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

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

23 reviews
Sales Rank: 19503

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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Real hands-on advice from an expert December 8, 2004
67 out of 67 found this review helpful

I'm midway through remodeling a 50 year old house, and I've become something of a connoiseur of these do-it-yourself books. A lot of books from this genre provide a basic description of the work involved but gloss over the details. These often seem to have been written by someone who writes for a living, and who may or may not own a hammer or a drill themselves.

Tile Your World is one of the best, perhaps THE best DIY books I've read. The author John Bridge has clearly and thoroughly documented what he's learned during his hands-on career as a tile guy.

The book contains the requisite sections on tools, types of tiles, substrates, etc. Where it excels is in its detailed discussion of the subtleties associated with tiling walls, floors, showers, outdoor surfaces, kitchen backsplashes, etc. By way of example, the section on tiling a shower spans over 100 pages and includes over 100 photos. Along the way you'll get advice on everything from plumbing updates to what to do if you discover termites during tearout of the old shower.

The text is consistently readably and often amusing as well. It's worth at least a dollar or two of the purchase price just to read John's advice on how to select fine wines, buried as it is within the discussion on how to ensure that the slope of a shower floor is correct.

Finally, I have to heap a bit more praise on the tiling discussion forums that John runs on his web page. I gather that I'm not allowed to mention the URL in this review, but it should be *painfully* obvious given the title of the book. Like the book, the quality of the advice provided on the discussion forums rises well above the (relatively low) standard for the DIY industry. Imagine novice tilers posting questions about complex issues, and actually getting timely and detailed responses from industry practitioners who seem to really know their stuff.

My hat's off to the author of Tile Your World, and if he's ever in my neck of the woods here in Kentucky, he's more than welcome drop by and use my newly-tiled bathroom.

5 out of 5 stars

Best of its kind September 7, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I used Mr. Bridge's earlier book "Ceramic Tile Setting" a few years ago when I tiled our bathroom. It was a wonderful resource, far better than the other books on tiling that I read through. I raved about it so much that friends borrowed it and it wound up getting away from me. When we moved this summer and needed to do some tile work in the new house, I decided to buy another copy and was pleased to find an updated book available. "Tile Your World" is as good as it gets in a how to book. The instructions and explanations are very clear and the writing style is entertaining and motivating. This book should be mandatory for any DIY tile projects.

5 out of 5 stars

The ONLY reference needed for any tile project April 24, 2004
23 out of 23 found this review helpful

John's writing will not only give you the knowledge to do a first rate job on any tile project,but he will also make the learning fun in his easy Texas style of writing.
With additional information from proffessional tilesetters and tradesmen from around the country you will get more bang for your buck than any other single DIY book i have seen.Top this off with an address for th Tile Your World tile forum manned by pro's to deal with any immediate concerns or problems and the combination cannot be beat.
If you are contemplating a tile installation in your home,this is one purchase you will never regret.
From wall to floor from counters to leveling this book covers the entire spectrum.
Tile Your World even features information on differant types of membranes for waterproofing,uncoupling and antifracture and where and when to use them.In addition you will find sections on self leveling cements,backerboards,varieties of setting materials and when and where to use them.
As a pro tile contractor i cant stress enough the need for quality information and mechanically sound advice.Written in a manner friendly to the layman,Tile Your World hits the mark on all counts!!

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