Setting Tile

by Michael Byrne

Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: The Taunton Press; Revised and Updated Edition (1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1-56158-080-5
Dimensions: 10.0" x 8.0" x 0.6"
Shipping Weight: 1.60 lbs.

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.

In this new edition of his classic tilesetting book, Michael Byrne shares the tips and techniques he has learned in more than 20 years in the trade. You'll find complete, detailed instructions on every aspect of tile:

the many types of tile that are available (including natural stone tile)

all the tools you'll need, and the latest information on setting materials

surface preparation, with an expanded section on installing backer board

the critically important use of expansion joints and membranes

design and layout strategies

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 with him on three actual installation jobs—tiling a floor, a wall, and a countertop.

Whether you are creating a new installation or renovating an old one, Setting Tile gives you the information you've got to have to achieve professional-looking results.