Earthen floors : a modern approach to an ancient practice /

Earthen floors : a modern approach to an ancient practice /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Crimmel, Sukita Reay, author.
Imprint:	Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2014] ©2014
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Subject:	Flooring, Earth -- Amateurs' manuals. Flooring, Earth -- History. Flooring, Earth. Electronic books. Handbooks and manuals. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11217400

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Other authors / contributors:	Thomson, James, 1977- author.
ISBN:	9781550925616 155092561X 9780865717633
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	Down and dirty? a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing, and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors.
Other form:	Crimmel, Sukita Reay. Earthen floors.: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2014] ©2014
Publisher's no.:	447794 CaOOCEL

Table of 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.