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plywood chair mat

Making an Office Chair MatThis is a page about making an office chair mat. Your office chair may require a mat either to protect the flooring or because it does not roll on carpet. Either way you can make your own and not have to purchase an expensive one at the store.

 

Older Kitchen with Linoleum Tile Floor

Removing Self Stick TilesThis is a page about removing self stick tiles. Self stick tiles are easy to remove if you follow a couple of simple steps.

 

sheet of particle board

Staining Particle Board Flooring?This is a page about staining particle board flooring. You can improve the look of this bonded waste wood underlayment, until you can finish the floor properly with carpet, tile, linoleum or wood.

 

Installing Vinyl Tile Over Old Linoleum Tile

Installing Vinyl Tile Over Old Linoleum?This is a page about installing vinyl tile over old linoleum tile. For many people, it seems easier to lay new vinyl tile down over the existing linoleum flooring.

 

Dried tile adhesive on concrete.

Removing Tile Adhesive From Concrete?Redoing your flooring can sometimes leave you with a messy chore such as removing tile adhesive from a concrete floor. It can be done by scraping with the right tool. There are also a variety of products made for this purpose. Check out the tips below.

 

Plywood being used for flooring.

Using Plywood For Flooring?A good quality plywood can be stained, detailed with a router, or cut into strips to look like planks, to create a less expensive alternative to hardwood. Less expensive types are also a descent choice for workrooms, craft areas, etc. Read the suggestions found below for some inspiration.

 

Terrazzo flooring in white with colored flecks.

Covering Terrazzo Flooring with Carpet?Installing carpet over terrazzo flooring has its challenges. This page contains some ideas for permanent solutions and area rug options.

 

Hardwood Floor Color samples.

Choosing a Hardwood Floor Color?Choosing the best color for you hardwood floor can be daunting. Dark colors tend to show dirt and dust more so than lighter ones. Similarly, if the floor is exposed to a lot of sunlight and rugs are used, darker colors will show more fading. This is a page about choosing a hardwood flooring color.

 

A white mark on a vinyl floor.

How to Remove a White Mark on a Vinyl Floor?This is a page about removing a white mark on vinyl floor. Here are a few suggestions to try, for removing white marks on vinyl flooring. You want to avoid damaging the finish in the process, so be sure to test anything you try in a small area first.

 

A slightly wrinkled brown paper bag.

Installing Brown Paper Bag FlooringThis is a page about brown paper bag flooring. Floor coverings isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you see brown paper bags. Torn pieces of brown paper bags adhered to the floor and sealed with polyurethane actually makes for an interesting and unique flooring option. Here is some information to get started.

 

Peel and Stick Tiles

Installing Peel and Stick TilesAdding new flooring can be simple and easy when you install one pre-glued tile at a time. This is a page about installing peel and stick tiles.

 

Installing Linoleum

Finding Inexpensive FlooringThe cost of flooring can vary quite a bit depending on the product you choose. There are many flooring products available that are on the less expensive end of the spectrum. This is a page about finding inexpensive flooring.

 

Faux Wood Flooring

Faux Wood Flooring IdeasThis is a page about faux wood flooring ideas. Sometimes the cost of replacing your current floor covering with real wood can be too expensive. Try creating the look of wood planking inexpensively.

 

wood look vinyl flooring

Installing Self-Stick Tiles Over Ceramic TilesThis is a page about installing self-stick tiles over ceramic tiles. Self stick tiles are easy to install. Assessing and preparing the surface prior to installation is important for a successful outcome.

 

Installing Linoleum

Installing Linoleum?This is a page about installing linoleum. As with any other flooring choice there are specific requirements for installing linoleum properly.

 

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Trowel painting of concrete floor

Indoor Concrete Floor Finish IdeasThis is a page about indoor concrete floor finishes. There are many ways to create beautiful indoor concrete floors as an alternative to carpet or other traditional flooring choices.

 

Empty lobby with vinyl tile floor

Removing Vinyl TilesThis is a page about removing vinyl tiles. During a home remodel you may want to remove the old worn vinyl tile flooring.

 

Vinyl Flooring

Repairing Vinyl Flooring?This is a page about repairing vinyl flooring. Vinyl flooring is easy to install and very durable. It can be difficult to repair if damaged though.

 

Terrazzo Floor

Cleaning and Restoring Terrazzo Floors?This is a page about cleaning and restoring terrazzo floors. Terrazzo floors are a beautiful and extremely durable flooring option. Unless it is very badly damaged, a terrazzo floor can usually be cleaned and refinished to look like new again.

 

Cork Flooring

Installing Cork Flooring?This is a page about installing cork flooring. Cork flooring is one choice for the home owner seeking a green, resilient flooring.

 

Stained Concrete Floor

Staining Concrete Floors?This is a page about staining concrete floors. Rather than laying vinyl or carpet, you may want to consider beautiful stained concrete floors in some rooms.

 

A can of blue paint.

Painting Vinyl (or Linoleum) FlooringThis page is about painting vinyl (or linoleum) flooring. Depending on the amount of traffic your floor gets, adding a new color to linoleum may extend the life of your flooring.

 

Hardwood Threshold

Creating a Hardwood ThresholdThis page is about creating a hardwood threshold. Finishing a floor can be a challenge when you reach a doorway.

 

Paint can, tray, brushes and supplies.

Painting Laminate Flooring?This is a page about painting laminate flooring. Over time laminate flooring can become dull, chipped, and scratched. Rather than having to replace all of your flooring at great expense, painting may be a cheaper compromise solution.

 

A dining room with hardwood floors.

Protecting Hardwood FloorsThis is a page about protecting hardwood floors. Hardwood floors while beautiful and durable are subject to wear and tear from shoes and furniture.

 

Installing Laminate Flooring

Installing Laminate FlooringThis is a page about installing laminate flooring. Laminate flooring has become quite popular with both builders and home owners. It can be less expensive than other flooring and is relatively easy to install, following a few simple steps.

 

Hardwood Floors

Making Hardwood Floors Less Slippery?If you have polished hardwood floors, they are probably often slippery, which can be particularly dangerous with stairs. Here are some solutions for dealing with slippery hardwood floors.

 

Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Refinishing Hardwood Floors?This is a page about refinishing hardwood floors. Hardwood floors are very durable, but they do require refinishing due to excessive wear or damage to the finish.

 

Laminate Flooring and Pets

Advice About Laminate Flooring and Pets?This page contains advice about laminate flooring and pets. When deciding to install new flooring one consideration is its suitability if there are pets in your home.

 

nice kitchen with tile flooring

Choosing the Best Flooring for Your Kitchen?This page is about choosing the best flooring for your kitchen. Finding the best floor for your kitchen can save you money and make caring for it easier.

 

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Picture of an ashamed cat.

Pet Urine Stains on Sub-flooringThis page is about pet urine stains on sub-flooring. When replacing flooring you may find problems with the sub-floor.

 

Red Chair on Hardwood Floor

Keeping Furniture from Sliding on Hardwood...This is a page about furniture on hardwood floors. Hardwood floors add beauty to your home; keeping them looking their best requires some care with regards to your furnishings.

 

Fixing a Squeaky Floor, Feet on Squeaky Floor

Fixing a Squeaky FloorThis is a page about fixing a squeaky floor. Is there a place in your home that squeaks every time you walk over that spot? In this page you will learn how to fix these annoying sounds and once again have a quiet floor to walk on.

 

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