Floors

• Flooring Trends In 2018

  Construction How-To, Floors July 12, 2018 Sonia

  

  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 February 23, 2018 Sonia

  

  Here’s how we overcame challenges when expanding a hardwood floor. By Matt Weber

  

• Best Laid Plans

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile October 12, 2017 Sonia

  

  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 October 9, 2017 Sonia

  

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• Tips for Top Notch Tile

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile November 11, 2016 Sonia

  

                  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 November 7, 2016 Sonia

  

                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 August 9, 2016 Sonia

  

                  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 May 23, 2016 Sonia

  

                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 […]

  

• Repairing A Severely Rotted Subfloor

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors March 15, 2016 Sonia

  

                By Larry Walton Stepping through the floor was not the first hint that it had rotted out, but it sure moved the floor repair up on the priority list for a house with plenty of remodel projects to do. Other clues about the floor damage included discolored flooring, mold along the wall and […]

  

• Plinth Blocks

  Construction How-To, Floors, Molding December 1, 2015 Sonia

  

                By Rob Robillard I love using plinth blocks in finish carpentry, especially when the door casings I’m installing have deep and ornate details. Originally plinth blocks were masonry support bases, but have since evolved into more of a decorative add-on for many interior decors, adding a touch of style and class to a […]