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How to Choose Knee Pads for Flooring Installers
Knee pads are the tool you wear all day. Here is what to look at when you pick a pair: padding, straps, fit, floor protection and replaceable parts.
How to Pick a Floor Scraper and Blades
Tear-out goes faster with the right scraper and a fresh blade. Here is how to choose between hand and stand-up scrapers and how to match blade width and thickness to the job.
How to Choose a Tile Trowel Notch Size
The notch on your trowel decides how much thinset ends up under the tile. Here is how to match notch size and shape to the tile, the substrate and the product label.
What You Need to Level a Floor: Self-Leveler Tools
A self-leveling pour moves fast, so the tools need to be on the floor before you mix. Here is the kit installers use, from mixing paddles to spiked rollers.
Tile Leveling Systems vs. Horseshoe Shims: What Is the Difference?
Both help you get tile flat and even, but they solve different problems. Here is when to use a leveling system and when to use shims.
How to Prep a Concrete Floor Before New Flooring
Most flooring problems start at the subfloor. Here is the prep process: test moisture, grind, patch and level.
How to Seam Carpet: Tools, Tape and Technique
A good carpet seam is almost invisible. Here are the tools you need and the basic steps for a hot melt seam.
Knee Kicker vs. Power Stretcher: Which One Do You Need?
Both tools stretch carpet onto the tack strip, but they are built for different jobs. Here is when to reach for each one.