Flooring Basics
December 12, 2008 by Laminate & Hardwood Flooring
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User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars not detailed enough
I was a bit disappointed that this book didn’t go into more details. There’s nothing on how to carpet steps. Also, the section on laminate doesn’t mention the glueless type. This seems to be a common failing of a lot of do-it-yourself type books. Otherwise, I did get some useful information from this book.
5 Stars Great Book!
I loved this book! It’s not a detail “how-to” book but it provides enough general information on what it will take; how much work will be needed to install various types of floor. It helped me to make decision on what type of flooring to do with the budget I have to work with.
I am pretty handy but I had no previous experience installing floors but after reading this book, I learned enough information to refinish a very worned out 30-year old (oak) hardwood floor; installed plywood underlayments and vapor barrier before installing new hardwood floor over concrete slab; installed tile floor directly over concrete slab.
Yes, the information in this book is general but it’s what you will make of it. It’s the best book about flooring in my opinion and I often recommended to clients before making decision on the type of flooring to install.
Flooring 1 2 3 Home Depot 1 2 3
December 11, 2008 by Laminate & Hardwood Flooring
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Flooring 1 2 3 Home Depot 1 2 3
- Complete step-by-step guide that provides homeowners with everything they need to know to install a wide variety of floors and get beautiful, room-changing results.
- Step-by-step photography along with easy-to-understand and logically organized instructions that will give readers the confidence to install tile, wood, laminate floors as well as the sub-floor needed below.
- Updates all aspects of flooring covered in the original edition and offers up-to-date information on new flooring options such as snap together laminate floors.
- The most comprehensive and easiest to use do-it-yourself flooring guide on the market today.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Fix Your Floors
I always look for a book like this before starting home improvement projects. This one covers installation of wood, carpet and vinyl flooring. You get photos to help with the planning and step-by-step instructions for several projects.
For each project, it gives a time estimate for beginners and for the more experienced. It’s best to allow yourself plenty of time unless you have an HGTV team there to do the work.
It talks about preparing the floor, special tools needed and explains some techniques. Even with all that, I prefer having several books on hand, in case I don’t understand the instructions or need alternate ideas.
5 Stars A Necessity for Novices!
We knew nothing about flooring or how to install it, and were eager to replace the carpet in our home. This book told us everything we needed to know and more!
Flooring 1-2-3 explains the various types of flooring (carpet, tile, laminate, hardwood….) and gives the benefits and drawbacks of each in terms that any layman can understand. It tells you what tools you need, and walks you through installation step-by-step. Problem solvers and tips are included.
This book is a great value for the money, and a must-have for the DIY homeowner. We decided to go with laminate flooring, and are saving thousands by installing it ourselves thanks to this book. We plan to tile the kitchen and bathrooms next year, and will be referring to it again.
Highly recommend for anyone who wants to do their own floor renovation, or even just to help you decide the kind you want.
