Floors and Coverings - Page 10 of 36

Build a Hybrid Timber-Frame Floor
Incorporate the beauty of structural timbers into a stick-frame house.
How it Works: Simple Wood Beams
Beams, defined as elongated members that are loaded perpendicular to their long axis, are critical to the structure of a house.
Preventing Floor Squeaks
Q: I’m building an addition for a customer who insists that there be no floor squeaks, so I’m taking every precaution I can think of. I’m using I-joists for the…
Prep a Subfloor for Tile
A second layer of plywood stiffens floors for long-lasting tile installations.
A Closer Look at Solid-Wood Flooring
The ins and outs of an enduring favorite.
How to Prep a Plywood Subfloor for Tile
In this video, learn how to install an additional layer of plywood panels over a subfloor to create a solid base for tile.
Curbless Shower: Build Up, Not Down
Construct a curbless shower quickly and at less cost than the traditional method.
Raising Floors a Little Bit
Q: I plan to build a small bungalow in the near future. The foundation will be slab-on-grade with in-floor heating. Most of the flooring will be engineered wood except for wet…
Refinish Your Wood Floors
Uncover the beauty in old hardwood flooring with a little patience and some great professional advice.
How to Replace a Floorboard
Because of wood flooring's tongue-and-groove joints, removing a damaged board and replacing it isn't intuitive. However, it's not difficult either. In this article, senior editor Andy Engel demonstrates each step…

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