Layered flooring systems are flexible, sturdy, inexpensive, and easy to build. The flooring system found in most homes starts with a floor covering on top (laminate, vinyl, tile, or other) on top of ...

Q: Our floors squeak when we walk on the carpets. What can we do to remedy this problem before we replace the carpets in two weeks? A: What perfect timing! You can put an end to the squeaking by ...

When it comes to your home's flooring it's good to know there are typically (though not always) three layers. When a home is built the flooring starts with floor joists. These are horizontal boards ...

Q: The floor in my kitchen squeaks in an area approximately 2 feet by 4 feet. The subfloor appears to be separated from the floor joist, causing the sounds. I have used many shims, but that has not ...

Q: What causes squeaky floors? A: It doesn’t matter how old your home is — squeaky floors can develop at any time, and for a variety of reasons. Poor workmanship, inadequate design or materials, ...

Q: How do you repair squeaking floors? The house is 47 years old, and simply walking across the floors creates a squeak. But it’s only in certain areas, not the whole floor or room. Can we eliminate ...

Q. We are adding a room to our house and we do not want squeaky floors like we have in the rest of the house. Is engineered lumber a good choice for efficiency? How can we stop existing squeaks? A.