Fu-Tung Cheng's surprise bestseller Concrete Countertops paved the way for a fresh look at a familiar surface. His new book moves beyond the kitchen and transforms this commonplace material into an elegant medium that can be used throughout the house. Combining cutting-edge design with helpful how-to information, Concrete at Home offers ingenious ...
"Masonry Skills" is now in its sixth edition continues to provide reader-friendly, comprehensive coverage that has made it so successful. Updated with the very latest developments in the masonry trade, this book starts by introducing basic work principles, such as working with materials, bonds, brick, and concrete block, and progresses to advanced ...
Concrete is not just for roads and pavements! Look at concrete in a completely different way as you create everything from bookends to a Venetian bench. It's a diverse material that can be formed, carved and modelled, as well as beautifully enhanced by colour, mosaics and embedded designs. * Concrete Basics * Mixing Concrete * Custom Recipes * ...
Once relegated to the backyard patio, today's concrete makes a tasteful statement, and "Sunset"'s second edition of this popular manual provides all the practical know-how homeowners need to create the elegant and chic finishes that distinguish modern concrete applications. Readers looking for budget-friendly ways to transform rooms and outdoor ...
This popular and versatile material is perfect for creating original garden ornaments. Ten contemporary artists have designed an assortment of sophisticated projects to make using a variety of techniques. Vegetable Stepping Stones, a Snail Hanging, a Garden Torch, and a Birdbath are just a few.
Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty-two attractive projects, including garden paths and walls, porches, pools, seats, waterfalls, and even a bridge. Two-color. Line drawings.
Decorative concrete is not only budget friendly, it's stunningly attractive in a very contemporary way. Sunset provides the "know-how" for 16 projects. Includes 285 photos and 20 illustrations.
A richly illustrated guide to working with tile shows readers how to personalize any space with tile, covering the basic features of tile design as well as advice on how to select sizes, accents, layouts, grouts, shapes, and other important details. Original.
This book gives you the technical expertise and seasoned advice you must have to expertly plan, lay out and install tiles throughout your house. From simple to elaborate, easy to complex and challenging, the editors of "Fine Homebuilding" magazine cover a huge range of tiling projects, techniques and issues, and give you the technical help and ...
All you need is "The Art and Craft of Stonescaping", a shovel, hammer, small stones and a few feet of land to perfect this art: master stonemason David Reed guides motivated homeowners through every step of dry-laid stonework. Have a sloped garden? Build a beautiful retaining wall with built-in benches and flowers growing out through the stone ...
The most comprehensive survey undertaken of the major types of masonry heating systems, ancient and modern. It shows the wide variety of possible sizes and shapes, from simple to elegant, from whimsical to gothic.
Covers a wide range of subjects, 60 projects and tasks, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Over 900 photographs and illustrations.
This all-encompassing DIY manual takes a head-on approach to every home tiling situation - except those best left for the pros! Loaded with photos and laid out in an intuitive, accessible format, it's so easy for even the most hesitant of novices to get the job done right the first time. The authors begin with a thoughtful introduction and move to ...
Learn how to shape stone; how to cut, drill and fasten masonry structures; the techniques for planning and pouring concrete footings; and how to erect stone walls and arches.
Now in paperback, this elegant primer by a master stonemason imparts the fundamentals of building traditional New England-style dry stone walls. 22 illustrations.
Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentations for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts alike. A two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances. This comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure ...
Design and installation techniques, tips, and shortcuts used by professionals. Provides step-by-step instructions, timeframe for completing plus skills and materials lists. "Wisdom of the Aisles" on every page guarantees success. Details how to design, layout, maintain, and work with a variety of materials in building patios and walkways. Features ...
Illustrated techniques to install, repair, replace, maintain, and improve patios, driveways, steps, walkways, walls, and more. Step-by-step format provides basics for beginners and reassurance on complex projects for more experienced DIYers. Clever ideas will inspire capable masons, while novices will appreciate the easy-to-follow project format. ...
This remarkable DVD/Book set from internationally known Fu-Tung Cheng is ideal for homeowners and contractors. Fu-Tung Cheng is known internationally for his sophisticated and innovative concrete designs for the home market, and in seven simple steps, he takes the reader through the process of designing, forming, pouring, finishing and installing ...
This book teaches brickworking from "A-Z"...for novices to experienced pros. Whether you're a homeowner wanting to do your own repairs, a trade apprentice seeking to sharpen your skills, or a veteran craftsman or contractor with years of experience, you'll turn to this complete guide to bricklaying again and again. There is no more comprehensive ...
Shows all the tools, materials, and techniques needed to build a variety of popular masonry and concrete projects, including walls, patios, and sidewalks. Comprehensive planning and design chapter helps readers successfully prepare for a wide range of projects. Detailed instructions--supported by more than 600 photos and illustrations--explain and ...
Featuring 16 easy-to-build projects for the yard and garden, this complete primer shows how to work with stone, including choosing materials, safety considerations, and cutting and fitting techniques. Full-color photos & illustrations.
This revision of "Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Home Masonry" updates much of what made the original book a best-seller, but also answers the latest building trends by featuring exciting new information and projects. In addition to the tried and tested project information on building with concrete, brick and block, the book features all ...
Covering all the basic concrete and masonry projects and techniques for home improvement, this book presents 40 projects ranging from building a brick patio to flagstone retaining walls to concrete sidewalks. Includes the time, skills, and tools required for each project and 275 color illustrations.
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