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.

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.

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How to Fix a Self Leveling Compound Job Gone Bad

Self leveling compound can make the job easier - or messier

multi-colored wood floor
6 Steps To Leveling a Wood Floor

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

A bucket with self-leveling compound.
How to Prepare the Floor before Pouring Self-leveling Compound

Apply to a floor prior to the laying of tile or wood planks.

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Tips to Connect Wood Floor Joists to Cinder Block Walls

In order to attach wood to masonry, use the right tools.

Man installing a joist into a joist hanger
How to Attach a Joist to a Joist Hanger

Joist hangers make building joists easier and offer support.

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What Consistency Yields the Best Results for a Self-Leveling Compound

If you need to smooth an uneven surface in preparation of flooring installation, self-leveling compound is a very useful product for the job.

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Installing Waterproofing Membrane to a Shower

Add an extra layer of protection against water damage.

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.

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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How can I sand down bumps in a dried self-leveling compound?

Self leveling compound makes floors level.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Empty room with hardwood flooring
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.

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.

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Threshold

A threshold is also known as a transition piece.

Pros and Cons of Floor Heating Mats

When winter rolls around, floors can turn stone cold.

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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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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Care and Maintenance of a Cork Floor

A cork floor can give a room a natural, organic look.

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Removing Damp Membrane Waterproofing

A damp membrane defeats the entire purpose of having one.

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How to Repair Sunken Parts of Raised Floors

Raised floors have become more popular in offices.

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How to Install Steel Floor Joists

Larger homes often use these to handle the structural load.

Refinishing Granite Flooring

Granite flooring provides eyeball appeal to your home.