Here's a tile tip from Minneapolis tile contractor TJ Roemer of Creative Tile Works: If you are installing a tile floor, the most durable underlayment is a floating floor. A floating floor is a layer ...

An underlay is the layer of floor between the subfloor and top floor covering. It is a thin material that allows for the easy installation of floor materials like laminate, hardwood, vinyl, tiles, and ...

Floating floors offer a unique method for installing floor coverings, interlocking laminate, luxury vinyl, and some engineered hardwoods into a seamless, mat-like surface. Unlike traditional glue-down ...

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Q: I’ve heard of a “floating floor” system that can be installed over concrete and other surfaces without using nails. Can you give me more information? A: floating floor consists of prefinished wood ...

When you want the natural beauty and warmth of real wood flooring, but not the hassles of sanding and finishing, it's hard to beat engineered wood. This prefinished product comes in wide, long planks ...

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Q: I was wondering if I could lay vinyl flooring on cement floor. Or do I need an underlayment before I lay down the squares? A: Concrete floors can be prepared to receive an adhesive rather than ...