Although some may be considered a wood floor unrefined compared to a sculptured piece of furniture, my wooden canvases are commonly larger than the ceiling of the sistine chapel. Wood floors by charles peterson is the first professional level book on wood flooring i have seen. Hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty, durability, and. This professionallevel resource, wood flooring, covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. My rough drafts totaled well over one million words. He even shares some great floor care tips so your new floor. Hardwood floor expert charles peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around.
Charles peterson has been in the hardwood flooring business for 30 years. Be sure you leave a gap for expansion as instructed in the mfgs instructions. It won best in category by the printing industries of america in 1997. A certified advanced master craftsman with over 30 years of experience in the flooring business, peterson shares his expertise on the materials and methods used to install strip and plank flooring in modern homes. Place all of the flooring before nailing your first board to get the most uniform look possible. With a degree in engineering and a passion for hardwood, he is recognised as a flooring expert. A wood floor is the largest wood working project that most craftsmen will ever have the chance to work on. The floor won the honor of the best hand cut floor in the world. Author of the industrys most comprehensive book on wood flooring. In this dvd, wood flooring expert charles peterson covers the stepbystep installation of a wood strip floor, walking readers through the complete process from prepping the subfloor through layout, installation, sanding, and finishing. This is the pattern that even the pros mess up, says charles peterson, author of wood flooring. Testimonials distinctive wood floors by charles peterson.
In recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood, including exotic species such as mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyers eyes light up. About charles distinctive wood floors by charles peterson. He has created a new, unmatched quality standard in hardwood flooring. Peterson is a master craftsman and a certified national hardwood floor inspector, as well as a technical contributor to a number of magazines, including fine homebuilding. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. A professionallevel resource with 450 fullcolor photos covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring from estimating and preparing the job site to sanding and finishing to repairs and maintenance. Distinctive wood floors by charles peterson the peerless. Cover has minor shelf wear, otherwise this handsome book is in great shape. Its easy to clean and maintain and adds more value to a home than any other flooring choice on the market. Mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyers eyes light up.
This professionallevel resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring. We discreetly craft some of the finest custom wood floors. Charles peterson is the most prolific author on wood flooring in the world today, having authored the industries most comprehensive book a complete guide to wood flooring taunton press books, 2009. Wood flooring by charles peterson represents over three decades of research.
Watch as flooring expert charles peterson lays down the whole process in this for pros, by pros video series. It is evident that charles peterson put a tremendous amount of time and effort into writing this detailed and relevant book. I especially appreciate the sections on inlaid floors and borders. Adding a wood strip floor is one of the best ways to bring new life to an old room, or give a clean look to a new space. I am putting 212 x 34 hardwood flooring in a hall that is about 36 wide. We discreetly craft some of the finest custom wood floors in the world. Taunton press called charles the worlds leading expert on wood flooring. Utilizing the finest in quality materials and equipment, cp consistently attains the highest quality results. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Charles peterson is the most prolific author on wood flooring in the world today, having authored the industries most comprehensive book a complete guide. Although i had to compromise on the amount and depth of content, the book is still the most comprehensive publication ever produced on wood floors. Distinctive wood floors by charles peterson proudly powered by wordpress. The book focuses on 42 major paintings in the memories collection with additional drawings, preliminary sketches, quotations, photography, and stories of the artists. Wood flooring has been a passion of mine for well over three decades.
A floor that appears as if it were sawn entirely from one perfect log. About charles peterson charles peterson signature wood flooring. Charles peterson signature flooring is crafted from a quality of wood previously unavailable by the leading wood floor expert to establish a new quality standard. Charles peterson wood floors in gales ferry charles. About charles peterson charles peterson signature wood. Rift white oak charles peterson signature wood flooring. We hand pick only perfect logs to yield a grade of wood previously only available for the most exquisite musical instruments. Charles peterson signature flooring is crafted from a quality of wood previously unavailable by the leading wood floor expert to establish a new quality standard about charles passion. A wood floor is only as good as the subfloor it goes over.
Although i had to compromise on the amount and depth of content, the. Charles peterson books of time and place reflections. Charles crafted this floor to share simple ornamental techniques in his book. In wood flooring, wood flooring expert charles peterson covers the stepbystep installation of a wood strip floor, walking readers through the complete process from prepping the subfloor through layout, installation, sanding, and finishing. Gluing tongue and groove also acceptable that certainly will reduce gaps in winter as the floor will expand and contract as one item.
Charles peterson was born in longview, washington, in 1964 and received a bfa. Engel, andy con, isbn 1561589853, isbn 9781561589852, brand new, free shipping in the us a professionallevel resource with 450 fullcolor photos covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring from estimating and preparing the job site to sanding and finishing to repairs and. The quality of the photos and illustrations are outstanding. Author charles peterson details everything from medallions to borders to fulloni dont even know what to call it. Courses are presented by charles peterson, one of the worlds leading experts on wood flooring. Simply put, this book leaves no stone unturned when it comes to wood flooring. Just know that the zigzag installation isnt a breeze. If you have a wood floor that could use a builtin focal point, try inlaying a section of classic herringbone parquet. Charles peterson is considered one of the worlds leading experts on wood flooring and a sixth generation master craftsmen. There is really vey little room to swing a nailer hammer since ill probably lay the first row in the middle of the hall and work towards both walls. Some of his floors are so ornate they look like maurice escher drawings. Charles is one of the worlds top wood flooring master craftsmen and technical experts. Peterson s first book, of time and place, was published in 1994 by white door publishing company. Also, i think that if you dont know about wood floors at first glance this book.
Charles contributes to the national technical manuals, graphic standards, certification programs and educational classes. This professionallevel resource, wood flooring, covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring. Charles peterson is new englands only nationally degreed advanced master craftsman. With many great photos and easy to read text, this book would be indispensable for anyone from the novice to the professional. This professionallevel resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. Charles is one of the nations most highly qualified wood flooring experts, offering clients fullservice wood flooring options. I of course could not fit all five thousand pages of information in my allotted 330 pages of the book.
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