Ortho's All about Tiling BasicsBring the beauty, durability, and fashion of tile to your home. With the help of this book you can tile floors, walls, countertops, and other surfaces yourself. You will learn about the variety of tile available, along with advice about laying out attractive tile patterns. The complete guide also shows you how to prepare the surface for tiling, install the tile, grout it, and maintain tiled surfaces. |
Contents
The Benefits of Tile | 6 |
CHOOSING TILE GROUT | 20 |
TILING PREPARATION | 32 |
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