Ceramic tile has long been used to adorn various parts of the home- from the simplest countertop covering to the complex wall or floor arrangement. Smart Guide: Ceramic Tile will get you started on your next household tiling project, no matter how complex it may seem. With in-depth chapters covering walls and floors and step-by-step sequences directing you along the way, this book is a staple reference guide for any do-it-yourselfer looking to take tiling into your own hands. Smart Guide: Ceramic Tile is packed with color illustrations to help guide you along the way. Whether you are wondering what type of tile is best for a wall or tub/shower enclosure or looking for the right way to prepare a subsurface before installation, this book has the answers and direction you are looking for.

More than 260 complete and full-color how-to illustrations

Over 30 color photographs

How to buy the right tile for any project or job

How to prepare the subsurface for tile installation; also an in-depth overview of grouts and adhesives

Clear, concise instructions for do-it-yourselfers to follow

Comprehensive index and glossary of important terms

Softcover, 80 pages, Published 2002