Setting Tile
Learn All The Methods and Techniques for Tiling Walls, Floors and Countertops in Kitchens and Baths
Available with 3 Companion VHS Videos

Michael Byrne

Floor, wall, and countertop techniques

Now, thanks to new materials and techniques, it's easier for anyone to get professional-looking results every time!

Master tilesetter Michael Byrne's book explains everything anyone needs to know about tiling in an easy-to-read format. With the help of real-life installations, he demonstrates floor, wall, countertop and bathroom techniques.

Byrne covers the many types of tile -- including natural stone. He explains tools, setting materials, preparation and layout. You'll also find detailed information on troubleshooting problems and making repairs. The traditional mortar-bed method is still covered, but easy-to-use backerboard and waterproofing membranes now get special attention. Byrne delivers all the basics tilesetters rely on...plus all the fresh ideas and innovative methods they need to do the job right.

See the companion videos, Tiling Floors, Tiling Walls, and Tiling Countertops. Page numbers from the book are keyed to the screen so you can refer back for more information.

"...delivers a tremendous amount of information that's easy to understand...No stone is left unturned from surface preparation to cleanup."

-- Custom Builder

Soft-cover, 8 x 10 in., 260 pages, with color photos and drawings

ISBN 978-1-56158-080-4

See the companion video Previews:
> Tiling Countertops > Tiling Walls > Tiling Floors
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Setting Tile
Book & 3 VHS Videos

Setting Tile
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Tiling Countertops - VHS Video

Get traditional results with modern materials.

Ceramic-tile countertops can be as attractive as they are practical. And a small countertop is the perfect introduction to the techniques of tiling. With a bathroom as his job site, professional Michael Byrne demonstrates how to get traditional results with modern materials. You'll learn how to work with both backer-board and mortar-bed substrates, how to trim tile around a sink, and how to detail your countertop for a clean, crisp look.

If this is your first go at tilesetting, Byrne gives you the confidence to see the job through. If you're an experienced tilesetter, you'll find this tape full of new ideas to bring to your next tile job.

By watching Byrne, you'll learn how to:

lay out tile for an orderly appearance in any shaped space
determine the proper consistency and coverage for thinset
cut tile, using a snap cutter, biters and a wet saw
finish a grout job that requires no next-day scrubbing

See the companion videos, Tiling Floors and Tiling Walls and the companion book, Setting Tile. Page numbers from the book are keyed to the screen so you can refer back for more information.

ISBN 978-0-918804-85-3

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Tiling Countertops
VHS Video

Tiling Walls - VHS Video

From layout to grouting

Now you can tile any wall in your house. From layout to grouting, professional tilesetter Michael Byrne offers his special insights into the techniques you need to accomplish the task. Using a bathroom job site, Byrne handles typical problems such as uneven, out-of-plumb walls, and maneuvering around bathtubs, plumbing and windows.

Rich in visual detail, the tape is clear enough for beginners and specific enough for professionals. Byrne teaches you to see the creative possibilities in awkward situations: a badly placed pony wall, for instance, becomes an attractive focal point when you tile it with a cove and a contrasting pinstripe. By watching Byrne you'll learn how to:

use a jury stick to compare alternative layouts quickly
apply a moisture membrane for a waterproof substrate
mix mortar and float a vertical bed
cut and shape tile, using biters and a snap cutter

See the companion videos, Tiling Floors and Tiling Countertops and the companion book, Setting Tile. Page numbers from the book are keyed to the screen so you can refer back for more information.

ISBN 978-0-918804-87-7

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Tiling Walls
VHS Video

Tiling Floors - VHS Video

Learn how to tile any floor in your home.

Ceramic tile is a versatile and popular material for all kinds of floors. By learning how professional tilesetter Michael Byrne handles the challenges of tiling a watertight bathroom floor and preparing a shower pan, you'll be able to tile any floor in your home, including kitchens, entryways and patios.

After an overview of the basic procedures, Byrne gets right into the problem-solving process. You'll find out how to prepare an ideal surface for tiling and how to cut tile efficiently, producing edges that will look and feel right. Beginners will appreciate the clarity and ease of the presentation, while seasoned pros will find Byrne's methods usefully detailed.

By watching Byrne you'll learn how to:

use a border to simplify and enhance a diagonal layout
mix and float mortar for a substrate that's level and sturdy
incorporate expansion joints so that cove tiles won't crack
shape a sloping shower pan that won't leak

See the companion videos, Tiling Walls and Tiling Countertops and the companion book, Setting Tile. Page numbers from the book are keyed to the screen so you can refer back for more information.

ISBN 978-0-918804-89-1

>> Preview Video (RealPlayer needed to view)

Tiling Floors
VHS Video

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