Flooring

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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The cost of tile depends on several factors, such as the quality of the tile and the amount that is purchased in a single transaction. Stone tile costs more than vinyl or ceramic tile, often many times more per square foot. Typical cost of tile per square foot can run from about 50 cents a square foot to $7 or more.

Hand saw, power saw, chop saw, Jig saw. best trick of the trade is to make your cuts upside down & the finish wont chip & splinter

probably Brazilian Walnut, may not be the absolute hardest but for practical purposes it is. You could go with some of the Iron woods but you will go through cutting blades like crazy.

Vinyl floors are commonly used in bathrooms and kitchen and they can increase the beauty of your home by several notches only if maintained properly. It is a popular choice for many homeowners as it is extremely durable. A quick sweep and mop can easily clean up all your dirt and dust but it is not enough if you want to regain that new look for your rooms.

Deep cleaning takes a little elbow grease but you can easily eliminate the stains and scuffs with a few simple and easily available products like -

• Broom or vacuum cleaner

• Microfiber cloth

• Baking Soda

• Putty knife

• Rags

• Commercial vinegar or cleaner

• Dish soap

• Bucket

• Water

• Microfiber mop

Start by sweeping or vacuuming your vinyl floors. Then you are ready for removing scuffs and then it is easy with a microfiber cloth and all you need to do will be just slightly damper a microfiber cloth in water and buff the scuff away. Now after eliminating the scuff marks, there still can be some tough stains of paint or gum which may seem impossible to remove. Use a knife to scrape up the gum or paint gently. Now for stains like ketchup, juice stains, ink, and others you can use baking soda. With a soft rag, apply the baking soda paste which can be made by water and baking soda, and then simply rubs gently until the stains disappear. Finally, mop the floor with a microfiber cloth and voila! Your floors will sparkle with a shiny look just like it had before.

It depends on how you intend to install the plastic tiles. If you are going to mechanically fasten them, say with screws or nails, then go for it. If you are going to glue them, then never a good idea. I would remove the wallpaper. It's time consuming and can be a mess, but ultimately I would sleep better knowing my tiles aren't going to fall off the wall.

Thicker is better... 1 1/8" tongue and groove works well. There are many homes with 3/4" as well.

tile to wood? not a good idea. certainly not with adhesive. rip up the tile. it'll be worth the extra effort and expense

Glue and Glass I'd say both Glue helps things when u need to put things together and it is really good for projects and also to fix broken things. Glass can help u drink beverages and it helps u see better thats what glasses were made for. Sometime a days when u are blind and u look through a glass u could see better because glasses and glass are the same but don't try to get blind and look through a glass it can cause really bad things for ur eyes.

From my experience, It is recommended to remove as much existing glue as possible then apply a sealer just for this purpose available at your local hardware store or tile shop. This creates a positive bond and will ensure a long lasting tile installation.

Take note that if your glue down flooring is glued down well and is not loose or coming up they make a couple of products that prep this flooring which allows tile installation to be applied right on top. I have not personally used this as I am an old school type of installer however I hear that these products work well.

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Laminate flooring has become very popular since its introduction in the United States in 1982. Easy to clean and take care of, laminate floors are becoming a favorite of home owners. Laminate flooring is easier to clean than carpet, it comes in many different designs, and you can install it yourself.

The first thing you have to do is get rid of any other flooring. If you have carpet where you want to install laminate flooring, you need to be sure to pull up carpet, pad, any carpet tacks, and any other debris that has collected there. Make sure the floor beneath is level, and if not, level it out. Vacuum the area very well.

Next, you need to remove baseboards. If you are very careful when you remove the baseboards, you can reuse them after the floor is installed. If they are not in good enough condition to use, you will need to purchase and install new ones. The bottoms of the door jambs will need to be trimmed with a coping saw so that there will be room underneath to fit the flooring and pad. Measure the height of pad and flooring together so that you know how much to trim. Once all that is done, you are ready to lay the underlayment pad. The separate pieces of the pad can be held together with clear plastic tape.

Now, you are ready to install the flooring. Most laminate flooring comes in pieces that easily snap together. You will need to trim the snapping connectors on the pieces that are next to walls. You need to leave enough width between the flooring and the walls so that you can reinstall your baseboards. Start in a corner and put spacers between the wall and flooring to make sure the flooring does not slide up against the wall. Then you can start laying your flooring. As you go along, you may want to use a rubber mallet and a pull bar to smooth the flooring out. Once all the flooring is laid, reinstall your baseboards.

Installing laminate flooring yourself is a fairly simple process, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you completed a home project yourself.