Decorating with Tile - Softcover

Sabo Wills Ms., Margaret; Wills, Margaret Sabo; Homeowner, Editors Of Creative

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580110290 ISBN 13: 9781580110297

Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Decorating with Tile is the homeowner's guide to the many possibilities of tile. The book gives a brief look at the history of tile because it has ancient practical and decorative applications. Decorating with Tile also presents different types, styles, designs, and makers of tile through to present day. Readers will appreciate why tile is still an ideal decorating material for today's homes. Through beautiful four-color photos, they will not only be able to see many examples of various tiles, which will help with their decorating decisions, but will also learn how to choose the right type of tile for interior or exterior use. Kitchens and baths, the two most common rooms where a homeowner installs tile, are discussed in individual chapters. One-of-a-kind handmade and hand-painted craft tiles, both very popular and sought after in today's market, are also presented as a creative option in design and decorating. A final section provides helpful tips for successful planning. A glossary of tile terms and information on maintaining and cleaning tile are also included.

About this title

Book Description:

Decorating with Tile explores the many design possibilities of tile. This idea-packed book gives the reader a background in the ancient practical and decorative applications of ceramic tile, and then presents myriad types, styles, designs, and makers of this clay art from past through present-day. Besides the many examples of ceramic tile, the book offers advice for choosing tile for both interior and exterior decorating projects. Two special chapters are devoted to tile applications in the kitchen and bathroom. Both mass-produced and handmade tile is featured. Beautiful, dramatic photographs throughout the book illustrate tile's versatility on numerous surfaces in the home: floors, walls, countertops, backsplashes, fireplace surround, just to name a few.

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Decorating with Tile explores the many design possibilities of tile. This idea-packed book gives the reader a background in the ancient practical and decorative applications of ceramic tile, and presents myriad types, styles, designs, and makers of this clay art from past through present-day. Besides the many examples of ceramic tile, it offers advice for choosing tile for both interior and exterior decorating projects. Both mass-produced and handmade tile is featured.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1580110290
• ISBN 13: 9781580110297
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176