Yes, but first remove the tile...:-)
Actually, the trick is to remove the tile without gouging the hardwood floor beneath. Some surface scratching is inevitable while removing the tile but you want to keep it to a minimum. The sanding process when refinishing will eliminate any blemishes that are not to deep.
That depends upon location. Tiles can be installed on a gypsum board wall or ceiling. (But make sure that the tiles are well grouted; if moisure gets past the tile into the gypsum board, it will be damaged.) Floors require greater strength - but then, you wouldn't normally have a gypsum board floor, with or without tile.
This is not a good idea without using a cement /mortar board underlayment.
Not very thick. Many building codes (perhaps most) allow 3/4 inch waferboard or 5'8 inch plywood as the structural subfloor over 16" O.C. joists. This is fine for normal sized floors with carpet or vinyl overlay, but is insufficient for very large floors or floors to be finished in ceramic, slate or porcelain tiles.
Tiles used on floors tend to be thicker than wall tiles. Also, floor tiles are subjected to flexing as people walk over them. Therefore, if floor tiling a wooden floor, use a flexible cement adhesive and grout designed to give and take without cracking.
Try not to invite Aretha Franklin and Queen Latifah over for dinner and your floors should hold up just fine.
Refinishing is based upon the amount of wear that a floor receives. In a residence where there a limited number of people using the floor a floor will only need to be refinished after 15 years or so, if you think it's worth the expense.
Epoxy floors are very strong and durable, a well installed epoxy floor can last up to 25 years. They are also scratch resistant and are ideal for areas with heavy traffic
Vinyl plank floors offer benefits such as durability, water resistance, easy maintenance, and a wide range of styles to choose from. They are also more affordable than hardwood floors and can be installed over existing flooring.
You can, but you will probably have squeeks after you are done from the two floors rubbing against each other.
Vents are run through the roof, shower and tub drains are installed, sink drains are stubbed out of walls and/or floors, washing machine box is installed, cold and hot water lines are stubbed out of walls and/or floors, sill-cocks are installed on exterior of house, and nail plates are placed over pipes going through studs so they will not be penetrated by nails or screws. Basically anything pertaining to plumbing that is inside a wall or cannot be done after drywall, tile, or flooring is installed.
Laminate floors are manufactured, a thin layer of wood or Formica is glued to a backer. The surface is only about 1/16th of an inch thick and the whole board is about 3/8 inch thick. Hardwood floors are all wood and 5/8 to 3/4 inch thick. Oak is the most common but there are many different types of wood available. They can be sanded and refinished several times over a long period of time. Laminate can not be sanded and had a hard factory coating that resists staining more than hardwood.
Use a mortar that's designed for natural stone. It doesn't have to be anything special for the radiant system, but it does have to be compatible with the granite.
Floating floors offer several benefits for homeowners. They are easy to install, cost-effective, and can be installed over existing flooring. They also provide good insulation, are durable, and can be easily replaced if damaged. Additionally, floating floors come in a variety of styles and materials, allowing homeowners to customize their home's look.
The best practices for placing a carpet over hardwood floors to enhance both the look and function of the room include using a high-quality carpet pad for cushioning and protection, ensuring the carpet is properly installed to prevent slipping or bunching, and choosing a carpet color and texture that complements the hardwood floors for a cohesive look.
The possessive form for the noun gymnasium is gymnasium's.Example: The gymnasium's floor was refinished over the summer.
Hardwood floors are all the rage in modern home design. They warm a room and can make any space look rich and inviting. Over the years, however, hardwood floors can suffer damage such as scratching and fading that can leave the floor looking dirty and old. When this happens, you will need to refinish your flooring to return its original polish and luster. Before refinishing your floors, you need to find out what kind of wood you have and if it can be refinished. Real hardwood floors come in two distinct varieties. The first kind of flooring is solid hardwood flooring. These floors are made of solid planks of wood which can be refinished many times throughout the year. The other kind of hardwood flooring is called engineered hardwood. Engineered flooring only has a thin layer of wood at the top so it cannot be refinished as often. Once you’ve determined that you can refinish the flooring, you will need to make sure that all the nail heads are even with the surface of the floor. After that is done, rent a floor sander from a local hardware store and purchase different grits of sand paper that will fit the sander. For sanding a hardwood floor, you will need to buy 36, 60, 80, and 100 grit sandpaper. 36 grit paper is the coarsest and will be used first, while you will finish with 100 grit sandpaper. Start sanding your floors with the 36 grit paper going from one end of the room to the other, making sure not to skip any areas. Once you have gone over the flooring with the coarsest sandpaper, go over it again with the next finest grit. Continue this process until you have gone through 100 grit. After you have finished sanding the floor, vacuum the area thoroughly and use a damp rag to capture all of the dust. Make sure you clean the surface well or the dust will show through the stain. After the surface has been cleaned, apply wood stain with a rag, going with the grain and starting in one corner of the room and working outward from there. Apply a second coat once the first one has dried. Finally, you will need to coat your floor with a polyurethane sealer that will help to protect the newly refinished surface. Again, apply the sealer going with the grain of the wood. Once the sealer has dried, you floor should look as good as the day you first installed it.
you use a bike and you will get over the floors before they break