Flooring
6 Design Ideas for Tile Rugs
Fall in love with one of these bathroom-floor designs
Fun Facts in Rug History
World-renowned appraiser Stephen Fletcher looks back at the history of American floor coverings
5 Easy Room Updates You (Probably) Never Thought Of
The folks at Apartment Therapy share nifty, thrifty interior-design ideas in a new book
Cleaning Dos and Don'ts for a Painted Hardwood Floor
A flooring expert offers tips for caring for your painted wood floor
11 Ways to Update Your Floors With Paint
Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet
Easy Fixes to Create Quiet in the House
Pounding washers, knocking pipes, roaring exhaust fans, whistling windows—read these simple house noise solutions to quiet nuisance sounds
How to Install a Linoleum Tile Floor
Use click-together Marmoleum squares to lay a floating floor in an endless array of colorful patterns
Overview of Flooring Options
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor discuss the wide world of flooring products
American Artisans Whose Work Will Floor You
Check out hand-hewn flooring that brings home details to new heights
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 a Vinyl Floor and Plywood Subfloor
Uncovering a beautiful hardwood floors with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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 Repair Squeaky Wood Floors
Silencing squeaky floors with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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 Repair Loose Carpet
Fixing a stairwell tripping hazard with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade III
TOH assembles even more pro wisdom from master carpenter Norm Abram's archive
All About Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
It's warm, cozy, and soft underfoot—and there's a type to suit most rooms in your home. Here's how to choose the right carpet.
All About Prefinished Wood Floors
With the classic good looks of solid wood in a DIY-friendly package, these floors are easy to love—and install
How to Install Radiant Heat
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to retrofit an old home with new under-floor heat.
How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring
Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done—and minimize the chance of future mishaps
How to Lay a Stone Tile Floor
Use an uncoupling membrane to prevent tiles from cracking or popping loose
How to Install a Herringbone Floor
Use prefinished engineered flooring to create a chevron showstopper
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
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 Upgrade a Garage Floor with an Epoxy Coat
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor assists epoxy-coating expert Doug Fasching in creating a good-looking, hardwearing, stain-resistant garage floor
All About Vinyl Flooring
Durable and easy to maintain, this practical, affordable floor covering is continually improving in looks and performance
How to Patch a Sheet Vinyl Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair to an existing resilient floor
How to Install a Floor Medallion
A guide to creating a beautiful inlaid ornament in a wood floor
12 DIY Projects to Add Old-House Charm
Coffered ceilings, beautiful newel posts, wainscoting, and other beautiful details
Types of Carpet: Fibers and Styles
In the market for a new carpet? Here are the different fibers and styles to consider as well as questions to answer before you buy.
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.
How to Protect Wood Floors
This Old House's top tips for keeping your floors looking like new