Sunset Ideas for Great Tiles

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Tile trends have changed dramatically since 1998, which is why we're confident that this new 2006 edition will again prove to be an Ideas for Great best seller. Why? Designers and do-it-yourselfers alike will benefit from this informed resource. It lays out-in typically clear, concise, and informative Sunset fashion-all the new options available today, and the many innovative and clever ways they're being put to use for floors, countertops, walls, and other décor elements.Features:* New, expanded photo gallery features tile in architectural settings ranging from easy to elaborate* Inspiring special sections offer up-to-date guidance on tile for floors, countertops, and walls, and as décor accents* Informative buying guides cover patterns, colors, inlays, and grout* New features on estimating, tile care, and maintenance* Glossaries throughout help readers become fully informed shoppers

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction (p. 4)
• Ideas and Inspiration (p. 7)
• A World of Tile (p. 8)
• Shopper's Guide: Choosing Tile (p. 14)
• Tile for Floors (p. 22)
• Shopper's Guide: Choosing Floor Tile (p. 36)
• Tile for Walls and Backsplashes (p. 38)
• Shopper's Guide: Choosing Wall Tile (p. 52)
• Tile for Counters and Tabletops (p. 54)
• Shopper's Guide: Choosing Countertop Tile (p. 60)
• Creating Focal Points (p. 62)
• Shopper's Guide: Choosing Focal-Point Tile (p. 72)
• Tile for Outdoors (p. 74)
• Shopper's Guide: Choosing Outdoor Tile (p. 90)
• Getting it Done (p. 93)
• The Many Styles of Tile (p. 94)
• Pattern, Shape, and Size (p. 98)
• A Pattern Primer (p. 102)
• Color and Texture (p. 104)
• The Color Wheel (p. 109)
• Accents and Insets (p. 110)
• All about Grout (p. 114)
• Minimizing Maintenance (p. 118)
• What Will It Cost? (p. 120)
• The Price of Imperfection (p. 122)
• Hiring an Installer (p. 124)
• Doing It Yourself (p. 125)
• Design & Photography Credits (p. 126)
• Index (p. 127)