Flooring

Sub-floor bracing is provided to transfer sideways loads (ie: not gravity, but wind or earthquake loads) down to the ground.

Bracing needs to be provided at all levels to work. Imagine a building in a wind that had bracing to resist the wind at the roof and wall levels, but not at the subfloor level. The side load of the wind could be transferred through the roof and walls, but when it gets to the subfloor the piles have no way to transfer it to the ground because they are just designed to resist gravity loads. So they will fail in strong winds. It is a bit like a skycraper with columns on every level but one. That level has nothing to resist the gravity so it will fail.

Murphy's oil soap,, if you want to clean the entire deck, get a treated deck cleaner.

Do not use a pressure washer on treated decking, let cleaner set a while (not dry up)read cleaner inst, and scrub with a deck brush, it will look better at the cost of shortening life span if you pressure wash it.

As long as the only linoleum is not peeling or loose go ahead and put the new one right on top of it this way you avoid the risk of asbestos and all the mess of riping up the old floor.

Scratch- and stain-resistant vitrified tiles are available. These tiles can be applied both indoors and outside. They can be used as wall tiles in bathrooms, kitchens, and residential flooring indoors. Outside, they are ideal for high traffic areas.

I would use carpet as it is warm and comfortable but will also cushion them if they fall.

Porcelain Tiles are typically rated for water absorption. >.05% is very standard for a porcelain tile. There is also an industry rating system for ceramic/porcelain tile; the P.E.I. rating offers a recommendation level for usage with regards to traffic levels and application for walls/floors and/or residential/commercial use. Porcelain tiles are completely suitable for exterior use with regards to construction. However, the type of surface finishing is also a factor in suitability. A "wet" or "glossy" glazed finish would not provide good traction for footing. Again, the industry offers specifications that list the coeffient rating of slip resistance. Lastly, only a premium, modified thin set mortar with a full admix of acrylic liquid should be used for installation for a proper bond. Proper consideration should also be given to expansion joints when installed over concrete/cement and the use of a proper non-coupling /anti-fracture membrane system over an approved wood substrate. The grout should also be a premium grade sanded grout that will resist efflourence. Anodized metal tile edge should not be used where direct sunlight is as this will cause expansion and contraction of the metal and possible installation failure. Exterior installations require above 15 degree(C) temperatures for 2 weeks during installation and drying/curing time. Proper hydration of the setting materials can take 3-5 days before grouting can be completed. Installations must not experience a "flash" or "swing" in temperature or humidity during this period. Ceramic and natural stone is not suitable for exterior installations were temperatures can freeze as water absorption will lead to freezing and cracking of tile. Some Slate (Quartzite) can be used with proper sealers applied. Sealing of grout joints is recommended regardless with a premium grade grout sealer.

Well hate to go for the obvious but a Floor polisher is a 60 pound upright rotary floor buffer that is designed to shine up VCT & Linoleum flooring with a waxy compound and a buffing pad.

all manufacturers will indicate what kind of vapor barrier needs to be installed under their product. follow the directions to ensure both satisfactory performance of the flooring and compliance to warranty restrictions. if the product has an attached underlayment don't assume that it will suffice, you'll be bummed when the manufacturer's rep dismisses your claim for non-compliance to installation intructions.

Yes of course! Its ideal for bathrooms.

Vinyl

Slope dirt downward and away from foundation, extend downspouts and keep gutters clean, and in severe cases, install drainage ditches.

Yes, many companies produce slip-resistant tiles for both residential and commercial use that are compliant with the ADA.

1 square meter = 10.76 square feet. 12'X12'=144 square feet. 144 divided by 10.76= you can do the rest.

The boards or other material of which a floor is made.

I typically pick the longest wall or the straightest line in the room that has the most exposure and start there with full tiles. Another method would be to find the center point of the room and lay your first tile there. Then when you get to the walls all opposite walls will have the same cut size.

The cost will be 598.00 for the 20 square yards.

Area = L x W = 12 x 15 = 180 square feet.

Divide by 9 to get 20 square yards (1 sq yd = 9 sq ft).

Multiply 20 times 29.90 and the answer is 598.00 (in whatever currency).

Depending on the poly, the wood as well as the condition and the age of the wood, figure a minimum of 300 - 500 square feet per gallon. If the floor is very old or dry, it will be closer to the 300. If the wood is in good condition and reasonably new, 500 is a reasonable assumption. Also, with each coat you put on, the poly will last longer once a foundation coat is established.

Whom ever wrote this problem, did not give the unit of measurement (yards, feet, meters, etc.) so, I am going to presume that the 12 by 12 tile is in inches, and the 15 by 15 is in feet.

If my presumption was correct the answer is 15 tiles. Because a 12 by 12 tile is = to 1 square foot. How many 1's fit into 15? 15!

Well, not exactly.....

You need to multiply 15 X 15 to get the square footage and that will give you

the number of tiles needed since the tiles are 1 ft square. 15 x 15= 225. So you

need 225 tiles. And add extra tiles for breakage...

No one removes their cabinets to lay new tile. If your stove isn't built-in it can be moved and tile laid under it. If it is built-in you would buy a new stove the same size as the old one. Most stoves & dishwashers only come in a few standard sizes so it wouldn't be a problem to find one that fiits.

27 cents a sq foot

No, bamboo flooring can't be installed in the bathroom. It is easy to get moldy.

Flooring is major factor when it comes to design your living room. How you do the floors to make impression on guests. Choose floor that meet your requirements of design, color and material. Flooring should be comfortable to use, easy to maintain, durable and cost effective. With many flooring options you need to know which is best suited to you and your house interior.

It solely depends on the square footage you wish to replace and the type of flooring you wish to install, and whether you're doing it yourself or hiring a contractor

210 sq ft.

Typically carpet comes in 12' and 15' widths. If you get a 15' wide piece, you would want it to be 15' long (1 extra foot to trim off). If you get a 12' wide piece, you will need to seam a section along one side. With a 12' piece you would need 20'. This would put your seam in in 3 pieces.

I recommend using a quarter round that matches the baseboard