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Setting Tile (Fine Homebuilding)

Author: Michael Byrne
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

33 reviews
Sales Rank: 21789

Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Upd Su
Pages: 260
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7.9 x 0.7

Dewey Decimal Number: 698
ASIN: B0013L8B2E

Publication Date: May 30, 1995
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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
Michael Byrne's Setting Tile is packed with more than enough information for those thinking of taking on a tile job in their home. It is so detailed and thorough that it serves as a Tile 101 introduction for those interested in entering the trade full-time or simply improving their skills and knowledge. Byrne opens this revised and updated version of his previous effort with a brief description of how tile was made 6,000 years ago. Granted, the history lesson may not help someone who's planning to tile a kitchen counter, but Byrne's passion and interest for the subject pay off for the reader in other ways. He advises his readers, for example, that even after they've found the right tile for the bathroom floor or kitchen counter--the one that is just the right color and that the manufacturer recommends--to take those tiles and put them through a few of their own tests. Rub it with your favorite frying pan to see how easily it's marked up and, in turn, cleaned off. Scuff it with junior's hiking boots to see how it endures a day in the life. "I tell my customers in the end that, no matter what grade of tile they select, they can be the best judge of a tile's suitability." Byrne devotes chapters to materials, tools and safety, troubleshooting and repairs, and surface preparation. And in his chapter stressing the importance of doing a proper layout long before setting that first tile, Byrne also gives the reader a few clever ways to check levels, straightedges, and carpenter's squares for accuracy. This is a highly detailed book loaded with technical information that relies equally on photos and illustrations. It's also more about materials and tile samples than completed jobs. Don't buy this book if you're looking for glossy color photos of pristine tile jobs; buy it if you want to learn how to correctly install such jobs. --John Russell

Product Description

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. All the up-to-date information you need is right here.

Customer Reviews:

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So, So November 20, 2009
joelrpsu (wash, dc)
It's a bid wordy and needs more pizzazz.
More color illustrations would help.

5 out of 5 stars

By far the best book on this subject September 26, 2009
Lara Lou (Haverhill, MA)
This book shows you how to do a tile job, especially on unique circumstances. It was very helpful for me in designing and constructing a custom made shower. This is a book for a true weekend warrior and for anyone who is serious about tiling. Any book can show you how to do a back splash on a kitchen or a floor, but there are some inherent challenges with wet locations and this book helps the homeowner deal with them. Note that some of the pictures are circa 1980's, but the technical content and how to up to date knowledge is the essence of this well made book. Hope you find it as useful as me and my friends have.

4 out of 5 stars

Wonderful May 10, 2009
Joao Carlos Estevao (Cascais, Portugal)
Begginer or not, You'll love the inner look from the author. Deep enough to make You understand how and why things are done, creating the urge to experiment with confidence.
An important help on first and second steps in the subject.

5 out of 5 stars

Helpful books for the beginner October 6, 2008
Larry J. Stevens (Cranberry Township, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book was very helpful for the individual that wants to try to lay tile for the first time. It illustrates the techniques well and makes the process easy. I would recommend it highly.

5 out of 5 stars

Tile like a master June 22, 2007
Kevin D. Talley (Mount Carmel, IL USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is a great book for learning to set tile. Don't rely on the info from your local hardware store... Get this book and learn how to do it right!

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