The Home Decorator's Tile Bible: A Complete Guide to Using and Choosing Tiles

The Home Decorator's Tile Bible: A Complete Guide to Using and Choosing Tiles

<p> <i>A comprehensive handbook for maximizing the decorative and practical power of tiles.</i> </p><p> Endlessly versatile and available in a huge range of materials and finishes, tiles are an increasingly popular choice for home decorators. This handy book is a comprehensive guide to the types of tiles that are available, from ceramic and glass to terracotta, slate, marble and metal. </p><p> In <b>The Home Decorator's Tile Bible</b>, Morwenna Brett includes the history of tiles, explains how they are manufactured, and discusses associated products such as adhesives and grouts. </p><p> The main section of the book is the tile directory, which includes over 800 beautifully photographed tile samples representing a vast range of colors, patterns, textures, finishes, shapes, sizes and applications. Readers can turn to the color scheme that interests them and then view a selection of tiles in a wide range of materials. Each tile is described according to:</p><ul> <li>Type</li> <li>Cost</li> <li>Application (indoor, outdoor, wall, floor, bathroom, kitchen, patio, fireplace, swimming pool)</li> <li>Slip and scratch resistance.</li> </ul><p> Also included is a detailed color wheel and additional information on trims and accessories, making this a definitive guide for homeowners and professionals. The lie-flat concealed wirobinding makes it easy to use whether on the job, at the design table, browsing in a store or home center, or just relaxing in an easy chair. </p>