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How do I get tile glue off of linoleum?

Most glues can be removed from lino with Goof Off. Rub the glue with a rag and a few drops till it loosens.

What is the cost to carpet a 5 by 6 foot space at a cost of 3.00 per square foot?

If the space is rectangular, then its area is (5 x 6) = 30 square ft.

30 x $3 = $90

How is concrete backer board used?

Concrete backer board is usually used as an under layment for ceramic tile. It can be used on walls, floors or countertops. It has a solid core and is faced on both sides with fiberglass. It's an ideal under layment for wet areas like shower walls and bathtub surrounds, and is typically mold resitant.

How many yards of carpet in 640 square feet?

A yard is three feet.
SO.
if 3ft = 1yd
then 9ft² = 1yd²
the equation would look like this
640/9 = 71.11111...yd²
You get ~71.1 SQUARE yards of carpet... if that's what you're looking for

How do you get grime off hardwood floor?

theres a product called goo be gone (its orange and in a spray bottle kinda like windex) I'm pretty sure it will work but check the directions first.

What is the safest way to clean hardwood floors?

DO NOT USE anything with Water, Water damages wood flooring. DO NOT use steamers, they use HOT water and that damages wood flooring. you need an oil or wax based cleaner. Go to Lowes

or Home Depot & get a hardwood flooring cleaner made by one of the HARDWOOD flooring manufacturers like Bruce or Armstong,

that will be OK to use. Bona

also makes a great line of flooring products.

60ft by 60ft how many sq.yd. of flooring will you need?

60 ft = 20 yds

So 60 ft*60 ft = 20 yd * 20 yd = 400 sq yds. Assuming no wastage.

How do you remove linoleum off a wood floor?

if it is glued with a lino paste glue,you shouldn't have a problem with the uplift.

If its glued with an acrylic glue you can rent a power stripper to make the uplift easier.

What is the best cleaner for tile floors?

HG Wash and Shine is the cleaning product i use to clean the titles at my place.

"A safe no-rinse cleaner for marble, travertine, terazzo and other calcareous natural stone, that leaves extra shine."

I have added the link to the website where i buy the cleaning materials from. I buy it from these guys as i bought my travertine floor tiles from them.

What colour scheme is good when you have light laminate flooring but a small bedroom?

Stick to light colors, with a hint of black or purple here and there.

If you're talking about furniture, stay away from dark colors all together. Dark colors make small rooms look even smaller. My furniture choice was light colored wood but I painted it white after a couple of years.

As for the flooring, stick to the light colors because they have a better chance in making the room look even bigger than it actually is.

A good color scheme is hot pink and a light purple; red and yellow; light blue and light green. If you want to, use all the colors you like.

You might be able to use accents of dark colors.

I suggest you try experimenting with what you like and see which colors work for you.

Can you use a steam cleaner on a softwood floor?

Steam cleaning any kind of wood is not advisable, even if they are sealed.

How to fix Quikrete epoxy sealer white spots after drying?

I have had success clearing the white spots after the floor is cured by pouring very hot water onto the hard epoxy surface and letting it sit there all day. The hot water will penetrate any pores in the epoxy and moisten the concrete below.

At first it will look like the water created dark spots on the epoxy, but the moisture eventually goes away. Wherever the moisture reached, the white spots become clear.

You might have to add more hot water to saturate the concrete enough to reach all of the white spots.

Saved us from having to redo the floors!

Can you install parquet flooring on underfloor heating?

Yes it is possible as long as the materials used are designed for use with underfloor heating. This is best undertaken by a professional company as parquet flooring requires skilled installation.

How many boxes of hard wood flooring do you need to cover 56x18?

About 53.

that's 1008 square feet and you need 5% to 10% extra for cutting, grading, mill errors and "oops".
Most hard wood comes 20 to 21 square feet per case so 53 cases is about 1060.
Check your brand and style to for exact case size.

After removing soiled carpet and padding would Kilz water base or oil base interior paint be best moisture barrier sealer along with tar paper on stained plywood sub floor for hardwood install?

Not needed, actually I would not do it.

We put down a layer of tar paper under our floors, but lots of other installers use rosen paper. The wood will get wet at some point, you want it to be able to breath. All wood expands and contracts as moister moves around.

It probably would not hurt to do it, but I can't see it helping you.

How much does a professional carpet cleaner cost?

It depends on who you call. Some companies charge by the square foot, other charge by the room. Look for a company that is about in the middle of the pack in price. Do NOT pick the cheapest carpet cleaner. Look for a company that uses the hot-water extraction method, and uses truck mounted machines. Ask if they pre-spray and if they are certified with the IICRC. Insurance is always a must too.

How do you lay floor boards onto concrete floor?

Is this sub grade? If so-

First you need to apply a vapor barrier. A good 4 mil plastic. Tape the seams very well and run it up any supports and walls about a 6 in. Tape this up well also.

Buy all the material bellow, open the flooring and let the plywood and flooring sit in the area it will be going for 3 to 4 days. This it to acclimate the wood to the moister where it will be going.

Then lay down 3/4 in or 5/8 in plywood over the entire floor. This should be exposure rated but NOT pressure treated!! Leave a healthy 1/4 gap between every sheet and 1/2 around any non moving structure (wall, support). This is for expansion.

Now apply a low VOC glue to 1/2 in plywood and lay it down, oriented in the opposite to the first layer. This orientation will give you better coverage and strength. Putting the 3/4 down first is key because now you are going to take a brad nailer and nail all the sheets together as well. The glue and nails, along with the counter oriented plywood will give you a solid sub surface. Be sure your nails will not penetrate the bottom piece and compromise the vapor barrier. Leave 1/4 and 1/2 gaps as above.

Now apply your engineered wood floor. Stick with engineered wood. Even though you have done everything you can for moister, there is still more around than you think. A good engineered floor with a thick top coat of the finish wood will look great. Engineered floor is the way of the future. It's uses less of the wood we want to see, and is more stable.

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