Floors and Coverings - Page 18 of 36

Cutting and Bending Curved Floor Parts
Whether you achieve your curve with a saw or by lamination, a homemade template and jig ensure a tight fit.
Rope Tile Spacers
When laying tile on a large floor, I use rope in place of the usual plastic or rubber spacers. This shortcut saves time, plus I get straighter grout lines. I…
End-grain flooring
Q: I run a renovation business, and I have often wanted to try using end-grain blocks as flooring in certain areas such as entries or stair landings where wear is…
Rough openings on the coast
Q: I need to frame an opening for a patio door in a coastal house. What type of lumber is the best choice and the most weather-resistant? Can I use…
What’s the Difference: Floor-Finish Applicators
The time you spent on your hardwood floors will be in vain if you don't choose the right finish applicator
Frame a Strong, Stable Floor With I-Joists
Engineered floor joists are straighter, faster, and flatter, but they aren't installed the same way as dimensional lumber.
What's the Difference: Carpeting
Nylon fiber carpet is more resilient and easier to clean, but you just can't beat the softness of wool
Reclaimed Wood Is Beautiful and Green
Some of the most-valuable wood available for builders was already part of a building.
What’s the Difference: Construction Adhesive
Are solvent-free, low-VOC products any good?
What's Green in Brooklyn?
Tour the IceStone plant where recycled glass and concrete combine into countertops and floors

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