When it’s time to remodel your flooring, removing the existing material is usually a pain in the ass. Removing tile or wood flooring probably requires a professional, but vinyl floors aren’t worth ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

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Q. MY one-and-a-half-storey home was built in 1946 with the original floor coverings on the main floor hallway and the entire upper level. This flooring is vinyl-asbestos tiles. Simply installing ...

Vinyl vs laminate flooring compared. Learn how they differ in durability, water resistance, cost and maintenance to choose the right option.

Dear Jerry: My 14-year-old, once white, embossed kitchen vinyl flooring needs replacing. It’s yellow, and dirt has been ground into the embossed areas and won’t scrub out. Since I cannot afford a new ...

Need to know how to repair vinyl flooring? Have a few broken, peeling or damaged kitchen floor tiles? This excerpt, taken from Upgrade Your House (Creative Publishing International, 2010) by Philip ...

A: The process of removing sheet vinyl depends on the size of the area. Remove small areas with a floor scraper. This hand tool is available with handles between 12 and 48 inches long and a 6- to ...

If you’ve ever dealt with vinyl flooring -- especially in an older home where the flooring has not been well cared for -- you know the heartbreak of trying to clean it. Tiny grooves and crevices are ...

When planning a home improvement project, it’s easy to get caught up in statement furniture or trendy wall colours. But the flooring beneath your feet plays a major role in both how your home looks ...