Flooring How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our flooring step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How to Patch a Wood Floor
A previous owner removed three old floor-mount heating ducts in our house, leaving patched areas that are obvious and unstable. How can I redo them, so they blend in with the surrounding floor?—Mike Scarmon, Evansville, WI
How to Remove Carpet From Stairs
Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend, without hiring a professional. Read on to learn easiest method for carpet removal on your staircase.
How to Level a Concrete Floor
Get insider tips and a step-by-step guide for concrete floor leveling.
How to Install Tongue and Groove Flooring
In this video, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how tongue-and-groove flooring works, how to install it, and some of the tools and techniques required for the job.
How to Install Baseboards
Installing baseboard trim serves as a visual anchor for any room. Tom Silva shows how to install baseboard trim that becomes visual anchors for any room. Learn about joint requirements, cap molding, and what size nails you’ll need in this helpful guide.
How to Install Radiant Heat Under a Solid Wood Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to run radiant heat tubing under a new hardwood floor
How to Install DIY Radiant Floor Heating
Use a specialized foam panel to lock the PEX tubing in place, cover it with a sand-and-cement mix, and tile away.
How to Install Carpet
Want to know how to put carpet down? We take you through all the details — from how to install carpet padding to trimming the edges to seaming adjoining pieces.
Tile Setting 101: Best Practices from an Expert
A veteran tile setter shares his best practices for achieving top-notch tiled surfaces.
Overview of Flooring Options
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor discuss the wide world of flooring products
How to Waterproof a Basement
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva solves wet basement problems.
How to Install Vinyl Flooring
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips and tricks for laying a perfect-fit vinyl sheet floor
How to Install a Cork Floor
Looking for an eco-friendly floor that's also easy on the feet? Read this guide to learn why a cork floor might be the right choice.
How to Install Pre-Finished Engineered Flooring
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install a beautiful wood floor in just less than one day
How to Tile a Bathroom Floor
Installing bathroom floor tiles isn’t a job for beginners. Watch what it takes as contractor Angelo McRae installs a new mosaic-tile floor.
How to Remove and Replace Tongue and Groove Flooring
Step-by-step instructions to help you carefully fix your wood floor boards without causing damage.
How to Install Carpet Tiles
Carpet tiles can be a stylish and affordable flooring choice—and their simple maintenance makes them a smart one. Luckily, installing carpet tiles is beginner-friendly, requiring just a few tools and a bit of preparation to get the job done.
How to Patch a Concrete Floor
Do you have cracks in your concrete floor that need to be patched? For a long-lasting repair, pay close attention to the edges and the mix. Read on to learn how to patch the concrete on your floors.
How to Level a Floor
Want to level floors in your old house? Read this step-by-step guide to making a subfloor flat in preparation for installing a new finished floor.
How to Patch Hardwood Flooring
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a hardwood floor to make it look seamless
How to Easily and Safely Remove Carpet
Grab these carpet removal tools and follow 5 steps to get rid of the old carpet in your home.
How to Repair Squeaky Floors Through Carpeting
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva silences a carpeted squeaky floor.
How to Fix Squeaky Floors
Squeaky floors driving you crazy? These easy, surefire fixes will silence noisy hardwood and carpeted floors.
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Clean and refinish hardwood floors without sanding down to the bare wood.
19 Ways to Cut Costs on Your House Remodel
Home renovation costs can add up quickly. Here are a handful of ways you can plan for a cheaper remodel.
How to Clean Hardwood Floors Without Damaging Them
Want your hardwood floors to shine? From vacuuming to mopping, discover how to clean your hardwood floors & what to use to without leaving lasting damage.
Ceramic Tile Flooring in 9 Steps
Here are simple installation tips on bathroom flooring and floor tile that’ll keep what’s underneath your feet solid and long lasting.
How to Install a Floating Floor
A step-by-step plan for putting down an engineered wood floor.
How to Lay a Floating Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his tips and techniques for putting down a floating floor.
How To Get Every Stain Out Of A Carpet: Coffee, Urine & More
Here’s how to create homemade carpet cleaning solutions to get the most common types of stains.
How to Patch a Hardwood Floor
Tom Silva installs a patch in a hardwood floor and fills the gaps with a custom wood putty
How to Remove a Burn Mark from a Hardwood Floor
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert travels to Portland, Oregon to repair an original wood floor that was burned by a face-down hot iron.
Subflooring Secrets to a Quiet Floor
Squeaky floors can be a jobsite nuisance or a frustrating callback. Learn how choosing the right subflooring material can help prevent the pain