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Installing Laminate and Engineered Flooring
First, install a 6 mil plastic moisture barrier over concrete. You may need to trim the planks in the first row. Cut the first plank in the second row to length. Once you've made the cut, temporarily set the plank aside, and put down the first plank in the first row.
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Installing Backerboard - Cutting Backerboard
To avoid cracking, tile needs a stable bed such as backerboard. The bed begins with a lather of wet mortar applied to the floor. The backerboard is set in the mortar while it's still wet, then screwed to the subfloor. Any gaps between sheets of backerboard and the floor are...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Installing Carpet Tile
There are two advantages to carpet tiles: First you don’t need to master the art of stretch-in installation. The downside: Because the tiles are glued down, there’s no pad underneath.Like vinyl and ceramic tiles, you lay out carpet tiles by finding the center of the...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Laying Ceramic or Porcelain Tile
Ceramic tile is the most durable flooring you can install. It's low-maintenance and stands up well to water. Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles that are extremely dense and waterproof with a glossy surface. Installation for both types of tile is labor-intensive. Even if ...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Installing Laminate and Engineered Flooring
First, install a 6 mil plastic moisture barrier over concrete. You may need to trim the planks in the first row. Cut the first plank in the second row to length. Once you've made the cut, temporarily set the plank aside, and put down the first plank in the first row. Snap...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
Installing Cement Backerboard
You may be tempted to rush ahead and get to the fun part ─ laying the tiles ─ but try to resist the urge. Unless you prepare the surface under the tiles properly, you'll end up having to retile a lot sooner than you would like.Tiles need a smooth, flat, rigid ...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Setting Ceramic Tile - Laying Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is the most durable flooring you can install. It's low-maintenance, stands up well to water, Installation, however, is labour-intensive. Even if you don't have to install backerboard (not necessary on a slab floor or patio), there's mixing mortar, setting...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
Installing Hardwood Flooring
Installing your new hardwood floor yourself is a great way to save on project expenses. The wood flooring of today is much different from the wide sawn planks of years past. Wood is one of the easiest floors to install. Modern wood flooring is kiln dried and machined to standard...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4 hours
Installing A Floating Engineered Hardwood Floor
Because of its construction, engineered hardwood brings with it a number of advantages including quick installation. This project focuses on installing a floating engineered floor. Float, Glue and Nail installation are three main methods used for installing this type of floor....
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4 hours
Laying Tacked Carpet
Carpet is the flooring that invites you to walk barefoot or stretch out in front of the fire. Look for the carpet that works best for your floor. Most carpets can attach to the floor with the use of tackless strips. Carpet comes in rolls with widths of 12, 13½ and 15...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Laying Out Tiles
Once your surface is prepared, you'll need to lay out where the tiles will go. For a good-looking installation, layout lines must be square. Otherwise, you'll end up with irregularly-shaped tiles at the walls.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 2 hours
Installing an Engineered Hardwood Floor with Glue
Because of its construction, engineered hardwood brings with it a number of advantages including quick installation. This project focuses on installing an engineered floor with glue. Glue, Float and Nail installation are three main methods used for installing this type of floor....
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4 hours
Removing Ceramic Tile
Damaged or loose ceramic tile must be completely removed. Don't bother trying to salvage the old tiles. Just bust 'em up and chip away the pieces. Of course that can be easier said than done, depending on how the tile was installed.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
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