Flooring

yes.

Clean tile with a commercial degreaser.

scar the surface with a hand sander.

mop with clean water, and let dry.

Install with fortified thinset.

Sandstone tiles will last for many years if cared for properly. Dropping heavy objects on them can cause them to crack. You will also want to use a sealer on them because they are porous and will stain.

The best base molding for a basement is pine or molded plastic. They work as well as the more expensive options for a lot less money. This makes them perfect for a basement.

As long as the tank is protected by typically a concrete pad you can use whatever type of decking you want over it. There is usually no restrictions when it comes to this type of project.

Tile installation depends on the cost of materials and how large a space you are doing. It will average between 500 and 2000 dollars.

I am a contractor, have been for 10 + years and my company charges $4.75 per square foot. That includes your durrock and underlayment. However it DOES NOT include you tile or grout. When you get into walls, showers, or irregular areas the price does vary. If you have 3/4 inch subfloor don't let anyone else convince you that you need any other underlayment or anything such as that. It is not necessary and they are simply selling you what you don't need. If you are wanting a heated floor system mats are not the way to go. We use a heater wire that comes on a roll and is much cheaper and much easier to install.

No because of a few of reasons. Most manufactured homes have particle board subfloors which are completely incompatible with installing ceramic flooring. In the rare event your floor doesn't have particle board and does have plywood, the house must be on a foundation. If it is in a park, it is usually held in place with tie downs. The home moves to much for the floor to be successful. Finally linoleum isn't an acceptable subfloor. You need a total of 1 1/4" of subflooring when complete. Assuming you have 3/4" plywood, you would need to add 1/2" cement board. The linoleum can stay, but the tile cannot be adhered directly to it.

The average cost to buff hardwood floors is approximately $100. If you are going to be doing this a lot, you may want to purchase your own equipment.

You can't. The product is basically like a photograph. If you leave a photo out in the sun you've destoyed the pigments in it. Same basic idea. Clean it with a good quality vinyl floor cleaner and a soft scrub brush and that's the best you're going to get. If you're unhappy with it's appearance, it will have to be replaced. Vinyl flooring is fairly inexpensive.

home improvement centers have floor scrapers they will rent to you. they are a heavy machine with two wheels and a vibrating blade in front that you walk behind, great for pulling up tile, carpet, linoleum, etc. . .

The average cost for installing ceramic tiles in Louisville KY is $10 to $21 per square foot. It is advisable to inquire the cost from different contractors when looking for one.

I got $2.00 per sf everyday and that's with my ride on demo machice

5.55 square feet.

Yes you can but it is a difficult and expensive install. Also you can only do it if there are no loose or cracked tile.

However, travertine does not "tile over" well- nor does it last very long when doing so in most environments. Travertine is extremely vulnerable to acids and acidic conditions- should any water collect between the two tile layers & their binder and then become acidic (which stagnant water often does) it will begin to disintegrate and ruin the stone (leaving behind holes, etchings, weak spots and chunks of the epoxy/resin filler).

Our advice is to completely avoid "tiling over" existing tile with any of the following: travertine, saturnia, or any other calcium carbonate stone from the limestone family- unless the longevity of the stone is not an issue and/or it is not exposed to water (e.g. a temporary display or an indoor fireplace).

Yes, you can change the color of the grout. There are products that you can use to try to die the grout or you can just have your tile re-grouted.

i wouldn't suggest it. travertine is stone, which will expand and contract with temperature changes. if there is not a grout line the stone will crack

Aggregate (rocks), sand, and portland cement. And water, initially. That's a typical mix.

You will need exactly 1013 bricks so unless you already included some overage in the sq. ft. I would buy 1100 so that you have extra for cuts, if you're planning to lay a more complicated pattern such as herringbone you might need even more. Hope this helps.

There are some tools for cutting tiles. You can use a circular saw or a manual tile cutter. But for tile cutting best is tile saw. Ceramic tiles are chipping easily thats why wet tile saws are best for cutting ceramic tiles.

Remove the laminate floor first

Under no circumstances should a steam cleaning devise be used on a hardwood or laminate floor! Steam is essentially hot water. Water will damage your beautiful wood flooring. Consumers should contact their flooring manufacturer for safe cleaning methods and products.

Steam cleaners can help you clean your home safely. However, research has shown that steam cleaners do not disinfect floors effectively.

If you are talking about finishing trim on half walls then most people opt for 42" or 48". If you mean finishing trim on a full wall that does not reach the ceiling then 1 foot below the ceiling is the usual. If you meant a decorative border then right below either of the other trims or at eye level.