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Flooring

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 in vinyl composition tile?

The vinyl in Vinyl composite tiles is pvc, blended with Limestone dust and pigments. There are a couple of other trade secret items but the 3 I mentioned account for about 99% of the composition VCT

Which of these can be used to completely cover the area of a 4ft x 8ft floor without cutting 2ft 3ft 4ft or 5ft square tiles?

Two and Four are both common denominators of Four and Eight, therefore either of these can be used. You would need only two 4ft square tiles or eight 2ft square tiles to cover the 4ft x 8ft floor.

How many 12 X 12 tiles do you need to cover 900 sq feet?

12 " x 12 " = 1 foot by 1 foot = 1 sq foot.

900 / 1 = 900 tiles are needed (plus waste).

What is the best way to clean vinyl floors?

Armstrong Vinyl Floor Cleaner is a great cleaner; it leaves a very thin film of acrylic, preserving your vinyl floor's finish. I personally avoid vinegar or ammonia as they exacerbate this author's asthma.

You can mop them with a solution of 1/2 cup vinegar and a gallon of warm water, which is a very effective cleaner, and no rinsing required. Vinegar is safe on floors, as well as being safe for children and pets. It's also safe for the environment, so it is a great alternative for those "going green".

Or, if you prefer, you can also clean them with Murphy's Oil Soap. Mix 1/4 to one gallon warm water, mop as usual. No rinsing required.

What are the mixtures for making a concrete?

The various mixtures for making concrete are,

  • Cement
  • Fine Aggregate
  • Coarse Aggregate
  • Water
  • Admixtures (in some cases)

How many 24 by 24 inch tiles will it take to tile 275 sq feet?

24x24 inch tile equals 4 square feet

275/4 = 68.75

You would need 69. (24x24 inch tiles to cover 275 sqft)

It cost 50 cents per squar yard to waterproof canvas what will it cost to waterproof a canvas truck cover that is 15 feet by 24 feet?

3ft = 1 yard : 9 sq ft = 1 sq yd

Area of cover = 15 x 24 = 360 sq feet = 360 ÷ 9 = 40 sq yd

Cost = 40 x 50 = 2000 cents = $20.00

How many 6x6 tiles in sq ft?

A square foot is 12" x 12" space. You have 4 ea of 6"x6" tiles in a square foot.

How much does it cost to install new floors in apartment complex?

Now that's a loaded question !! It would depend on a lot of things. What type of flooring do you have now and what type are you putting in, will there be a lot of prep work to do, or is it a new building? Are there a lot of jogs or angles to deal with? You would be far better off to phone a few flooring companies, have them look at the site and get some free estimates.

What are rd dimensions of a toilet?

Every manufacturer makes many different models and all of them are different dimensions, no standard dimension. I would go to Home Depot or Lowes website & pick one I like & they will have the specs on there so you would know.

How much weight per square foot will a standard wood framed floor hold?

The answer to this question depends upon several criteria:

1. The span of the floor framing members

2. The 'on center' spacing of the floor framing members

3. The nominal dimension of the floor framing members (2x12 etc.)

4. The grade and species of the wood

5. Size and location of any holes or notches in the framing members

A typical residential floor designed for a 10 psf Dead Load, 40 psf Live Load and a deflection criteria of L/360 (mid span deflection limited to L in inches/360):

2x12 joists at 16" on center spacing, Spruce-Pine-Fir #2, will have an allowable max span of 17'-10".

2x12 joists at 16" on center spacing, Southern Pine #2, will have an allowable max span of 18'-10".

2x10 joists at 16" on center spacing, Spruce-Pine-Fir #2, will have an allowable max span of 15'-5".

Random thoughts: Thinset ceramic tile with mortar will add about 10 psf dead laod. Location of very heavy objects can be critical when determining a floors capacity.

Can you tile over wall tiles?

It is best to remove the wall tiles. You need a flat service and a lot of times old tile will not be perfectly flat. If you remove the tiles you will have a good base to tile on. If you don't want to remove the tiles you may be able to add a backer board on top of the old tile and then tile on that.

Can rubber underlay be used under laminate flooring?

as long as it is dense and not thicker than 3/16" (the thickness of a nicklel)

How many 12 x 12 tiles will it take to cover 1400 square feet?

If the tiles measure 12 inches square then the area of each tile is 1 sq foot.

Therefore 1400 tiles are needed to cover an area of 1400 square feet.

However, the actual dimensions of the area being tiled can affect the number of tiles required so closer examination is needed.