Floors

Laminate flooring is generally simpler to work with than solid wood, because it's lighter, straighter, and designed to more easily assemble. One area where it's a little more complicated, though,...

Although in-floor heat can be placed into two separate categories--water or electrical--the only category recommended for the do-it-yourself homeowner is electrical. It is easy to install,...

If you've ever looked carefully at a well-laid hardwood floor, you'll quickly notice that no two boards line up at the ends. If it's been done right, no two boards will even be within six inches...

OSB, which stands for Oriented Stran Board but which is also known as "Chip Board" is a popular subfloor due to its low cost and durability. Manufactured from wood chips and resin, OSB makes for...

Changing the flooring of a room will make a world of difference in the look of the room. While carpet is a popular easy to care for option in any room of the house, ceramic tile in the kitchen and...

Before you can begin laying the tiles in your bathroom, kitchen or entryway, you have to have the proper surface prepared. Ceramic tile is usually laid over cement backer board, if you are not...

Pre-finished hardwood flooring that is purchased for use in a home can come engineered in a variety of colors and styles which can be easily installed. An engineered pre-finished hardwood floor is...

If your particle board flooring has rotting wood caused by water damage or a pest invasion, you will need to remove the old particle board flooring and replace it. Particle board will also...

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...

Installing wooden laminate flooring on uneven existing floors is a bit of a challenge, but it can definitely be done. As long as the unevenness in your floor falls within your manufacturer's...

A damaged laminate board in the middle of the floor doesn't have to require ripping up your floor. You can fix it by cutting the board into pieces to remove it, and then taking a new board and...

Do-it-yourself click floorboards are a type of laminate flooring that doesn't require nails, screws or adhesives and is simple to install by joining or "clicking" the flooring planks together....

Ceramic tile has many home improvement applications, including flooring, countertops and backsplashes. The variety of texture and color along with the reasonable cost make ceramic tile a good...

Although it was introduced to the U.S. less than 20 years ago, laminate flooring has quickly become a popular floor choice. It's durable, doesn't stain easily and comes in a variety of colors and...

Replacing a warped hardwood floorboard is a simple project any homeowner can carry off with little more needed than a replacement floorboard, a few tools and the knowledge of how floorboards are...

Installing a laminate wood floor can be tricky. It can even be more tricky if you want to do it without removing your furniture. Tricky, but not impossible. The strategy here is to get the...

Laminate flooring is a great choice for updating your old hardwood floor. It comes in a variety of styles, is resilient and is much cheaper than trying to replace an entire hardwood floor....

Although laminate flooring was introduced to the U.S. less than 20 years ago, it has quickly become a popular flooring choice for do-it-yourselfers. It comes in a variety of colors, is relatively...

Shaw laminate flooring comes in a variety of colors and styles to fit in with just about every home decor. In addition, the flooring is durable, resistant to stains and cleans easily. Best of all,...

Hardwood flooring adds beauty and elegance to any home. If properly installed, hardwood flooring will remain an attractive addition to any home for many years. Proper installation of hardwood...

Although laminate flooring has only been around for a few years, it has rapidly become the flooring of choice for most DIYers. It's tough, comes in a variety of styles and colors and can be very...

Beautiful wood floors add equity to your house. If you're refinishing your existing wood floor, don't make the mistake of doing all the work only to find that you had a couple of loose floor...

Pergo, or laminate flooring, has grown popular in recent years, and installing it is a project that can be done by a beginner. But as with all construction or home remodeling tasks, careful,...

Plywood should never be used under ceramic tile. The proper material to use is a cement backer board. If it is completely necessary to use plywood, make sure it is an exterior grade of plywood so...

With the invention of cement backer board, the installation of tile has become much easier than it was "back in the day". Tile is an extremely durable flooring product providing the underlayment...

A floor with cracked or missing ceramic tile is not pleasing in appearance, but can also be a safety hazard. Ceramic tile installed over concrete can be attached directly to the concrete or may be...

Is a specific plank on your hardwood florr in need of repairing? You don't have to replace the whole floor. Your best choice would be to substitute the board with a new one. You might initially...

Ceramic tile is a durable flooring choice that gives you numerous design options. Manufacturers offer so many finishes, colors and shapes, that choosing an attractive ceramic tile floor will not...

If you are planning to tile over a wooden subfloor, than you will need to install cement tile board. The tile board provides a solid, level surface for the tile to adhere to, which will help the...

The first step to any hardwood floor installation is to choose the wood and have it delivered. But if you are installing over plywood you need to prep the area first. That way you can unload the...

Bring the boxes of pre-finished wood into the area where you'll use it. It needs about 48 hours to acclimate to the area. Make sure there's circulation around the boxes and you don't have them...

Fast and easy steps to laying you own floating floor. Bring a burst of vitality to your home.

After having tiled several bathrooms, I can tell you that this is not a newbie DIY project. You have to have a lot of patience and a certain level of attention to detail. Laying tile is a pretty...

Wood laminate flooring is often used as an alternative to flooring made of solid hardwood. Not only is it cheaper, but it is also arguably easier to lay. Instead of nailing each piece of laminate...

Besides being heavy, cement board is pretty easy to work with. Anyone can install cement board themselves, although they may need a little help moving it around. Cement board is an important part...

Laminate flooring is a popular substitute for solid wood flooring. This is because it can be cheaper, more durable and easier to install. The process is different from installing wood flooring,...

Installing ceramic floor tiles is a job that requires precision as well as some special tools. However, though it takes some time and patience, the process is relatively straightforward....

There are only a few home improvement ideas that can add more value to your home then putting in hardwood floors. The new pre finished wood floors that you can buy in home improvement stores is...

Laminate flooring is an inexpensive alternative to hardwood or tile. Although it looks similar to hardwood or tile, it is easier to maintain and is more durable. It is also better for the...

When remodeling the kitchen, you need to start from the ground up. Before you do any work on the walls, you need to install the subfloor and tiles so that they won't interfere with the drywall if...