Talk to a flooring expert Our partners can help you compare quotes from top-rated professionals near you. There is no need to dry-fit all of the planks. Arrange the planks side by side across the room; no need to lock the joints now. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Pull up the planks and stack them in a nearby area. Butt the edges and secure the seams with tape or with the attached peel-and-stick adhesive edges....

Laying down landscape fabric is the easiest and often the most effective method for fighting weeds. It prevents weed seeds from germinating in the soil or from landing and taking root from above the soil. Cheap, thin plastic barriers are far inferior to quality fabric and can tear very easily. The Spruce / Michele Lee By contrast, quality landscape fabric is long-lasting and is resistant to sun damage and tears....

Landscape timbers add an attractive border to your garden’s edge or flower bed. Tips All landscape timbers should be ground-contact rated and pressure-treated to prevent premature rot. You will plant the timbers on top of the fabric. The Spruce / Jayme Burrows Construct the Corners Use galvanized hardware for any attachment points to prevent corrosion of the hardware. Otherlandscape edging ideasinclude edging the driveway. If you are unsure which material to use for your project, call in a professional landscaper....

Plastic, Lattice Alternatives, and Installation Instructions emholk / Getty Images Adeck is a wonderful additionto any home. A deck takes you above the world. Enclosing the bottom of your deck can keep debris out while adding privacy for usable areas below taller decks. emholk / Getty Images Basics of Installing Deck Lattice Latticeis available in either plastic or wood. A few solid attachment points for lattice are found on thedeck....

Many kinds of grass spread viastolons(surface runners). Without lawn edging, you’ll be pulling grass out of yourflower bedsall summer. When installinglawn edging, take it a step further and install a mowing strip next to the edging. The Spruce / Michele Lee A mowing strip is a narrow row of concrete pavers separating a planting bed from a lawn. It’s an efficient way to save hours of landscape maintenance. The pavers shown in this project are 3 1/2 x 12-inch units from Edgestone....

Mosaic tiles do not need to be installed individually. Mosaic tile today comes in the form of multiple tiles pre-attached to a mesh fiberglass backing. This makes mosaic tile far easier to install than if dealing with individual tiles. The Spruce / Liz Moskowitz Mosaic tile can be laid directly on plywood or wallboard in non-wet locations. Snap at the score lines. Secure the boards with a gap of about 1/8 inch between boards....

All paver types are long-lasting, durable, and low-maintenance. Unlike poured concrete slabs, laying an entire patio using pavers can be a DIY job. Then, use the tamping tool to tamp down the soil. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Lay Base Material Transfer the base material to the patio area. Spread the material with the shovel and rake. Screed the base material smooth with the two-by-four. Mint Images / Getty Images...

It’s similar to quarter-round baseboard trim, which is similar in height but not as rounded. Installation is made easier by using an electricbrad nailer. After installation, both will look similar, though their profiles are different. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Carpenters like to use these bottom trim pieces because they reduce the need for complicated baseboard scribe cuts. Professionals prefer to attach shoe molding with anail gunrather than glue. The length that the quarter-round protrudes from the wall is the same as its height....

This low-profile light hugs the ceiling with just a ridge of trim showing. Most 20-amp circuits, or switches, can only handle up to 12 lights. Choose the Right Fixtures Purchase old-work or remodel recessed lights. The Spruce / Kevin Norris These lights do not need to be secured to ceiling joists. Instead, they attach directly to the ceiling drywall. IC-rated recessed lights are appropriate for ceilings that contain insulation as they can be covered over with insulation....

What Is Sheet Vinyl Flooring? Sheet vinyl is thinner than luxury vinyl flooring but extremely durable. There are a few tricks to properlyinstalling sheet vinylbut DIYers can lay the floor. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Read on to learn how to install vinyl sheet flooring. Buy 5 to 10 percent extra sheet flooring to account for unexpected needs and waste from cuts. Remove items in the room, such as the furniture, appliances, cabinet, or toilet....

poligonchik / Getty Images Learning how to install shiplap will add instant charm to interior walls. Shiplap is perfect for accent walls or wherever you wish to add a vintage,farmhouse, ortraditional look. Learn easy steps to working with and installing shiplap. poligonchik / Getty Images What Is Shiplap? Shiplap isexterior house sidingthat comes in long, horizontal boards that overlap each other at the long edges. Interior shiplap boardbrings the beauty of exterior shiplap indoors, with a few modifications....

Long, room-width wood boards create a peaceful, orderly, and calming feeling. you might install shiplap on your own with the help of an assistant and some carpentry tools. Shiplap boards can be ordered from your local home center or lumberyard if not in stock already. ucpage / Getty Images Warning Installing shiplap is a two-person job. Why Install a Shiplap Ceiling? Shiplapis wood paneling ordinarily used for house exteriors and sheds to give walls or ceilings a rustic look....

One of the best things about sliding closet doors is that they stay out of the way. Sliding Closet Door Operation and Installation Slidingcloset doorsare twin doors that slide across a wide closet opening. Thedoors slide on a trackat the top of the closet door. KangeStudio / Getty Images Another track on the floor helps the doors stay aligned. The tracks are split into two parallel tracks: one track in front of the other....