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Flooring Handbook : The Complete Guide to Choosing and Installing Floors by Dennis Jeffries and Kasha Harmer Hirst (2004, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101552977536

ISBN-139781552977538

eBay Product ID (ePID)30221923

Product Key Features

Book TitleFlooring Handbook : the Complete Guide to Choosing and Installing Floors

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicConstruction / General, Design & Construction, Remodeling & Renovation

Publication Year2004

IllustratorYes

GenreHouse & Home, Technology & Engineering

AuthorDennis Jeffries, Kasha Harmer Hirst

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width9.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-273085

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsEvery major flooring material is covered in detail, including advantages and disadvantages, installation difficulty, preparations required, planning, design and layout., Helps readers determine what kind of flooring will best meet their needs... [covers] topics critical for success. Numerous color photographs., Whether you are doing it yourself, hiring a contractor or imagining your dream home, this book is worth a few hours of your time... the how-to guides will easily give your average DIYer enough information to undertake the installations shown., Surprising how many types of floor can be installed by do-it-yourselfers. When that's a possibility, this book shows step-by-step instructions., It is surprising how many types of floor can be installed by do-it-yourselfers. When that's a possibility, this book shows step-by-step instructions. When it can't be done, that's clear too., Thorough and thoughtful guide to beautifying the ground... Who knew there were so many choices'... a valuable resource... visually fascinating., The how-to guides will easily give your average DIYer enough information to undertake the installations shown., All the major flooring materials... are discussed in detail in this user-friendly guide... clear, well-illustrated installation instructions., A practical look at laying tile and installing wood flooring... photos illustrate the impact of different flooring on a room., Improve the odds of getting the right look. Helps readers determine what kind of flooring will best meet their needs... [covers] topics critical for success. Numerous color photographs., This is a finely done book and an excellent source for home remodelers to show clients what is available and how a material will look after it is installed., What to know before you renovate... goes beyond traditional wood floors... tools needed, floor design, maintenance, pros and cons., Thorough and thoughtful guide to beautifying the ground beneath your feet... Who knew there were so many choices'... A valuable resource... visually fascinating., A chart compares costs, installation difficulty, necessary maintenance and subfloor requirements for the 27 varieties... a good place to collect ideas before jumping into a project or hiring a flooring contractor.

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Table Of ContentGetting Started Choosing the right floor Planning, design and layout Tools and materials Preparing the site Hard Floors Installing hard floors Cutting hard tiles Ceramic and clay Laying a ceramic or clay floor Terra-cotta Laying a terra-cotta floor Mosaic Laying a mosaic floor Slate Laying a slate floor Limestone and sandstone Laying a limestone or sandstone floor Brick Laying a brick floor Marble and granite Terrazzo Metal Glass Resilient Floors Installing resilient floors Vinyl Laying a vinyl floor Cork Laying a cork floor Linoleum Laying a linoleum floor Rubber Laying a rubber floor Leather Laying a leather floor Wood Floors Installing wood floors Wood Laying a floating wood floor Laying a glued solid-wood floor Laying a nailed solid-wood floor Finishing a wood floor Renovating a wood floor Laminate Laying a laminated floor Soft Floors Installing soft floors Carpet Laying a carpeted floor Natural fiber Laying a natural-fiber floor Glossary Index Credits

SynopsisA comprehensive and practical reference to the extensive flooring options available to homeowners today. Includes information on a number of types of flooring as well as illustrated installation for various circumstances., The complete guide to choosing and installing floors. Wall-to-wall carpet is no longer the only option for cost-conscious or do-it-yourself home decorators. The Flooring Handbook reveals the extensive variety of flooring options available today that can add function, beauty and comfort to any area of a home. Packed with practical information, The Flooring Handbook is a comprehensive reference that provides the latest in flooring materials and methods. This book describes the benefits of the basic flooring types in three broad categories: hard, semi-hard and soft, including: Hardwood Ceramic Tile Carpet Cork Linoleum (looking nothing like you remember it) Laminates Slate, stone and marble Leather, felt, rubber and steel Detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations show how to lay different types of flooring under various circumstances. Color photographs of finished rooms demonstrate how various materials work to the best effect in a home. The Flooring Handbook is a comprehensive reference for designers, decorators and homeowners -- whether doing it themselves or hiring a professional.

LC Classification NumberTH2525.J44 2004