Floors

After installing new tile, you may notice that you made a bit of a mess and smeared grout on the tile. There's now an unsightly haze on a ceramic surface instead of a brilliant shine. When...

At times, it becomes necessary to pour new concrete on top of an old floor, simply because the underlying floor begins to show wear from constant footsteps, pets, and stains. Tearing out a...

Maple is a flooring alternative to the ever-popular oak. Like oak, maple is light in color and durable. What makes maple flooring more attractive to some homeowners is that is considerably more...

Cement is the second most popular subfloor for tile installations behind plywood and the easiest of the two to install tile upon. Like any subfloor that you install tile on, the surface should be...

It is possible to lay tile over a previous vinyl tile installation as long as the underlying tile is in good condition. Tile depends on a sturdy substrate, and if you are laying tile over tiles...

Tile is an elegant flooring and wall surface that is strong and durable. Tile requires a sturdy subfloor of either concrete or plywood in order to maintain its integrity. If you forgo hiring a...

In the course of laying tile you may have used too much thinset in some spots and caused an excessive amount to be pushed between the tiles. Having too much thinset in between tiles can impact the...

Hardwood flooring is a durable and popular floor covering. It is less labor-intensive to install and maintain than carpet and stronger than linoleum. Hardwood flooring should be laid in a...

Stained hardwood floors create a beautiful, warm look in a room, but over time, the floors grow dull and damaged. Often, carpet was installed over hardwood floors in older homes, and once the...

Before installing any tile you should inspect the surface it will be installed upon and check that it is level and sound. Concrete surfaces might require a leveling compound be poured over them,...

Becoming a ceramic tile contractor requires several years of training and development of a sound reputation to mature into a profitable business. Being a tile contractor requires a high level of...

It is possible to lay tile over a previous tile installation, as long as the additional elevation in your floor or wall is something that you are able to work with. However, you cannot lay tile...

It is possible to lay ceramic tile over a previous tile installation as long as the additional elevation in your floor or wall is something that you are able to work with. However, you cannot lay...

It is possible to lay tile over a previous tile installation as long as the additional elevation in your floor or wall is something that you are able to work with. However, you cannot lay tile...

It is possible to lay ceramic tile over a previous tile installation as long as the additional elevation in your floor or wall is something that you are able to work with. However, you cannot lay...

If you've decided to remove a ceramic tile floor, consider that it's set in mortar over cement board or other solid base, with grout between the tiles. Before embarking on the difficult task of...

Ceramic tile is a durable surface that can attach to many types of substrate. You will often see ceramic tile used as floors, countertops, walls, fountains, around fireplaces, steps and in other...

When plain wooden floors, carpet or cement just won't do, don't forget about tiles. Tiles have mostly been known to decorate the floor of a kitchen or bathroom but can give a nice look to the...

Hardwood floors add greatly to the look of any room, providing an attractive, durable surface that will last for years with proper upkeep, while raising the value of a home. Adding a new hardwood...

While self-adhesive vinyl tiles cannot match the beauty of ceramic tiles, they provide a much easier and inexpensive flooring option. Unlike ceramic tiles, which require you to apply adhesive and...

Installing tile over painted concrete adds a few extra steps to your tiling job. Unfortunately, the tile cannot be adhered directly to the painted surface. Paint used on concrete will not bond...

Removing the linoleum flooring in your home is not an easy task. There are multiple possible methods of removing linoleum, and you'll likely need to experiment with every possible method and tool...

Laying a concrete slab is challenging, but it can be a do-it-yourself project. This should be well thought out and specific directions will need to be followed to successfully complete this task....

The importance of using the proper tools never rings more true than when laying ceramic tile. The main difference between laying it inside or outside is the thin set mortar and the time frame...

This is the best way to give your concrete floor the look of marble, terrazzo, or stone.

Sheet flooring is one of the easiest types of flooring to install. That is not to say there aren't chronological steps to which the installer has to adhere. The biggest challenge you will face...

Marble floors are luxurious and beautiful, and occasionally a tile or two intrudes into an area where it needs to be cut after the floor is installed. The best option is to remove the tiles and...

Laying your own tongue-and-groove flooring is a complicated and physically challenging task, but one you can do in a weekend if you're confident in your carpentry abilities. It's made easier these...

Radiant floor heating can turn any floor into a large, low-temperature radiator. Some systems utilize warm water, which is pushed through plastic tubing that is either embedded in a floor slab or...

Rubber-backed carpet is typically installed with glue. When removing this type of carpet, the most common problem is the separation of the rubber backing from the carpet fiber, which leaves a...

Concrete is a versatile material that is a perfect substrate and finish flooring material for radiant heating. Radiant heating systems come in two main forms: Electrical panels or heated water...

Installing ceramic tile over an existing epoxy floor requires specific components and exact steps to accomplish. Although a challenging project, installing a ceramic tile floor can be done with...

Authentic Saltillo tile creates a look and feel that is very much old Mexico. The clay used to produce them only exists in one place: Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Authentic Saltillo tile provides...

Just as there are a few options available when laying tile perpendicular to the walls of a room, there are also a few options available for laying them diagonally. The key to designing a diagonal...

Shiplap pine boards are generally available in 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch widths. They run from 8-foot to 18-foot lengths. Variable widths may be desirable on some floors, while in other cases...

So you tore the orange shag out of your Craftsman Bungalow only to discover that some polyester-clad hack had glued the carpet to the hardwood floor? Don't worry; it is possible for a very...

One of the most challenging parts of installing flooring of any kind is figuring out how to install around obstacles like doorways, bathtubs, sinks and toilets. This tutorial will describe how to...

Because floor sizes and shapes are different, laminate flooring must be cut so that it fits smoothly along the edges of a floor. Cutting laminate is a skill that takes practice. It is a good idea...

Hardwood flooring has been replacing wall-to-wall carpeting as the preferred type of flooring in American homes. Unfortunately, hardwood floors are expensive and require more care than simply...

Hardwood floors are eye-catching and durable, and they increase the aesthetic value of your home. If you're thinking of installing hardwood flooring on your own, however, consider these...

Anyone who lives in a two-story home with upstairs hardwood floors knows about the challenge of irritating noises. If you live in a downstairs apartment or condominium, your upstairs neighbors can...

The floor is the last portion of the basement you will pour, after completing the footings and the concrete walls. Usually poured in sections, the basement floor must be level and care taken to...

Removing ceramic floor tile is a challenge, but it is worth the effort when completed. Replace broken and cracked tile with a new floor covering, whether it is the new look of modern ceramic tile,...

Floors are one of the most important elements in home décor. While many new homeowners are laying down Pergo, laminate and even brand new hardwood, most would give their eye teeth for the...

Removing vinyl flooring from concrete is not an easy job. Most of the time the vinyl itself will come right off, but then you have to contend with the backing and adhesive. This part of the your...

Ceramic tile, like all masonry products is cool to the touch unless it encounters direct sunlight or a heat source. While heating systems are common beneath hardwood and laminate flooring, ceramic...

Cork tile flooring is a natural product that can last for years. While it takes more work to install a cork tile floor than a regular tile floor, the extra effort pays off in the beauty.

Mexican tile floors are beautiful and, when properly cared for, can be the focal point of the structures where they are used. Many times we walk into a place that has Mexican tiles just to see the...

Laying a cement floor can be challenging. Here are some tips and hints for die hard do-it-yourselfers!

Suppose you have a garden walk that you wish to have tiled, or you wish to make a tile-topped table, or even tile a front entrance but you don't wont to spend the money buying tiles. Make your...