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| Whether you’re up to the challenge of installing and/or repairing your floors yourself or if you’re trying to decide if hiring a professional is the best route, the information within this column will help you get started.
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Spotlight
Carpet Installation |
Do-It-Yourself Versus Professional Carpet Installation
If you thought that installation of carpeting was an impossible process that only trained professionals can execute, think again. Many homeowners are finding that with a little preparation and a little practice, they can successfully install their own carpeting.
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| Laminate Installation |
Do-It-Yourself – Laminate Installation
Because it is designed to resemble wood, stone or tile, and is easy to install, laminate flooring has become a popular choice for do-it-yourself remodelers. Laminate can even be installed over existing surfaces, including wood, vinyl, linoleum, ceramic tile and concrete.
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| Refinishing Hardwood |
Refinishing Hardwood
One of the great attractions of older homes is hardwood floors, and refinishing those floors can be the perfect way to add new beauty and style to your home. And while installing a hardwood floor is usually a job best left to professionals, merely refinishing a floor is something a handy homeowner can do in just a few days.
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| Ceramic Tile Installation |
Ceramic Tile Repair
Replacing a chipped or cracked ceramic tile may seem like an arduous task, but with a little care, the process is actually quite simple. In fact, maybe the hardest part is just locating the spare tiles you know are somewhere in the basement.
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| Repairing Carpet |
Repairing Carpet
It has happened to just about everyone. After a spilled glass of red wine, an ember popping from a fireplace, or a new puppy’s “accident,” your perfectly beautiful carpet doesn’t look so perfect anymore. Your despair should be only momentary though because repairing carpet is easy.
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| Vinyl Installation |
Installing Vinyl Flooring
With a little preparation, the right tools, and some patience, anyone can install a beautiful new vinyl floor. Vinyl flooring is a great choice for several rooms in the home, and for the experienced do-it-yourselfer, installing vinyl makes an affordable flooring option even more affordable.
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| Hardwood Installation |
Do-It-Yourself Strip Hardwood Installation
So now you’re ready to install your hardwood floor. For an introduction to the process, see the article entitled “Strip Hardwood Installation Overview”. Assuming your old floor has been removed and the wooden subfloor is prepared, the following steps will help you achieve that perfect floor.
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