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Today, Carmen writes:
Dear diva, I’m tired of my old vinyl floor, but I’m on a budget and can’t afford an expensive replacement. Any ideas?
Carmen you’re in luck, there’s a few options you could try. It just depends on how involved you want to get with the project. And what your comfort level is with [...]

Today, a reader asks:
Diva, I am giving serious thought to installing Armstrong vinyl flooring. I have opted for Armstrong largely due to the fact that I hear they offer some kind of installation kit. Really would like to avoid any “vinyl flooring frustration” here, to quote another one of your articles. What would I [...]

Today, Frazzled in Dakota asks:
“Diva, I have finally chosen the type of tile for my kitchen. The color and texture are extraordinary with my existing features, but I have a problem. How do I decide what Wall Tile Pattern to put them in? How do I know what will look best? [...]

Installing Tile Made Easy
Today, Bill asks:
My question is about heated tile. What are heated tiles and where can I buy them and can I install them?
In simplest terms, heated tile is accomplished by using heated electric mats placed in thinset cement on the tile floor needing some extra help with the heat. It’s rather [...]

Face it, trying to get an idea of how much new flooring is going to cost is greatly dependent on knowing how much of either product you will need! With this in mind, I am going to provide you with the following tips on measuring carpet and tile.

Use a calculator. Not speaking of the kind [...]

Installing Tile Made Easy
Is it worth it? Spending more than $10 for a grout sealing project?
If you are using anything that is not a penetrating grout sealer, you are out of your mind! You just spent a good chunk of money and a lot of time installing tile, why would you start penny [...]

Today, Anonymous writes in:
Dear Flooring Diva,
My husband and I want to install tile in our bathroom, but I’m not sure how to measure for it. I want to do it right, I don’t want to run out half way through the job.
Anonymous
Nobody likes running out in the middle of a job, especially once you [...]

Installing Tile Made Easy
The other day, my friend Susan shared the following with me…
Help me (my real name)! My husband and I tore up our spare bathroom and we haven’t replaced the flooring yet. We want to tile it, but ran out of money after replacing literally everything else in the room. My [...]

Hello World,
After years of giving out suggestions to friends, family, and complete strangers, I’ve decided to extend my flooring and window coverings knowledge to more than who I can reach locally.
Never fear, for now your floor and wall questions now have a home! I’ve been working in this industry for a number of [...]