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Flooring
Floors can be a challenge to install, maintain and change. Questions regarding the installation, maintenance and repair of carpets, tile, wood and other materials go here.
6,242 Questions
Why should you avoid using so much wax on flooring?
Too much wax can make the floor feel rather sticky.
Can I install laminate over an old hardwood floor that squeaks?
Covering a hardwood floor with a laminate is not going to solve your squeak problem. The old floor will still squeak until you address the squeak and fix it. Wood floors squeak because a nail loosens at one end of a board, the wood swells and rubs due to weather, etc. But the problem can be easily solved. If you have exposed joists underneath, you can have someone walk above you and find the squeak spot, then you can shim that spot, drive an angled screw through to hold the shim. That's one way. What you need to do is visit a good flooring or hardware store and ask for the tools and products to fix your old floor. There are simple products that are inexpensive and easy to use. Save your hard wood floor. There is no value in laminate. Have you ever walked on one? Talk about noise!
What is a vapor barrier under a wood floor?
Vapor is another word for moisture. A vapor barrier is a sheet of plastic covering the entire surface under the floor to prevent moisture from causing the floor to warp or absorb stains. You would typically use a vapor barrier in basements with concrete floors.
How many 30x30 cm tiles do you need for a 15 ft x 15 ft room?
You will need 233 30x30cm tiles to cover the room.
What might happen to the brittle leaf if you tried to spread it out on the white tile?
The iodine would then not spread.
Name the different types of walnut laminate flooring?
There are many different types of walnut laminate flooring. American Walnut, Brazilian Walnut, Exotic Walnut, Noguera Walnut, Timbered Walnut, Yorkshire Walnut, Mountain Walnut and Black Walnut are some of the varieties available.
What are the pros and cons of using carpet for bedroom flooring?
Carpet in the bedroom can have several pros as well as cons. Carpet can be great when using furniture because when one moves furniture it can cause a risk of scraping hardwood floors. Hardwood floors can be slippery versus carpet which is not. Carpet can be desired by a lot of families with children since the flooring is softer.
How do you install a floating wood flooring on concrete?
When installing a floating wood floor it is important to prepare the floor for instillation. It is important to snap a chalkline and nail guide-board, then proceed to lay the first row and complete it. Make sure to install the first plank on the second row. Continue with the last action until the floor is complete.
Where can a person find tile contractors?
One can find tile contractors when one goes to websites like homeadvisor, homeblue, tilecostestimate, localhelpfinder, etc. One can also check out reviews before hiring tile contractors.
Try these site for free:
http://find-contractor.com
http://www.1800contractor.com
What stores sell Brazilian hardwood floors?
You can find Brazilian hardwood floors at your local do-it-yourself or hardware store. You might also be able to find Brazilian hardwood floors at online stores.
How much is Brazilian Walnut flooring per square foot?
On average, Brazilian Walnut flooring costs about $8.97 per square foot. You can purchase this type of hardwood flooring from sites such as Amazon and Country Plank.
Where can one find tile design ideas?
This question is very vague, but tile design ideas can be found in a lot of places online or in store. DIY shops such as B&Q and Homebase among others will give ideas for good tile designs.
When one is buying hardwood flooring what should one look for?
Some things someone should look for when buying hardwood flooring include the type of wood used, the durability of the floor, warranty, and overall look of the hardwood floors.
Where could one find information about floating hardwood floors?
One can find very useful information on the Armstrong website. Here one will learn what floating hardwood floors are, average prices and advantages to having them.
What are the different types of copper ceiling tiles?
The different types of copper ceiling tiles are dependent on the different types of designs. You can find the designs in websites such as Google or Bing images.
What are the best type of Cherry hardwood floors to use?
There are many good types of Cherry hardwood floors to use. The best type of Cherry hardwood floors to use would probably the Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors.
What is the average cost for a cherry laminate flooring?
Cherry laminate flooring costs about 5 to 6 dollars per square foot for a DIY project. For a professional to install, it costs 8 to 9 dollars per square foot.
Can you put vinyl tiles over wallpaper?
yes but consider the possibility of tiles coming off with paper...mortar or adhesive chemical reaction could cause seperation bubbles between wallboard and wallpaper
Which way can someone get to a clean grout?
Clean grout can be realized in one's bathtub area, for example, by using the appropriate cleaning agent. A natural and non-toxic way to clean grout is to use water mixed with baking soda.
How do you connect your floor shifter to your transfer case 4x4 Chevy truck 1993?
You connect your floor shifter to your transfer case in a 4x4 Chevy truck 1993 by getting under the truck and looking for the rod that comes from the shifter to the transfer case. Then, use the pin connector to connect the rod.
Cleaners with ammonia will wreak havoc on your floor, so use your better judgment and get polish designed specifically for wood floors. Using the wrong cleaner will make your floor slippery or damage the tone and color of the floor itself.
