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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.
6,242 Questions
How often should you wash and wax floors in your house?
I would suggest you do it once a day in three days.
Should you use grout on self-adhesive vinyl tiles?
NO. Because they are vinyl, they will expand and contract at a different rate than grout, which is essentially concrete. You are supposed to lay vinyl tiles tightly together, with no gaps in between.
How many square yards of carpet do I need to cover 1300 square feet?
Answer: 144 and a half (divide by 9.)
But that assumes that there is no waste.
How many 12x12 tiles needed for 9x 19 room?
It would be 171 sf, ideally 171 tiles but no tile is truly 12"x12" . SO i would purchase 171 sf when you go buy the tiles. not the number of tiles.
What is the hardest North American domestic wood?
Maple
Edit: Maple is incorrect. I believe the correct answer is Hickory. On the Janka hardness scale, Hickory is 1820 while Maple is only 1450. (For perspective, red oak is 1290).
Is a square foot and a square yard similar?
No - a Sq yard is approximately 3 times bigger
Pretty close. 1 sq ft = 1 ft 1 sq yard is 3 x 3 = 9 sq ft
Where to search for floor sanding services?
phone book, not cheap, get references, don't try it yourself, you will ruin your floor, but a finished wood floor is better than carpet and has a better resale value, worth the money
What can you use to clean and wash laminate flooring without leaving smudge marks?
Bruce Hardwood Flooring and Laminate Cleaner. Available at Home Depot.
So each tile is 1 square foot so you need 160 tiles which is 4 cartons as long as you don't break any!
How many yards of carpet to cover 532 square feet?
59.12 yards, however this isn't how you measure for carpeting. You can buy length, but the width of carpeting is set, so to just convert square footage to yards doesn't work. You'll need to measure the room from the furthest width to the furthest length.... this means through the doorways and such. Then re-post your question with this info instead of square footage. If you're planning on having a pro measure for you, and just want a ball park for pricing and saving... I would count on 65 yards.
Good Luck!
What is the difference between level and true regarding a floor?
Level and True are importing terms in flooring when considering laying tile, wood, or vinyl coverings.
Level is when no part of the floor is higher than any other part. If a floor is uneven it can be leveled in a variety of ways, as long as the difference from one end to the other is less than about one half (1/2) an inch.
True is when the floor is not level, but it has a consistent slope. When a floor is greatly unleveled (> 1/2"), then various things can be done to make it true so that flooring can be laid. That is, to remove any humps or dips in the flooring.
When it is impractical to make a floor level, then just make it true.
How much cfm do needed for a hardwood floor nailer?
2.6 C.F.M. @ 90 lbs is what I use. ( A Porter Cable "Pancake" style compressor 150 lbs max, 6 gal)
How thick is the standard floor and sub floor of pier and beam house?
It would usually be 1 1/8" plywood or 2 x 6 tongue and groove boards which would be 1 1/2".
How many 24x24 tiles fit in 260 sq feet space?
Assumption 1: The question refers to 24 inch * 24 inch tiles.
Assumption 2: All off-cuts are used.
A 24" by 24" tile is 2' by 2' so that it covers 4 square feet.
Number of tiles required = 260 sq feet / 4 sq ft = 65.
How do you remove rubber tire marks from ceramic tile?
Try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
Also, acetone (nail polish remover) will work.
If your room is 20 x 24 how much flooring do you need box will cover 18.5 square feet?
20 x 24 = 480 sq ft / 18.5 = 25.94 boxes.
How May 9 inch square floor tiles to cover a floor12 by 15 feet?
Answer:
320 tiles
Math:
floor is 144 inches X 180 inches
144 / 9 = 16
180 / 9 = 20
20 X 16 = 320 tiles
Can you put oak flooring in a bathroom?
No. Oak when wet turns dark. Also, like all wood flooring, it is moisture sensitive and can warp.
How many 12 inch tiles are needed for a 11 by 26 ft room?
To find the correct answer you need to multiply the width by the length.
11 X 26 = 286 tile
Generally though, you want to add 10% for waste, leaving you with a total of 315 tile.
Can you use vinegar to clean wood floors installed with glue?
The wood manufactures almost all universally say no. Generally they recommend a wood cleaner that is based with alcohol. Bruce makes a good cleaner as does Orange Glo. There are others out on the market that work well, but make sure it isn't based with water. Often it will say safe for wood, but contain large amounts of water.
