Floors and Coverings

Old-World Oil Finish for Interior Woodwork

Protect floors, countertops, and other wood surfaces in your home while giving them a rich, natural look with Sutherland Welles Polymerized Tung Oil finish.
Tracking Down the Cause of a Flooring Installation Gone Wrong

Why does the solid wood floor downstairs squeak everywhere while the flooring upstairs does not?
The Concrete-Free Floating-Plywood Slab Assembly

Watch builder Josh Salinger show how to reduce the environmental impact of a new home by omitting the concrete from the ground-level floors.
Podcast Short: Why Is My Wood Floor Cupping?

In this excerpt, the team troubleshoots a cupping floor and gives recommendations on how to avoid this issue in the future.
How To Get Pet Stains Out of Oak

If urine has created dark stains in wood flooring, agressive sanding with water could help.
Interior Finishes for a Cabin in the Woods

Watch remodeler Josh Oduin show off his tilesetting skills throughout his personal cabin project.
Framing Floors and Stairs with Larry Haun

Professional framer Larry Haun demonstrates how to efficiently cut and install mudsills, beams, joists, and stairs in the first of three classic Fine Homebuilding videos.
Guide to Hardwood Floor Refinishing and Repair

Get professional tips and techniques for making old wood floors look new again in this collection of Fine Homebuilding articles and videos.
Dead-Flat Bathroom Floor

When the floor has to look perfect, but existing conditions are anything but, a dry-pack mortar bed can save the job.
Floating Hardwood Floor with Unmatched Advantages

Steller Innovations Solid Hardwood Flooring combines some of the best qualities of solid wood and engineered flooring at a competitive price.

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Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Floors and Coverings

Old-World Oil Finish for Interior Woodwork

Tracking Down the Cause of a Flooring Installation Gone Wrong

The Concrete-Free Floating-Plywood Slab Assembly

Podcast Short: Why Is My Wood Floor Cupping?

How To Get Pet Stains Out of Oak

Interior Finishes for a Cabin in the Woods

Framing Floors and Stairs with Larry Haun

Guide to Hardwood Floor Refinishing and Repair

Dead-Flat Bathroom Floor

Floating Hardwood Floor with Unmatched Advantages

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