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1) Tile
Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
192 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Author Jill Herbers surveys the use of tile in such conventional settings as kitchens and baths, then ventures into less traditional locations like living rooms, foyers, staircases, and home offices. Outdoors, tiles are both beautiful and functional in courtyards, fountains, gardens, and on exterior walls. Breathtaking full-color photographs showcase this beautiful and versatile craft. Herbers explores the use of tiles through history and as art,...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Ceramic tiles can easily and beautifully transform a plain surface and create illusions of space, light and warmth. They bring color and sparkle to a kitchen, brighten a bathroom or hallway, and add character to fireplaces, work tops, and surrounds. Give your home a new and original look with this creative approach to making and decorating your own tiles. Try any of these projects -- you'll find over 25 to choose from. Turn plain white tiles into...
Publisher
Meredith Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
240 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentation for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts.
Two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances. Comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure and cut tiles, seal finished surfaces, and repair broken tile. Prestart Checklists detail the tools, materials, skills,...
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
154 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tile has been transformed in the popular imagination from a pedestrian material to a sought-after design element. Home centers, specialty tile shops, and Internet sources offer the average homeowner an amazing range of mass-produced, handmade, and custom tile types made of materials including ceramics, natural stone, metal, and glass. Organized by room, with chapters covering kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, entries, and mudrooms, Tile Idea Book...
Author
Publisher
C. Potter
Pub. Date
c1996
Physical Desc
208 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
From exuberant floor-to-ceiling treatments to high-impact accents, tiles make an expressive design statement in and around the home. Tiles offers an inspiring introduction to the unlimited possibilities of ceramic tiles, with a complete directory of resources and an extensive design workbook filled with professional tips on creating tile installations that will provide many years of enjoyment.
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
223 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Everything a do-it-yourselfer needs to know about tiling floors, walls, counters, patios, and more can be found here. Design and planning information helps readers prepare the site and select the right tile-ceramic, stone, vinyl, glass, and more. 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,...
8) Setting tile
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c1995
Physical Desc
244 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A master tile-setter unveils his craft to those wishing to try their hands at tiling. He guides the reader through theory into practice with a series of projects for floors, walls and worktops. For each one, he demonstrates the traditional, thick mortar-bed setting and the new, thinset technique.
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