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How can you remove ground in dirt from a tile floor?

Mop the floor with hot water and soap (let it sit on the floor for about 15 minutes) . If the floor is really dirty you can buy a mild floor stripping product from your hardware store or you can rent a floor buffing machine. When the top dirt has been removed you can scrub the grout lines by hand with a green scrubbing pad with soap and water.

What is the labor cost for grout removal?

between $5 -$10 a square foot depending on grout size ie. 1/8- 1/2

How do you Clean scuff marks from a wooden floor?

Rub a tennis ball on the scuff mark. Some times you have to do this reapeatedly and really hard, but sometimes this doesnt work i admit. If it doesnt work then use a Swiffer mop.

What is congoleum?

Congoleum is a company that makes linoleum--by the sheet or in tiles.

What is the difference between a Dyson dc14 all floors and the Dyson dc14i?

There is no difference - the "i" reflects the product is sold in the UK. If you are looking for a DC14 in the US,

What size room would 30 sq feet of padding cover?

A 30 square foot room. That means a room that is 3 feet by 10 feet.

810 square feet how many feet of molding will you need?

The question is vague, but under the assumption that we can declare length and width of the room as needed in order to use the minimum amount of molding possible we would need 113.84199576606165595196016759958 ft of molding. As the difference between length and width increases, so does the amount of molding necessary.

When you take up tile how do you remove the excess glue?

If the "adhesive" you are referring to is tile grout, use a mild acid cleaner. Rinse with water thoroughly both before and after use, but most of all, follow the cleaning instructions carefully.

Why is carpet cold?

If you have a wood floor that is over a crawlspace or basement, there may not be any insulation. Heat rises. Also, if you have drafty doors or windows, that may have an effect.

If your room is not square how do you find the center of the room?

This will work with any rectangle, but not with some other weird shape:

-- Stretch a string on the diagonal, i.e. from one corner to the opposite corner. Tape it down.

-- Stretch another string on the other diagonal, i.e. between the two remaining corners.

The point where the second string crosses the first string is the center of the floor.

Does shark pocket steam cleaner leave streaks on laminate floors or will steam hurt finish or cause damage?

Laminate floors have glue holding them together. The steam may cause it to loosen. Use a mop and water on the floor instead.

How do you add and additional bathroom when you have a slab floor?

You will either have to break up the concrete to tie into the under-slab main waste pipe, or you will need to build a subfloor high enough to run the drain pipes underneath, and then connect into the main drain above grade. Keep in mind that you will need some amount of fall (slope) on the pipe, and that you will also need to tie in to the vent stack, or run a new vent through the roof. This should be 4"ABS for a toilet, and 1 1/2" - 2"ABS for a sink or shower.

Should hardwood floors be used in school or carpet?

Both.

Hardwood floors can be used :

  • Dining hall
  • Hall

Carpet can be used :

  • Classrooms

Is there such thing as a foot floor cleaner?

yes their is it was invented by Mr Andrew caine patent no 25177887 simply an overshoe cleaning product which in itself contains a product which not only cleans but replenishes any oak/hard flooring and laminate when finished simply throw away simple invention from a simple bloke for any sales or advice contact 07927890474

What is the cost per sft for vdf flooring?

The Cost of VDF Flooring is Rs. 4-5 per Sft for areas more than 10,000 Sft. Areas less than this is done on Lump sum basis.