Flooring

One reason grout between tiles cracks is that grout over time will dry out

There are several reasons grout can crack and almost always has to do with movement.

1. Gaps are too big - joints that are over 1/8" thick should not use standard grout its simply not designed for joints that big, use sanded grout for anything above 1/8"

2.Weak or flexible surface - If the surface your walking on has any flexibility or weakness it it will cause cracks in the grout as the surface underneath flexes or moves. e.g. Plywood

These two are the most common reasons for cracking, severe temperature changes improper filling of joints or thin mortar can also cause cracking but are more uncommon.

If you hear crunching sounds under the tile the mortar is most likely cracking and your tiles will be soon to follow.

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I would try using a hot iron - place a rag on top of the wax and use the heat of the iron to melt the wax onto the rag. I've never done it, but seems like it should work. :) Good Luck!

It is a way of joining two pieces of wood at a corner. A drawer or a box. Most any older piece of furniture is likely to have dove tails on the drawers. Solid wood before 1940 or so. It is still done today on a lot of pieces. A series of V shaped notches are cut on one side of the drawer and corresponding ears on the other. They slide together and lock the corner together.

A microfiber mop achieves the best cleaning results on laminate floors

Some vinyls will stain and there is nothing you can do to remove it. When this happens, it is usually caused by having asphalt on your shoe soles. If this is the case, the stain is in the seal coat of the vinyl and does not come out.

If you try bleach, be careful of about the amount you use and how long it remains on the floor. This too, can be a staining agent over time.

A laundry room is a designated room in the home where clothes and linen are washed, dried and pressed. There is no standard or average size of a laundry room so you can design yours in such a way that meets your needs.

Normally, installing new vinyl directly over old vinyl is not recommended because most manufacturers will not honor the warranty. Any bumps or dips in the surface can translate through your new vinyl. Dye or stains from the old vinyl can also seep into the new vinyl.

But you can remedy this by applying an embossing leveler over the old vinyl, and then sealing it with an acrylic sealer. Then trowel your glue onto the sealed surface, and install your new vinyl.

Most recommended practice, however, is to remove the old vinyl OR install new wood underlayment on top of the old vinyl. Then spread your glue and install new vinyl. As always, check the installation instructions for your new vinyl.

Depends what kind and how much glue. -If it's pieces that have dropped or spilt

than try slipping a sharp craft knife under the edge and flicking it off. If it comes off then wipe residue with Goof-Off.

This is not a good idea just because of the difference in threshold height you will end up with.

If you are using an adhesive backed flooring it wont stick

Ceramic floors are notoriously uneven and this will cause squeaks and unsightly bulges and such.

5- 7 bucks a SF and most guys charge a minimum fee. Example average kitchen backsplash is 30 Square feet 210.00 wouldn't be worth doing most tile guys minimum charge is 350.00-400.00

Here in Chicago the average price for installation of your ceramic tile should be about 5.50 per S/F straight lay out and $ 6.50 for 45 degree lay out but thast if is ceramic quarry tile and if is a porcelain tile is about $ 7.00 dollar per foot if is a shiny tile.

There is no real average because so many variables are involved such as: Types of substrates i.e.. Wood, Concrete, Gypsum screed will require different types of installation methods. For instance an uncoupling membrane or anti-fracture membrane would be highly recommended over most concrete slabs. This would substantially increase your labor costs. Types of Tile: Stone, Glass, Porcelain, Quarry, Ceramic all require different installation methods and installation materials that can alter the cost of labor. Other factors that may affect the price are if the installer includes cement board and mortar. These materials can be costly and if included make sure you factor that in. A 100 square foot floor should run 600-700 dollars Wall Tile can be more.

Sadly, there isn't a lot you can do. If you have the chip you can use a little of epoxy glue to put it back into place. Most likely something will catch it again and take it back up. I have seen some fillers on the market that try to match the color of the floor. The wood grain will not be there but it might not be as much of an eye sore. The best recommendation is to put a rug over it.

For carpeting, it really depends. Many people go with berber because they believe the loops are more durable than cut pile. The fact is, most everything has to do with the fibers of which are used in production. The best wall-to-wall carpeting is usually made of either wool or Polypropylene. Take a look at the related links below, this site has a pretty good description in options. If you decide to do your own planning, rolls normally come in 4mtrs and 5mtrs wide, and have to be seamed going the same direction.Polypropylene is one of the best fibres to clean and maintain and you can use bleach to clean it. Wool is still one of the the best fibres you can use in a carpet as it keeps its appearance.

How to calculate the net floor area when you know the gross floor area

It is not a good idea to install tile on top of anything that will degrade over time, is softer and more flexible than the tile, or is not securely set to the floor or sub-floor, as most cork floors are "floating" floors. Save yourself any aggravation and remove the cork. Chances are it will come up much easier than you might think, even if it's glued down.

Yes, laminate flooring can be laid over vinyl flooring, however, there are some considerations. First of all, inspect your vinyl flooring for any damage. Acordian style tears will create a "bump" in your finished laminate floor, which will be visibly noticeable, and it won't wear well. Large tears that result in missing pieces of vinyl will cause a "dip" in your finished laminate floor, which is also not a desireable result. Either and/or both of these problem areas will also compromise the integrity of your laminate flooring, and may also cause weak joints.

In construction, a joist is a horizontal piece that runs from wall to wall, wall to beam or beam to beam. A joist is essentially considered to be one of the most supporting pieces towards the structural aspect. It focuses in on supporting beams and other pieces in the floor, ceiling and roof.

The easiest way to refinish a hardwood floor is to find a local professional who can do the work for you. This will ensure that the floor is finished to the highest level of finish. However this is not the most cost effective way of and to save money you can do the work yourself. To do the work yourself you need to remove all furniture from the room and deep clean the floor ensuring that all dust is removed. Tape all opening such as plug sockets and cover light fittings with a bag. Having cleared the room you then should evenly sand the floor using either a belt or a hand sander. When the sanding is completed the floor should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove all dust and then sealed using a clear sealer and then varnished.

A bronzed birch laminate flooring will best match bleached oak cabinets. The dark color of the wood flooring would really compliment the pale colored cabinets.

Laminating a paper is either done with self-laminating paper (that is one with adhesive backing that sticks to the document and is clear vinyl or plastic), and can be laminate one side or both sides of the document, or with heat-laminating sheets made of a bifurcated clear laminate sheet that the document is inserted into and then placed in a machine that has heated rollers that melt the bifurcated sheet into one which encapsulates the document, protecting it from the lements. the laminate sheets having varying thicknesses according to the desired use of the laminated document.

Try heating them first.
Go down to a re-sale shop and find an old iron you won't feel guilty wrecking.
Then find a really wide putty knife, the kind they use to tape joints in wallboard.
Set the iron at the lowest setting and heat up the tile, use the putty knife to peel it up.
Bring the temperature of the iron up a little at a time until you find just the right temperature to soften the glue with out cooking the tiles. You may have to peel off the vynal coating and apply the heat to the paper backing to get the glue to soften.
This is a long and ugly process but the only one I know of.

Yes, as long as the floor is smooth and level. Don't forget the pad for laminate if it isn't already attached.

Day by day homeowners are turning to hardwood floors for their House. Hardwood flooring usually in three varieties: strip, plank, and parquet. These floors can be durable if you maintain them well. Hardwood flooring is costly when compared to others, but it’s still the most popular.

Hardwood Flooring Types

Waterproof Flooring

Solid Wood Flooring

Engineered Wood Flooring

Bamboo Flooring

Wide Plank Flooring

Distressed Hardwood Flooring

Depends on the application really. The prefinished hardwood they are making now is fabulous. I would say, unless you are restoring a historic property, or have a reason to use unfinished, go with the prefinished. You wont have the mess, it will be done quickly, no fumes. No moving everything out at once, you can go one room at a time.

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