Flooring

Yes, vinegar water can be an effective and natural way to clean a bathroom floor. It helps to break down soap scum and mineral deposits, leaving the floor clean and shiny. Just be cautious if you have natural stone or marble floors, as vinegar can damage these surfaces.

Acetone takes nail polish off of most anything, but then you lose the coating and stain. So, use a non-acetone remover and/or mineral spirits. Most likely, you will have to restain and recoat the area.

Yes, fumes from floor wax can be toxic if inhaled in large quantities. It is important to ensure proper ventilation when using floor wax to minimize the risk of exposure to harmful fumes. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions may be particularly sensitive to these fumes.

It really depends on what type of tile you have down. Muriatic acid is great at cleaning some types of tile. It will really mess up other types. If you head down to the flooring department of your local home improvement store, someone there will be able to talk to you about your specific case. I have spoken to people at Home Depot about the use of muriatic acid in the past. They were very knowledgeable.

The ceramic tile service is already a finished glaze. You don't improve the surface by waxing, you only create a build up of wax that will grab dirt and stain and discolor. Why would you want to wax anything that doesn't need waxing?

To convert the price of a square meter to the price of a square foot, you would typically multiply the price per square meter by 0.093 to get the equivalent price per square foot.

To remove dye from grout, you can start by mixing a paste of baking soda and water and applying it to the stained area. Use an old toothbrush to scrub the paste into the grout lines, then rinse with warm water. If the stain persists, you can also try using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, or a commercial grout cleaner.

To remove a scratch from a vinyl floor, you can try using a vinyl scratch repair kit that typically includes a filler and polish. Follow the kit instructions carefully to fill in the scratch and blend it with the surrounding area. If the scratch is deep, you may need to replace the affected vinyl plank.

The tile is not the issue as much as the sturdiness of the sub floor and the installation of cement board over the sub floor that keeps the tile and grout from cracking.

Tile on a cement slab should hold just fine, as long as there are no unsupported pockets between the two. Our upright piano is on a tiled floor with no issues.

Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey™ is one of BuildingGreen's 2008 Top 10 Green Building Products. It is very durable with twice the hardness of mainstream finishes. Application is very easy and cleans up with soap and water. It has a low VOC of 180g/l and has a neutral odor. Dry time is 2 hours or less. Coverage is 5-600 square feet per gallon. Mainstream coatings cover only 4-500 sq.ft per gallon and may need mineral spirits for clean-up, emit toxic fumes and have a much longer dry time. Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey™ is a great product and recommended by builders, architects, homeowners and the chemical-sensitive.

To remove polyurethane from terrazzo floors, you can use a chemical stripper specifically designed for removing polyurethane coatings. Follow the instructions on the product carefully, and make sure to ventilate the area properly. After stripping the polyurethane, clean the terrazzo floors with a neutral pH cleaner and rinse thoroughly to remove any residue.

Nylon is often used in carpets because it is more durable, resistant to stains, and easier to clean compared to pure wool. Additionally, nylon is more affordable than wool, making it a popular choice for carpet manufacturing.

Grout can appear lighter when dry due to the water content evaporating, revealing the true color of the pigment. Sometimes the lighting and environment can also play a role in how the color appears. Additionally, the type and color of the tile it is set against can create a contrast that affects perception.

24 square yards

12 feet is four yards and 18 feet is six yards, so four yards by six yards equals twenty four square yards.

To clean hardwood floors with polyurethane finish, use a mild soap diluted in water to avoid damaging the finish. Mop the floors gently and make sure to dry them immediately to prevent water damage. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive tools that can scratch or dull the finish.

To remove stains from terrazzo floors, start by soaking a clean cloth in a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Gently scrub the stained area with the cloth, and rinse with clean water. For tougher stains, you can create a paste using baking soda and water, apply it to the stain, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub and rinse. Repeat if necessary.

To clean Liquid Nails from laminate flooring, first try scraping off as much of the adhesive as possible using a putty knife or scraper. Then, use a cloth dampened with acetone or a commercial adhesive remover to gently wipe away the remaining residue. Test the acetone or adhesive remover on a small, inconspicuous area of the flooring first to ensure it does not cause damage.

The ground floor may feel cooler than the top floor due to heat rising through convection, where warm air accumulates at higher levels. Additionally, the ground floor may receive less direct sunlight or heat gain from the roof, leading to a cooler ambient temperature. Insufficient insulation or air circulation in the top floor could also contribute to it feeling warmer.

This depends on the severity of the scratch. Some of them can be fixed with a lick of wood varnish. Some of them are more severe and need to be sanded down before applying a new coat of varnish. If this isn't possible, then you'll have to replace at least part of the floor.

To remove chlorine residue from concrete floors, first rinse the area thoroughly with clean water to dilute and flush out the chlorine. Next, scrub the floor with a mixture of mild soap and water, or a solution of white vinegar and water. Rinse the area again and allow it to air dry. Finally, consider sealing the concrete surface to prevent future staining or damage from chlorine exposure.

Tile is a better conductor of heat compared to a rug, so it can draw heat away from your body more effectively, making it feel colder to your feet. Additionally, tile floors typically have a lower thermal mass compared to rugs, so they take longer to warm up to body temperature.

A Smooth Hardwood Floor with a high gloss with be the most slippery. The finish on the wood leaves a coat of protection, but also makes it slippery. There are different types of hardwood and finishes though, some are made to be nonslip, some are made to be reflective and high gloss.

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Urine contains acid which as etched the surface - this is not a stain but damage to the surface. There are products which, if the damage is minimal, will bring back the shine. Search internet for etch removal.

To remove hair dye from a hardwood floor, first try using a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Apply the solution with a cloth and gently scrub the stained area. If this method doesn't work, you can try using a small amount of nail polish remover or acetone on a cloth to remove the dye, but be careful as these can damage the wood if not used correctly. Always test on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn't cause any damage.

A neutral cleaner is a everyday floor cleaning and light duty spray and wipe cleaning. Non-dulling and rinse free.

Designed for use on most floor types, along with other washable surfaces, including ceramic, chrome and porcelain,it cleans without damage to the floors' protective coating.