One of the best techniques to assure a smooth, compatible surface when installing a laminated wood floor is to use a mortar-based interior floor leveler to even out rough or cracked wood subfloors -- ...

Self-leveling underlayment is a great choice under any tiled floor, but it’s the absolute best choice when installing tile over an in-floor heating system. Installing cement board won’t work, and if ...

Using a concrete floor leveler to create a smooth and even surface is a labor intensive but perfectly manageable project. With a heavy duty drill, some five-gallon buckets and a strong back, you can ...

FLOOR-TOP STG from W. R. MEADOWS is a standard traffic-grade, single-component, shrinkage-compensated, self-leveling floor topping and underlayment that may be pumped or poured. W. R. Meadows Inc.

Editor’s note: Welcome to the second installment of This Ugly House, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish this tale of a hands-on renovation of a wood-frame house in Bed Stuy. See the ...