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Can hardwood run parallel to JOISTS?
If you're installing hardwood floor boards over a strong 3/4 inch plywood sub-floor, then yes, you can install the hardwood floor parallel to the joists. If your sub-floor is weak, then you should fix the subfloor.
Do you install tile or hardwood first?
I have done this and I always have the hardwood installed first. Then I install the ceramic tile. To protect the hardwood floor from getting grout or glue on it I cover the hardwood floor with a soft cover (to prevent scratches) and tape it down. Then place a plastic cover over the hardwood. Then I can install the ceramic tile at the edge of the hardwood creating hardly or no seem and level with the hardwood. When its done it looks beautiful.I would install the tile first , that way you don't risk getting glue or grout on your hardwood.
How do you lay hardwood floor in a room that is not square?
you cut them so they fit
How to lay tile over hardwood floor?
You should not tile on top of a hardwood floor. If you do, it will crack as the wood underneath will expand and contract throughout the seasons. Instead you should be installing on top of some sort of concrete floor. You could either add mud/self leveling mix or cement board. You may also want to remove the hardwood first, if you can.
Is labor cheaper for tile or hardwood?
This depends on many factors including what area of the county you are in and what type of subfloor you have (e.g. concrete vs. plywood). It can also depend on type of tile (e.g. natural stone is more expensive than ceramic/porcelain) and what type of hardwood/type of installation (e.g. solid vs. engineered, glue down vs. float vs. nail down) as well as width of wood. This also depends on how level your floor is/what floor prep is needed. In the NY area/mid Atlantic, it is usually less expensive to install hardwood rather than tile, esp if you have a plywood subfloor. In the South and Southwest, though, it's usually the opposite - labor is often less for tile and the homes are built on concrete slab. It's best to get estimates from actual contractors in your area and have someone look at the current condition of your floor/subfloor to give you an accurate answer to this question.
Can a hardwood floor be floated?
Engineered hardwood floors can be floated, but not solid hardwood floors.
Can you construct a floating hardwood floor over ceramic tile?
I suppose you could as long as it is solid....
Engineered hardwood floors can be floated, but not solid hardwood floors?
Engineered hardwood floors can be floated, but not solid hardwood floors.
What is the most durable hard wood floor?
The most durable hard wood floor currently being offered on the market and suggested by home builders is solid hardwood flooring. Other alternatives also include engineered hardwood flooring.
What is the best wood floor polish?
Bona Hardwood Floor Polish is environmentally friendly and can maintain any hardwood floor.
What is the best product for shiny hardwood floors?
Bruce hardwood floor cleaner is the best hardwood floor cleaner for day to day use.
What products are featured on the Orange Glo website?
Orange Glo is a Hardwood Floor Care business designed especially for people who live in a house with wooden floors. Some products are "Hardwood Floor Everyday Cleaner", "Hardwood Floor 4-in-1 Cleaner" and "Hardwood Floor Refinisher".
Is hardwood floor better than rug?
The flooring is all up to you. If you prefer a hardwood floor, go with that. If you want a rug floor, that's okay too. You can always do a combo of them, and make some of your floor hardwood, and the rest rug.
What is hardwood floor refinishing?
I want to do something different to my wooden floors. What does hardwood floor refinishing look like?
Can I use a hardwood floor cleaner on any type of floor?
While you can use a hardwood floor cleaner on any type of floor, it will only be effective on hardwood. It won't really help on carpet, and in some cases may damage the carpet.
What is a good alcohol based hardwood floor cleaners?
Bellaword hardwood floor cleaner, sold by Lumber Liquidators LLC.
Do hardwood floor vacuums work on any wood floors?
Generally, yes hardwood floor vacuums do work well on wood floors. However, some hardwood floor vacuums can damage softwood floors if the hardwood floor vacuums have tough bristled vacuums brushes or their wheels are made from hard materials.
