Floors

If you like the look of hardwood floors, a floating engineered floor may be the answer for you. Boasting the appearance of hardwood but not the difficult installation, a floating floor is placed...

The normal installation process for wood floors involves nailing or stapling the floor into place. But, if you're laying the floor over a surface that won't hold nails (like a cement slab or a...

Gluing down hardwood flooring is a complicated process, requiring you to painstakingly place each plank, perfectly lined up to provide a beautiful surface that can last decades. Removing those...

One of the easiest carpet installation methods is the glue-down method. It is a semi-permanent solution that will keep the carpet in place for years to come. When the carpet is worn and requires...

You love the look of your hardwood floor, and want to install new hardwood in the next room. But you're faced with a problem. The old floor was laid starting at the doorway where you want to add...

There are a number of places that you can rent an outdoor dance floor, but you can also make one yourself with some time and effort if you are a bit crafty with tools. Making your own dance...

Generally, wood floors should be installed directly over a plywood underlayment, meaning you usually have to strip off whatever floor covering is there now. Vinyl is an exception, under the right...

There are a number of places where you can rent an outdoor dance floor, but you can also make one yourself with some time and effort if you are a bit crafty with tools. 

Making...

If you're planning to replace some vinyl tile flooring in your house, you may have to remove several layers. It's not uncommon for people to lay new flooring over old and to do so numerous times....

Beneath the carpets in many homes often lies a perfectly functional hardwood floor. While removing the carpet from that hardwood floor is a simple process, removing the glue left behind can be...

Trying to remove flooring that is glued to concrete can be a horrific task if you are not prepared with the right tools and materials. With a little time and effort, you can replace your old...

While vinyl flooring offers a durable material for floor surfaces, it sometimes becomes necessary to remove the flooring for replacement, or just to get at the hardwood floor beneath. Removing the...

Removing a carpet from a hardwood floor is easy. Just find an edge and pull it up, removing any tacks as you go along. Once the carpet has been removed, there remains the tough job of removing the...

When installing a hardwood floor using glue, you'll inevitably spill some glue on the surface of the hardwood floor. Choose one of several available methods to remove the glue from the floor,...

Carpet backing is the back of the carpet that contributes to helping the carpet hold its shape and strength. Carpets are typically placed over a foam base, which is often stapled or glued to the...

Flooring products made from bamboo (a grass) are as durable as most hardwoods, but it takes less than five years, on average, for bamboo shoots to replace themselves after harvest. Even though it...

A stair nose is the part of the stair tread that protrudes beyond the riser. This nose is generally created by stair nose molding, a wider trim piece where the nose is part of a more substantial...

Whether you want to update your laminate flooring with a new style or whether you need to repair a damaged area, you'll have to remove the existing flooring. Your laminate floor may be glued to...

Bamboo flooring is an attractive and comfortable alternative to many other wood floor options, and as such it has gained popularity at a rapid rate. As with any flooring method, there are various...

Pulling up linoleum flooring is a very messy task. Depending on what your goal is, you have to be careful not to damage the flooring underneath the linoleum. It's important to make sure all the...

Remodeling a room in your home such as a bathroom or kitchen may involve removing the adhesive or glue that was left over when you removed vinyl or ceramic tile. Tile can be used on the walls...

Wood flooring can be rustic, as in aged knotty pine planks, or it can be elegant, as in the rich color of stained hardwood. Regardless of your design and style, wood floor installation is a...

Inlaid linoleum is linoleum that has been cut into shapes and laid in a pattern on the floor, much like a puzzle. Instead of one sheet, it is many pieces. It was popular in the first part of the...

Laminate flooring is popular in homes, especially for people who want to save some money by doing it themselves. It is simpler than other flooring options because the floor is laid down on top of...

Installing wood floors can be an arduous task, but enhancing your home with the splendor of natural wood can be worth the trouble. Advances in wood floor construction have made installing wood...

Removing glue from wood floors can be a difficult and time consuming process. There are a number of ways to do so effectively, but the proper method depends on a few factors. Consider the time you...

Wood floors are a thing of beauty and well worth the restoration process. The value they add to your home is a nice boost in the incentive department but the look is typically what motivates...

Underlayment is the layer of material above the first layer of subflooring and under your floor covering. If you're planning to put down a wood floor, vinyl, carpeting or any other material that...

Vinyl flooring can be an unattractive nightmare if you prefer hardwood, carpeting or laminate flooring. When I bought my home, well let me put it this way the only room not cover with vinyl...

Building hardwood floor medallions is a fun and challenging project that adds beauty and character to any home. This article will explain the tools needed and the steps required to create the...

Hardwood floors can add class and beauty to any room. But for many people, the price tag and associated hassle involved in installing them put them out of reach. With the introduction of...

It requires quite a bit of elbow grease, but removing glue from a concrete floor isn't complicated. If you're planning on refinishing the concrete, such as applying a stain or a sealer, you'll...

To lay floating hardwood, the craftsman starts by cleaning the subfloor and checking that it's level. If it's not level, he may apply a self-leveling compound. Then he must decide which way the...

If you've decided to remove old vinyl flooring and replace it with a new floor covering, you have to do it in a two-stage process. After you strip off the old vinyl, you still have the task of...

These instruction present just one typical way of installing hardwood on stairs. Basic carpentry tools are required.

No glue installation of vinyl flooring is an easy way to lay down an attractive new floor covering and can save money. It does have the disadvantage of being less durable, since when you install...

Removing vinyl flooring without damaging the plywood underneath can be difficult, but it is possible. The first thing to do before you start pulling at the flooring is cut the vinyl into strips....

Learning how to install vinyl floor tile is easy if you follow a few simple steps. When using the peel and stick type, you will still want to get a good tile glue to put down first. This will...

In order to install tile or hardwood in place of a linoleum floor, you need to first remove the old flooring so that you can prepare the subfloor. Never fear, this is a home improvement project...

During the course of the installation of a linoleum floor you have allowed an amount of the adhesive to ooze out of the seams. This stuff sets up rock hard, as it is suppose to. The question is,...

Give your house a new look with new floor coverings that are easy to install. Linoleum is lightweight and great for a DIY project. In a free afternoon you can re-design any room in the house and...

Removing vinyl flooring from a cement floor requires time and patience. Most vinyl adhesives do not come off the cement easily. It's a tough job that requires a bit of strength and elbow grease....

For many people, one way to update a room is to remove the old outdated 1970s linoleum flooring that has been there for years. Removing the old linoleum is something any homeowner can do but you...

I have removed old vinyl flooring several times. And even though it is easy, it does take some patience and strength.

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...

Assessing the damage to your laminate flooring is your first step so you can determine the strategy to use: repair by patching or replacement. Dents, dings, scratches and small cracks are possible...

Installing a floating floor is a process which does not require the flooring to be nailed or glued to the subflooring. This process works best when the subflooring is not suitable for hard wood...

Hardwood is a popular flooring choice. Despite the high cost, many consider its graceful look and feel worth every penny. Hardwood flooring can also raise the value of the property. The more you...

Laminate wood floors are used in several homes because they are relatively easy to clean and maintain. If you have plans to lay your own wood laminate floor, be sure to check your instructions...

Have you ever tried to install a linoleum floor by yourself only to find when you are finished that you have glue in the strangest places? It is formulated to stick well so the floor will remain...