The first edition of Tiling Complete, published in 2008, is the best-selling title in Taunton's highly popular "Complete" series, with lifetime sales to date of 120,000.

The revised second edition is updated throughout, with the latest information on new types of tiles, project preparation, and setting materials. Installation of the new generation of large-format tiles and wood-plank tiles is covered in depth, and 125 new photos are included.

Like the first edition, this volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use reference for homeowners covering all tiling projects from the most basic to advanced. This highly visual book is focused on real-world situations faced by homeowners and real-world advice, including how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong.

The Book includes important points such as:

• Buying the right tile
• Understanding installation materials

Tiling Complete familiarises readers with the basics before explaining how to prepare the subsurface, lay out the project, and tile floors, countertops, walls, and backsplashes.

Learn how to:

• Grout
• Caulking
• Sealing
• Maintenance
• Repairs

Throughout the book, intuitive finding devices and visual tables of contents make it easy to identify the material that's relevant to the reader's situation.

With beautifully step-by-step photography to guide you through, this is the perfect book for beginners, novices, and advanced tilers!

About the Author
Michael Schweit has been a licensed tile contractor for more than 30 years. He has installed ceramic and stone tiles on a multitude of custom residential projects and has gained an excellent reputation for executing technically challenging projects and for expert troubleshooting. He has apprenticed a number of tile setters to the challenging trade of tile and its craftsmanship. He is also a frequent technical advisor and consultant on projects involving tile restoration as well as tile job failures. Robin Nicholas has worked as a professional in the tile industry for over two decades. She has worked as a tile installer, apprenticed employees, and served as a consultant. She is a member of the Tile Heritage Foundation, SAMA, and the Potters Council.


Book Information
ISBN 9781641551984
Author Michael Schweit
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Taunton Press Inc
Publisher Taunton Press Inc