Floors

by Alan Berman (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $6.07

  A sourcebook designed to take the pain out of selecting floor coverings. Wherever you live and whatever your budget, Alan Berman offers advice and information on how different floor treatments can transform the mood of a room. All types of flooring are discussed and illustrated, including: rugs, carpets, grass, coir and sisal, plain and patterned, tufted and woven; innovative uses for linoleum, rubber and glass; and traditional fired earth tiles, cut stone paving and painted floorboards. Design inspiration is combined with solid and practical advice on techniques such as measuring and estimating, laying mosaics, grouting tiles, sanding and varnishing floorboards, and removing stains.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $3.40

  This title takes a practical look at floors and their possibilities. This source book contains hundreds of ideas coupled with hardworking, easy-to-follow instructions on how to lay every type of flooring. The floor is often the largest area in a room, and in terms of expense it can be one of the greatest outlays when decorating. Different treatments can totally alter the mood of the surroundings, for example, compare an expanse of polished bare boards with thick, luxurious carpet or tiny, brightly coloured mosaic tiles. This volume is packed with numerous ideas and suggestions on laying and decorating various types of flooring. It combines style and imagination with informative advice. A comprehensive reference section includes useful information on durability, underfloor heating, wear-and-tear and cleaning, as well as a list of suppliers.