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When renovating a kitchen should the flooring or base cabinets go in first?

100% base units in first, then worktops, then you can plumb up from base units to get your wall units nicely in line above them as most designers specify this

What is injection grouting?

Grout is a material used to fill voids in concrete or tile structure. Grouting or Injection Grouting or Pressure Grouting invariably means the process of injecting grout into isolated pores or voids in a concrete or tile structure.

Eg:- Injection grouting in a concrete water storage tank.

When i have a bath the ceiling in the kitchen cracks how do i strengthen the floor and ceiling to stop this happening?

You would either have to remove the ceiling in the kitchen or the floor in the bath, and add additional joists to strengthen them, or possibly add steel in combination with the joists.

What is waxy petals sprouting' from bathroom tiles?

It could be a shelf fungus, indicating rotten wood behind the tile.

Here is a link to a google image search.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&um=1&q=shelf+fungus+&btnG=Search+Images

What is the best underlayment when replacing a floor?

if is a concrete slab floor and it has linoleum on it then clean the lino let it dry and use that as your water barrier/underlayment. if it a raised foundation then use wonderboard!

What is the average cost per square foot for commercial carpet?

$20.25 per sq. yard of budget grade commercial carpet. Not medium & not premium.

How many 12x12 floor tiles are need to cover a 14x16 room?

Area = L x W : 14X16 = 224 SF. Typically you would add 7-10% for breakage & cuts, sometimes adding more depending on the material being used and the pattern being installed. A pattern requiring many cuts (i.e. diagonal, staggered, hopscotch) you may want to add 10-12%, more if natural stone. Also, use Square Footage to purchase materials, not the amount of tiles. Why? A 12X12 is not necessarily a 12X12; some are bigger, some are smaller. Some sizes can get confusing with overseas manufacturing. European tiles are typically Metric, so a 30X30 may really be 30X30 cm, but that's a little smaller than 12X12 in standard measurements.

How much Cost to install laminate floor?

It depends on your location, but in the Opelika, AL area its around $1.25 a square foot just for installation.

How much does it cost to install glue down wood flooring?

There is no specific hardwood flooring glue as it's not supposed to be glued down. You could glue it with a good quality wood glue, but most manufacturers warn that this can cause buckling later on. It's generally angle nailed.

How many square feet are in a 3 square yard?

1 yard = 3 feet

1 square yard = 9 square feet

3 square yards = 27 square feet

How many 18 inch by 18 inch tiles do you need to cover a 210 square foot room and can you show me how to convert?

First convert a tile into square feet. 18 inches is 1.5 feet so the square footage of a tile is 1.5 x 1.5 = 2.25 sq. ft. Next divide this into the room square footage to see how many you need; 210/2.25 = 93.3 tiles. You next add a few to take care of waste and breakage etc. I would get a least 100 tiles and make sure you can get more if you happen to run short.

What is the average labor cost for ceramic tile installation in Virginia?

average in southeast is around $5 per square foot anything better than that is a good deal

What is the average labor cost for carpet installation And What is the avg mark up on materials for a contractor?

Average would be $5/ sq yd. Although prices would very depending on Geographics, and type of carpet. This price is just to install pad and carpet. Removing old carpet would be extra, and stairs etc would be extra.

As far as the mark-up that would depend on a lot of things. The easiest would be to figure out your overhead including everything for the job that will be an expense (cost of materials, shipping, fuel etc.) and figure the profit you want, or play with some percentages until it is worth the effort on your part for the job.

Can you use acetone to clean tile floors and grout?

Probably not the best thing to use for several resons. 1. Acetone is highly flammable. 2. Acetone will dissolve the glue holding the tile to floor. 3. It's fumes are noxious 4. It is easily absorbed into the body through the skin.

What do you have to do to start your own handyman service?

Useful planning is vital before starting this type of business. This should also involve some research about the present market to further enlighten you regarding the business you're getting into. At this stage, you should have all the necessary tools on hand. If not, you can start adding new ones to get you ready for your new business.

Once you've decided to give it a go, coming up with an attractive business name is the first important step to take. By keeping in mind your competition, make sure to choose a catchy name that people will easily remember. Use terms related to the handyman business or you can combine your real first name or surname depending on your personal preference. You can check out existing names on the internet and get an idea from there.

Creating a business plan should be your next step. An ideal business plan states the vital information about your company including contact details, your objectives, the services you want to offer, the fees you charge for each service, your sales projection, marketing strategy and so on.

After this, it's time to secure your licenses and safety certificate. A business license is a must if you want to make your business legal. This is a permit issued by a government agency to allow you to perform tasks that will let you earn money. Depending on your state laws, you may or may not have to register your business.

A contractor's license is another one you will need. Those applying for this will have to take a written exam concerning construction law, business organization and skills they use in their occupation.

The safety certificate, on the other hand, will ensure that you as the contractor are aware of the safety regulations related to the jobs you perform. It also assures the safety of the people and the place where you're doing the work.