Plastic flooring
Home Flooring
Some of the advantages of plastic flooring is that they come in a wide variety of shapes and colors, and they are very easy to install. Measurements Measure the room before you go buying the tiles. Calculate the square footage. See the area the one tiles occupies and then calculate how many tiles will you need. Buy 10 more tiles just to be sure you ...

Taking care of bamboo flooring
Home Flooring
Even though bamboo flooring is more durable then hardwood flooring, it still needs some maintenance. Here are some tips to help you take keep your floor looking like new. Instructions The first thing you can do is mop the floor. This should be done with a slightly wet mop, with special bamboo flooring cleaner, wax-free. When using floor cleaner, be ca ...

Installing a bamboo floor
Home Flooring
More and more often, bamboo flooring is used to replace hardwood flooring. Not only that they are easy to install, but also they are versatile and eco-friendly. There are many types of bamboo flooring. You just need to decide on one. Instructions Preparation First of all you will need to know how many square feet of bamboo flooring you will need. T ...

Installing bathroom floor tiles
Home Flooring
If you decide to replace the bathroom floor tiles, then you should arm yourself with patience and perseverance. It is a time consuming job, but it's not that difficult. You should try to do it by yourself as you will save a lot of money. Instructions The first thing you need to do is remove the old tiles. Use a chisel to do the job. Now, after remov ...

Refinishing a hardwood floor
Home Flooring
You need time, patience and proper tools if you want to refinish your old hardwood floor. You won't regret starting the project. The results can be amazing. Instructions Sanding the floor Remove all the objects in the room: rugs and furniture. Check the floors for any nails or carpet staples. If you do find any, pull them out, or pound them bello ...

Vinyl flooring removal
Home Flooring
If you don't like the look of vinyl flooring, then it's time to replace it with some hardwood floor. Instructions If you will try to heat it up you will end up with a headache. The vinyl will come right off but the glue will still be on the floor. Before proceeding to this step, make sure that the room is fully ventilated. You will need paint th ...

Repairing bamboo flooring
Home Flooring
Even though bamboo is one of the strongest materials for home flooring, it can still be damaged. Follow these steps if you want to start to repair your bamboo flooring. Instructions If you need to remove stains, apply a special home floor cleaner that contains urethane. Scrub the surface with a pad and then see if it came off. Read the label of the cl ...

Cleaning bamboo floors
Home Flooring
Bamboo floors are excellent if you want some durable flooring and to be eco-friendly. If you take care of it, it will stay beautiful for many years. Instructions Remove all the dust and the dirt from the floor. This is a start. After doing thee first step, use a mop and some warm water to wipe the floor. Also use some safe floor cleaner. Alway ...

Removing scratches from hardwood floors
Home Flooring
It can be fairly easy to remove scratches from your hardwood floor. All you need is some scratch covers. Instructions For scratches that don't go deeper than the surface, use some steel wool and paint thinner or deglosser. Put some paint thinner on the steel wool and then rub the scratch in it's direction, not across it (you will damage the f ...

Buying a bamboo floor
Home Flooring
If you would like to have some eco-friendly flooring in your house, then a bamboo floor should be your choice. Bamboo can be harvested every 6 years, making it a renewable source. Also, bamboo its very durable and can compete with any hardwood floor. Instructions Choose a pattern for the floor. The growth rings are called knuckles and nodes can be fou ...