How do you get lead pencil off polished porcelain tiles?
you can try coca cola, a very storng detergent, or even lemon. Give it a try and see what happens.
Can ardex stick on existing ceramic tiles?
From the query, I presume you are talking about Ardex smoothing cements? If so, there are certain Ardex flooring products that can be placed over tiles in dry internal situations for later installation of coverings such as carpet and vinyl.
The tiles require cleaning down, usually a light mechanical roughen, the use of a specialised primer, followed by the smoothing cement.
A number of Ardex tile adhesives can also be placed on pre-existing tiles.
If you want specific details I recommend you contact Ardex via their technical services email or ring the 1800 technical number if in Australia.
DH Ardex Australia
How high should i tile a bathroom wall?
I have tiled to the ceiling in my shower room because this will stop the wall getting damp. I suppose the real answer to your question is tile as high as you wish. Consider how well your bathroom is ventilated.
Can you use a Swiffer wetjet to clean hardwood floors?
Yes, the Swiffer Wetjet is effective at cleaning hardwood floors, whether real hardwood, or manufactured wood flooring. Proctor & Gamble, the manufacturer of the Swiffer Wetjet, sells a liquid hardwood floor cleaner that works well to remove surface dirt from the wood floors. The Wetjet works best on floors that have been sealed first, rather than bare wood.
How many 16x16 square inch tiles do i need to cover 40 square feet?
40 square feet = 40*12*12 square inches = 5760 sq inches No of 16*16 tiles = 5760/(16*16) = 22.5. So 23 tiles will do. BUT if this is a practical question rather than a maths question, you will also need to allow for wastage.
How many square meters are there in a room that measures 8 feet by 13 feet?
8 ft * 13 ft = 104 sq feet 1 sq foot = 0.0929 square metres so 104 sq ft = 9.6616 sq metres
How do you get office floor plastics mats to lay flat?
If the mat is flexible enough, pick it up and roll it in the opposite direction that it was laying. Might have to do this a few time, but it will straighten out and lay flat.
Does home depot carry Armstrong once n done floor cleaner?
Yes, generally speaking it should be in the flooring department.
How much carpet to cover a 12 feet x 15 feet floor?
You would need 20 square yards of carpet which is 180 square feet.
How many 12X24 tiles would you need for 240 sq ft?
A 12x24 tile is 2 square feet. There are 120 tiles that would be needed.
How do you lay a granolithic floor?
i have recently learnt abit about laying granolithic floors basicaly what you have to do is lay it same as a normal screed then when the water comes to the top you have to go over it till its gone then wait until water comes back up and keep repeating this process until no more water comes back up
Why is a slippery floor a hazard?
If you walk over a slippery floor you could fall. If you fall you could break your neck or arm or leg or butt. Anything. You could cut yourself by falling into a sharp object.
Slippery floors + careless people = Falls and injuries
How many square yards is 18 feet by 21 feet?
18 feet is 6 yards, and 21 feet is 7 yards. 6 multiplied by 7 is 42. Therefore, it's 42 square yards.
Can you install carpet over a wood floor without damage?
Usually, but when the installers place the pad down, often they used staples. Also, in time the pad wants to stick to the wood.
How do you get square footage of a room for tiles?
Measure the length and the width and multiply them together. You also want to add 10% for waste. 12ft wide and 15ft long is 180 square feet. Add 10% for waste you need 198 square feet of tile 12 x 15 = 180 180 x 1.1 = 198 The same rules apply if you are measuring in centimeters or any other metric.
How can you remove ink from vinyl floor without hurting the floor?
If the ink is the kind used in fountain pens then rubbing with milk might work. If its biro or similar you could try these solvents: nail varnish remover, white spirit, turpentine, WD40. If you don't have a spare offcut of your vinyl to try it out on then I suggest moving the fridge or something to try out on a patch you won't be able to see afterwards. I got biro out of a leather sofa with WD40 with no ill effects!
What is the average cost for engineered hard wood flooring?
Expect to pay on the low end $4.50 and on the high end $8. An average would be $6 a sq ft for a good quality floor.
How do you dry the osb sub floor?
If you are building a new home, by the time you get to flooring it will be dry.
Does an acid etch damage a tile or shorten its life?
Any time you remove material (acid) you shorten the life of the original structure. By how much? That would depend on the amount of etching was done and how deep.