Tim Carter, founder of https://www.askthebuilder.com, demonstrates how to install a laminate floor in just a few hours. DIY laminate flooring, How To Laminate Flooring, Laminate Floor Secrets are all discussed in this three-part video series. Be SURE to click through to get the Quick Start Guide at Tim's AsktheBuilder.com website. How to Install Laminate Flooring […]
Quick Column Summary: Hardwood floor defect repairs Cracks in hardwood repairable Lighting highlights problems Practice installing and staining flooring DEAR TIM: I've got cracks between the tongue and groove boards of my hardwood floor in certain places. One of the locations is in front of my refrigerator where the ice maker supply line developed a […]
Quick Column Summary: How to remove piece of OSB in floor Cut line between sheets of subflooring Remove fasteners Pry up the subfloor DEAR TIM: I'm carving out a small space in my garage attic transforming it into a man cave. The walls and ceiling in the attic are already drywalled. I have to get […]
Specialized tile pattern and designs can create an eye-catching addition to your floors. Here are some tips on how to lay out your tile design, including doing a dry run. Make sure your pattern fits together properly before you begin grouting your tiles.
Floor joists are beams that support your subflooring and flooring. When installing floor joists, they must be properly supported on both ends. Without proper support, your floors can swag and squeak.
Tim Carter discusses new radiant floor heating technology - Transfer Plates.
There are several possible causes of cracks in your marble floors. Using wall grout, you can do floor repairs and hide those cracks. Oxygen bleach makes a great marble floor cleaner.
The installation of hardwood flooring is a major project. Hardwood floors require special tools for installation. The floor must be level before the wood flooring is installed. Some flooring systems, such as floating hardwood flooring, don't get nailed to the floor below. The wood pieces interlock.
Marble cracks can develop if the marble flooring is placed directly on a concrete slab. A crack isolation membrane between the concrete and the marble tiles could have helped. Here is one way to repair cracked marble.
Stair treads can take a beating in any home. You can refinish your hardwood stair treads or use stair tread rugs to cover the steps. Add character to your home by using a combination of rug stair treads and wood stair treads.
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