Floors
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Install a Heated Wood Floor
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Radiant Heat
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Here’s an efficient system for heating new oak flooring. By Rob Robillard
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Stabilize a Floor for Tile
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
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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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Repairing A Severely Rotted Subfloor
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors
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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 […]
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Plinth Blocks
Construction How-To, Floors, Molding
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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 […]
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Installing Prefinished Hardwood Floors
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood, Projects
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By Larry Walton Photos by Tim Walton
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Adding a Medallion to a Tile Floor
Construction How-To, Decorating, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
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Setting a Medallion in a Tile Floor By Larry Walton Photos By Bruce W. Smith
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Repair a Carpet Bubble
Carpet, Construction How-To, Floors
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A “bubble” in wall-to-wall carpet is an area of the rug that lifts above the subfloor and creates unsightly hills or ridges in the finished surface. It can cost around $200 per room to have the carpet professionally re-stretched to eliminate these bubbles. However, there’s a simple method to repair the carpet that […]
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Easy-To-Install Flooring for the DIY’er
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood, Laminate and Engineered, Tile, Vinyl
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Easy Installation makes Homeowners happy. By Matt Weber
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Floor Protection for Garages and Workshops
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Garages
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Floor protection is a great way to dress up garages, workshops and “man caves”. From residential tool cribs to professional auto shops, protective covers are popular anywhere people are tired of looking at ugly oil stains or discolored concrete. Installing a resilient covering is an easy project you can complete in a single afternoon, […]
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15 Tips for Tile Installation
Construction How-To, Floors, Tile, Tile
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When it’s time to hit the hard stuff—tile—keep these tips in mind for a successful installation. By Matt Weber
