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Floors and Coverings

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.
2 Methods for Patching a Hardwood Floor

Learn professional techniques for evaluating damaged flooring, removing individual boards, and installing seamless repair patches.
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Electric Floor Warming and Uncoupling in A Single Layer

These underfloor systems can work with almost any floor covering.
Podcast 184: Insulating an All-Brick House, Working with Engineered Siding, and Carpentry as a Second Career

The gang shares some listener feedback about workshops, painting brick, and cleaning products before answering questions about insulation, siding, and framing.
Nearly Invisible Floor Finish

Bona Traffic Naturale is an easy-to-apply, fast-drying alternative to polyurethane that gives the look of unfinished wood.
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Talon Certified Floors

Durable finish made with FSC certified sustainable hardwoods. Go to TalonDirect.com to learn more.
Squeak-Free Subfloor Installation

Use the right adhesives, fasteners, and techniques to ensure that finished floors are quiet and solid.