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Author Crimmel, Sukita Reay, author.

Title Earthen floors : a modern approach to an ancient practice / Sukita Reay Crimmel and James Thomson.

Publication Info. Gabriola, BC : New Society Publishers, 2014.

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Description 1 online resource
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary <Div>Down and dirty? a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing, and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors</DIV>
Contents 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.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Flooring, Earth -- Amateurs' manuals.
Flooring, Earth.
Flooring, Earth -- History.
History.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
History.
Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
Added Author Thomson, James, 1977- author.
Other Form: Print version: Earthen floors. (CaOONL)20139086935
ISBN 9781550925616 (electronic book)
155092561X (electronic book)