Flooring

A square foot is a measurement of area. A metre is a measurement of length.

There are roughly 10.76 square feet in one square metre, but a square metre is not the same as a metre.

Be careful with this one. If it is thin-laminate wood flooring, you should NOT remove the coating. Check with someone first. If its solid wood, get a decent brand of liquid stripper from the hardware store, follow all instructions and you should do just fine.

Very few if any home solvents will harm ceramic tile. 90% isopropyl alcohol will not harm ceramic tile, but this one for example, is very flammable and a spark and ignite it. Care should be taken to protect the surrounding finishes that will be harmed by the solvent in use.

To remove stickiness from ceramic floors caused by spray air fresheners, you can try mixing warm water with mild dish soap and gently scrubbing the affected area with a soft cloth or sponge. Alternatively, you can use a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water to clean the sticky residue. Make sure to rinse the area thoroughly with clean water after cleaning.

Yes, turpentine can potentially damage ceramic tile floors if left on the surface for an extended period of time. It's important to promptly clean up any spills and avoid using harsh chemicals on ceramic tiles to maintain their appearance and integrity.

To remove liquid soap from a tile floor, you can first soak up excess soap with paper towels or a clean cloth. Then, mix a solution of warm water and vinegar or dish soap and water, and use a mop or sponge to clean the area. Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water and dry it with a towel to prevent streaking.

First try white vinegar and water. If that doesn't work, go to a commercial cleaning supplier. There are products used in public restrooms that remove urine odor from tile. Once you remove the smell, seal the tile grout well. This should keep it from holding an odor.

Marble flooring feels cool to touch because marble is a natural stone that has a high thermal conductivity, meaning it can absorb and dissipate heat quickly. This property allows marble to feel cold when compared to the surrounding air or other materials, providing a refreshing sensation when touched.

You can use common all-around cleaning products, such as Formula 409 spray solution, and other cleaning products. Then, just scrub with a paper towel, and the smell should be gone in the area after using a fan to blow away the smell from the 409 spray. This only works if the human urine has been there for a couple days or less, because usually any longer would mean that the urine is stained into the flooring, and needs a much stronger cleaning product.

Concrete has higher thermal conductivity than carpet, meaning it can conduct heat away from your body faster, making it feel colder. Carpet acts as an insulator, trapping heat and preventing it from escaping as quickly, resulting in a warmer sensation.

A common ratio for vinegar to water for cleaning floors is 1:1, meaning equal parts vinegar and water. This mixture is effective at cutting through grease and grime while disinfecting the floors naturally. You can adjust the ratio based on the level of cleaning needed - for a stronger solution, use more vinegar.

The weight of a natural stone paver can vary depending on the type of stone and its dimensions. On average, a square foot of natural stone paver can weigh around 10-15 pounds. It is best to check with the manufacturer or supplier for specific weight information.

To remove Harpic stains from the floor, start by rinsing the affected area with warm water. Then, use a mixture of mild dish soap and water to scrub the stain gently. For tougher stains, you can try using a mixture of vinegar and water or a specialized floor cleaner. Remember to spot-test any solution in an inconspicuous area first.

Go to ask.com and type in the words "feet to meters" without the quotation marks and there will be a box for you type in your amount and find out. 165 inches is equal to 4.191 meters.

whatever you use be careful not to remover the lacquer the best thing to use is super strength nail polish remover that contains acetone I glued a piece of carpet to my bathroom floor without removing the vinyl first when I ripped up the carpet it left the glue on the floor and I went to the chemist to buy nail polish remover that contained acetone and that work great just the job it also removes stupid glue-(Super Glue)

To remove white streaks left by Bona refresher on a hardwood floor, try wiping the floor with a mixture of vinegar and water or a wood floor cleaner. You can also try buffing the affected area with a microfiber cloth to blend the streaks with the rest of the floor surface. If the streaks persist, you may need to lightly sand and refinish the area.

Polished floors are often slippery because they lack traction, making it difficult to maintain stability while walking. The smooth surface reduces the friction between your shoes and the floor, increasing the risk of slipping or sliding. Using proper footwear or adding rugs or mats can help improve traction and make walking on polished floors easier.

there are 3 methods of bleaching hardwood floors. oxalic acid. the 2 part peroxide wood bleach system or chlorine. most hardware stores should have the bleach and instructions on how to apply it.

Yes, the floor exerts an upward force on your feet in response to the gravitational force pulling you down. This force is known as the normal force and it helps to support your weight and keep you from falling through the floor.

To remove scratches from slate, you can try using a mixture of warm water and mild detergent to clean the surface. For deeper scratches, you can lightly sand the area with 200-grit sandpaper and then apply a slate sealer to restore the finish. If the scratches are too deep, it may be necessary to hire a professional to refinish the slate.

That doesn't seem like a very safe idea, but there are area rug heaters on the market that you could use such as the ComfortPlus by WarmlyYours and the RugBuddy by Speedheat. Just make sure to check for UL listing so that you don't catch your area rug on fire with whatever you use! That is not only seem like unsafe but factual outright dangerous as it is not designed for such. An electric blanket would also be unfit for that purpose. The specialists as mentioned above are the correct and only known safe solutions.

Brazilian cherry is the hardest wood floor easily available to the general buyer. Keep in mind though, 90% of scratches are to the polyurethane and hardwood won't stop that. Go with a prefinished satin sheen floor to allow yourself the best chance of having a floor with the fewest scratches.

Chisel hammer scraper elbow grease lot of sweat but I've never heard of dry ice being used don't really see how that would work besides making it cold maybe help make it brittle but still going to have to get it up with the tools above.

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