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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
If a room is 22 foot by 11 foot how many meters of carpet do you need?
It depends on the width of the carpet - one dimension would need at least 7m wide, the other would need at least 4m wide. Is either dimension available as the roll width? If it isn't, you will have to buy extra and throw it away. The room is 6.7m x 3.35m.
How do you clean a stained linoleum floor?
Mix 4 tablespoons of orange marmalade with some Raid ant & roach killer. Let it sit overnight in an old gedney pickle jar. Smell it in the morning, if you like the smell, try it on a toasted bagel. If not, throw it out and go and find a serious answer.
How do you get dried milk off hardwood floors?
it's called to get some warm water and soap safe for wood floors but you have to scrub it if it's really hard and mop it off but if it's not that hard you can use a mop but NO harsh chemicals like bleach!
Can you use mineral oil on your laminate flooring to make it shine?
No, the oil will only sit on the top and cause a dirty grime to appear in a very short time. Then you will not be able to clean it off, because most products that will take off oils are not safe for laminate....and most of all, it would be very slick.
What is the difference between thinset and mastic?
Mastic come pre mixed which thinset come in a bag that you have to mix with a mixer mastic is not good for your wet areas meaning showers or on the floor. Used mainly for back splashesr thinset is port base like cemet very strong used in wet areas outside for all types of tile installation
What is stronger ash wood or maple wood?
Maple is stronger than ash. Ash is still a very durable floor.
Can you put coating over engineered hardwood finish?
Yes, you can apply a coating over engineered hardwood finish, but it's essential to ensure compatibility between the existing finish and the new coating. Typically, a polyurethane or a specialized wood floor finish can be used for this purpose. Before applying, it's advisable to clean the surface thoroughly and lightly sand it to promote adhesion. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the specific products being used.
How much flooring will you need for a 16' by 28' room?
High, My name is Brett_old carpenter. 16x28=448 448/32=14 That is if you are using 4'x8' sheets. You will need 14 sheets of 4'x8' Your square footage is 448sf. I have the feeling you are asking about laminated flooring that comes in a package of 25.64SF. If so:448/25.64=17.472 in other words 18 packages. Always get more than you need, the alternative is worse.
How to clean Dry wall dust on sub flooring?
Sweep it into heaps, shovel it into garbage bags. Now repeat with a much finer broom .
Approximately what does it cost per square foot to build a house?
It depends on where you live and the build grade of the home. An insurance company uses a formulae that includes the cost of materials, The costs of labor, The quality and grade of build to come up with an average cost of build for any given territory.
This is because Materials Contractor labor and profit costs vary from place to place. For example, the cost of build for a tract home in some parts of the country might be as low as 40 dollars per square foot. While a custom home in a higher class neighborhood might run as much 900 dollars per square foot.
How-to tile directly onto wood flooring?
Typically you dont want to tile directly over wood. The reason is that wood will shrink and grow depending on moister, and you will end up cracking your tile. Your best option is to put down a cement board or a fiber board. This can be picked up at a lowes or home depot. My preference is the 1/4" fiber board, it is really easy to work with, you can cut it with a skill saw, where you cant do that with the cement board. You are also going to want to tape your joints on your fiber board, this will help prevent cracking of grout joints and tiles. Good luck
What is the average price to strip and wax vinyl tile floor per square ft contractors price?
Depending on the contractor doing it anywhere from .08 - .50 per sqft. 8 cents is a quick and dirty strip and wax and at 50 cents I would expect to be able to read a newspaper from the reflection. Either way make sure that the contractor you choose is experienced and walk the floor between the end of the strip and before the wax is laid. Any imperfections that you see will show through on the final finish. Also have the floor burnished within a week of finishing to fully harden the wax and maximize the shine.
How do you get tile paint off tile?
I recommend using Paint & varnish remover, They will probably be the most effective at removing the paint.
What kitchen cabinet color will match white marble flooring?
most colours, including white. not cream though or off white
The tiles are 18x18 how many tiles for an area of 216 square feet?
100 tiles or 96 which is the correct amount
How many 12x12 tile fit in 1237 square feet space?
Since 12" by 12" is one foot by one foot or one square foot, 1237 of these tiles will feet in 1237 square feet.
