Contents
Foreword vii
Preface ix
Introduction xii
Trademarks xiii
1Environmental Concerns 1
Air Quality Issues 1
Systems approach 3
Other approaches to environmental issues 4
Glossary 10
Notes 11
2 Paints and Finishes 13
Components of Paints 13
Solvents 13
Binders 14
Pigments 14
Additives 14
Primers 17
Flame-Retardant Paints 17
Stains 17
Varnish 18
Shellac 18
Lacquer 18
Danish Oil 18
Novelty Finishes 18
Color 19
Application Methods 19
Surface Preparation 19
Wood 20
Plaster 20
Gypsum board 20
Metals 20
Masonry 20
Writing Painting Specifications 20
Using the Manufacturer's Painting Specification Information 22
Problems with Paint and Varnish and How to Solve Them 23
Bibliography 23
Glossary 23
Notes 24
3 Carpet 25
History of Carpets 25
Functions of Carpet 26
Fibers 27
Construction Methods 28
Tufting 28
Weaving 30
Knitted 30
Aubusson 30
Axminster and Wilton 30
Dyeing 31
Piece dyeing 32
Carpet printing 32
Fabric Protectors 32
Flammability Testing 34
Types of Pile 35
Carpet Cushioning 36
Writing Carpet Specifications 37
Construction 37
Recycling 40
Measuring 40
Problems 41
Installation 42
Maintenance 46
Vacuuming schedules 47
Bibliography 49
Glossary 49
Notes 50
4 Floors 51
Wood 51
Types of Wood Flooring 54
Strip 54
Plank 55
Parquet 55
Grade levels 57
Laminate 60
Marble 61
Travertine 65
Granite 65
Grout 65
Flagstone 67
Slate 67
Ceramic Tile 68
Ceramic Mosaic Tile 72
Other Types of Tiles 72
Quarry Tile 72
Mexican or Saltillo Tile 74
Glass Block 74
Concrete 74
Terazzo 75
Exposed Aggregate 77
Brick 77
Linoleum 78
Asphalt Tile 78
Vinyl Composition 80
Solid Vinyl 81
Pure Vinyl Tile 81
Rubber 81
Sheet Vinyl 82
Cork 85
Formed-in-Place or Poured Floors 86
Bibliography 86
Glossary 86
Notes 87
5 Walls 89
Stone 89
Granite 89
Marble 90
Travertine 90
Brick 90
Concrete 92
Concrete Block 93
Glass Block 94
Plaster 96
Gypsum Board 97
Wallpaper and Wallcovering 98
Patterns 99
Types 99
Printing ofwallcoverings 101
Adhesives 102
Packaging 103
Commercial wallcoverings 103
Tambours 106
Wood 106
Plywood Paneling 108
Types of veneer cuts 109
Matching between adjacent veneer leaves 109
Prefinished Plywood 116
Particleboard 116
Hardboard 116
Decorative Laminate 117
Porcelain Enamel 118
Glass 119
Mirror 120
Mirror terminology 121
Ceramic Tile 122
Metal 122
Acoustical Panels 123
Cork 127
Other Materials 128
Bibliography 128
Glossary 128
Notes 129
6 Ceilings 131
Acoustical Ceilings 132
Residential 132
Commercial 133
Metal 136
Other Ceiling Materials 136
Ceramic Tile 138
Bibliography 138
Glossary 138
7 Other Components 139
Mouldings 139
Doors 143
Wood doors 143
Glass doors 146
Cabinet Construction 159
Joinery of Case Body Members 161
Edge Treatments 161
Drawers and Doors 161
Joints 162
Drawer Guides 163
Cabinet Hardware 164
Shelves 165
Bibliography 168
Glossary 168
Notes 168
9 Kitchens 169
Floor Plans 170
Kitchen Appliances 171
Refrigerators 172
Ranges 173
Electric ranges 174
Gas ranges 175
Ovens 175
Microwave ovens 176
Ventilationfans 177
Dishwashers 177
Trash compactors 177
Kitchen sinks 178
Kitchen faucets 179
Kitchen Cabinets 180
Counter Materials 183
Decorative laminate 183
Ceramic tile 183
Wood 184
Marble 184
Travertine 184
Solid surface materials 184
Stainless steel 185
Granite and slate 185
Other materials 185
Floors 185
Walls 186
Certified Kitchen Designers 186
Bibliography 186
Glossary 186
Notes 187
10 Bathrooms 189
Planning a Bathroom 189
Floors 190
Walls 190
Bathtubs 190
Showers 193
Tub and Shower Faucets 195
Lavatories 195
Lavatory Faucets 198
Toilets 199
Bidets 200
Countertops 200
Accessories 201
Public Restrooms 202
Lavatories 202
Faucets 203
Toilets 204
Stall partitions 204
Accessories 204
Bibliography 206
Glossary 206
Notes 207
The Newest Products on the Market 208
Appendix A Measurements, Manufacturers, and Associations 213
Appendix B Resources 221
Index 231