Tiling 1-2-3
Subtitle: floors, walls, countertops, fireplaces, decorating ideas, custom design.
Contributors: Holms, John P., 1944-; Staub, Catherine M.; Home Depot (Firm)
Publisher: Meredith Books; Distributed by Meredith Corp.
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Des Moines, Iowa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
Subjects: Tile laying -- Amateurs' manuals.; Tiles in interior decoration -- Amateurs' manuals.; Dwellings -- Remodeling -- Amateurs' manuals.
Genres: Amateurs' manuals.
Other titles: Tiling one two three; Home Depot tiling one two three
Notes: At head of title: The Home Depot.
"Project editors, John P. Holms, Catherine M. Staub ... writer, Charlie Wing ; illustrator, Jim Swanson"--Prelim.
Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Tile Grades Tile Size Color Texture and Shape Patterns Choosing Floor Tile Tile Ratings Tools for Tiling Floors Tools for Measuring and Laying Out Tools for Cutting and Shaping Tools for Setting and Grouting Tools for Cleanup Tools for Removal Floor Tiling Materials Project Planning Evaluating Wood Floors and Subfloors Reinforcing an Existing Framed Floor Choosing Wall Tile Tile Ratings Tools for Tiling Walls Wall Tiling Materials Project Planning Preparing the Base Tile for Countertops Tools for Tiling Countertops Countertop Tiling Materials Project Planning Preparing the Base Tile Layout Lines Pattern Gallery Border Gallery Decorative Tile Decorative Tile Gallery Evaluating a Concrete Slab Leveling a Concrete Slab Preparing Other Floors Laying Backerboard Tile Layout Laying Out a Kitchen Floor Laying Out Diagonal Patterns More Layouts Marking Tile for Cutting Cutting the Tile Setting Tile Grouting and Sealing The Rustic Look of Tumbled Stone Building a Custom Shower Pan installing Backerboard Tile Layout Lines Marking and Cutting the Tiles Setting and Grouting Tiling a Tub or Shower Surround Laying Backerboard Marking and Cutting Tile Setting the Tile Grouting the Joints Sealing the Joints Tile for Patios Choosing Patio Tile Tools for Tiling Patios Patio Tiling Materials Project Planning Evaluating the Slab Selecting Tile for Projects Tools Planning and Materials Techniques Coasters with Felt Backs Tiling a Tabletop Mural Backsplash Window Treatment Door Casing Rosettes Chair Rail Framed Mirror Staircase Risers Maintenance Replacing Grout Replacing Expansion Joint Materials Diagnosing Cracks Establishing Layout Lines Marking and Cutting Tile Mixing the Mortar Setting the Tile Grouting the Joints Using Cleft Stone Instead of Ti Fireplace Surround Fireplace Hearth Stove Base Gas Stove Alcove Stove Heat Shield Plant Pot Bird Bath Garden Bench Tile Name Sign Wind Chimes Outdoor Checkerboard Isolating Cracks Removing Ceramic Tiles Replacing a Tile.