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Floors can be a challenge to install, maintain and change. Questions regarding the installation, maintenance and repair of carpets, tile, wood and other materials go here.

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What is the installation cost of granite tile?

It varies greatly from product to product and from market

to market. The best way to get an answer is to put an ad on Craigslist

telling what you want installed, the more detail you can give the better the quote will be... ie..

"3/4 inch, unfinished oak hardwood over wood subfloor,

new construction, 400 sq feet, need it done this week, paying cash.".

The lesson here is that the more detail you put in the ad, the better the quote.. You will have to understand that not every installer has Golden Hands, some are thieves & butchers, so you may not always want the low bidder..

Will a 56 sq. foot box of laminate flooring cover a 10 by 12 room?

No. 56 square feet will not cover half of it. 10 by 12 is 120 square feet. You will need just over 2 boxes.

Can ceramic tile be installed over rubber flooring?

I do not think that is a good idea.The rubber flooring should be removed and then new ceramic flooring should be laid on.

Can you install laminate over rough slate?

I would definitely recommend against this. While laminate can be installed on top of tile, it requires that the floor is level and even. So, if your slate is rough and uneven, it is not a good subfloor to install any hard surface. If you install the laminate directly on top of an uneven floor like this, it will most likely crack and move a lot when you are walking on it.

However, an alternative (albeit an expensive one), is to add self leveling cement on top of the slate and level out the floor, and then you could install the laminate on top. This might be less expensive and less difficult vs. trying to remove the slate, but it is not a cheap option.

How much would it cost to carpet a 26x26 room if carpet is 6.98 per square yard?

The simplest answer - $524.28 - is wrong, because it counts only the EXACT square yardage of your room (75.1) - when, in fact, carpet doesn't come in such neat dimensions. If you used exactly every little scrap, spliced and seamed to fit (lots of seams), you could do it. Unrealistic.

Carpet generally comes in either 12' wide or 15' wide rolls. Either way, ironically, the best fit with either 12' or 15' wide goods comes to about 87 square yards. That's $607.26. If you use 12' wide goods, you'll have two seams the full length of the room, and a short seam in the middle along one wall, and a leftover scrap 8' x 13' (about 11.5 SY waste). If you use 15' goods, you'll have one seam only about the middle of the room, and a leftover scrap 4' x 26' (also about 11.5 SY).

Add to that the cost of padding, tack strip (if needed new), transition strips in doorways, and labor to install everything. If you need the old carpet removed or furniture moved, that costs more, too.

How 12x12 tiles cover 240 square feet?

Two tiles of size 12 ft x 12 ft will cover 288 square feet and so should be sufficient.

How many 12 x 12 tiles are needed to cover 50 square feet?

Each 12" x 12" tile = 1-ft x 1-ft = 1 square foot

You need 50 of them to cover 50 square feet of area.

What is a fair price per square foot to install tile?

It depends on tile quality, installer experience, area, country and city where you live. For example in BC (Canada) $4-17 per sq.f

How many 12 x 12 tiles to cover 105 sq feet?

I assume you mean 12" x 12". That's a square foot, so 105 tiles cover 105 square feet.

Do you have to finish one line of laminate flooring before you start another line?

It is all inter-locked, but you can step it, say you have a line of 6 pieces to complete your first run. You can put the first three pieces of your next run down, and then start your third run with one or two pieces. Like a side view of steps.

Can you mix grout and mortar together?

Mixing grout and mortar together is not recommended, as they serve different purposes and have different properties. Mortar is designed for bonding masonry units like bricks and stones, while grout is used to fill gaps and provide support in tile installations. Combining them can compromise the strength and flexibility needed for each application, leading to potential issues down the line. It's best to use them as intended for optimal results.

Is Armstrong swift lock flooring Heritage pine L6054-081 available?

I don't have real-time inventory data, so I can't confirm the availability of Armstrong Swift Lock flooring in Heritage Pine L6054-081. To check its availability, I recommend visiting local home improvement stores or checking online retailers that carry Armstrong products. You can also contact Armstrong directly or visit their official website for more information.

How long does it take install 800 SF of engineered hardwood floors?

The installation of 800 square feet of engineered hardwood floors typically takes about 2 to 4 days, depending on factors such as the complexity of the layout, the condition of the subfloor, and the experience of the installers. Preparation work, like removing old flooring and ensuring a proper underlayment, can also impact the timeline. Additionally, allowing time for acclimation of the wood before installation may extend the overall process.

Can you get see through manhole covers?

Get a crow bar and you can easily lift it out. Then you can do whatever you want in the manhole. Also manhole covers scrap at a junk yard for about 10 bucks.

How much underlayment would you need to do laminate flooring in a house 31' by 30'?

Assuming your measurements are correct, I would buy 10 rolls of underlayment = 1000 sf. (Most rolls of underlayment come in 100 ft rolls...but double check the rolls you are getting as there are a few that have other specs).

Does wood flooring need grooves on the underside?

Yes. They allow the flooring to expand and contract without breaking.

What would it cost to carpet a 15feet by 20 feet rrom if the carpet was 6.95 per square yard?

15ft = 5yd

20ft = 6.7yd

Area of the room's floor = 5yd x 6.7yd = 33.5yd2

$6.95/yd2 x 33.5yd2 = $232.82

Can you stay in your house during the refinishing of your hardwood floors with water-based finish?

Yes you can, as long as you stay off the floors that are being coated. It takes around 2 hours for water borne finishes to dry. Then ask your floor guy if you can walk on it with socks. NO shoes because rocks or other things stuck in the soles will scratch the soft finish.

How do you calculate wood flooring?

No i cant thats why im on this page looking for the answear?

Can you grind high spots from porcelain floors?

You can if you don't mind the finish to be off of the floor with the rite equipment. Then try too match the finish back with porcelain. paint.

How do you know how much tiles you need to tile a floor 10 ft by 8 ft using 6 inch tiles?

when you say six inch tile, assuming that the tiles are squares with 6 inch sides.

In that case, the tiles are 1/2 foot x 1/2 foot square having an area of 1/4 square feet each. To cover 10 x 8 = 80 square feet, you would need (80)/(1/4) = 320