The Tile: Making, Designing and Using - Hardcover

Clark, Sir Kenneth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1861264879 ISBN 13: 9781861264879

Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

This title gives an overview of making, decorating and using tiles. 30 techniques are illustrated and explained using earthenware, stoneware, porcelain and paper clays combined with decorative techniques of painting, screenprinting and sgraffito.

About this title

Review:

A lavishly illustrated introduction to making, decorating, and using tiles, featuring 280 color photos.

Synopsis:

This title provides an overview of making, decorating and using tiles. Some 30 techniques are illustrated and explained using earthenware, stoneware, porcelain and paper clays combined with decorative techniques of painting, screenprinting and sgraffito. Practical information is also give on uses of tiles including walls, floors, roofs, fireplaces and stoves; details on how to fix tiles ranging from murals to swimming pools; and advice on how to protect from frost and movement.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1861264879
• ISBN 13: 9781861264879
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176