Floors & Tile

Vinyl plank, regrouting, and repairs that stay on the surface.

• DIYFloors & Tile

  Install Vinyl Plank Flooring

  Floating vinyl plank is one of the better weekend floor projects, as long as the subfloor is flat, dry, and you leave the expansion gap.

  Difficulty

  Time

  A weekend for one room

  DIY estimate

  $2–$5 per sq ft in materials

  Pro estimate

  $4–$10 per sq ft installed

• DIY or Hire — DependsFloors & Tile

  Regrout Tile

  Fresh grout makes old tile look new. It does not fix loose tile or a failed shower pan. Know which problem you have before you buy a bag.

  Difficulty

  Time

  A day for a shower, plus cure time

  DIY estimate

  $25–$80

  Pro estimate

  $400–$1,200 for a typical shower