Floor Boards

Keep Vinyl Floor Planks in Line
Fix misaligned flooring seams with the help of hot glue and scrapwood.
The Complicated Path From Decking to Dirt
Code expert Glenn Mathewson takes a closer look at the evolving code provisions for deck boards, joists, beams, posts, and foundations.
A Deck Builder’s Tool Kit
These specialized products make every phase of deck building easier and more efficient.
Flooring Over Plank Subfloor
Whether or not you need plywood underlayment under engineered wood flooring depends on the condition of the original subfloor.
2 Methods for Patching a Hardwood Floor
Learn professional techniques for evaluating damaged flooring, removing individual boards, and installing seamless repair patches.
Replace Damaged Board Floor Sheathing
What's the best way to tie in a new plywood subfloor after cutting old tongue-and-groove boards back to the wall?
Finishing Rough-Sawn Flooring
If you’re installing the new flooring parallel to the existing nail-down floor, use a plywood underlayment first to avoid large gaps.
Fixing a Squeaky Floor
A loud and worsening squeak has developed in the middle of the bathroom floor — how should I fix it?
Installing a Subfloor
If subflooring panels can move against the joists or abutting sheets, they will squeak.
The Perfect Floor Next to Kitchen Islands
When you walk by, does the countertop move? Do the utensils rattle? Here's how to prevent that.

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