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Setting Tile
Paperback by Michael Byrne
List Price: $19.95
A beautiful tile job can make a room. And now with the help of this book and new, readily available materials, you can design and install your own tile floors, walls, countertops, and shower stalls. All the up-to-date information you need is right here.
In this new edition of his classic tilesetting book, Michael Byrne shares the tips and techniques he has learned in more than 20 year in the trade. You'll find complete, detailed instructions on every aspect of tilesetting, including:
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the many types of tile that are available (including natural stone tile)
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all the tools you'll need, and the latest information on setting materials
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surface preparation, with an expanded section on installing backer board
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the critically important use of expansion joints and membranes
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design and layout strategies
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special installations, including a mortar-bed shower pan
You'll also find detailed information on troubleshooting problems and making repairs. And because there is no substitute for on-the-job experience, Byrne takes you wtih him on three actual installation jobs - tiling a floor, a wall, and a countertop.
244 Pages
Please note that books are not returnable, all book sales are final
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