Floors and Coverings

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 systems by Scott Gibson

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Mark Tylinski

Simple to make, you won't want to lay another wood floor without this handy gauge by Howard Brickman

Through the proper combination of butt and miter joints, a flooring specialist shows how he likes to raise the stakes in a new-floor installation by Howard Brickman

This method turns an ordinary wood floor into a visual stunner by Charles Peterson

Achieving the intricate geometry of a parquet floor doesn't require much more than a tablesaw, kraft paper, and wallpaper paste