Framing Roofs with Larry Haun. How to Frame a Roof

Framing Roofs with Larry Haun. They take you step by step through the entire process, showing you practical ways to organize tasks, streamline procedures and handle tools and materials efficiently.

Here's your chance to watch a framing master at work, and to become a better, more efficient carpenter yourself.

How to Install a Drop Ceiling, How To Install Ceiling Tiles, How to Repair a Ceiling

In this video tutorial you will see how to correctly mark up the ceiling, fix the guides, mount the ceiling panels, embed lighting devices in the panels.

How to Lay Sheet Vinyl Flooring

How to correctly mark the floor, lay and trim the vinyl sheet, glue the seams.

• How to Cut Flooring Around Curved Walls
• How to Install Sheet Vinyl Floor in a Kitchen
• How to Install Sheet Vinyl Flooring in Bathroom

How-To Guide To Ceramic Tile

Dean Johnson takes you through the steps of installing tile floors, walls, and countertops. He also gives recommendations on underlayment, adhesives, and tools. In addition, you'll get detailed guidelines for how to layout tile, how to mix mortar.

Tiling is a big job, but there is no need to be intimidated. Here's a good learn video for the novice tiler. If you are thinking about a tiling job in your bath or kitchen, this video is well worth the money. Step by step instructions in preparation and layout are covered as well as grouting and sealing and care.

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The Home Depot: Tiling Projects 1-2-3

Tiling Projects such as:

• Tiling a bathroom wall
• Tiling a kitchen floor
• Tiling a bathroom floor
• Kitchen countertop with sink
• Installing a backsplash
• Bathroom vanity with mosaic tiles
• Tiling around a bathtub

Tiling techniques explained include:

• Selecting tile materials
• Estimating quantities
• Cutting straight pieces
• Cutting curves and holes

The Kitchen: Design, Counters, Sinks and Faucets, Cabinet Assembly, Floor Coverings

Design, Counters, Sinks and Faucets, Cabinet Assembly, Floor Coverings

Doing your own kitchen renovation can save you a lot of money. It will also be very satisfying to know that you did it yourself. You will see in this learning video how to plan and execute the complete renovation of your kitchen. The essentials of design are discussed. You will learn how to assemble and install kitchen cabinets and counters. We will explain the plumbing involved when you install a new sink and change the faucets. Vinyl floor coverings are discussed as well in this video guide. This video contains all the elements and tricks necessary for you to successfully renovate your kitchen. It is a complete and reliable source of information that will allow you to achieve professional results while saving money.

This Video includes:

• Design
• Installation of new cabinets
• Replacement of kitchen counters
• Sink installation
• Faucet installation
• Vinyl floor covering installation
• Painting and decorating

Bathroom: Tub and Shower, Toilet, Cabinets, Tiles, Sinks and Faucets, Floor Coverings, Decoration

Tub and Shower, Toilet, Cabinets, Tiles, Sinks and Faucets, Floor Coverings, Decoration

You will see in this learning video how to plan and execute the complete renovation of your bathroom. Principal notions of design are discussed. You will see how to install new fixtures like a shower, whirlpool bath, low water usage toilet, and new bathroom cabinets, counters, sinks and faucets.We explain in detail how to install ceramic tiles and the complete decoration of your bathroom. If you just want to repair a defective faucet, or completely redo your bathroom, you will find in this learning video all the information you need for the job. Thanks to this video you can save money by doing it yourself and still get professional results.

This video includes:

• Design
• Wall construction
• Basic plumbing
• Soundproofing of walls and ceilings
• Installation of a whirlpool bath
• Installation of a shower
• Installation of a toilet
• Installation of sinks and faucets
• Installation of counters and cabinets
• Installation of fibrous cement panels
• Installation of ceramic tiles
• Installation of vinyl floor covering
• Applying primer sealer and finishing paint

Roofing: Ventilation, Asphalt Shingles, Skylights, Gutters

Ventilation, Asphalt Shingles, Skylights, Gutters

You will see in this learning video the complete refinishing of your roof, including the replacement of asphalt shingles, the application of self-adhesive  protective membranes, and the addition of skylights. You will also learn the basic principles of attic ventilation that are absolutely essential to the well being of your roof.The installation of new rain gutters is shown to give you a complete view of the work involved in refinishing your roof. Your roof will be protected from rain, snow, ice and heat for many years to come.

This video includes:

• Measures to take for personal safety
• Removal of old shingles
• Repair of the supporting structure
• Installation of a skylight
• Installation of self-adhesive protective membranes
• Installation of down spouts
• Installation of asphalt saturated paper
• The first row of asphalt shingles
• Installation of shingles, valleys, and peaks
• Installation of soffits below the cornice
• Complete installation of rain gutters

Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Laminated Flooring, Ceramic, Floors Around Fireplaces

In this learning video you will see a range of different floor coverings that will suit all the rooms of your house, from the bathroom to the basement. You will learn how to professionally install different floor coverings yourself while saving money. You will also learn how to level a crooked floor with plywood.You will learn how to install hardwood floors, laminated floors, parquet floors, ceramic tile floors and natural slate flooring.

This video includes:

• Construction of a plywood sub-floor
• Installation of an self-adhesive floor sealing membrane
• Pre varnished hardwood flooring
• Wood parquet flooring
• Laminated flooring
• Ceramic flooring
• Natural slate flooring
• How to seal a basement floor
• Floors around fireplaces

How to Build an Addition: Planning, Foundation Framing, Insulation, Soundproofing

Building an Addition: Planning, Foundation Framing, Insulation, Soundproofing

You will see in this video step by step instructions on how to  plan and construct an addition to your house. You will see the construction from the excavation up till the finishing of the interior. We take you through the construction of the wood frame, the floors, the walls and the roof, as well as the complete insulation of the new addition. You will also learn how to soundproof the walls and floors using new methods available to the construction industry.The knowledge acquired from this video will allow you to better plan and undertake the construction of the addition to your house with complete confidence in attaining professional results at a fraction of the cost.

This video includes:

• Planning
• Taking proper measurements
• Excavation
• Foundations
• Waterproofing foundations
• Insulating foundations
• Pouring the basement slab
• Construction of the frame
• The roof
• Insulation
• Soundproofing of walls and floors

Framing floor walls and roof introduction. Framing for the making of an annex floor, walls and roof trusts

Annex insulation walls and attic. Insulation a new annex walls and roof using fiber glass batts and polystyrene insulation boards.

Planning an addition to your house. Panning the construction of an annex to your house.

Construction of the foundations. The construction of the foundations for an annex to your house. Excavation, framing, pouring the footings and the foundation walls.

Concrete foundations insulation. How to insulate the foundation walls form the outside using polystyrene insulation boards.

Damp proofing foundations. How to install a self adhesive membrane on the foundations walls form the out-side to prevent any water infiltrations in the basement.

How to Build a Block Wall Lay the Blocks

Block walls made simple with this step-by-step guide.

Tiling Floors: How to Lay Tile on Floor in Bathroom and Shower

Ceramic tile is a versatile and popular material for all kinds of floors. By learning how professional tile setter Michael Byrne handles the challenges of tiling a watertight bathroom floor and preparing a shower pan, you'll be able to tile any floor in your home, including kitchens, entryways and patios. After an overview of the basic procedures, Byrne gets right into the problem-solving process. You'll find out how to prepare an ideal surface for tiling and how to cut tile efficiently, producing edges that will look and feel right.

Beginners will appreciate the clarity and ease of the presentation, while seasoned pros will find Byrne's methods usefully detailed. By watching Byrne you'll learn how to: use a border to simplify and enhance a diagonal layout, mix and float mortar for a substrate that's level and sturdy, incorporate expansion joints so that cove tiles won't crack, and shape a sloping shower pan that won't leak.

1. Installing the Moisture Membrane
2. Applying the Reinforcing Mesh
3. Mixing Deck Mud
4. Floating a Mortar Floor
5. Beginning the Sloped Shower Pan
6. Waterproofing the Sloped Shower Pan
7. Using the Wet Saw
8. Layout
9. Mixing Thinset
10. Setting Field Tile
11. Tiling Around the Toilet Flange
12. The Snap Cutter
13. Setting the Border and Cove Tiles
14. Grouting
15. Conclusion

Brickform: Coloured concrete construction source

• Texturing
• Advanced planning formwork installation
• Texture Selection
• Placement strategy
• Color selection
• Always make a representative sample for pre-approval
• Brickform products are intended for professional use only

• Preparation
• Reinforcement may be required or specified
• Surrounding areas, landscaping & adjacent surfaces should be protected & masked
• Concrete placement
• Color hardener application
• Texture application
• Clean & Seal
• A pressure washer may remove more release than desired, or possibly cause damage
• Always refer to the technical data sheet for complete application guidlines

• Stenciling
• Brickform products are intended for professional use only
• Color hardener application
• Texturing
• With certain patterns a frayed or rough edge may be suitable

• Clean & Seal
• Allow sufficient time for moisture evaporation to occur
• Always refer to the technical data sheet for complete application guidlines

• Dye-N-Seal
• New concrete should be cured for at least 28 days.
• Surface must be free of sealers, oils, paint, alkali, or any foreign material.
• First application coat
• Second application coat
• Seal to protect

• Micro-Topping
• New concrete should be cured for at least 28 days.
• Surface must be free of dirt, oil, paint, moss, dust or any contaminants.
• Repair imperfections
• First application coat
• 60-80 grit sanding disc
• Second application coat
• Hydrate for 1 full day
• Blush-Tone acid stain
• A chemical reaction must take place.
• Blush-tone is not effective on older, weathered concrete or a heavily sandblasted serface.
• Always test for suitability before proceeding.
• New concrete should be cured for at least 28 days.
• Surface must be free of sealers, oils, paint, alkali, or any foreign material.
• When working with acid, avoid contact with skin and clothes.
• Protect adjacent areas from overspray and runoff.

• Application
• Apply acid stain
• Brush to even out material
• Neutralize the Acid
• Follow the same path
• Remove residue & water
• Dry at least 24 hours
• Seal to protect

• Sealing & Maintenance
• Gem-Seal
• Area must be completely clean, dry and un-sealed.
• Surface must be free of oil, dirt, wax or any any substance that prevents bonding.
• If using a roller, apply in thin coats, maintain a "wet edge", and do not back-brush.
• Dura-Wax

How to lay floor tiles

• Preparation
• Planning
• Measuring up
• Positioning the key tile
• Adjusting the key tile
• Fixing field tiles
• Fixing edging tiles
• Fixing around a corner
• Fixing under a door surround
• Grouting, sealing & maintenance
• Cutting & shaping tiles