Grand Finishes: Step-By-Step Jobs

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Home Installation Projects 101
By Matt Nikitas

Put in your own tile? Now there is no reason why you can't do it... and enjoy it! Home improvement guru Matt Nikitas returns in this third installment of the Grand Finishes series. He guides the beginner, as well as the expert, through the world of tile setting — with clarity and humor. First he takes you through the necessary preparations and answers the questions: do I need to install an underlament? Or can I tile right over this surface now? You'll know how to ensure a lasting tile job by understanding how professionals plan out their jobs and follow through to the grouting and caulking of the expansion joints. With his trademark style, relaxed demeanor, patience, and thorough execution, Matt takes away the mystique that surrounds tiling, sharing the history of the art along with his own on-the-job experiences.

"Matt shows us how we can achieve a million-dollar decorating appearance on a thrifty and realistic budget. He has great ideas that are clear and easy to follow, and worth every penny."
– Ernie Anastos, News Anchor, CBS-TV, New York

"Rainy day or not, Matt shows you that you can do these household projects yourself... even if you thought your skills were all wet."
– Bryan Norcross, Meteorologist, CBS-TV, Miami

"Nikitas's how-to books are a great way for homeowners to save money."
– Michelle Singletary, Personal Financial Columnist, The Washington Post


	Grand Finishes for Tile includes everything you need to know about:
	•	Available tiles: ceramic, marble, and granite, sealed and unsealed, and which is best for your project
	•	Planning and layout for a high-quality installation
	•	What tools you'll need and which ones you can rent
	•	Adhesives
	•	Wet and dry installations
	•	Expansion joints
	•	Backer boards and other underlayments
	•	How the original tile setters worked, and how professionals install today
	•	Water proofing membranes
	•	Maintaining your floors/counters/walls for years to come


	Book Series Grand Finishes for Tile Grand Finishes for Carpentry Grand Finishes for Walls and Floors

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