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Author: John P. Bridge
Publisher: Mistflower Press
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$23.95~~
Buy New: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

24 reviews
Sales Rank: 22396

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.6 x 0.7

ISBN: 0974275433
Dewey Decimal Number: 738
EAN: 9780974275437

Publication Date: December 20, 2003
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
As of November 2008 TILE YOUR WORLD is still the only available book that covers ceramic tile showers completely. A comprehensive and in-depth guide for amateur and professional ceramic tile setters. TILE YOUR WORLD takes the reader from the early history of the craft, all the way through to advanced residential tiling techniques. Projects range from kitchen and bathroom floors to custom tile shower installations. Kitchen counters and back splashes are also covered. TILE YOUR WORLD contains over 300 black and white photos and line drawings and 6 four-page color inserts. Eight appendices and a full index are included.

Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Great book October 24, 2008
I purchased this book to try and advoid the pitfalls that would be encountered from doing a complete walk in tile shower and floor for a bathroom. I am happy to say that with the help of the book and the on line forums I easily accomplished the task with outstanding results. The guy installing the glass shower doors even said the job was better than most professionals he had to follow up. I guess that says a bit about the job but also about the info in the book. BTW - I had never done a tile job in my life up to this point so that is saying something.

1 out of 5 stars

Very Dissapointing January 3, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

This book was pretty disappointing. After spending $24 for what I thought was going to be an authoritative book from a well respected expert on the art of tile setting, I find myself browsing other books while I'm at Home Depot to get the information I need. In particular there is absolutely no mention of how cutting and setting stone tiles is different than ceramic. No mention of using epoxy to set tiles with resin on the back or use of epoxy for anything. No mention of design issues like what size tile or what layout is best for small or large rooms, what size grout joints look best with what types and sizes of tile. He has these cute sections about how cool it is to be a tile setter all over the book which bugs me since that space in the book could have been used to give real information. As an example he has a section on making u-cuts in floor tiles. He never actually tells you how to make a u-cut, just how great you'll feel when you master this skill.

I'm guessing the reason this book has so many great reviews here is that the people that hang out in his online forum buy the book and enjoy his cute little stories and write a glowing review. They don't care about the lack of detail in the book because they can get it from the online forum. But for $24 I shouldn't have to then go to an online forum or sneak peeks at other books while at the store for the information I need, it should all be in the BOOK!

From looking at other tile books at Home Depot, either the Stanley (that's pretty sad) or Taunton book would be better choices for people who actually want to learn how to set tile.

5 out of 5 stars

A most August 31, 2007
I rebuilt my bathroom and completely renovated the shower. This book was my bible. Of course I had other references and ideas to use, but pretty much kept to this book. I had it there by my side while constructing everything from the shower pan, shower walls and tiling it all. Sure I could have done it without this book and my wife would have made me hire a professional to redo my job.

Not to brag, but with the advice from this book people think that a professional DID remodel my bathroom. There is so much satisfaction in doing it yourself and to get a the results as good (and sometimes better) as a pro...

5 out of 5 stars

An excellent overview June 22, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

John Bridge has put together an excellent reference for the experienced and novice tile setter alike, and if you're looking to learn the basics to put together a project for the first time, this book is a must read. John's light, conversational style makes the book a quick read, and as mentioned in another review, the online forum on the author's website is also an invaluable reference.

Highly recommended to those who need a to learn the ABCs of tile.

5 out of 5 stars

Tile Your World May 13, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I bought the bookas a gift for a friend who is quite interested in home renovation technique. She was thrilled by it and judging by her reaction, it must be an informative and well written book.

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