Complete Tiling
Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentations for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts alike.\ A two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances.\ This comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure and cut tiles, seal finished surfaces, and repair broken tile.\ Pre-start checklists detail the tools, materials, skills, and time needed to...
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Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentations for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts alike. A two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances. This comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure and cut tiles, seal finished surfaces, and repair broken tile. Pre-start checklists detail the tools, materials, skills, and time needed to complete each job, while Stanley Pro Tips offer shortcuts to work easier, faster, and safer. Includes installation instructions for all types of ceramic tile, plus vinyl, laminate, carpet, and parquet tile products.
How to Use This Book5Designing Your Tile Project6Basic principles of design8Designing with color10Designing with scale, pattern, and texture12A gallery of style14Choosing the Right Materials18Ceramic and cement-bodied tile20Stone tile22Nonmortared tile24Trim tile, borders, and edgings26Decorative tiles28Ceramic tile formats30Using ceramic tile32Substrates and setting beds34Membranes and adhesives36Grouts, caulks, and sealers38Planning Your Tile Installation40Making a dimensional layout drawing42Making a dimensional floor plan44Making a dimensional wall plan46Preparing Surfaces For Tiling48General room preparation50Removing molding and baseboards52Removing appliances54Removing fixtures56Repairing or removing the existing floor62Preparing a wood subfloor68Preparing a slab floor70Preparing walls for tile72Removing countertops78Installing a new countertop base80Installing radiant heating82Mastering Basic Installation Techniques90Installing new backerboard92Marking layout lines96Installing ceramic tile98Cutting ceramic tile102Grouting, caulking, sealing104Installing mosaic tile106Installing stone tile108Installing baseboards and transitions110Tiling Floors, Walls & Countertops114Tiling floors116Tiling walls122Tiling a kitchen countertop and backsplash126Tiling Special Spaces132Tiling a small entryway134Tiling a window recess136Tiling a fireplace138Tiling a stove enclosure142Tiling Decorative Accents146Tiling a tabletop148Installing a border and mural panel150Tiling a birdbath152Tiling a precast bench154Tiling rails, risers, and rosettes156Tiling Bathroom Features158Tiling a shower enclosure or tub surround160Installing a mortared shower pan164Tiling a vanity170Tiling Outdoor Projects172Preparing an existing slab174Installing a new concrete slab176Tiling a patio182Tiling with flagstone186Tiling outdoor steps188Tiling an outdoor kitchen190Installing Resilient & Parquet Tile192Laying out a resilient floor194Installing dry-backed resilient tiles196Installing self-stick vinyl tile198Installing parquet tile200Installing Laminate, Cork & Carpet Tile204Installing glueless laminate tile206Installing glued laminate tile planks210Installing carpet tile214Installing cork tile216Maintaining & Repairing218Cleaning and sealing tiles220Replacing grout222Repairing damaged ceramic tile224Maintaining resilient tile226Laminate tile repair and care228Caring for parquet230Maintaining carpet and cork tile232Glossary234Index237Metric Conversions240
