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.
750+
Photos & Illustrations
Table of Contents:
Flooring Planning &
Preparation
Introduction
Planning & Designing Your New Floor
Planning Your New
Floor
Choosing a Floor Covering
Design Tips for Flooring
A Gallery of Flooring Ideas
Hardwood
Laminate
Ceramic Tile
Resilient
Environmentally Friendly
Carpet
Luxurious
Outdoor Floors
Combination Floors
Evaluating an Existing Floor
Installing a New Floor: A Step-by-step Overview
Project Preparation
Preparation Tools & Materials
Installing Underlayment
How to Get Ready for a Flooring Project
Removing Baseboard
Removing Floor Coverings
How to Remove Sheet Vinyl
How to Remove Vinyl & Ceramic Tiles
How to Remove Carpet
Removing Underlayment
How to Remove Underlayment
Repairing Subfloors
How to Apply Floor Leveler
Repairing Joists
Installing Underlayment
How to Install Plywood Underlayment
How to Install Cementboard
How to Install Isolation Membrane
How to Install Soundproofing Underlayment
Preparing Basement Floors
Building Attic Floors
Installing a Floor-warming System
Installing an In-floor Electrical Outlet
Cutting Door Casing
Measuring Your Room
Establishing Reference Lines
Hardwood Floor Coverings
Hardwood Flooring Options
Filling in the Gaps
Hardwood Flooring
Installing Tongue-and-groove Flooring
Installing Tongue-and-groove Flooring Using
Adhesive
Installing Parquet Flooring
Installing End Grain Floors
Installing Floating Floors
Ceramic, Stone & Resilient Flooring
Resilient Flooring
Installing Resilient Sheet Vinyl
Installing Resilient Tile
Ceramic & Stone Tile
Ceramic Tile Tools & Materials
Cutting Tile
Installing Ceramic Tile
Advanced Tile Techniques
Outdoor Floors
Flagstone Walkway
Brick Paver Floor
Carpet
Buying & Estimating Carpet
Tools & Materials for Installing Carpet
Installing Carpet Transitions
Installing Paddling & Tackless Strips
How to Cut & Seam Carpet
Basic Techniques for Carpeting Stairs
Floor Finishes
Resurfacing & Refinishing Supplies
Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Applying Wood Stain & Aged & Distressed Finishes
Creating a Painted Checkerboard Floor Design
Creating Faux Stone Floor Tile Designs
Applying Faux Wood Grain Floor Finish
Painting Decorative Borders
Creating Nature Print Floor Designs
Floors & Stair Repairs
Eliminating Floor Squeaks
Eliminating Squeaks in Stairs
Replacing a Broken Stair Tread
Removing & Replacing Trim Moldings
Replacing Damaged Floor Boards
Patching Flooring
Repairing Vinyl Floor Coverings
Repairing Carpeting
Repairing Hardwood Flooring
Repairing Ceramic Flooring
Glossary
Resources, Contributors, Photos
Conversion Charts
Index
Soft-cover, 256 Pages,
750+
Photos/Illustrations 8-1/2in. x 11in.
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