Floors and Coverings - Page 11 of 36

Running pipes through joists
Follow these guidelines for drilling and notching solid-lumber floor joists for plumbing pipes.
How much water can OSB take?
Q: We are two weeks from having trusses and a roof put on our new house. The rains are killing us. We painted the OSB subfloors before the rains and have…
Filling Knot Holes in Flooring
Q: I have a question about filling open knot holes in “natural grade” quartersawn red-oak flooring installed over a radiant floor. My floor guy swears that traditional wood filler is…
Installing Engineered Flooring on a Concrete Slab
When gluing prefinished engineered flooring to concrete, detailing the prep and ensuring a careful layout are key.
Air-Sealing SIP Seams
Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope.
Can You Fix a Squeaky Subfloor With Extra Blocking?
Builder William Wiehe offers a solution for spanning an unsupported tongue-and-groove subfloor joint that runs perpendicular to the joists and squeaks along its entire length.
National Lumber/Boise Cascade Floor Loc
Streamlines subfloor installations
Foyer Tile Installation, Part 3: Applying Epoxy Grout
The grouting process for epoxy is basically the same as with conventional grout, only the stakes are a bit higher.
Foyer Tile Installation, Part 2: Cutting and Setting Tile
Start by getting the correct adhesive for the job and mixing it to the right consistency.
Foyer Tile Installation, Part 1: Planning and Subfloor
Veteran tilesetter Tom Meehan mixes modern materials and time-tested techniques to install a durable floor in a high-traffic room.

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