0
What else can I help you with?
Why do houses have cement floors?
Cement is a durable material for most anything if it is formulated and finished right. Cement kitchen counters are popular right now. Cement can be stained, finished smooth or textured, painted and sealed to resist dirt or water. To get a great looking floor I would suggest a professional do the job.
What underlayment is best for floors?
Plywood, fiberboard, or cement board is the best underlayment for floors, depending on the type of floor being installed. An underlayment provides more stability and a smoother surface to the finish floor.
What are Vertical connectors between floors of a building are known as?
Spans
Why is wonder board a good underlayment for a floor?
Wonder board is a cement board that is very firm. Unlike wood it doesn't warp or rot. It is especially used as the underlayment for tile floors and shower walls.
What is the difference between hardwood and engineered wood floors?
Engineered wood floors are made of a plywood with a layer of solid wood on top. These floors allow wood to go where traditionally it could not like a cement sub floors or a sub grade level of your home. Engineered wood is sometimes called a remodel floor because it is more often thinner then solid hardwood. This allows a homeowner to more easily transition between floors that are close in height. They can be refinished, although depending on the thickness of the wood top, it may need to be professionally done. These floors are almost always prefinished. You will find engineered wood floors that are glue down, floating, and staple down. Another benefit of engineered wood is cost. Some more exotic species of wood are very expensive. Engineered woods allow manufactures ways to produce floors in a more budget friendly floor. Solid hardwood floors have time on their side. The tongue and grove style boards have been used in homes for generations. The live expectancy of the floor is 100 + years with proper care. They allow for much easier repair then a laminate or engineered wood and can be easily refinished my an informed DIY. In the past, you only saw solid would in floors 3/4" or even thicker. Today though, there are solid wood floors as thin as 3/8" which allow it to go into an area a ticker floor couldn't. You can find solid wood unfinished if you wish to stain it and polyurethane it yourself or prefinished for quicker installation. Engineered wood floors are made like plywood. They are made up of several layers, mostly of a less expensive wood. The top layer is made of hardwood. Solid hardwood floors, on the other hand are solid hardwood the entire thickness. An engineered wood floor may have only 1/16" or so of hardwood on the surface, where a solid wood floor might be a 1/2" or more. Engineered wood tends to be more stable - it is less likely to move or warp with changes in humidity or temperature. This is because the different layers of wood have the grain running in different directions. They are a good choice over a cement slab floor, and are frequently installed by being glued down.
Why are cement floors laid with glasses in between rectangular tiles?
dfdgdfdfd
Why the cement floors laid with glasses in between the rectangular tiles?
dfdgdfdfd
Can you use 1/4 cement board on floors for tiling?
Yes, you can use 1/4 inch cement board on floors for tiling.
Are wooden floors smoother than cement floors?
Wooden floors are generally smoother to the touch than cement floors. Wood has a natural warmth and smoothness that can feel more comfortable underfoot compared to the colder and harder surface of cement. However, the smoothness can vary depending on the type of wood and finish used.
what is the usage of cement on a construction sit?
Cement has a number of uses. Making foundations, making floors or pads, anchoring in poles, making roadways, etc..
What is the duration of Between Floors?
The duration of Between Floors is 1.5 hours.
Why is it better to fall on a wood floor than a cement floor?
Wood is an organic material that has some "give" as well as usually constructed on a wood frame that allows air pockets below that give more "give". Concrete (aka cement) flooring is essentially falling into a rock wall
When was Between Floors created?
Between Floors was created on 2009-08-30.
What is the cheapest method to pave exterior floors?
Throw down some preformed cement paving blocks.
What is an acid that is used for cleaning cement floors?
Hydrochloric acid is commonly used to clean cement floors due to its ability to dissolve mineral deposits and grime. However, it is caustic and must be handled with care, following safety guidelines and dilution instructions provided by the manufacturer.
What are the benefits of using cement leveling compound for uneven floors?
Cement leveling compound is beneficial for uneven floors because it provides a smooth and level surface for flooring installation, improves the overall appearance of the floor, helps prevent tripping hazards, and can increase the longevity of the flooring material.
What is the name of a shiny floor covering for cement garage floors?
It's called epoxy. You can apply it yourself or have a professional do it.
