Flooring Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our flooring projects, how-tos, and designs.
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How to Install a Sleeper Slab
At the Glen Ridge, NJ house, general contractors Tom Silva and Zack Dettmore install sleepers to the existing addition slab to make it level with the new floor system. A rigid insulation board is added for a thermal break.
How to Install a Herringbone Floor
Seasoned DIYers can tackle this flooring project, which will add timeless elegance to your home with this showstopping chevron.
How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring in a Kitchen
In this guide, carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows how to replace a dated vinyl kitchen floor with modern vinyl plank flooring.
How To Install Tongue-and-Groove Flooring
Watch our video to learn how tongue-and-groove flooring works, how to install it, and the tools and techniques required for the job.
How To Remove a Burn Mark From a Hardwood Floor
Did you accidentally burn your hardwood floors? Don't worry—it can likely be repaired. Watch our video to learn how.
How to Patch a Chipped Wood Floor
Using only hand tools and a drill, Tom Silva makes minor floor damage disappear with a simple and effective dutchman repair technique
How to Replace a Cracked Floor Tile
Did you recently crack a tile? Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.
How to Replace a Bathroom's Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the peeling, vinyl floor in his bathroom with a ceramic tile floor.
How To Patch a Chipped Wood Floor
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva fixes a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
How To Repair a Bad Flooring Joint in Your Home
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fix a bad floor joint by repairing a piece of wood nosing that was poorly installed.
How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding
How to Patch a Hardwood Floor
Tom Silva installs a patch in a hardwood floor and fills the gaps with a custom wood putty
How To Patch Hardwood Flooring
Patching a hardwood floor isn't as complicated as you may think. Learn how to complete this project on your own in this guide.
How to Install DIY Radiant Floor Heating
Use a specialized foam panel to lock the PEX tubing in place, cover it with a sand-and-cement mix, and tile away.
How to Perfectly Restore Terrazzo Floors in Your Home
In this guide and video, we show you how to restore terrazzo floors in your home. In most cases, you'll hire a professional for the job.
How To Avoid Rookie Plumbing Mistakes
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates some common plumbing mistakes and how to avoid them.
Everything You Need to Know to Repair a Cracked Floor Joist
Do you sagging floors have you worried about your home's structural stability? Believe it or not, you can fix a cracked floor joist yourself.
How to Quiet Squeaky Carpeted Floors
This Old House general Contractor Tom Silva shows how you can silence those squeaks by using specials screws
How To Install a Linoleum Tile Floor
Design and lay your own patterned tile floor using linoleum tiles. Follow this video tutorial and step-by-step guide for an easy walkthrough.
A Guide to Flooring Options and Which One is Right for You
There are a number of different flooring options these days, from traditional hardwood to durable linoleum. Which is the best choice for you?
How To Tile a Bathroom Floor
Installing bathroom floor tiles isn’t a job for beginners. Watch what it takes as contractor Angelo McRae installs a new mosaic-tile floor.
How To Remove a Vinyl Floor and Plywood Subfloor
Do you think you have hardwood floors hiding under your vinyl floor and plywood subfloor? Here's how to remove them to reveal what's beneath.
How To Install Pre-Finished Engineered Flooring
Learn how to install pre-finished engineered wood flooring with this step-by-step guide and helpful video tutorial.
How To Repair Squeaky Wood Floors
Are squeaky wood floors driving you crazy? Learn how to fix them with simple tools and do-it-yourself techniques.
How to Repair a Tongue and Groove Wood Floor
Is your tongue and groove wood floor damaged? We've got your DIY solution in a step-by-step video, led by Tom Silva.
How To Repair Loose Carpet
Loose carpet on your stairs is unattractive and dangerous. Learn how to quickly and easily resolve this tripping hazard.
How To Install Radiant Heat
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to retrofit an old home with new under-floor heat.
How To Install Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is a simple and affordable way to update your home. Here's how to install it using precise measurements and some patience.
How to Upgrade a Garage Floor with an Epoxy Coat
Learn how to add an epoxy coat on your garage floor with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and epoxy-coating expert Doug Fasching.
How to Patch a Sheet Vinyl Floor
Is your sheet vinyl floor damaged? Don't worry—there's a simple fix. Click here to learn how you can tackle this project on your own.
How to Install Radiant Heat Under a Solid Wood Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to run radiant heat tubing under a new hardwood floor
Fixing Squeaks Under Carpet
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a special screw that lets you secure loose flooring right through carpet
How To Lay a Floating Floor and Add Finishing Touches
Laminate flooring is popular among homeowners because floorboards easily lock together. Read how to install your own flooring in our do-it-yourself guide.