Author Biography

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.