Work Surfaces and Countertops

Name: Work Surfaces and Countertops
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ISBN: 9780376018076

ISBN-10: 0376018070

ISBN-13: 9780376018076

Edition: Revised

Authors: Lisa Stockwell Kessler

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When it comes to planning and building effective, efficient work areas, don't just skim the surface--let "Sunset's experts guide you through the entire process. This new volume helps do-it-yourselfers select from today's many options--ceramic, laminate, wood, granite, and even concrete. Detailed instructions and surefire techniques ensure smooth installation of work surfaces and countertops. Includes 14 projects for every room in the house and garage, plus outdoor work and entertainment areas, too.

Book details

List price: $14.95
Publisher: Oxmoor House, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English

Counter culture	p. 4
Getting Started	p. 6
Design Considerations	p. 8
Supports and Surroundings	p. 18
The materials	p. 24
Options at a Glance	p. 26
Ceramic Tile	p. 28
Natural Stone Tile	p. 30
Plastic Laminate	p. 32
Wood	p. 34
Richlite	p. 36
Solid Surface	p. 38
Glass	p. 40
Engineered Stone	p. 42
Natural Stone	p. 44
Concrete	p. 50
Metal	p. 52
Projects	p. 54
Measuring	p. 56
Tile Basics	p. 58
Ceramic Tile Countertop	p. 64
Granite Tile Countertop	p. 66
Tumbled Stone Vanity	p. 70
Plastic Laminate Postform	p. 76
Laminating a Top	p. 79
Wood Butcher Block	p. 82
Glass Desktop	p. 86
Zinc-topped Serving Counter	p. 89
Finishing a Wood Countertop	p. 92
Indoor Concrete Countertop	p. 94
Outdoor Concrete Countertop	p. 98
Potting Table	p. 102
Craft Table	p. 106
Folding Workbench	p. 108
Repairs and maintenance	p. 110
Tile Repair	p. 112
Plastic Laminate Repair	p. 114
Giving New Life to Wood Tops	p. 118
Renewing Solid-Surface Material	p. 120
Repairing Metal	p. 121
Removing Stains from Stone	p. 122
Maintenance and Care	p. 124
Resources	p. 125
Credits	p. 126
Index	p. 127
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