The Tile Book: Decorating With Fired Earth
The Tile Book: Decorating With Fired Earth
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Book Description
A decorative mosaic, a fired earth floor, or a stylish kitchen countertop - all of these can be created using ceramic tile. The Tile Book considers the rich and varied history of tile and how it has been used around the world and through the centuries. Divided into three sections, this book contains everything one needs to know about decorating with this versatile medium. First, the book explores the history o f tile, from its origins in the ancient Islamic world through Dutch and English Delft and concluding with modern, twentieth-century design. The middle section o f the book gives inspirational examples of how one can use decorative tiles in t he home for flooring, as wall covering, in bathrooms, or even outdoors. Finally, the last chapter delves into the practicalities of laying tiles, caring for tile floors and counters, and sealing tiles for extended life.
The Tile Book: Decorating With Fired Earth,Elizabeth Hilliard,Soma Books,1579590209,Crafts & Hobbies,Decorating,Decorating - General,History,Home Improvement / Construction,Interior design,Residential Interior Design,Tile laying,Tiles,Tiles in interior decoration
Book Contents:
- The Virgin Goddess: Studies in the Pagan and Christian Roots of Mariology (Studies in the History of Religions)
- The Woman Jesus Loved: Mary Magdalene in the Nag Hammadi Library and Related Documents (Nag Hammadi and Manichaean Studies, 40)
- Time-Saver Details for Store Planning and Design
- Tractatus Theologico-Politicus (Gephardt Edition 1925)
- Trade Fair Design Annual 2005/2006
- Victoria: At Home with Roses: Patterns, Petals & Prints to Adorn Every Room
- What Goes With What: Home Decorating Made Easy
- White Christmas : Decorating and Entertaining for the Holiday Season
- White on White : Creating Elegant Rooms with Classic Whites
- Wiel Arets : Works and Projects
Book Contents
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