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FLOORING · 10 STEPSChoose flooring for a kitchen or bathroomPick the right kitchen or bathroom flooring by checking moisture, subfloor and heights before you buy.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSClean and restore quarry tilesStrip old polish, deep clean, and reseal quarry tiles to bring back their colour and protect them.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSClose up gaps in a laminate floorClose gaps between laminate boards using a pull bar and tapping block, or filler if the boards won't budge.

FLOORING · 9 STEPSDeal with a damp concrete floor before laying flooringTest a concrete floor for damp, treat it with the right damp-proof membrane, and let it cure properly before laying flooring.

FLOORING · 7 STEPSDeal with different floor heights at a doorwayFit the right threshold trim to level a doorway step safely, whatever floor type is underneath.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSFill gaps between floorboardsFill gaps between floorboards using flexible filler, rope, or timber fillets, matched to the size of the gap.

FLOORING · 10 STEPSFit a door threshold strip between two floorsMeasure, cut and fix a threshold strip between two floors, using the right method for concrete or timber subfloors safely.

FLOORINGFit carpet gripper rods2 floor types

FLOORING · 10 STEPSFit laminate around a pipeCut a laminate board neatly around a pipe, leaving the right expansion gap, so the floor sits flat and looks tidy.

FLOORING · 9 STEPSFit scotia or beading along the skirtingFit scotia beading to cover the flooring gap, pinning it to the skirting only so the floor can move freely.

FLOORING · 10 STEPSFit stair nosingsFit anti-slip nosings to stair tread edges, checking for hidden cables before drilling, to make stairs safer and longer-lasting.

FLOORING · 10 STEPSFit vinyl flooring around a toilet and pipesFit new vinyl flooring neatly around a toilet and pipework, using a template, pipe collars and sanitary silicone for a tidy, watertight finish.

FLOORING · 9 STEPSFix a laminate floor that's lifting or peakingFind out why your laminate is lifting or peaking, then fix the gap, board or joint causing it.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSFix a squeaky floorboardScrew a loose floorboard back onto its joist, or dust talc between rubbing boards, to silence the squeak.

FLOORING · 7 STEPSFix floorboards that bounceScrew down loose boards, pack gaps, and stop squeaks so your floor stops bouncing underfoot.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSJoin two pieces of carpetJoin two carpet offcuts into one neat, flat seam using heat-activated tape, without lumps or gaps showing.

FLOORING · 9 STEPSLay a stair runnerFit gripper rods, underlay and a stair runner safely, checking your stair material and any hidden cables before drilling or nailing.

FLOORING · 10 STEPSLay carpet in a small roomFit gripper rods, underlay and carpet in a small room, from clearing the floor to trimming the final edge.

FLOORINGLay carpet tiles2 floor types

FLOORING · 7 STEPSLay carpet underlayLay new carpet underlay correctly inside the gripper rods, join it neatly, and fix it to suit your floor.

FLOORINGLay click laminate flooring2 floor types

FLOORINGLay click vinyl planks2 floor types

FLOORINGLay engineered wood flooring2 floor types

FLOORING · 10 STEPSLay laminate on stairsLay laminate flooring safely up a straight staircase, fitting nosings, treads, risers and beading in the correct order.

FLOORINGLay peel-and-stick vinyl tiles2 floor types

FLOORING · 12 STEPSLay rubber flooring in a garage or gymPlan, prep and lay rubber flooring in a garage or gym, cutting it to fit and bedding it down properly.

FLOORINGLay sheet vinyl flooring2 floor types

FLOORINGLay underlay for a floating floor2 floor types

FLOORINGLevel a floor before laying new flooring2 floor types

FLOORING · 10 STEPSOil or wax wooden floorboardsSand, clean and finish bare floorboards with oil or wax for a lasting protective shine.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSRe-stretch a rucked carpetLift the rucked area off its gripper rods, re-stretch it smooth with a knee kicker, then re-hook and trim the edge.

FLOORING · 9 STEPSRefix carpet that has come away at a doorwayRefit the gripper rod and stretch a carpet edge back down where it has lifted at a doorway.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSRemove old carpet and gripper rodsStrip out old carpet, underlay and gripper rods safely, ready for a new floor covering.

FLOORING · 9 STEPSRemove old vinyl or linoStrip old vinyl or lino safely, check for asbestos first, then scrape, clean and prepare the subfloor for new flooring.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSRepair a burn or tear in carpetCut out the damaged patch, cut a matching piece from spare carpet, and fix it in place with carpet tape.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSRepair a scratch or dent in a wooden floorFill or steam out the damage, sand it flush, match the colour, then seal so the repair blends into the floor.

FLOORING · 10 STEPSReplace a damaged floorboardLift a damaged floorboard, cut a matching replacement, fix it safely to the joists, and finish neatly.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSReplace a damaged laminate board in the middle of a floorCut out and replace one damaged laminate board without lifting the whole floor, gluing the new piece firmly into place.

FLOORING · 12 STEPSRestore an old parquet floorSand back an old parquet floor, repair loose blocks, then seal it to bring back its original character safely.

FLOORING · 12 STEPSSand and varnish floorboardsSand old floorboards back to bare wood in three passes, then seal with varnish for a hard-wearing, natural-look floor.

FLOORING · 10 STEPSTake up laminate flooring so you can reuse itLift click-lock laminate in order, from skirting to subfloor, so every board stays undamaged and reusable.

FLOORING · 8 STEPSTrim a door so it clears new flooringTake a door off, mark and cut it to clear new flooring, then reseal the edge before rehanging.

FLOORING · 7 STEPSUndercut door frames for new flooringTrim door frames at floor height so new flooring slides neatly underneath, without removing the whole frame.