Journal of Light Construction: Flooring

Exotic Reclaimed Flooring

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:08:15 EST

Viridianís Jarkarta Blend is 100% Asian hardwoods reclaimed from international shipping crates

5,500 Pounds of Pennies

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:53:23 EST

A Maryland artist installs a durable commercial floor with one million pennies and two kinds of epoxy

Roll-Up Floor Protection

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:01:30 EST

FlexBoard is easier than hardboard to handle and store

Ceramic Tile

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:21:50 EST

Atelier Flooring snaps together like a jigsaw puzzle to create strikingly uniform patterns

Nightingale Floors

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:32:00 EST

In feudal Japan, intentionally squeaky floors were the equivalent of a modern security system

Troubleshooting a Kitchen Remodel

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:02:43 EST

Twists and turns in a complex kitchen installation call for constant problem-solving and a little luck

Installing Hardwood Flooring over Vinyl

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 01:06:30 EST

Hardwood flooring can be installed over existing sheet vinyl if key conditions are met

Controlling the Moisture Content of Wood Flooring

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:25:27 EST

Q: What's the proper procedure for acclimating wood flooring to the moisture content of a building before installation?

Great Vintage: BR-111 Zinfandel Tigerwood Engineered Wood Flooring

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:01 EST

A rich finish complements the attractive Tigerwood graining of this engineered wood flooring option..

Stone Cold Style: Armstrong Alterna Reserve Luxury Vinyl Tile

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:00 EST

A range of pattern variations and advanced imaging offer a true stone look in vinyl flooring.

A Step in the Right Direction: StareCasing Hardwood Overlay System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:14:59 EST

A new product for staircase refinishing from StairCasing is both quicker and more economical than traditional refinishing methods.

Reclaimed Wood Flooring From HomerWood

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:07:37 EST

HomerWood. Reclaimed Hardwood flooring is crafted from slow-growth Appalachian timber from deconstructed barns in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The kiln-dried wood features character markings such as nail holes, cracks, and mineral streaks. It comes with the companys low-luster Oil Naturals finish. 814.827.3855. www.homerwood.com.

A New Interior for an Antique House

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:40:32 EST

Addressing structural issues first made the interior finish work easier.

Wilsonart Contract Flooring Urban Renewal and Global Influence

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:15:03 EST

Eight new designs for commercial-grade high-laminate flooring based on urban and global designs.

Raised Floors for the Low Country

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 04:16:10 EST

Elevated floors on pier foundations are mandated in V zones and recommended in coastal A zones. But the moisture and energy details can be a head-scratcher. Whether a builder places the floor system on pier supports or on a perimeter stemwall, he has to face interrelated problems of air sealing, insulation, and moisture protection that are neither easy nor cheap to solve. Ted Cushman looks at the issues and latest research and recommendations.

Q&A: Tile Doorway Detail

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:05:49 EST

Q: Tile Doorway Detail When there's an entry between an exterior tiled deck and an interior living space, how should the threshold be detailed so that the doorway doesn't leak? My client uses a wheelchair and would like the interior and exterior floors to be in approximately the same plane.

JLC Extra Q&A: Tips for Snaking Wires

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:07:42 EST

Q. I have to rewire an old home that has well-maintained plaster walls throughout. I'd like to do this without gutting the interior. Any tips for wire-snaking?

Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:02:29 EST

Interior trim; flashing

Plumbing and Straightening Walls

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:01:30 EST

This quick, accurate method prevents problems with the framing and finishes that follow.

Soundings

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 03:58:13 EST

Durable Wood-Floor Finishes