Carpeting

If you own a house or apartment, putting down new carpet is something you need to tackle eventually. When the carpet backing is laid with the carpet glue on the cement, it can be very difficult to...

Many homeowners cover the floors of porches and other outdoor structures with artificial turf to help prevent slipping or to cover stained, damaged concrete. Over time, the artificial turf tears...

Removing your old carpet can reveal a beautiful hardwood floor. Sometimes old carpet needs to be removed for remodeling work and the floor underneath is wood that you do not want damaged. In...

Outdoor carpeting can help improve the appearance of an outdoor area and can also make outdoor surfaces less slippery when they are wet. According to IndoorOutdoorCarpet.info, outdoor carpets are...

PVC glue is most often used to stick pieces of PVC piping together. It is a strong but slow-drying plastic compound that creates almost permanent bonds. While PVC glue is a great asset to PVC...

Binding carpet is necessary so the material doesn't fray and come undone. Depending on what and where the carpet is used, it can be bound in different ways. Creating runners and throw rugs out of...

Two common methods for installing industrial carpet are double glue-down and direct glue-down. Double glue-down means that there is a cushion installed beneath the carpet. This is good for large...

Making a wood storage bench is a easy and fun do-it-yourself project. There are plenty of options to choose from when making a wood storage bench. From the type of wood, to the size, to the...

If you have a room with asbestos tile you may be tempted to remove the tile prior to carpeting. All removal of asbestos must be done by a professional. Grinding or sanding of asbestos tile will...

Are you finishing a basement and plan on installing carpet? Adding carpet to a basement will make the area more inviting to you and your family. Basement floors are usually concrete and the...

It's easy to install carpet padding to stairs. A few simple tools, carpet padding adhesive, patience and accuracy make this do-it-yourself project successful.

When the carpeting on a staircase wears out, you need to replace it. If you carpet around staircase balusters, though, your job is a lot more difficult than changing a runner down the stairs. The...

The thickness and construction of Berber carpet helps it to last longer and show less wear and tear than other carpets. Unfortunately, Berber carpet snags more easily than other carpets. Improve...

Want to upgrade your floors an upgrade or eliminate that old, dated (as in stained, smelly) carpet? Removing carpet is a job that most folks can complete themselves, as long as they are willing to...