Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (625 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 086571763X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 250 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jake d. said Good info, needs more details and sketches.. I am giving it Good info, needs more details and sketches. Jake d. I am giving it 4 stars for lack of detail. Basically this book will sell you on the idea, teach you how to confirm you have the correct materials on site, help you figure out how to get the right materials if you don't have them, teach you how to place, teach you how to finish, and teach you how to care for your aging floor. Really in that respect it is a great book. It. stars for lack of detail. Basically this book will sell you on the idea, teach you how to confirm you have the correct materials on site, help you figure out how to get the right materials if you don't have them, teach you how to place, teach you how to finish, and teach you how to care for your aging floor. Really in that respect it is a great book. It. "I especially liked the information about color washes and sanding the floor" according to Susan Walch. I have built several earthen floors. Sukita provides all the basic information if this is your first floor. It's essential reading. I especially liked the information about color washes and sanding the floor, I had never heard of either of these techniques and I will try them on my next floor.. After reading this book you can build an earthen floor. A. Willis This book gives solid details for building an earthen floor. I just finished reading it yesterday and am confident that I could follow the directions and use their method to produce a good looking earthen floor. The book gives details on what to do differently if installing the floor over a wood floor, concrete slab, or crushed rock. The methods and materials given look
With a style that is both comfortable and authoritative, this book offers the detailed instruction necessary for executing a quality earthen floor in a variety of different contexts. No longer! This book is full of information, hard-won lessons learned and the real heart and spirit of natural building. "At last! The mystery is removed from most wonderful floors in the world. Crimmel and Thomson have drawn upon their extensive and direct experience in their craft and share valuable lessons learned with their readers. Thank you Sukita and James for making this ancient treasure accessible to all."---Bruce King, PE, Director, Ecological Building Network"Earthen floors have long been shrouded in mystery Natural building enthusiasts have known about them and lusted after them, but despite the vast amount of natural building information produce
Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice is the first comprehensive, fully illustrated manual covering the history, use, and maintenance of this attractive, practical flooring option. Conventional Western building techniques using industrial materials may save time and create efficiencies, but these perceived savings come at considerable financial and environmental cost.As well as boasting a unique and beautiful aesthetic, natural building techniques are accessible, affordable, and non-toxic. This detailed, fully illustrated guide explains every part of the process, including:Sourcing and harvesting materialsPreparing the subfloorPouring, finishing, and sealing the floorLiving with and maintaining your earthen floorBecause information on creating quality earthen floors was not