Floors

Homeowners might seal brick floors to protect them from stains, create a glossy surface or reduce grit that can mar adjacent floors. There are two types of products used to seal brick floors:...

Hardwood floors that are installed in a home come in two types. One type is called a floating floor; it is not secured with nails. The other type is secured to the subfloor using staples or nails....

Installing a new floor, regardless of the floor type, requires proper preparation of the sub-floor upon which the new floor is being installed. For a sub-floor consisting of an already installed...

Installing floor tiles successfully requires a smooth, level surface for the tiles to adhere to. Installing a layer of floor tiles onto an uneven floor is a frustrating process that can result in...

You're ready to redo your kitchen floor but aren't sure how to remove the peel-and-stick vinyl tile that's already installed. You'll be pleased to learn that it's not too tough a job, and you...

Sanding a wood floor is a major project that is a little less difficult if you prepare properly. Removing the floor trim and putting it back on later may sound like a lot of work, but it's easier...

While self-adhesive tiles are simple to install, they also require more prep work to prepare the subfloor than almost any other flooring type. Any type of vinyl tile will transfer any...

Sealing a leaky basement not only reduces issues with flooding and mold but also gives a homeowner an opportunity to increase his potential living space by making the basement area waterproof and...

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...

Installing a new ceramic tile floor is often an exciting new upgrade for a homeowner. To make the new floor look and function at its best, it is important to remove the existing baseboards that...

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...

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...

The beauty of wood floors sometimes comes with a price. Wether you are refurbishing a fixer home that had the hidden treasure of hardwood floors or just repairing some damage to your own floors...

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...

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...

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...

You have just installed a wood floor, and it looks great, but it's not complete until you install the baseboard and complete the room. Trimming in the floor is easier than installing the floor,...

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...

If your carpet is worn or you simply can't stand it any longer, but you can't afford to buy new carpet or put in wood flooring, painting your subfloor to look like real wood is a good temporary...

Tile is beautiful and strong. Tile floors can take a beating, but every now and then damage may occur. If one of the tiles on the floor need replacing, removing it and replacing is not impossible.

Installing glueless vinyl flooring is easier and less messy than regular vinyl tile or planks. It does tend to be less long-lasting than vinyl flooring installed with adhesives. However, this can...

Installing a new vinyl floor is a simple do-it-yourself project. You can install vinyl tile squares over any smooth, even surface without tearing up old flooring. There are two ways to install...

Real hardwood floors are often gems covered by carpeting. Many homeowners will find them unexpectedly when they go to replace carpet or repair squeaky floorboards. If you have found hardwood...

The beauty of tiled vinyl flooring is that you can replace a single tile without having to pull up the whole floor. Read on to learn how you can repair your floor.

You're remodeling the sun porch, and it's time to face the ugly truth: You have to remove the indoor/outdoor carpet that's probably been there for decades. You'll be relieved to learn it's not as...

You want to lay a new floor, but you need to remove the sheet vinyl flooring before putting in the new sub-floor. Removing a sheet vinyl floor is not as complicated as it looks.

Specifically designed for high-traffic areas, commercial-grade carpet is one of the most durable and cost-effective flooring materials on the market. Available in an endless variety of colors and...

After getting divorced and buying a house several years ago, I realized that if I wanted to get any repairs or remodeling done, I had two choices. Hire someone, and pay a fortune for the work. Or,...

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

I have a rental property with finished wood flooring throughout most of the apartment. Recently when I had the house painted, I noticed that the painters did not do a very good job masking off...

Installing hardwood floors adds beauty and warmth to any room. Because of this and the fact that the floor is extremely durable, it is gaining popularity every year. Prefinished hardwood flooring...

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,...

Professionals agree that finishing and refinishing hardwood floors is hard work. Nevertheless, the process is simple and straightforward, and the needed equipment can easily be obtained at home...

If you're considering laying carpet in a basement or other room where the normal pad and carpet tack won't work, consider using a glue down carpet instead. Although this project works best with a...

Are you tired of that old tile floor and think it's an eyesore? If you want a new floor, first you have to get rid of the old one. That dingy old floor might look like an insurmountable challenge,...

If you are among the many "do-it-yourselfers" who have tried to remove paint from hardwood floors, you know how frustrating a task that can be. With the right tools and a few "tricks," however,...

This article is about how to do a paper bag floor. It is fun and really easy. It turns out really great

Patching wood floors damaged with nail holes, gouges or narrow pieces of missing wood remains a good option over replacing floorboards. Stores carrying paint also have fillers matching natural...