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Your new floor will only be as good as the subfloor it goes over. New underlayment doesn't have wax, cracks, stains, rot or anything that is the reason you are replacing it, and it is smooth & provides a good surface for adhesion... the process of removing the old unearths bad subfloor conditions very often that would have compromised your new floor , so it is also part of a good process too...
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What is the best underlayment when replacing a floor?
if is a concrete slab floor and it has linoleum on it then clean the lino let it dry and use that as your water barrier/underlayment. if it a raised foundation then use wonderboard!
How to Install Duraceramic Tile?
Duraceramic tile will not chip, break or crack like regular ceramic tiles. Manufactured in a 16" square format with scoring, you can cut the score lines to make 4 tiles 8" square. They are best installed in dry residential rooms. This leaves the bathroom out. Use the proper underlayment for the type of floor you are installing Duraceramic tile on. Spread Congoleum Duraceramic tile adhesive on the underlayment using a tile trowel. Allow to dry until tacky, then set the tiles with spacers. Use a roller to press tiles into place, and allow to dry 24 hours. Grout with Congoleum Duraceramic grout.
Can you use a steam cleaner or mop on laminate flooring?
It is NOT recommended to use a steam cleaner on laminate flooring. Water and laminate do not mix, neither does water and hardwood. Ask these steam cleaning manufacturers if they will replace your floors when they get damaged!AnswerNEVER! AnswerNo!!!! Please don't do this. You will ruin your floor. Answerno, never. Steam cleaners and steam mops leave to much water on a laminate floor. I did, just once, and the floor now crackles all over whenever you step on it.It is best to consult the manufacturer of your floor, but I would be hesitant to try it. It is usually not recommended to use water to clean laminate flooring.
Can you use pressboard for your underlayment to set tile?
Yes! But you need to make sure you have proper support underneath i.e floor joists. Make sure they are sturdy and supportive, if they start moving, your tile will be ruined. Try to use 3/4" pressboard on the joists screwed every 8"...stagger the boards so there is no continuous running joints. On top of that use 1/2" cement board like durock. You must use thin set between the two boards and screw them together. Also, use thin set , as you would spackle, in the joints of durock with mesh material as reinforcement. Make sure to use the green screws specifically made for cement board. Wait 24 hrs and start tiling...goodluck
Why would one need to use floor liners when installing new floors?
One would need to use floor liners when installing new floors to prevent dirt, snow, sand and many other unwanted debris to deform sink under the floor and deform it.
What is the best underlayment when replacing a floor?
if is a concrete slab floor and it has linoleum on it then clean the lino let it dry and use that as your water barrier/underlayment. if it a raised foundation then use wonderboard!
Should I use Dream Home Insulayment Multi-purpose underlayment with wood flooring?
Insulayment is great for wood floor, either real or imitation.
What product is use for underlayment and recommend for use under ceramic tile?
cement board
Which brand of floor scrubber works best?
Well it depends on what kind of floor you have. If you have a hardwood floor, the best thing you can use is a steamer mop, which also kills bacteria from the floor.
Is there a material used under hardwood floors?
You should always use an underlayment for hardwood floors. Use either Red Rosin paper or 15lb Fortifiber hardwood underlayment. Fortifiber is recommended, heavy duty and better quality vapor barrier.
What is the best product for shiny hardwood floors?
Bruce hardwood floor cleaner is the best hardwood floor cleaner for day to day use.
How to Install Duraceramic Tile?
Duraceramic tile will not chip, break or crack like regular ceramic tiles. Manufactured in a 16" square format with scoring, you can cut the score lines to make 4 tiles 8" square. They are best installed in dry residential rooms. This leaves the bathroom out. Use the proper underlayment for the type of floor you are installing Duraceramic tile on. Spread Congoleum Duraceramic tile adhesive on the underlayment using a tile trowel. Allow to dry until tacky, then set the tiles with spacers. Use a roller to press tiles into place, and allow to dry 24 hours. Grout with Congoleum Duraceramic grout.
What is the best floor mat to use for an office chair?
The best floor mat to use for an office chair is one that is large enough to move roll comfortable around on, and one that is made of a hard material.
What is gyp-crete?
"Gyp-Crete®", a mixture gypsum, Portland cement, and sand, is a building material used as a floor underlayment which is commonly used during construction for:Floor leveling prior to installation of floor coveringsSound reductionRadiant heatingIt should be noted that "Gyp-Crete®" is a brand name trademark of Maxxon Corporation (www.maxxon.com), however it has become general use as a "common builders term" for gypsum concrete by trade professionals.From the Manufacturer:Product Description:Gyp-Crete® Floor Underlayment is one of the most efficient fire and sound control products available for multifamily construction. Standing the test of time since 1972, Gyp-Crete makes for safer, quieter living, and has become a standard in apartments, condominiums, townhomes, hotels and motels nationwide and abroad.Good ventilation is necessary. Open windows until underlayment is dry. Maxxon gypsum underlayments are inorganic and provide no source of nutrients to sustain mold growth.
Can you use cardboard as underlayment for laminate floor?
We used newspaper instead and it worked great. You can handle to imperfections in your subfloor better with paper. Check out raisingthecircus.wordpress.com for details.
What is the best way to measure a hearth rug and what style would be best to use?
Measure the diameter of the rug, and match it to the floor for best style.
What wood floor cleaner can you use to prevent your wheelchair from skidding on shiny surface?
Do a websearch for "Bona" they make the best hardwood floor cleaners going
