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Acclimating Wood
Always give wood flooring and paneling a chance to acclimate prior to installation by storing it properly on the job for a 5-7 day period. |
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Bamboo Flooring
Many people find bamboo flooring very attractive. It looks similar to regular wood flooring, but it is harder and more durable. Bamboo has a short ... |
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Choosing Bathroom Flooring
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Bathrooms are, like it or not, wet areas. Even if the rest of your house has gleaming hardwood ... |
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Deck Building
Here are some basic things to remember when building your own deck. Attach the joist hangers 16 inches apart on center to the side rails. Assemble ... |
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Electric Floors
The most common radiant floor warming systems are either hydronic (circulating hot water in tubes in the floor) or electric (heating cables in the ... |
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Hardwood Floor Care
The first step in keeping your hardwood floors in top shape is to keep grit off them. Use dirt-trapping, walk-off mats at all exterior doors to ... |
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Moisture Check
Your building materials supplier should make random checks of moisture content. 7-12% is good for interior finish materials. 15-19% for kiln dried ... |
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Moisture Content
Have your building materials supplier check moisture content of flooring, paneling, and trim boards to make sure the material that has been stored ... |
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Non-Cupping Floors
To resist cupping, install wood flooring with the growth ring's arc highest in the center and lowest at each edge. |
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Pre-Finished Wood Floors
Pre-finished wood floors are a durable and environmentally sound alternative. It comes in a variety of styles and designs and it's a tongued and ... |
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Protecting Hardwood
Here's an easy way to protect hardwood floors during home remodeling and construction. Recycle used wall-to-wall carpet pieces by turning them ... |
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Protecting Woodwork
Here's how to protect precious woodwork during home remodeling and construction. Recycle used carpet pads removed with wall-to-wall carpet. The ... |
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Reclaimed Flooring
Reclaimed wood floors give new life to old timbers. Made from lumber recycled from demolished buildings, heartpine, oak, and other woods are ... |
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Refinishing vs. Stripping
If you’re thinking of refinishing your project, take a close look at it first. Antiques (or potential antiques) deserve special consideration. ... |
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Repairing Floorboards
Here's a way to save time and energy when repairing floorboards. Instead of drilling and chiseling damaged floorboards, use a plunge router. ... |
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Revive Hardwood Floor
You may be able to renew a dull finish without completely refinishing the floor. Still, some hardwood floor manufacturers recommend that only ... |
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Squeaky Floors
Here's how to stop squeaks in an old house with historic floors you'd rather not replace. Preservationists use an acrylic injection technique that ... |
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Subfloor Glue
When installing subfloor plywood it is a good idea to glue it down with a construction adhesive to prevent floor squeaks. |
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Time to Refinish
Properly maintained, hardwood floors can last a lifetime. The key to preserving your investment is assuring that the finish on your floor is still ... |
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Touting Tung Oil
Most dedicated wood lovers insist that the best finish for a wood floor is a floor-formulated tung oil. Derived from the nut of the tung tree, ... |
