| 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.
As Byrne demonstrates his craft, you'll experience firsthand the pace and subtleties of the tiling process. Tiling Floors is companion to Byrne's book, Setting Tile. Page numbers from the book are keyed right to the screen, so you can refer back for more information.
Michael Byrne has been a professional tilesetter for more than 20 years, teaching tile setting seminars and workshops throughout the U.S.
See the companion videos, Tiling Countertops and Tiling Walls and the companion book, Setting Tile, sold separately. |
