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How to Install Hardwood Flooring
How to install laminate flooring pt.1
Part 1: Planning and preparation phase
Installing laminate floors yourself requires basic to medium-level construction skills. If you prepare and plan carefully and completely before the job begins it will make your installation a much more enjoyable experience. Consider the following before you undertake an installation:
How to install glue-down carpet
There are several different types of carpet that can be glued down. The most popular are commercial carpets, indoor/outdoor carpets, and some level loop berbers. The differences between the types of carpets will determine which type of adhesives you would use to glue the carpet down. Most multi-purpose adhesives are latex based and good for […]
How to install carpet
Installing carpet can be easy to do with a little planning and know-how. However, it is physically demanding handling rolls of carpet. Making rough cuts in a garage or yard if possible can help to reduce the amount of weight you have to maneuver around corners, through doorways, or up/down stairs. Also, making a measure […]
Types of carpet
Carpet comes in all sort of styles, colors, fibers, installation methods, and patterns. Over 70% of the carpet in the world is manufactured in Dalton, GA. Almost all carpet installed in the US is manufactured there. Most carpet is manufactured from nylon, olefin, polyester, wool, or a combination of two or more above. The fiber […]
How to install hardwood floors
Installing hardwood flooring is very much like putting a puzzle together. There are three main installation methods. These are nail-down installation, glue-down installation, and floating installation. Please review the post on types of hardwood flooring. It is assumed that you have a level subfloor that is wood for nail-down installation. Glue-down and floating installations can […]
Grades and species of harwood flooring
There are as many different types of hardwood flooring as there are trees. Well, there are almost as many, and it can be overwhelming when trying to select a grade or species. Some people choose based upon the strength or hardness of the wood. That would be its natural ability to resist nicks and scratches. […]
Types of hardwood flooring
Hardwood floors have been around since the late 1600’s. During the early 1900’s with new production means they began to be mass produced in factories. Most of the floors installed that still survive are 3/4″ tongue and groove strips. However, in the last 15 years or so pre-finished flooring and new installation techniques have helped […]
Installing concrete backerboard on floors
Concrete backerboard is a recently new innovation. It has greatly expanded the areas in which tile can be properly installed. Typically it is available in a few different thicknesses that is determined by your install area. Make sure and allow for the total height difference including tile and mortar on all door jambs and other […]
Planning a tile installation Pt. 2
The preparation phase of the tile installation is the most important phase of the whole project. You will need to evaluate your subfloor. Check for height differences between existing floors and the height of your new tile floor. Keep in mind if installing over a cement backerboard to allow not only for the tile but […]