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Flooring

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How do you jack a slab?

with a jackhammer is the easiest way. You can use a demo hammer or even a sledge, but why?

How do you work out how many tiles you need to tile a room?

What kind of tiles? For the floor or walls also? Simplest example. 12x12 floor tiles. 10x12 room. One length times one width. 10x12=120 12x20 room, 240 tiles. 6x6 tiles there are 4 tiles in each square foot of floor space 10x12x4=480 Whatever you are doing, one length times one width gives you the square footage. Then figure how much each tile covers and multiply.

Can you put marble over an old ceramic tile floor?

No, I would try to avoid that at all costs. If you do it, it will crack. It's best to remove the existing tile and smooth out subfloor before installing any tile, and most especially for installing marble which is very fragile.

Why do people sit on the floor in a gudwara?

Sitting on the floor is an expression of humility before the Guru. Furthermore, it also makes people feel equal and allows each person to choose a place suitable for him/her. While sitting on the floor, one can enjoy Kirtan with greater concentration than while sitting in chairs or on benches. It needs only a little training to be able to sit comfortably on the floor without being tired. A common problem with sitting on the floor is caused by skintight pants, which are not supposed to be worn in a Gurdwara, anyway. If a person has a medical problem and cannot sit without support for his back, there is no objection for his/her sitting by the wall of the Gurdwara. However, in practice it has been found that most of the people want to sit there for the sake of comfort and convenience, which needs to be discouraged. It is, therefore, suggested, that the people having a medical problem may be provided with a speaker in a separate room other than the Sangat hall. They may sit there with some support to overcome their medical handicap. In the Gurdwara we are supposed to be attentive and responsive as a student is supposed to be in his classroom while his teacher is teaching.

How much flooring will you need for a 14x24 room?

Depends What measurement you want it in, if u want it in cm2 then multiply 14x24=336cm2 so that's your answer in cm2. your welcome! ^.^

How many 3 x 6 tile will it take to cover 30 sq ft?

30 square feet / 18 square inches per tile = 240 tiles.

But you should probably buy 264 tiles to allow for 10% waste, and may have to buy the tile in full case lots - check with your supplier.

And you may want to order trim pieces or bullnose pieces for exposed edges.

What is the labor cost for grout removal?

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

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.

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,

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.

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.