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When considering patching a crack in a floor while it is wet, it is best to determine the type of material you are working with as well as the products you will use to patch the floor before...
Cement is a porous material that absorbs water. Over time, cracks may form in the cement due to water penetrating the surface, then freezing and thawing. These cracks may be small hairline cracks...
The garage is one of the most versatile rooms in the house. It can be used as storage, a playroom or housing for your vehicle. Since the garage most likely gets a lot of traffic, builders...
Often, basement floors are made out of concrete. Concrete is extremely durable and can handle heavy traffic. However, like any material, it can get cracked no matter how good it is. A concrete...
For some, the garage is an all-purpose room in the home. It is often used to house a car, keep a washer and dryer, and for general storage. The floor of a garage is generally made out of...
Home repairs and maintenance can seem never ending at times, but caring for your greatest investment can be rewarding in the long run. As a home ages, the foundation and flooring can reflect that...
Before installing new tiles over an existing concrete floor, repair all holes with fresh cement. Patching a cement floor will not only create a perfectly smooth, level surface for the new tiles...
When building a floor, a builder has many different materials they can choose from. Using concrete will provide the room with a very durable walkway which can withstand a huge amount of traffic...
Vinyl flooring is easy to maintain, handles most wear and tear easily, and is a budget-friendly alternative to expensive ceramic tile. But what's a homeowner to do when his flooring becomes...
Vinyl floors are a very pretty and economical way to cover flooring. They can get damaged and they can end up with a hole. There is an easy fix for a hole in a vinyl floor. The most important part...
Carpet warms our feet and can set the mood in our homes. It's the place to cuddle with the kids and play a game or where the guests spend the night. Wear, age, rips, tears, spills, burns, and...
Carpets are great. They help insulate a room for the cold winter months. They add an element of sound proofing. And best of all they look great...well they do if they are clean. However, as those...
If you make a small hole or tear in your linoleum floor, it can be patched without cutting the linoleum. If you are careful with the color matching, the result will not be very noticeable.
Did you know that setting a hot iron on a carpet for only a few seconds will leave a nice imprint in the carpet? I found out the hard way! Repairing damaged spots on a carpet can be easier and...
Adding tile to your home adds a finished look that can be cleaned with ease. Installing tile can be tricky when you do not have a level surface on which to work. Fortunately, there is an easy fix...
No matter how careful you are with carpeting, sooner or later it will end up with a drink stain or a cigarette burn or as in my case, a bare spot because my Doberman liked to run in his sleep. He...
It just takes a single tear to turn a lovely linoleum floor into an irritating eyesore. But you don't need to spend money calling in a professional---repairing it yourself is a relatively simple...
Repairing carpet spot damage is easier than you may think. In a few easy steps this article will walk you through the tools you will need and the steps to take to repair the carpet damage. This...
If you have a large crack in your concrete it will require a little more work than just applying a simple concrete patch. With theses simple steps you will know how to fix a large concrete crack
When a concrete driveway or a concrete floor gets a small crack it may be due to the ground shifting below it or it may have something to do with the mixture of the original concrete. These small...
Sheet Flooring is more difficult to repair than single tiles. Matching must be done carefully in order that the area replaced matches perfectly.
Although carpet provides lots of advantages to a homeowner, like keeping your floors warm and soft to walk on—it does have at least one major drawback—it stains! If you’ve ever had the misfortune...
If you have vinyl tile floors, the time may arrive when you must patch the surface. If you have extra tiles on hand, it's a quick repair. But if you don't, there still are some things you can do...
Some cracks in hardwood floors are normal and even necessary to allow for the expansion and contraction wood undergoes when the weather changes. Make sure you patch cracks that need to be patched....
Inevitably, your terrazzo floor will suffer some mishap, like a hard object that is dropped on it, chipping one of the pieces, or little sections wearing away from foot traffic. Don't worry: you...
Vinyl flooring is one of the most affordable and durable types of flooring on the market today. Vinyl flooring comes in a wide range of colors, patterns and thickness. Depending on your choice...
You would think that by definition resilient tile would be, well, resilient. Resilient tile is durable, but it can be damaged, requiring repair. Hopefully, you saved some of the original tile for...
Vinyl-floor manufacturers typically offer extensive stain-removal guides, but if your sheet flooring is permanently stained or damaged, you can cut out the damaged area and patch it.
You can repair or replace vinyl sheet flooring and vinyl tiles with excellent results if you know the proper technique.