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...

If you're looking to replace the flooring in your home with a new hardwood material, an excellent place to consider looking is IKEA. The Swedish furniture maker also has several lines of laminate...

Large floor tiles tend to create a different set of installation difficulties than smaller tiles. The size and weight of large tiles makes them harder to move around and set, and, once placed,...

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...

Stick-on tiles can be a blessing for those who have chosen to install their new floor themselves rather than hiring a contractor because they eliminate the need for mixing and spreading...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bamboo flooring is a smooth-textured and beautiful, lighter-color alternative to regular hardwood flooring. Not only is bamboo flooring durable, but it is also an environmentally conscientious...

Your subfloor is the first layer of material over the floor joists (the wood beams under the floor). It's generally thick tongue-and-groove plywood. When you lay ceramic tile, you'll normally have...

No other flooring material compares to hardwood. It is probably the most economical floor material, and because it is made of a renewable resource, it is the most environmentally friendly. Durable...

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...

A floating floor sits on top of a subfloor without being nailed or glued down. Installing cork underneath a floating floor is a good investment that is beneficial for several reasons, one of which...

A properly prepared and laid subfloor can make all the difference in a successful transformation from bare concrete basement floor to a warm, inviting room. With a good subfloor in place it will...

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...

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...

If you want the look and feel of a hardwood floor, but not the hassle of a complicated week-long installation process, consider a laminate floor. Most systems consist of engineered plywood planks...

Laying a tile floor is a challenging job, and it's made even more challenging if your subfloor is uneven, damaged, or sloped. A foundation expert or home inspector can help you determine the...

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,...

Yes, it is definitely possible to install ceramic tile to a cement subfloor and basement. The process is not technically complex. In fact, installation on cement is fairly straightforward....

Hardwood floors are beautiful and can increase the value of your home, but a bad wood flooring installation can turn ugly and leave you with poor results. If you are a frequenter of the "For...

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...

A floating floor system--an engineered product--provides an inexpensive alternative to traditional hardwood floors. Most floating floors are installed using a plastic moisture barrier installed...

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...

Dips and bumps in the subfloor of a flooring project will greatly reduce the quality and lifespan of any floor. To avoid this, it is important that you put in the preparation work needed on the...

Ceramic floor tiles are beautiful and durable, but sometimes you want a change--a new floor. Ripping up your ceramic floor can be a long, messy process. The good news is that you can often lay the...

Wood laminate flooring is the next best thing to hardwood flooring – it looks just like it, is significantly cheaper, just as durable, and requires no nailing, sanding, staining, or finishing....

One of the most important aspects of installing a laminate floor, although never seen, is the proper underlay. This is the portion that sits between the subfloor and the laminate above....

Replacing a tiled kitchen floor can be a long, labor-intensive project, but it need not be a complicated one. While you won't need a great deal of home improvement experience, you will need sharp...

Correctly preparing a subfloor for finished flooring product, including making it level, is very important. LevelQuik leveling compound is easy to use, dries hard (it is cement-based) and sets up...

VCT (vinyl composite tile) flooring is an economic yet aesthetically pleasing method to cover any floor in your home. VCT is durable and is a good choice for high traffic areas in your home or...

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...

Known best as "floor heating" but also available in the form of wall panels, radiant heat warms a room in a consistent---and quiet---manner. Unlike conventional heating, which bakes the air and...

Pine flooring is commonly chosen for its rustic appearance and ability to develop a rich, honeyed patina over time. Small gaps between floorboards and exposed nail heads are common hallmarks of...

Vinyl tiles are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other plastic-based materials. They are an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional sheet flooring or ceramic tile, and...

Hardwood floors can be a stunning addition to any home. In addition to their visual beauty, they are durable against wear and relatively simple to maintain. Wood floors can lend warmth to any room...

Laminate material is the easiest flooring to install yourself, but you should be selective about where you use it. The moisture in kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms can quickly damage laminate...

Slate tile is tough enough that you can forego the usual underlayment of cement board and lay it directly on your wood subfloor--with a few caveats. The tile has to be at least 1/2 inch thick (3/4...

Installing flooring is a challenge, but with the proper tools and equipment virtually any homeowner can master the project. Laminate flooring is easier to install than hardwood, but is susceptible...

Vinyl tiles are an inexpensive way to update a drab floor. Installation of vinyl tiles is a much simpler process than installing vinyl sheets, so more homeowners are choosing tiles in order to...

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...

Uniclic laminate flooring is a product developed by Belgium's Quick-Step Co. It was one of the first laminate floor materials designed for glue-free installation. Using a patented...

Laminate floors are an inexpensive way to dramatically update and transform spaces. They provide easy-to-clean surfaces that are low-maintenance, and they do not require as much work to install as...

Slate flooring is made up of a rock material either of clay or volcanic ash. It is a durable substance that is both fireproof and water resistant. It is also rather expensive, but an inexpensive...

Laminate flooring is a viable option for the do-it-yourself homeowner, with patterns ranging from wood look to simulated tile. Typically purchased in plank form, laminate flooring is a "floating"...

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...

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...

Removing old ceramic tile is a necessity before installing new tile. This can be a messy project, but not a difficult one. I find this project to be a very good stress reliever. This article will...

You need a level floor if you install flooring, including hardwood flooring; engineered flooring; laminate flooring; and ceramic, porcelain, and quarried stone tiles; VCT (vinyl composition tile);...