Floor Repairs

Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any home, however, if an older wood floor has uneven spots, it can deter from the wood's natural beauty. You can sand down the uneven portions to level...

You can easily protect your hardwood floors from scratches and indentations by using the right rug pad under your area rugs. Simply place the rug pad under each rug and prevent damage to all...

There is nothing more frustrating than spending a lot of time painting a room and then removing the drop cloth only to find that there is now paint all over your hardwood floors. Or perhaps you...

You've finished redoing the bathroom floor and you're ready to install the threshold. The only problem is that it butts up to a carpet in the next room. Installing a threshold with a carpet...

Self stick tiles are great to use when decorating or finishing a room on a budget. Cost effective and quick to install, they provide a quick and inexpensive way to dress up a floor. Removing these...

Wood floors often get squeaky in dry, warm weather but before you go craxy or fork over hundreds to a repairman just to make a few adjustments, try fixing it yourself. You may need a helper and a...

Have you noticed that your concrete floors are uneven? Leveling uneven concrete floors can be a fairly easy task to accomplish. Here is an easy tutorial so you can do it yourself.

Whether you are replacing your carpet or removing it completely to expose your hardwood floors or concrete, you will have to deal with carpet padding glue. Removing carpet padding glue is not...

Vinyl is often used as a more affordable alternative to tile; it is also extremely easy to use. Unfortunately, over time, the adhesive can release and it begins to peel or completely loosen from...

Many places such as hospitals, stores, offices and even private houses want to have that professional, clean and shiny look. When you buff a floor, it will improve the attractiveness of the floors...

Oak flooring is beautiful, better for your health than carpet and fairly easy to clean. But it does have two enemies: moisture and dirt. Water can warp floors and destroy finishes, and dirt...

Replacing an old vinyl floor can add a welcoming lift to a tired old space. And at times, you may find it possible to simply tile over an older floor, instead of removing it all together. If this...

Are the vinyl floors in your kitchen or bathroom starting to show their age and curling along a seam or against the wall? If they are, you should fix the floor before the curling gets any worse....

Concrete floors and subfloors are very common in homes and commercial buildings. While concrete is durable and resilient, it often suffers from flaws and damage due to improper installation. One...

When you need to replace that horrible beat up floor, this is an easy cheap solution.

Mexican tile is an essential in a Southwestern home. It is also becoming more and more popular nationwide. The only issue is the maintenance and upkeep. Yes, you will see paw marks after your dog...

Although a lot of people are beginning to turn to alternative flooring for home decor these days, many still choose carpeting as their floor of choice. Unfortunately, good carpets cost a lot of...

With big chain-hardware stores all over, and many good deals to be had on new flooring, it might not make sense to invest in refinishing an existing vinyl floor, whether in the kitchen, bathroom...

From time to time a ceramic tile will crack or chip, whether it’s on the wall or floor. Crack or broken tiles are not very attractive especially if they are in a visible part of the room....

This method isn't as much a repair as it is a remodeling, but it's the most dramatic way to improve the look of a linoleum kitchen or bathroom floor. Instead of trying to refurbish those cracked,...

Maintaining a hardwood floor can be a tough job, especially since every time someone unknowingly drags a piece of furniture across the wood, it can leave little scratch marks. If you have a...

There are some specific tools and techniques that can make ripping up your old floor covering a lot easier. Here are some tips.

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Squeeking floors can be annoying; but there is a quick and reasonably easy fix for this problem.

It may be hard to believe, but bamboo is now being used as a replacement for hardwood flooring. Bamboo floors can be installed above or below grade as well as on top of wood or concrete. Not only...

You know the story. Your otherwise lovely bathroom has gruesome stains or greenish black mold and fungus growing between the tiles. With some elbow grease, you can stamp out those unsightly stains.

Creaky stairs are fine for ghost stories but an annoyance in your own home. Stair squeaks originate from warped boards, wood moving against other wood or metal such as nails, or just plain old...

Although it may look like a permanent mess, spilled wax can be removed from a carpet with the help of a warm iron.