The Complete Guide to Flooring (Black & Decker)
by Editors of Creative Publishing
from Creative Publishing international
The Complete Guide to Flooring is the only truly comprehensive flooring book available, combining information on using flooring as a design element with complete step-by-step instructions for installing virtually any type of flooring-classic standards to the newest materials. The book covers ceramic tile, terrazo, natural stone, terra cotta, hardwood, wood laminate, floating plank, carpet, vinyl sheet, resilient tiles, cork, carpet tiles, leather, and the new plastic laminates. In addition, readers will learn how to repair problems with all types of flooring, how to soundproof and insulate floors, how to refinish hardwood floors, and how to create decorative paint finishes on wood floors. Flooring is one of the most visible finish surfaces in a home, and serves to unify the entire interior design. With this in mind, The Complete Guide to Flooring opens with an exciting idea section that shows the many ways in which flooring can enhance the appearance and function of a home. Following this is a chapter that introduces all types of flooring, discussing their merits and limitations. Next, a planning section shows all the preliminary steps-measuring, removing old flooring, evaluating and repairing the subfloor, estimating and ordering flooring. Then comes the heart of the book-complete instructions on how to install all types of flooring, with complete, easy-to-understand, step-by-step details. With no aspect of home flooring left unexamined, The Complete Guide to Flooring is destined to become a home improvement classic.
The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook
by Maggy Howarth
from Firefly Books
Extensive guidebook to a popular and rapidly growing craft.
Many of us have walked the squares of Venice, Rome and Madrid and admired the geometric pavements of pebble mosaics. Made from found stones, and as beautiful as they are durable, pebble mosaics are a welcome addition to gardens, patios, and public spaces.
The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook is the most complete sourcebook for enthusiasts and landscape designers -- an accessible and illustrated guide that covers materials, design, tools and techniques.
The book lists the best sources to find or buy pebbles; how to choose and test pebbles for strength and quality; and which materials to avoid. There are practical instructions for ensuring the mosaic can withstand frost, foot and vehicle traffic, pollutants, and water.
The book explains in detail the principles of creating walkways and patios, precast slabs, fountains, pools, and cascades. Illustrated sample projects are followed step-by-step. Designing is also fully explained whether using simple sketches or professional graphic design software.
A showcase of pebble mosaic from around the world by leading artists demonstrates the craft's vast creative potential. In addition, a section of design ideas features many popular subjects and patterns including animals, heavenly bodies, spirals, borders, floral, fish, flowers, and many more.
(20031015)Tile Idea Book
by Andrew Wormer
from Taunton
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 presents hundreds of photographs showing the effects created by all the major types of tile available today when installed in different settings: large rooms, such as kitchens, and small ones, such as bathrooms and entryways. It shows how color, pattern, and texture can be used to create special effects on floors and walls and provides specific information on how to recreate these effects. Also covered is the decorative use of tile in fireplaces and hearths, wainscoting, stairs, and halls, as well as in exterior settings such as terraces and patios.
Complete Tiling (Stanley Complete Projects Made Easy)
by Stanley
from Stanley
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, and time needed to complete each job.
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.
Ultimate Guide to Ceramic & Stone Tile: Select, Install, Maintain (Ultimate Guide)
by Editors of Creative Homeowner
from Creative Homeowner
Floorcloth Magic: How to Paint Canvas Rugs for Decorative Home Use
by Lisa Curry Mair
from Storey Publishing, LLC
You're tired of staring at bare hardwood floors, but the Oriental rug you covet is prohibitively expensive. The solution? A floorcloth that you can make yourself for a fraction of the cost of an area rug or carpet. Floorcloths - hand-painted durable canvas rugs - have become popular again because of a renewed interest in Early American decorating techniques. And since the most appropriate place for a floorcloth is on the hardwood floors used in so much of today's interior decoration, they complement today's lifestyle. The design possibilities, from country to contemporary, are endless.
Filled with essential techniques and sensational color variations, FLOORCLOTH MAGIC: HOW TO PAINT CANVAS RUGS FOR DECORATIVE HOME USE is the most comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating beautiful paint-based rugs for your home. It provides basic how-to instruction on every material, tool, and technique, plus recipes for paint finishes, including sponging, stamping, marbling, stenciling, ragging, and more. An introduction to color palettes and pattern development makes this a useful guide for a beginner as well as a valued resource for any craftsperson.
Lowes Complete Tile And Flooring (Complete...)
by Barbara Finwall
from Sunset Publishing Corporation
Make sure you get your tile or flooring project started off on the right foot with this new volume in Sunset's popular Lowe's series on home improvement. This informative guide provides the know-how you'll need for all kinds of tile and flooring projects, from selecting the best materials and tools to step-by-step instructions to finishing details. Includes loads of color photos to show off the many exciting tile and flooring design options available, plus valuable tips on upkeep, repairs, stain removal, and new products.
Key Features:
- Complete instructions for installing tiles on walls and floors
- Covers installing mosaic floors, hearth and fireplace surrounds
- Highlights the newest products
Fantastic Floorcloths You Can Paint in a Day
by Judy Diephouse
from North Light Books
Those who want to refresh their home decor without the time and expense of an extensive redecoration will love the great ideas in Fantastic Floorcloths You Can Paint in a Day, including:
-21 canvas floorcloths and 2 sisal mat painting projects simple enough to create in a few hours -Fun-to-paint designs for every room of the house, every season of the year and every painting skill level-including kids -12 accessory ideas for a coordinated look -Designs ranging from florals to graphic patterns to holiday motifs, including some especially appropriate for kids' rooms
Fantastic Floorcloths You Can Paint in a Day makes adding creative touches to the home as easy as picking up a paintbrush!
Bob Harris' Guide to Concrete Overlays & Toppings
by Bob Harris
from Craftsman Book Company
The Complete Book of Floorcloths: Designs & Techniques for Painting Great-looking Canvas Rugs
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