Flooring Structure

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Bare feet walking on a hardwood floor.
How to Silence a Squeaky Floor

Silence that squeaky floor with these tips.

A frame constructed with floor joists for a home.
Floor Joist Cross Bracing

Additional stability for your floors is possible in both new and old homes with joist cross bracing.

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Installing Waterproofing Membrane to a Shower

Add an extra layer of protection against water damage.

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How Long Does a Self-leveling Compound Take to Dry?

A self leveling compound is ideal for filling dips in wooden floors or for smoothing concrete ones, so long as you adhere to dry times and instructions.

Wooden floor joists and rebar laid out for a wood foundation.
Sistering Floor Joists: 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Sistering floor joists is a project that should be handled carefully. Learn to avoid these six common mistakes and avoid a big headache.

Floor joists under the floorboards of an old house.
How to Remove Mold from Floor Joists

Mold can be a costly and persistent problem, but you can clean it up yourself with the right steps.

Installing wooden flooring on top of a concrete sub floor.
3 Options for Uneven Floor Repair

Before you can install new flooring, your subflooring must be even. If it's not, check out three easy solutions to fix the problem.

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5 Reasons Your Floor Joists May Cause Uneven Flooring

Here's what to look for and how to fix the issue.

Floor joists in a construction project.
Proper Spacing for Floor Joists

Floor joists are a vital component in any structure. Understanding their construction and spacing is a necessity for any aspiring DIYer.

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Install Joist Hangers: Tools and Supplies Checklist

In order to properly install joist hangers, you will need a few tools and supplies.

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Top 3 Woods for a Hardwood Subfloor

You'll need a sturdy foundation for your flooring.

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Support Columns

Support columns are used to help raise floor joists so that floors don't sag. If your floor is creaking

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How to Install Isolation Membrane Part 1

Installing isolation membrane is essential if you are trying to install ceramic tile over a crack.

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How to Fix Squeaking Carpeted Floors

Eliminate the irritating creak beneath your feet.

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How to Install Membrane Waterproofing to a Shower

It helps prevent damage from splashes over time.

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Causes of Squeaking Carpeted Floors

Carpeted floors that squeak may indicate a serious problem.

How to Prevent Uneven Floors

Preventing uneven floors is the first step to success.

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How to Connect a Computer Network in Raised Floors

Computer raised floors are common because they allow various cables to pass underneath the floor.

5 Steps to Replace Raised Floor Panels

Replacing missing or warped raised floor panels.

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Threshold

A threshold is also known as a transition piece.

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6 Steps To Leveling a Wood Floor

It's one of many home maintenance tasks one often performs.

What are the Parts of a Raised Floor Tile

Allows cables, and HVAC controls to run under the floor.

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How to Install Cork Flooring Underlayment

Installing cork flooring underlayment is essential to the process of proper cork floor installation.

Pros and Cons of Floor Heating Mats

When winter rolls around, floors can turn stone cold.

Worker Spraying Blown Fiberglass Insulation between Attic Trusses.
How to Seal a Floor Truss

A floor truss helps to keep your floor stable and even.

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Common Problems Installing a Subfloor Over Concrete

There are several problems that you could run into.

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Chipboard Flooring: How to Install a Chipboard Subfloor Part 1

Installing chipboard flooring is complicated.

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Alternatives to Floor Joist Replacement

How sister-joisting can reinforce a floor joist.

How to Replace a Steel Floor Joist

Learning how to replace a steel floor joist is daunting.

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How to Remove Trapped Moisture From a Floating Subfloor

Improperly sealed concrete moisture can get trapped.

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How to Make Reference Lines for Ceramic Tile Installation

Ceramic tile looks wonderful when it is properly installed.

How to Brace Your Floor Joists

The floor in a home is placed on top of the joists.

How to Fix Squeaky Laminate Floors

Nobody likes a floor that squeaks.

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9 Engineered Floor Joists Installation Tips

Consider these when working with engineered I-Beam lumber.

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Floor Joists

Floor joists are an important part of any floor.

Install a Subfloor with Tongue and Groove Boards (Part 2)

A fast and simple way to make or fix a subfloor.

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How to Install Adjustable Joist Hangers

You'll need them if you're building your own floor or deck.

How to Attach Furring Strips over Concrete Part 1

Furring strips are a crucial part of any plywood subfloor.

A man uses self-leveling compound.
What Is Self-leveling Compound?

A chemical mixture used to smooth uneven floors.

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Installing Granite Flooring Tiles

Granite flooring tiles definitely add attitude to any space.