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How do you remove thin set from ceramic tile floor?

To remove thin-set from a ceramic tile floor, you can use a hammer and chisel to chip away the material carefully. Alternatively, a power tool such as a grinder with a diamond cup wheel can be used to grind down the thin-set. It's important to wear safety goggles and a mask during this process.

Can you use Bamboo flooring in a bathroom Is it water resistent?

There is no water-resistant wood. However, bamboo is a very durable grass (not wood) and can be used in a bathroom as it has some water-resistant properties. If you are unsure about it then I would recommend you go with wood-look vinyl, the Brand I prefer is Amtico very durable and natural looking.

What is the per foot cost to install wood floors?

$6-$8 if nailed or glued to plywood

$9-$12 in more underlayment is required

This would include wood. Nebraska furniture mart charges $2.75 sq ft to install pre finished wood flooring. Carpet corner charges $2.25 for same.

Floor stripping and wax application charges?

First, it's easy to determine square footage with the 12 inch square linoleum floor tiles. Simply count them horizontally and vertically and multiply. To example a room that is ten tiles wide and 8 tiles long (10 X 8 = 80) has eighty tiles. The next question is more difficult - how much wax buildup is on the floor. If you can address those two questions, you are on the way of havin the answer for how long it will take to strip the floor.

Before waxing, it's recommended that the floor be rinsed to clean, neutralize and remove excess stripper. Waxing will be much easier. It just needs to be applied smoothly and evenly. However, at least 2 coats should be applied

Is wool carpet better for the environment than nylon carpet?

Wool of course comes from shearing sheep which is a natural substance whereas, nylon carpet sometimes is made from recycled products in the plastic family which gives it usefullness compared to putting it in the ground so....you decide. You should know that wool carpet cannot get wet or it discolors. It is also very expensive to buy and have installed.

What is the average labor cost for glass tile installation on the vertical?

I'm a contractor. My estimating program tells me to charge 1.76/SF for ceramic tile. I would at least double that price for glass mosaic tile. Their is more prep work since you can see through the tile. In addition, glass tile I've installed in the past has a paper backing on the finished surface. After installing the tile and letting it set up a bit, the paper needs to be moistened and removed. After that, every single individual tile needs to be checked for spacing. One glass tile I've worked with had rough surfaces that made it next to impossible to get all the grout out with normal wiping. After everything had set up, I had to go over every tile and clean the cracks with a knife blade and wire brush. It is a very labor intensive process. Now that I think about it, double the ceramic price probably isn't enough.

How do you tie new oak flooring into old oak flooring?

Depending on direction of flooring being lay-ed, I like to weave my floors into existing floor to make the repair or add on look like it was originally lay-ed with other floor.

Can you use steam cleaner on pergo floor?

Steam cleaners are not recommended for Pergo or laminate floors because regular use will cause the substrate to swell as moisture gets between the seams. This can cause the flooring to buckle and come apart. Steam can be worse than regular mopping this way, because it is more permeable, and can get down between the cracks and into the substrate. Some people still believe, since steam cleaners use less and evaporate quicker, that steam cleaning is safer than cleaning with a bucket-and-mop. While it can depend on how hot your cleaner gets and how much moisture it puts out, and if your seams are only on the perimeter, in the long term it is inadvisable to steam-clean laminate floors.

How do you get scuffs off porcelain tile?

If you can get a hold of a product called "Once Off" by Morgan Adhesives then this is your best bet. You've got to leave the product on for a few minutes before wiping off. Goodluck!

How do you remove rust from linoleum?

Consumer Reports says, "Use a commercial rust remover intended for your particular type of floor." (How To Clean Practically Anything, Fourth Edition, page 28)

Can radiant floor heat alone is enough heat too heat up a house by itsself?

it depends of your house. if it has more than one floor then it might not. it also depends on how many rooms has radiant floor

Where did threshold come from?

Before people had wood floors or carpet, they had slate floors. Back then (not certain of the exact era) they would put hay down on their floor to prevent it from being slippery, these floors were dangerously slick. In those days they called hay 'thresh'. Thresh was put down, and a small barrier was put by the entry way to prevent the thresh from being tracked outside from people coming and going. Therefore, it was a threshold

What is a micro lam beam?

Microlam (or glulam) is an engineered timber product that is made from layers or wood held together with adhesives. The end product is generally made into lengths or beams that are stronger and less prone to warping and twisting than standard timber products.

How do you cut laminate flooring for transition pieces to fit if the flooring has already been installed?

This can be quite difficult. I would recommend removing the flooring back to the point where the transition needs to be, if possible, then cutting the single piece or pieces that need to be cut. The other method would require dropping a circular saw in from above and finishing the corners of the cut with a chisel.

How do you remove scuff marks from laminate floors?

When attempting to remove the scuff marks from a laminate floor, it is essential you do not make it worse by scratching the floor. A used tennis ball works very well to remove these marks.

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

Depends on several factors: Type of tile Sub-flooring Straight Lay/Offset Angle, Pattern Size of Job

How to seal crack in concrete floor?

If the crack is large, you'll have to get some more concrete and use it to fill the crack.

If the crack is small, you may be able to simply patch it. If you plan on coating the floor with some type of epoxy floor coating, you may be able to simply leave the cracks alone before application, simply allowing the epoxy material to fill the cracks. The work will still come out evenly and the epoxy will actually hide the spot where the crack was once located.

How do you remove carpet nails and staples?

carpet nails: claw hammer and small pry bar

carpet staples: channel locks. grip the crown of the staple and roll the channel locks along the curved side.

padding staples: 4 inch scrapper. slide the scrapper along the floor and the staples should pop right out.

Example of tile games?

tetris, dr mario, Super tetris, warios woods.