This in-depth guide covers every type of residential flooring: laminate, tile, wood, engineered wood, stone, rugs, carpet, garage-tile systems, and polished concrete. More than 600 photos and 75+ illustrations. Tips on choosing the best flooring for different rooms and information on how comparing the types helps homeowners make decisions they'll be happy with. Complete step-by-step information on how to install, maintain, and repair each type of flooring helps homeowners evaluate the pros and cons of each type and decide whether their skills are sufficient. Instructions on how to finish or refinish wood floors show homeowners how to get professional results. Stanley Pro Tips and "What Ifs" explain options and provide extra information to help readers successfully navigate unusual situations.

"Shows you how to instal new flooring yourself with detailed step-by-step insturctions, photos, and illustrations"--Back cover.

Get all the inspiration and know-how you need for your tile and flooring projects.

This third edition of a classic favorite includes time-honored installation methods now updated to feature new flooring styles, and adds some important new information on renewable flooring materials, such as bamboo, reclaimed floorboards, and natural stone. It also includes the latest techniques for polished and etched concrete flooring.

Featuring more than six hundred photographs and seventy-five illustrations, this comprehensive guide to flooring provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to install, maintain, and repair every type of flooring, including wood, tile, laminates, engineered wood, stone, rugs, carpet, garage-tile, and polished concrete, along with tips on how to select the right flooring for every room in the home.