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

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.

Dennis Jeffries is an internationally known and respected figure in the flooring industry with more than 40 years of experience. He pioneered the introduction of new products and spearheaded worldwide campaigns by the largest flooring companies. He is Head of Product Development and Commercial Sales with the international franchise organization, Floor Coverings International.