Floors
Stone Coatings Transform Home Exterior
Floors, Garages, Masonry/Stone, Projects, Stone and Concrete
Homeowners Cynthia and Dan Capezio wanted to add more curb appeal to their Florida home. However, instead of looking up at their house, they looked down at their feet. That’s when they decided to resurface their cracked driveway and walkway. Then, because they were so impressed with their DIY efforts, they kept going … right into the garage! […]
Go Green with Eco-Friendly Flooring
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors
While eco-friendly materials have been rising in popularity for a number of years, growing environmental concerns should drive the demand for “green materials” even more. Keep sustainability in mind during your next remodel by using natural, recycled, and sustainably-sourced flooring materials. The flooring experts at Diamabrush offer the following tips. Bamboo Bamboo has become an increasingly popular flooring choice because […]
Flooring Trends In 2018
When it comes to selecting a floor, homeowners always search for the right balance of value, durability and style. A flooring material’s value and durability remain fixed variables in these decisions, but popular styles are susceptible to change over time, so it’s smart to stay ahead of the curve. Here’s a look at some of the latest trends in flooring […]
Expanding a Hardwood Floor
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood
Here’s how we overcame challenges when expanding a hardwood floor. By Matt Weber
Best Laid Plans
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
Planning the Layout of a Tile Pattern Floor By Matt Weber
Radiant Heat to Warm Your Floors
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Radiant Heat
New Trends in the Technology
Tips for Top Notch Tile
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
By Mark Clement Installing tile is one job I consider deceptively easy. A quality job looks awesome but it is equally unforgiving; you can’t sand it, caulk it or re-nail it. Installation takes a lot of work, too. Don’t be fooled by TV shows that make it look so easy a baby […]
Tool List for Floor Tile
Floors, Tile, Tool Reviews, Tools
By Matt Weber Tile is a versatile building material that can be used for floors, walls, countertops and more. However, tile’s hard, brittle nature and method of installation requires specialty tools that you’ll need for a successful project. Here’s a checklist of the basics along with a few how-to tips thrown in for […]
Install a Heated Wood Floor
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Radiant Heat
Here’s an efficient system for heating new oak flooring. By Rob Robillard
Stabilize a Floor for Tile
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
Subfloors for tile installations require a little more attention to detail than other flooring materials. A floor might be solidly constructed and adequately supported but still have a degree of “bounce” or vibration when people walk across the room. This is usually not a major problem with resilient flooring, carpet or even some […]
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