Complete Tiling

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780696221132
• ISBN10: 0696221136
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-16
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book	p. 5
Designing Your Tile Project	p. 6
Basic principles of design	p. 8
Designing with color	p. 10
Designing with scale, pattern, and texture	p. 12
A gallery of style	p. 14
Choosing the Right Materials	p. 18
Ceramic and cement-bodied tile	p. 20
Stone tile	p. 22
Nonmortared tile	p. 24
Trim tile, borders, and edgings	p. 26
Decorative tiles	p. 28
Ceramic tile formats	p. 30
Using ceramic tile	p. 32
Substrates and setting beds	p. 34
Membranes and adhesives	p. 36
Grouts, caulks, and sealers	p. 38
Planning Your Tile Installation	p. 40
Making a dimensional layout drawing	p. 42
Making a dimensional floor plan	p. 44
Making a dimensional wall plan	p. 46
Preparing Surfaces For Tiling	p. 48
General room preparation	p. 50
Removing molding and baseboards	p. 52
Removing appliances	p. 54
Removing fixtures	p. 56
Repairing or removing the existing floor	p. 62
Preparing a wood subfloor	p. 68
Preparing a slab floor	p. 70
Preparing walls for tile	p. 72
Removing countertops	p. 78
Installing a new countertop base	p. 80
Installing radiant heating	p. 82
Mastering Basic Installation Techniques	p. 90
Installing new backerboard	p. 92
Marking layout lines	p. 96
Installing ceramic tile	p. 98
Cutting ceramic tile	p. 102
Grouting, caulking, sealing	p. 104
Installing mosaic tile	p. 106
Installing stone tile	p. 108
Installing baseboards and transitions	p. 110
Tiling Floors, Walls & Countertops	p. 114
Tiling floors	p. 116
Tiling walls	p. 122
Tiling a kitchen countertop and backsplash	p. 126
Tiling Special Spaces	p. 132
Tiling a small entryway	p. 134
Tiling a window recess	p. 136
Tiling a fireplace	p. 138
Tiling a stove enclosure	p. 142
Tiling Decorative Accents	p. 146
Tiling a tabletop	p. 148
Installing a border and mural panel	p. 150
Tiling a birdbath	p. 152
Tiling a precast bench	p. 154
Tiling rails, risers, and rosettes	p. 156
Tiling Bathroom Features	p. 158
Tiling a shower enclosure or tub surround	p. 160
Installing a mortared shower pan	p. 164
Tiling a vanity	p. 170
Tiling Outdoor Projects	p. 172
Preparing an existing slab	p. 174
Installing a new concrete slab	p. 176
Tiling a patio	p. 182
Tiling with flagstone	p. 186
Tiling outdoor steps	p. 188
Tiling an outdoor kitchen	p. 190
Installing Resilient & Parquet Tile	p. 192
Laying out a resilient floor	p. 194
Installing dry-backed resilient tiles	p. 196
Installing self-stick vinyl tile	p. 198
Installing parquet tile	p. 200
Installing Laminate, Cork & Carpet Tile	p. 204
Installing glueless laminate tile	p. 206
Installing glued laminate tile planks	p. 210
Installing carpet tile	p. 214
Installing cork tile	p. 216
Maintaining & Repairing	p. 218
Cleaning and sealing tiles	p. 220
Replacing grout	p. 222
Repairing damaged ceramic tile	p. 224
Maintaining resilient tile	p. 226
Laminate tile repair and care	p. 228
Caring for parquet	p. 230
Maintaining carpet and cork tile	p. 232
Glossary	p. 234
Index	p. 237
Metric Conversions	p. 240
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