Installing and Finishing Flooring
Because the floor is the foundation for each room of your house, it's important to get the right look and materials. With this comprehensive, fully illustrated how-to you'll be planning, laying, and finishing floors like the pros. Tackle your project with confidence knowing you have expert advice every step of the way.
Start out with hints on choosing color, pattern, and materials based on foot traffic, acoustics, and durability. The preparation stage offers tips on installing and repairing subflooring, adjusting doors for clearance, and removing old flooring and carpets.
Photos and detailed diagrams simplify the installation of a wide range of flooring, including wooden plank and parquet, ceramic tile, masonry, vinyl tile and carpeting. Finally, master the pros' techniques for grouting, cutting, making seams, butting other floors, fitting around irregular objects, and sanding and finishing. When it comes to do-it-yourself flooring, trust this thorough manual to put you on solid ground.
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Description | Installing & Finishing Flooring by William Perkins Spence Because the floor is the foundation for each room of your house, it's important to get the right look and materials. With this comprehensive, fully illustrated how-to you'll be planning, laying, and finishing floors like the pros. Tackle your project with confidence knowing you have expert advice every step of the way. Start out with hints on choosing color, pattern, and materials based on foot traffic, acoustics, and durability. The preparation stage offers tips on installing and repairing subflooring, adjusting doors for clearance, and removing old flooring and carpets. Photos and detailed diagrams simplify the installation of a wide range of flooring, including wooden plank and parquet, ceramic tile, masonry, vinyl tile and carpeting. Finally, master the pros' techniques for grouting, cutting, making seams, butting other floors, fitting around irregular objects, and sanding and finishing. When it comes to do-it-yourself flooring, trust this thorough manual to put you on solid ground. |