Flooring Installation

A veteran tile setter shares his best practices for achieving top-notch tiled surfaces.

Go from subfloor to breathtaking in as little as a day. Follow this guide for installing hardwood floors in your home.

All grout formulas fall into just two basic categories: traditional cement-based ones or newer resin-based types. Use this guide to help you decide which type is the best for your project, your budget, and your skills.

Consider the tile’s joints and the floor’s height when laying vinyl over tile.

Should you install a kitchen floor before the cabinets?

Got an old house? Read why you should leave asbestos tiles alone and how to cover them.

Grab these carpet removal tools and follow 5 steps to get rid of the old carpet in your home.

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.

Use an uncoupling membrane to prevent tiles from cracking or popping loose

A guide to creating a beautiful inlaid ornament in a wood floor

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.

Retrofitting radiant heating into your home will not only keep you warm but help you save on energy bills too.

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.

A step-by-step plan for putting down an engineered wood floor.

A step-by-step guide to preparing the floor and installing peel-and-stick tiles

A foolproof way to cut around an outside corner

A tip for laying tongue-and-groove flooring

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.

Flooring expert Jeff Hosking shows how easy it is to install this tough man-made flooring