Construction How-To, Finishing, Flooring Installation, Floors, Floors, Hardwood, Punch!
By Matt Weber Give Wood Floors a Weathered Finish Like fine wine, some things get better with age, and a popular trend in wood flooring is to impart a distressed look to the wood surface, which adds a weathered, timeworn appearance with a great deal of character. This practice can be applied to “age” new floors or to provide older […]
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation
Repair Sagging, Cracked or Broken Floor Framing. By Rob Robillard I recently had to repair a floor joist that had cracked. I suppose somewhere in the world there are floor joists that need to be repaired that have wide open, clear joist bays, with no pipes, wires or obstructions. Unfortunately, that’s not my world. This joist was installed in 1863 […]
Construction How-To, Decorating, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood
By Rob Robillard Hardwoods floors offer an unrivaled sense of quality that survives home building trends and decorating fads. Hardwood flooring includes many species of wood and finishes, ranging from traditional classics such as oak and ash to contemporary styles like maple and the unusual patterns of exotic hardwoods like Brazilian Tigerwood or African Sapele. If your personal style is […]
Energy Efficiency, Flooring Installation, Radiant Heat
By Rob Robillard Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home from the floor up. New England mornings can tempt some of the toughest to roll over, turn off the alarm clock and go back to sleep. Getting out of bed and stepping onto a cold wood or tile floor can send chills up your […]
Automotive, Basement, Flooring Installation, Garage Flooring, Garages, Projects, Workshop
Like many people, John Gwinn is tired of sitting at home, doing nothing. He decided to invest his time in home improvement projects, starting with a new garage floor. Gwinn, a resident of San Diego, Calif. says “I decided this is the perfect time for home projects. I needed something to transform our sealed concrete floor so I started […]
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 […]
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood
Here’s how we overcame challenges when expanding a hardwood floor. Years ago, my parents had oak hardwoods installed on the foyer, staircase and top landing of their home. During a recent remodel, they decided to expand the hardwood floor into the living room. Like any remodeling project, the job came with its own unique set of problems, such as discrepancies […]
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
Planning the Layout of a Tile Pattern Floor By Matt Weber
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Radiant Heat
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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 could do it. From what I’ve seen those […]