Earthen floors : a modern approach to an ancient practice /

Down and dirty? a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing, and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Crimmel, Sukita Reay (Autor), Thomson, James, 1977- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2014]
Temas:
Flooring, Earth > Amateurs' manuals.
Flooring, Earth > History.
Planchers en terre > Manuels d'amateurs.
Planchers en terre > Histoire.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Construction > General.
Flooring, Earth
ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design
Handbooks and manuals
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • SECTION 1 About Earthen Floors. Chapter 1: The History of Earthen Floors
  • Chapter 2: Understanding Earthen Floors.
  • SECTION 2 Materials and Tools. Chapter 3: Materials
  • Chapter 4 : Tools.
  • SECTION 3 Preparing for the Pour. Chapter 5: Making the Floor Mix
  • Chapter 6: The Subfloor
  • Chapter 7: Preparing the Work Area.
  • SECTION 4 Installing the Floor. Chapter 8: Pouring the Floor
  • Chapter 9: Finishing the Floor
  • Chapter 10: Living on, Maintaining and Removing an Earthen Floor.
  • SECTION 5 Beyond the Basics. Chapter 11: Artistic Touches and Other Techniques
  • Chapter 12: Floor Experiments
  • Chapter 13: Using Radiant Heat
  • Chapter 14: The Future of Earthen Floors
  • Conclusion.
  • Appendix A: Glossary
  • Appendix B: References
  • Appendix C: Resources
  • Appendix D: Building a Compacted Gravel (On-Grade) Subfloor
  • Appendix E: Oil and Wax Safety.

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