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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
What is the square footage of a 9x9 room?
The square footage is 81 sq ft (9 x 9). Note, if you are buying flooring materials, you will need to get more - probably at least 10% waste which will bring you to around 90 sq ft. (it could be more for carpet since you need to order in 12 ft rolls - prob 111sf needed)
How do you install solid wooden flooring on concrete?
Most manufactures do not recommend installing solid wood onto concrete.
How much does it cost to remove hard wood floors?
It depends on who you get to do the job .I did it myself and it wasnt that hard
Can you replace a tile floor with wood laminates withouth removing tile?
If you are installing a floating laminate floor, you can easily put it right over the tile.
Which brand of floor steam cleaners is most highly rated?
"Stanley Steemers makes your home cleaner! It is so true, though. It really does. I even use Stanley Steemer. It is the best and gets the job done for much cheaper than others."
Can you lay tile over flake board?
Yes, you can but you need to staple a mesh to it. Then fill the mesh with thin-set and let it dry before putting your tile down with thin-set.
Do you need underlay to fit a vinyl floor?
no and it would probably be a bad idea as it is likely to move around. Vinyl is cushioned anyway so there would be no point. Underlay is put under carpet to stop the carpet being crushed. Vinyl will restore after being walked on.
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Answer 2:
Underlayment is used on vinyl when installed over a wood substrate. Vinyl will take the shape of the floor below requiring a smooth surface for installation. Without this board, often a floor will telegraph the imperfections below. Additionally the underlayment should have the nail holes and seams between boards patched with a wood filler.
Is it more is it more cost effective to have carpet or hardwood floors?
As usual this would depend on many factors. Size of the room? What are you putting it over? Is the subfloor perfectly level and smooth? - If not, what is the cost of prep for the new flooring? Carpet covers many flaws that a tile or wood floor won't.
From a purely green perspective a natural wood floor is the most cost effective. Trees are planted for use in manufacturing of the materials not like carpet which is almost 100 percent synthetic (or wool which is very expensive or silk which is beyond the reach of most people). Cleaning wood only requires a microfiber mop and a little soap and water where carpet requires an expensive vacuum and electricity to maintain as well as chemicals or steam to clean periodically over its life.
The average life of carpet is 10 -- 15 years and must always be replaced -- a natural wood floor can last the life of the house and can be repaired or resurfaced.
So, the answer to your question is: If you are living in a home that you do not plan to be in for more than 10 years -- buy less expensive carpet and let the new owners can decide on a new color if they want to. If you are living in what will be the family home for many years and be passed on for future generations -- go natural. The initial cost of wood is not that much more than that of a really good carpet but will last so much longer.
Why do bare feet feel cooler on a tile floor than in a wooden floor?
GREAT physics experiment!
Wood is an insulator in part because it is less dense, so once your foot feels the cool, it is being insulated from losing more heat.
The Tile is dense and acts as a "HEAT SINK" it literally draws the heat out of the foot and stores it in the tile.
Is luxury vinyl tile better in a kitchen than laminate?
I think that luxury vinyl tile or plank is a great option for a kitchen. First, it is waterproof (laminate is not and with water it can be permanently damaged. Second, luxury vinyl is usually glued down to the floor, so it is more secure and feels/sounds more real vs. a laminate floor which is floating and sounds tinny/hollow underneath. Third, if you floor is uneven/not level, the luxury vinyl will work better as it is a flexible material and can tolerate indiscrepancies; a laminate floor will move a lot of if the floor is uneven (and could even buckle and break if it's too uneven.
Please note that you will still need to make sure you floor is smoothed out before putting luxury vinyl on top, as the the vinyl will telegraph the shape of what is underneath it.
Do you use cement mortar to stick marble over tile?
When putting a marble overlay over tile, like on a countertop or floor, you should first make sure the tile is in good condition and very clean or else it is not an optimal surface for the marble to adhere to. You should use a high flex thin set mortar like Super Flex to adhere it.
Which wood is best for aerobics wood flooring?
You can consider going for hardwood flooring as it one of the best aerobics wood flooring and apt for the purpose. It ensures lifelong sustainability along with the tenderness so that no one is hurt in case of any accident.
What commission does a floor covering salesman?
The two most common commission schemes for flooring sales these days is, 5-7% of the gross sale or 20-30% of the Gross margin. The higher % of the gross margin, usually makes the salesperson pay more attention to selling highly profitable items and away from commodity loss leaders.
What are some things made out of vinyl?
Two of the things that are made out of vinyl are records and shower curtains. It is also stated that Walter Semon made golf balls and shoe heels that were made out of vinyl.
What is the cost of vdf flooring per sqm?
The Cost of VDF Flooring is Rs.45 - 55 per Sqmt. This includes only the labor charges and doesn't include the cost of Concrete.
What is difference in between full and half body of porclien tiles?
A full body ceramic tile carries the design and color through the thickness of the tile. The term "half body tile" appears not to be widely used, but may mean that the design and color do not go through the entire thickness of the tile.
Can you use used coffee grounds to fill in minor scratches in laminate flooring?
I wouldn't. How are you supposed to keep the grounds in the scratch indentations? Contact the mfg. of the flooring or go to a home improvement store to see if there is a product that will "color" the scratched area so it matches the rest of the floor. The problem with laminates is that the actual laminated surface is very thin and if you scratch through it into the backing material, any moisture on the floor will seep into the backing causing it to swell and warp. Also, laminates are not designed to be "refinished".
Can you use wall tile grout on floor tiles?
You can. It is less gritty but it works.
Edit - While this is true, it's important to understand the wall grout is designed for thinner grout lines, so if you use it on the floor, make sure your grout lines are thin. Otherwise, the grout will crack.
I wouldn't think so. Floor tile is glazed in a furnace at several thousand degrees - hard to duplicate when the tile is already installed on a floor in a house.
Should I install T-molding in doorway when installing laminate floor?
Use a T-molding only if the two flooring heights are equal or within an 1/8 variation. Use a reducer To change heights in flooring .
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