Floors and Coverings

In a basement or on a slab, create a stable platform to support quality engineered-wood flooringby Charles Peterson

Whether sophisticated or whimsical, simple or elaborate, the inlay process begins in the mind of the artist

by Charles Peterson

Using factory-assembled pieces and swapping a boiler for a water heater can lower the cost of radiant-floor heating systemsby Scott Gibson

For flawless wood floors, avoid these installation and finishing mistakesby Charles Peterson

An accurate moisture meter is the most important tool a wood-floor installer can useby Charles Peterson

For starters, the simple modular plan optimizes daylight and cross ventilation

Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do: Six case studies show you howby Paul DeGroot

Durable, slip resistant, and resilient, rubber floor tiles are green and easy to installby Jay Lazerwitz

Instead of PVC glides or stick-on felt choose a combination of the twoby Charles Miller

Use a jigsaw and a router to cut the shape and laminate the thinner strips for a decorative accentby Howard Brickman

Whether you achieve your curve with a saw or by lamination, a homemade template and jig ensure a tight fitby Howard Brickman

by James Tidmore

Engineered floor joists are straighter, faster, and flatter, but they aren't installed the same way as dimensional lumber

Some of the most-valuable wood available for builders was already part of a buildingby Sean Groom

Tour the IceStone plant where recycled glass and concrete combine into countertops and floors

Recycled rubber reduces both noise and moisture in this new wood-floor adhesive by Chris Ermides

by Craig Shields

by Mark Tylinski