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How do you level a floor before installing ceramic tile?

Pour floor leveler (you can buy it at HD or Lowe's) The floor leveler mixes like thin set, but finds its own level with the help of gravity. It works well on a concrete slab that's not level as well as plywood subfloors.

Should a upgraded carpet padding with a sheer plastic cover on one side have the plastic up or facing down toward the floor?

If the pad only has the plastic covering on one side it should be installed plastic side up. Depending on the type of plastic it could serve one or more purposes. The most basic of purposes would be to allow the carpet to be slid on the surface of the pad during the installation and to prevent damage during installation. The most advanced pads have a thicker plastic coating that acts as a boundary layer to prevent the pad from absorbing liquids that may be spilled on the carpet. This boundary layer allows for easier cleanup and helps prevent stains from reappearing after they have been removed.

How do you redo parquet flooring?

Parquet acn usually be Sanded, rent a floor sander, work from coarse to fine grit.. if it's in pretty good shape & just needs a clear coat.. As the Rental place about "Screening" vs sanding.. faster & less work..

Then you can stain or no stain

Then you will want to apply a good floor finish like polyurethane

Stop by the paint counter at any home center & look for the guy with the most gray hair, ask him what to use & HOW to apply it.. Wool applicators are good, ask they will explain..

How do you strip gloss off a granite floor?

It all depends on the coating. Granite is a very hard surface that has a natural shine to it. If the granite has not been coated and is naturally glossy, it would take alot of work to get it removed. Grinding the stone would be the only way to get rid of the gloss. However if it has been coated with polish, you can use an industrial stripper to get rid of that coat,

The stripper should be applied with a single disc machine at low speed using a brown pad. That will get rid of everything on the stone

How do you repair holes in wool felt?

You can try to sew the hole closed or you can needle felt wool roving over and across the hole to repair it like spackle, this is a lot easier than it sounds, you will need roving in a matching color, a felting needle (probably a standard size 38) and a foam pad to felt on. All are available atwww.feltandcraft.com Then just place a small swatch of roving over holes and punch in and out with needle In the future store your wool with cedar chips, they repel moths.

Why would vinyl tiles come off the floor?

The glue used to stick them to the floor is weak, or there was dirt or foreign matter under the tile, or the under floor was not completely clean when it was laid.

How do you put tile over radiant heat flooring?

Check previous questions on the same subject, here is the link for the step by step installation and the second link is for the video

Step by Step

http://www.flooringsupplyshop.com/blog/information-for-suntouch-radiant-floor-heating/suntouch-warmwire-installation-guidelines-part-1of2/

Video

http://www.flooringsupplyshop.com/blog/how-to-videos/suntouch-how-to-videos/

Car will not go into gear?

Is it automatic or manual? If automatic, check the fluid levels on the gearbox. If this doesn't work, book it into a garage. If manual, it could be the clutch, yet again you need to get professional help, book it into a garage.

How do you tile over asphalt?

There isn't a good way to tile over asphalt. Because of temperature changes, asphalt expands and contracts on a regular basis and this will cause the tile to crack. Also, tile will allow water to get through and cause a problem with freezing between the asphalt and the tiles.

How do you clean tile flooring where liquid fabric softener was spilled?

I used white vinegar full strength. I had to go over it twice, but it did cut the grease.

How do you determine how many tiles i need?

In building, carpentry and flooring, by getting the floor area and the size of the tiles.

In standard scrabble, it depends. With the seven letter tiles per player, if you used up all of it in a round, then, you need to refill your deck with another seven letters (with the assumption that there are still letter tiles left in the bag).

How do you remove black scuff marks from concrete floors?

Concrete is a somewhat porous surface so it may be impossible to remove a stain. Grease and gasoline stains on a garage floor can be cleaned up with kitty litter. Bleach can remove some staining to a degree. A mildew cleaner made for concrete is also available for removing stains.

How do you get sharpie out of a polyurethane wood floor?

Try Goof-Off, you can get at Home Depot and Lowes, but test it first on an inconspicuious spot, as it may remove your finish, but it's supposed to remove marker and crayon. Good Luck!

When i attempt to accelerate quickly flooring it my car grinds and stops accelerating it runs and drives great when i don't floor it its a 1995 Volvo 850 turbo FWD AT i think its the transmission or?

This has happen to me on my 1997 850. It happen once when I tried to max it out (at around 120mph) and then once on the city streets. When I checked the engine, there was almost no oil. Check you oil level because a)you drive a Volvo so they are know to leak and b) that's a very likely cause

How do you remove old ceramic tile?

You will need several tools. First - you need to wear safety glasses as this tile could chip and splinter. You will need a hammer and a cold (or a brick chisel). You did not mention what is the size of the tile or where is it located (wall or floor). Good look.

What kind of additive would change a glossy polyurethane to a matte polyurethane?

One you can't get in reasonable quantities. Fortunately, there are a couple ways around having a shiny floor. You can put one coat of matte on top of your gloss poly, or you can put a scuffing pad on a floor sander.

How do you dry wet carpet on a slab foundation?

There are five ways in which a person can dry wet the carpet on a slab foundation. The five ways include sealing gaps, sealing the concrete, air to air exchange, use of the dehumidifier, and air conditioning.

How do you remove back seat of 1991 Honda civic hatchback to replace floor carpeting?

the rear seat is held in by one bolt which you can access through the hatch- that's it! once that bolt is removed, the two clips on the front bottom of the seat can be wiggled loose, and the seat is out.