FLOORING
Home improvements check list -
Steps to be taken
before contract a home improvement service.
Why hardwood flooring is still a good investment -
Can bamboo flooring really help save the worlds� environment? -
Probably not on its own, but its an excellent example of how consumers can
vote with their buying dollars to sway market demand to bring more
environmentally friendly products into the marketplace.
Installing Cement Backerboard - You may be tempted to rush ahead and
get to the fun part - laying the tiles.
Laying Out the Tiles - Once your surface is prepared, you�ll need to
lay out where the tiles will go.
Grouting - Grouting is the process of filling the spaces between the
tiles.
Removing Carpet - There aren't any ifs, ands, or buts about
pulling up old carpeting, because you can't lay any other material, even
new carpet, on top of it. Fortunately, removing carpet isn't rocket
science, once you realize that it's fastened only around the edges.
Removing Ceramic Tile - Damaged or loose ceramic tile must be
completely removed. Don't bother trying to salvage the old tiles. Just
bust 'em up and chip away the pieces. Of course that can be easier said
than done, depending on how the tile was installed.
Removing Wood Flooring - Think twice before tearing out a wood floor.
You can easily replace a few badly damaged boards, sand away wear and
scratches, and apply a shiny new finish � for a fraction of the cost of
new flooring.
Setting the Tiles - Setting tiles is fairly straightforward: begin at
the center of the room and work your way out.
Stopping Squeaks - Floors and stairs squeak when wooden floorboards or
structural elements rub against each other, when the bridging between
joists flexes under traffic, or when floorboards have not been properly
nailed to the subfloor.
Removing and Replacing Thresholds - Thresholds cover floorboard edges
that end at a door, and serve as a transition element to other flooring
materials such as carpet, vinyl, and ceramic tile.
Replacing a Threshold - Thresholds are an important part of the entry
to your home. Their primary function is to keep warm air in and cold air
out (or vice versa in summer.) And because they withstand a lot of traffic,
purchase a good quality threshold to increase durability.
Hiring an Installer - Don't get in over
your head with an intricate home improvement project. Here's how to seek
professional help.
Hiring an Installer - Part 2 -
How to Find a Contractor -
How to find the
right contractor to get your home repair or home improvement job done most
effectively.
Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs -
Tips on how to
prevent home repair scams.
Family Friendly Floors -
How to Family
Friendly Floors.
Patching Resilient Tile Flooring -
Replacing a damaged
resilient floor tile is a straightforward job for do-it-yourselfers. Follow the
instructions here for a picture-perfect repair.
Retractable Awnings Offer the Best of Both Worlds
- How to Retractable
Awnings Offer the Best of Both Worlds.
Replacing Ceramic Tiles -
The example
presented here shows how to replace a single ceramic tile. If you have a leak
behind a tile wall, you'll have to remove all the affected tiles and replace the
wall behind the tiles.
Installing Lightweight Brick Veneer -
Lightweight veneers
of brick can be an ideal solution.
Fixed-Fee versus Time-and-Materials Contracts -
How to decide what
kind of contract you'll need to get your home repair or home improvement job
done most effectively.
How to hire a contractor -
Finding a competent
and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying home
improvement project.
Give Your Home a DIY Facelift with New Wood Floors
- How to Give Your
Home a DIY Facelift with New Wood Floors.
Patching Sheet Flooring -
Sheet vinyl damage
can be cut out and replaced with a patch. Here's how to do the job with minimal
scars.
A consumer Home Inspection Kit -
How to select and
maintain the right home for you.
Electric Radiant Floor Warming: Simple Pleasure's Afoot
- Electric Radiant
Floor Warming: Simple Pleasures Afoot.
Retirement Life, Baby Boomer Style -
How to Retirement
Life, Baby Boomer Style.