Tiling: Planning, Layout, and Installation (For Pros By Pros)

Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space from tiny entry to spacious kitchen - in a matter of hours, if it's done properly. This book presents all of the information needed to take on a tiling project from start to finish, including planning and layout, installation, and upkeep ―from tiling a kitchen counter or outdoor patio, to installing glass block in a shower, on a curve. From the For Pros By Pros series, Tiling delivers pro-rated instruction guaranteed to get the job done right the first time.

Before writing about home improvement, Joseph Truini worked as a remodeling contractor, cabinet maker, and union carpenter. He has written extensively for magazines like Today’s Homeowner, This Old House, and Popular Mechanics. He also is the author of Building a Shed (Taunton Press, 2003, 2009, 2015) and Installing Floors (Taunton Press, 2010).