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The Flooring Handbook: The Complete Guide to Choosing and Installing Floors

by Jeffries, Dennis | HC | Good
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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781552977538

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1552977536
ISBN-13
9781552977538
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30221923

Product Key Features

Book Title
Flooring Handbook : the Complete Guide to Choosing and Installing Floors
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Construction / General, Design & Construction, Remodeling & Renovation
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
House & Home, Technology & Engineering
Author
Dennis Jeffries, Kasha Harmer Hirst
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
9.5 in

Additional Product Features

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Trade
LCCN
2004-273085
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Every 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.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
690/.16
Table Of Content
Getting 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
Synopsis
A 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 Number
TH2525.J44 2004

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