Q: We installed Armstrong black-and-white checkerboard vinyl almost two years ago. I can't keep it clean. I vacuum and then use a Shark steamer with either vinegar and water or floor cleaner ...

Learn step by step how to remove vinyl or linoleum tile and the stubborn adhesive beneath it from plywood subfloors at ...

Use a utility knife to cut the vinyl into one foot sections across the length and the width, be careful not to damage the subfloor. Wedge a putty knife under the corner of one of the sections and pull ...

Q: I installed Armstrong Solarian 12-inch self-stick vinyl tile on our basement cement floor about 15 years ago. The tile has begun to break apart in the heavy-use area where a chair is in front of a ...

Q: I have a ceramic-tile floor in my foyer that I want to replace. Some tiles are cracked and the grout is an awful color. I tried taking up some of the tiles but it seems like an impossible job. Can ...

Vinyl tiles can curl up at the corners if moisture gets under them or if they were installed improperly. Frequent mopping also can make them peel. Here's how to reinstall curling tiles: 1. Warm a ...

Most recommendations seem simple, and involve using a rubberized surface to pull the scuff off with no damage to the floor surface. Here are some suggestions: Avoid your hands and knees: Cut a slit a ...