Browsing: Flooring

Creaky, squeaky floors form the fabric of our home’s character. They announce the arrival of pets and children. They mark…

Joist spans may not be on the minds of most do-it-yourselfers, but joist spans are everywhere: above our heads in…

Although cork flooring has been around for many decades, it has recently come into vogue in a major way, due…

A typical wood-framed residential flooring system is more complicated than you think. In addition to the visible surface flooring material—the…

It’s the dictum you always see when you purchase a floor covering: Start with a level subfloor. Whether engineered wood…

Carpet and hardwood: These are two of the most common of all flooring materials, and also the two that are…

When you’re after durable, economical, or attractive flooring that’s easy to install yourself, you’re often left deciding between two top…

Concrete slabs appear to be solid and hard, but in reality, concrete is moist and porous stuff. It begins as…

Cement backer board is a boon to homeowners and home professionals alike. Embedded with a glass-fiber mesh, this thin, cementitious…

When shopping for ecologically friendly basement flooring, you have to consider the unique requirements of your installation location. Below grade environments…