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Description of  Installing a Floating Floor: One-Day Upgrade (eHow Easy DIY Kindle Book Series)

Only have a weekend to install a floating floor? One-Day Upgrade: Install a Floating Floor will easily guide you through the process and can help you finish by the time Monday rolls around. Inside you will find color photos, expert step-by-step instructions, safety concerns, and tools and materials you will need. Projects include floating laminate floor, laminate plank repair, and linoleum tile panels. Excerpt from the Book: Homeowners in search of just the right flooring have never had more options. Its a safe bet that no matter what your budget, DIY expertise, or dcor preference, youll find a flooring solution that perfectly suits your needs and tastes. To go along with the traditional choices, technology has expanded flooring possibilities in recent years, most significantly in the form of laminate flooring. Laminate flooring is a popular manufactured product that provides some cushion underfoot and an appearance that mimics other floor types, such as wood or slate. Of all the home improvements you can choose to handle yourself, flooring may be the most rewarding. You probably own most of the tools for laminate or linoleum panel installation. If youre concerned about your ability, take courage. Installing a floor does not require exceptional strength or skilljust planning and care. Table of Contents: Introduction Planning Your New Floor Project: Preparation Project: Floating Laminate Floor Project: Laminate Plank Repair Project: Linoleum Tile Panels About the Author: Mark Johanson has written and edited more than 150 books on home improvement and repair, woodworking, and gardening. He was Managing Editor of Handy Magazine and produced more than 100 articles in the DIY subject area. He is an experienced home remodeler and builder and lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.