Tiling Step-by-Step Book

	Introduction	4
	Safety	6
	Permits and Codes	6
	Planning Your Tiling Project	8
	Using Tile Today	10
	Combining Style and Durability	12
	Using Decorative Tile	14
	Using Tile Outside	16
	Planning Your Tiling Project	18
	Selecting the Right Tile for the Job	20
	Planning Your Floor Tiling Project	24
	Planning Your Wall Tiling Project	28
	Tile Projects	32
	Designing a Tile Floor	34
	Tiling Floors	36
	Tiling a Kitchen Floor	40
	Tiling Bathroom Floors	42
	Tiling an Entryway Floor	44
	Tiling Stairs	46
	Tiling Indoor Stair Risers	47
	Tiling an Entryway Area Pattern	48
	Using Tile on Walls	50
	Tiling Walls	52
	Coping with Obstructions	54
	Tiling a Window Recess	56
	Tiling Countertops	58
	Laying Out Countertops	60
	Setting Tile Countertops	62
	Tiling a Mural Backsplash	66
	Tiling with Mosaic Glass	68
	Tiling a Bathroom	70
	Tiling a Bathroom Sinktop	72
	Building a Mirror Tile Frame	74
	Tiling Showers and Tubs	76
	Tiling a Tub Surround	78
	Tiling a Shower Stall	81
	Renewing a Fireplace with Tile	84
	Tiling a Fireplace	85
	Planning a Woodstove Surround	87
	Taking Tile Outdoors	89
	Laying a Concrete Patio Substrate	92
	Preparing a Concrete Surface	95
	Laying Patio Tile	96
	Tiling Outdoor Steps	99
	Tiling a Garden Bench	101
	Tiling an Outdoor Countertop	103
	Tiling a Bistro Table	105
	Setting Broken Tiles	107
	Tools and Materials	108
	Selecting Layout Tools	110
	Choosing Cutting Tools	111
	Selecting Installation Tools	112
	Choosing Grouting Tools	113
	Using Tile Spacers	114
	Selecting Adhesives	115
	Choosing Setting Beds	116
	Selecting Grout	117
	Selecting Membranes	118
	Choosing Caulk and Sealers	119
	Assessing Substrates	120
	Calculating Materials	121
	Preparing the Site	122
	Laying Out the Job	123
	Cutting with a Circular Saw	126
	Drilling	127
	Tiling Techniques	128
	Cutting Backerboard	130
	Installing Backerboard	131
	Mixing Thinset Mortar	132
	Spreading Thinset Mortar	133
	Cutting Tile	134
	Setting Tile	136
	Setting Mosaic Tile	138
	Working with Irregularly Shaped Tile	139
	Working with Stone Tile	140
	Setting Granite and Marble Tile	141
	Grouting Tile	142
	Installing Transitions	145
	Maintenance and Repair	146
	Caulking and Sealing	148
	Cleaning Tile	149
	Removing Stains	151
	Repairing an Expansion Joint	152
	Replacing Grout	153
	Removing Tile	154
	Replacing Tile	155
	Glossary	156
	Index	158
	Metric Conversions	160