Floors

Concrete is one of the most commonly used building materials for homes today. Some flooring materials, most commonly hardwood floors, require the application of a plywood subfloor prior to...

The floor that you walk on is usually the third layer of flooring that's under your feet. The first layer, subfloor, is generally plywood that's secured directly to the floor joists, then an...

Pine boards are a great construction material. Relatively inexpensive, they are a choice wood to use in both floor and wall construction. One of the benefits of using them as a wall finish, is...

Plywood has several advantages over other surfaces as a subfloor for laminate flooring. Installing a laminate floor requires a flat, level surface, which plywood tends to provide. If it's not...

The term "resilient flooring" refers to vinyl, linoleum and rubber flooring, all of which are waterproof, durable materials. Sheet versions of resilient flooring offer the advantages of having few...

Existing concrete floors, like those found in most basements, can be cold if the floor has not been covered with carpet or insulated. If you plan to finish your basement or just want to provide a...

Plank floors are a type of solid wood flooring that can be installed in any room of your home to create a new look. They are easy to clean. Plank floors are installed over a subfloor that has an...

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...

Hardwood flooring is generally a tongue-and-groove system that's installed with nails and flooring staples shot in with a pneumatic floor stapler. Since wood does move, you don't need the...

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...

Use adhesive to install many types of flooring, including vinyl, laminate and ceramic tiles. While you will apply adhesive directly to some floors, some types of flooring come with a self-stick...

Installing the subfloor of a residence is an important part of the overall quality of a home's construction. As the underlying support for the walls of the home to the finished flooring materials,...

Hardwood floors are among the oldest forms of flooring, and still one of the most popular. Compared to laminates and other modern materials, hardwood is a lot of work to install, finish and...

A hardwood floor can add much to the look of a room. The surface along with being attractive is durable, and easy to maintain. It can last decades, with certain finishes aging gracefully to a...

A floor made out of plywood can be very durable, but in order to keep it looking nice, you will need to stain it. By its nature, wood is susceptible to wear and tear and can be damaged easily....

Flooring is important to a remodeling project, as it sets the tone of a room. However, if you have a concrete floor and want other flooring, you will need a sub-floor. You'll need to install a...

Basements aren't just for storage; they can be finished and made into the ideal hang-out place. Adding flooring makes a huge change to the interior of any space by making it far more warm and...

Sub-flooring, whether it is plywood or concrete, has areas that are not level. Older homes can be especially prone to uneven sub-flooring. To level the sub-floor, self-leveling cement is added to...

Hard tiles are deceptively fragile. Virtually any kind of tile you can lay, ceramic, porcelain, brick or stone, can crack or come loose if it's not set on a proper underlayment. This is because...

Vinyl tile and sheet flooring change the look of a room for a lower price than hardwood or ceramic. Homeowners who choose to install their vinyl flooring need to prepare the surface on which it...

Tongue and groove pine is a popular wall, floor and ceiling covering. It is durable and long-lasting and can be installed by the average do-it-yourself homeowner in one to two days, depending on...

Floor tiles are usually laid over a cement board underlayment that's installed on top of the subfloor, to provide a solid, waterproof base for the tiles. However, there are times when installing...

After spending hours installing vinyl floor tile, the last thing you want to find are several bumps and lumps underneath it. Yet that's exactly what can happen if you don't take the time to...

There's always some debate about whether you should paint a nice plank floor (wood-loving purists cringe), but the decision to paint a plywood floor is easy. Plywood is ugly, and the more you...

This is thr pro way to take out ceramic floor tile.

Laminate flooring is a material designed to resemble solid hardwood flooring, but costs just a fraction of the price. It is made from a resin and wood-dust base covered with a paper top layer. The...

Floating click-lock bamboo flooring, which is similar to Pergo flooring, can be easily installed by the average home owner. This variety of flooring does not require nails or glue during the...

Many older mobile homes were originally built with floors made of particle board, which is very susceptible to damage by moisture from leaking hot water tanks, toilets and even pet water dishes...

A peel-and-press linoleum floor isn't the fanciest or most durable kind of flooring you can have, but nothing is easier to install. All you do is peel the paper off the back of the square tile and...

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...

Engineered wood flooring is an easy way to bring the look and style of hardwood floors into your home without laborious installation and high cost. Bruce engineered flooring brings the durability...

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...

If the attic in your home has adequate height (head clearance), it has the potential to be turned into usable living space or extra storage space. The first step to completing this project is to...

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...

Laminate wood flooring is a product that looks like real wood, but costs a fraction of the price. This material is made of a wood composite base covered with a paper top coat. The paper top coat...

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...

Concrete tiles make for a modern, yet rustic, look and come in a variety of styles. However, making your own concrete floor tiles allows you the freedom to design exactly what you want according...

Get a step by step description how to install plywood floating subfloor over concrete

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...

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....

For those that love the look of hardwood, but can't afford the high price tag, Pergo flooring is a more affordable alternative. Pergo is a Swedish company that was one of the first to produce...

Vinyl tile is a great option for homeowners who prefer low-maintenance, long-lasting floor coverings. This product, made from a resinous material, is known for its durability and is fairly simple...

If you like the look of hardwood floors but can't afford the price, consider using Wilsonart laminate flooring instead. Laminate is a resinous material that is designed to look like wood but costs...

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...

Linoleum is a flooring material made of linseed oil, wood dust, and bits of cork laid over a sheet of jute. While once a popular flooring choice, linoleum has been replaced in recent years by...

“Whatever you do, don’t try ripping up that old flooring,” warned the guy at the flooring store, after it was already too late. Now you are going to have to lay a sub-floor....

Hardwood flooring is an amenity in a house that is unrivaled. The colonial style homes of old are a prime example of its durability. One of the main issues concerning its inclusion/exclusion in...

If you're planning to install wood floors, you'll want to build a plywood subfloor. Plywood is usually made from southern pine and varies from 5/8 to 3/4 inches thick. Sheets measure 4 foot by 8...

If you're looking for more storage space in your house and have an unfinished attic, it's a good idea to install flooring and utilize that area for storage. Flooring an attic doesn't only give you...