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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.

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How many packs of laminate to cover a 15ftx12ft floor?

It depends on how many square feet of laminate are in each package. Your floor is 15 x 12 = 180 square feet. The box of laminate will list on the label how many square feet are in each box. Divide your square feet (180) by the square feet in the box (?), and you will have your answer.

Be sure to add about 7-10% for waste, and keep an extra box in storage to use if you ever damage part of the floor later.

How much should you charge to tile a shower per sq foot in California?

There's no rule about this because there are too many variables - size of the shower, plumbing issues, what sort of shower pan is needed (or existing), type of tile and grout, what sort of surface to which the tile will be applied (or does cement board or waterproofing membrane need to be installed first), straight lay or patterned, deco pieces or accessories, do the existing shower walls need to be demo'd, fees for disposal of waste, transport of materials, necessary supplies, etc. The square foot charge could range anywhere from $5 to $25 per square foot for just the tile & grout alone. Other charges will probably be necessary, but that's impossible to estimate in general; they must be based on the specific needs of the project.

If you are contracting the project to be done in your home, your best bet is to get three estimates from tile installers. Question them about their methods and warranties, and then decide which fits best for your needs.

If you're a tile installer just getting started and don't know what to charge, I'd suggest you calculate your time (including set up, clean up, down time, and so on) for the specific needs of the project, and figure a fair hourly rate to come up with a total, then break it down for a square foot charge.

Can you use steam cleaners on cushion floor?

On Vinyl and PVC floors and Linoleum steam is OK

Can you use Jamo GTS White Thin-set Mortar to install porcelain tile?

Yes it may be used with certain porcelain tile made in the USA modifiers can be added for others.

What is the average labor cost for quarry tile installation in California?

It varies greatly from product to product and from market

to market. The best way to get an answer is to put an ad on Craigslist

telling what you want installed, the more detail you can give the better the quote will be... ie..

"3/4 inch, unfinished oak hardwood over wood subfloor,

new construction, 400 sq feet, need it done this week, paying cash.".

The lesson here is that the more detail you put in the ad, the better the quote.. You will have to understand that not every installer has Golden Hands, some are thieves & butchers, so you may not always want the low bidder..

Why is it impossible to glue down click and fold engineered hardwood flooring?

Some manufacturers allow glue down of their click and fold / lock engineered wood floors. Check websites for info.

Can you install linoulem over laminate?

No. You have to glue your linoleum on the hard surface, but Laminate is a floating floor and always move.

How do you get shiny hardwood floors?

The best way to get shiny hardwood floors is to sand and refinish them and use a glossy (or semi gloss finish). Not only will your floors look glossy, but they will stay glossy looking even after you clean them. (If you floors are in good condition and don't have any scratches, an alternative is to screen & recoat where you just add another coat of polyurethane and you choose a glossy (or semi gloss finish).

Please note that some of the products out there that you can rub on and claim to give you a glossy finish will only give your floors a temporary sheen and that they use waxes and oils that will actually damage the finish/polyurethane on the floor and cause to refinish your floors sooner.

Can engineered wood floors be refinished?

It depends on the thickness of the top layer of your flooring. Engineered wood floors are generally like plywood; they are several layers of wood pressed together, with the grain going in opposite directions for each layer.

You can refinish the top layer only - but you must have enough thickness available to sand through the sealer finish and into the bare wood beneath, without going all the way through that layer. Generally, 1/8" should be sufficient.

Remove a floor vent or transition strip, and you'll be able to see the edge profile of your flooring.

How much tiles is reqd for 1800 sft area for 1818 tiles?

First, find the square footage of an 18" x 18" tile. 18 x 18 = 324 square inches. There are 144 square inches in a square foot (12" x 12" = 144). So divide 324 by 144 to get the square feet per tile. 324 / 144 = 2.25 sq ft per tile.

You have 1800 square feet, using tiles that are 2.25 sq ft each. 1800 / 2.25 = 800 tiles.

Generally, you will want to add from 5% to 10% for waste, depending on your layout (is it one big room, or several smaller rooms with lots of cutting?) (are you doing a checkerboard pattern, running bond (brick), or diagonal?) and your skill level. If in doubt, add 10% to be safe.

800 tiles + 10% --- that's 800 x 1.1 = 880 tiles.

What is the average labor cost for ceramic tile installation in Nebraska?

It varies greatly from product to product and from market

to market. The best way to get an answer is to put an ad on Craigslist

telling what you want installed, the more detail you can give the better the quote will be... ie..

"3/4 inch, unfinished oak hardwood over wood subfloor,

new construction, 400 sq feet, need it done this week, paying cash.".

The lesson here is that the more detail you put in the ad, the better the quote.. You will have to understand that not every installer has Golden Hands, some are thieves & butchers, so you may not always want the low bidder..

Is the attic the first floor or 2nd floor?

If you are talking about a house, the attic would be on the third floor as you have a ground floor (first floor), then a second floor (upstairs) and then a third floor (the attic), However if it was a bungalow, it would be on the second floor because bungalow's don't have an upstairs.

How many packs of laminate flooring will you need for a 13ft by 13ft room?

That depends on how many square feet are in each carton. Every model is different. Some will have 12 square feet, others 27 square feet, or anywhere in between.

Your space, 13 x 13, is 169 square feet. (13 x 13 = 169). But you will need to add from 5-10% extra for waste material - so if I were you, I'd buy enough laminate to cover 186 square feet at least.

You can keep any unused pieces in the carton for a later date, if repairs are ever needed. Store them in a dry, temperature-controlled space.

What is the digital tiles?

Digital Tiles, which are made of ceramic and vitrified materials, are generally manufactured using digital printing. Digital printing techniques have made it possible to add any design and pattern to the surface of the tiles.

What is labor cost of installing rubber tile?

It depends. There are several types of rubber flooring. Where someone lives will also be a factor as prices do not remain the same from place to place. A standard 18-20 in by 1/8 in tile around me at installer rate is .75 to 1.50 per square ft.

How do you use eureka steam mop?

dont ever use it on Laminate or hardwood, it will damage the wood & the finish.

Many over seas container shipments are floor loads what does the term floor load mean?

Over sea shipment containers are considered floor load. Floor load refers to the floor safely capable of supporting the structure.

Is it ok to clean hardwood floor with vinegar?

Nope, not good fro the wood and really not good for the finish. Wood LOVES moisture but moisture damages wood, so you should really be cleaning your wood floor with very minor amounts of an oily based cleaner, NOT with anything with water or steam.

Why does your shark floor steamer stop making steams?

it will only stop steaming only if you don`t put water in it and it was not change