Floor Installation, Care & Maintenance - Yahoo! Voices

Sanding a Wood Floor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Crystal Ray) — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:49:00 EDT

If you have a wood floor that requires sanding and refinishing, you can do it yourself. Sanding a wood floor in preparation for finishing is time-consuming, but you can save a great deal of money sanding wood floors yourself.

Contributor: Crystal Ray
Published: Oct 06, 2006

Slate Tile Flooring Dos and Don'ts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rob Jones) — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:07:00 EDT

Learn about some of the things to ensure and to avoid in the purchase, installation and care of slate tile flooring.

Contributor: Rob Jones
Published: Aug 21, 2006

Stamped Concrete Floors: Planning, Installation, and Maintenance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Wanda Leibowitz) — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:32:00 EDT

With stamped concrete floors, you can get the look of an expensive material while gaining the durability and affordability of concrete. Read on for how to plan your pattern, mix the ideal concrete slump for your project, and maintain the surface.

Contributor: Wanda Leibowitz
Published: Jul 19, 2006

How to Install Cork Floors

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (A. Hermitt) — Tue, 16 May 2006 09:11:00 EDT

Cork flooring is an environmentally friendly, insulating, beautiful product that is great for any home. Even better than that, you can install it yourself!

Contributor: A. Hermitt
Published: May 16, 2006

How to Maintain Hardwood Flooring

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Amy Mullen) — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:05:00 EDT

Hardwood floors can add beauty to any home. They can last for decades if they are cared for properly. These simple tips will help keep your flooring strong and beautiful.

Contributor: Amy Mullen
Published: Mar 08, 2006

Installing Laminate Flooring

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Patrick St. John) — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:40:00 EDT

Most mistakes are discovered too late. These tips help stop them before they happen, saving time, work, and money.

Contributor: Patrick St. John
Published: Mar 06, 2006

Replacing Broken Ceramic Tiles

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Robert Besser) — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:07:00 EDT

The best way to repair ceramic floor or wall tiles is by first understanding what ceramic tile is, how ceramic tile adheres to a surface, what purpose grout has, and what can go wrong if you do not take your time with the repair.

Contributor: Robert Besser
Published: Mar 01, 2006

Odors From Floor Drains: Tackle Them With Determination and the Right Tools

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Robert Besser) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:11:00 EDT

Typically, people will attempt to solve the problem by pouring a variety of solvents down the drain as well as calling armies of plumbers and handymen for very expensive consultations.

Contributor: Robert Besser
Published: Feb 24, 2006

How Laminate Flooring Can Improve Your Home

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Penny Harmon) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:23:00 EDT

To improve the looks of your home, install laminate flooring.

Contributor: Penny Harmon
Published: Feb 24, 2006

How to Repair a Squeaky Floor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kassidy Emmerson) — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:20:00 EDT

Find out some of the common causes of a squeaky floor and how you can easily remedy the problem by reading this article today!

Contributor: Kassidy Emmerson
Published: Jan 20, 2006

Carpet Stores in Lubbock, TX

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cristina Olvera) — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:47:00 EDT

Are you thinking of replacing your carpet? Lubbock, TX offers a variety of stores with huge selections and fair prices to choose from.

Contributor: Cristina Olvera
Published: Jan 11, 2006

Redecorate With Linoleum

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Emma Salk) — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 20:03:00 EDT

Vinyl floor covering comes in great patterns that are suitable for bath, bedrooms and even kitchens but it doesn't necessarily have to go on the floor.

Contributor: Emma Salk
Published: Jan 04, 2006

How to Refinish a Wood Floor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Miller) — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:36:00 EDT

Step by step guide to stripping and refinishing a wood floor with sealer and finish.

Contributor: Linda Miller
Published: Dec 08, 2005

Flooring Choice for the Do-It-Yourselfer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Houghton) — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:24:00 EDT

There are so many options today in home flooring. With new technology everyone has the possibility of being a do-it-yourself installation wizard

Contributor: Melissa Houghton
Published: Nov 17, 2005

Home Flooring Options & Installations

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (travels) — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:08:00 EDT

Flooring throughout your home is reflection of your comfort & style, but each requires certain type of installation & cost.

Contributor: travels
Published: Nov 15, 2005

Step Lively with These Kitchen Flooring Trends

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Candace Leigh Coulombe) — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:25:00 EDT

With all the attention lavished on kitchens these days, skimping on the floors just won't do. The bohemian mix-and-match runway trends also apply to the kitchen. Seek flooring that compliments other components of the room by contrasting.

Contributor: Candace Leigh Coulombe
Published: Oct 31, 2005

Tips on Buying Carpet, Vinyl or Hardwood Flooring

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Don Spencer) — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:50:00 EDT

Well, after 20 years in and around the floor covering industry, I wanted to offer my observations and suggestions regarding different kinds of floor covering. I will break them down by type and quality.

Contributor: Don Spencer
Published: Oct 12, 2005

How to Replace or Repair a Floor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Daisy May) — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:39:00 EDT

But who has the money to pay a contractor a few hundred, possibly thousands, of dollars for repair work? Is there any need to take another mortgage on the house because the floor needs replaced?

Contributor: Daisy May
Published: Aug 28, 2005

Hardwood Floors: Making New Look Old

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan Heaton) — Thu, 19 May 2005 14:12:00 EDT

New ideas and approaches to hardwood floors, including using to stain to create faux inlays and distressing wood for instant aging.

Contributor: Dan Heaton
Published: May 19, 2005

Installing Your Own Ceramic Tile Floor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Christine Sostarich) — Tue, 08 Mar 2005 13:59:00 EDT

Having new ceramic tile flooring installed can cost you about three times as much as doing the job yourself. Ceramic tile installation is an easy do it yourself project that can add beauty and value to your home.

Contributor: Christine Sostarich
Published: Mar 08, 2005