Recent questions tagged flooring

Description : Can slate tiles, or something that looks like them, be used (over a concrete slab, of course) for the floor of an attached, or basement, garage?

Last Answer : Yes

Description : Can brick, stone, or marble tile / pavers be used on a floor with a basement underneath it, in a new house to be constructed?

Last Answer : It’s quite possible. You just need to make sure your plans account for the weight. I know of several floors that have stone and marble tile over crawlspaces.

Description : Ok- fluff x 3~ Where you live: bare wood floors, laminate or linoleum, carpeted wall to wall, or floor strewn with throw rugs and runners?

Last Answer : Timber floors everywhere except for in the bathrooms and laundry. I have terracotta tiles in the family bathroom and laundry and travertine tiles in my bathroom. The images here aren’t my rooms, but the tiles are similar.

Description : Help with finding a free virtual flooring program?

Last Answer : I might be a little late but you could try a program called REVIT. its really easy to use. let me know if i can help.

Description : Anyone have radiant heat under tile floors in their home?

Last Answer : The only one I knew of was a contractor that put it in his garage. He said if he was going to work on his equipment he was going to be warm. He also fell asleep under the equipment at times.

Description : What is important to know when installing a laminate floor?

Last Answer : answer:There are a few critical things for installing a laminate floor. Whatever you install it on has to be perfectly flat or it will break at the seems. It also does not hold up well to moisture (it's ... to deal with and you don't want to figure that out after you laid out 70% of the floor.

Description : What's the best way to find someone to refinish hardwood floors?

Last Answer : answer:Find out what the laws are in your area. In mine, one does not need a special license in order to refinish hardwood flooring. If you go the handyman route, make sure to move all your furniture ... other (the job might have to be done in phases). Please feel free to ask any other questions.

Description : Are there any dog friendly flooring options that are carpetless?

Last Answer : Try area rugs that can be professionally cleaned but leave the hardwood floor or whatever there is down there. If there is a concrete slab floor try the laminated wood flooring with area rugs to give a softer feel in places.

Description : How do I stop the squeak?

Last Answer : This is one of the most common questions in the DIY-stratosphere. You can do it through the carpet, but most methods seem to involve a crawlspace approach.

Description : What can you tell me about bamboo or cork flooring?

Last Answer : answer:(I was wondering about that condo. The wheels are certainly grinding slowly. What's the status?) I had cork tiles in a house that jutted over the shore line of a fresh-water lake. It ... and warm to bare feet, but eventually the moisture rotted the floor. The newer generations may be better.

Description : Can a Shark steam mop be used on laminate floors?

Last Answer : The shark steam mop can be used on your tile and laminate flooring as long as there is no wax on them. Use the steam mop on carpeting (with the carpet attachment) for freshening only. Here’s a Link that might help you. By the way, I love my Shark.

Description : Who should do the moisture test before installing hardwood floors?

Last Answer : I think it would be in the best interest of all parties involved to get the test done to establish a baseline for the conditions at time of installation in case there is a ... think the paid professional would take on that responsibility of verifying the right conditions exist before proceeding.

Description : Has anyone ever had a bad experience with any 3/4" solid hardwood flooring?

Last Answer : answer:I went with Owl Laminate flooring. I am happy with it and it came with a 25 year guarantee. It is simple enough to install that you could easily do it yourself.

Description : How long does it take for Brazillian Cherry Hardwood flooring to acclimate to room temp before installed?

Last Answer : The longer the better, but at least a week.

Description : Is this something a landlord has to fix?

Last Answer : Your rights as a renter will depend on what state you live in. You should be able to go online and search under your state's renter's rights and find out exactly what you're entitled to. I would ... on the floor issue, especially if you knew moving in that the floor was in that condition good luck!

Description : Should I install American Cherry or Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring?

Last Answer : Choose based on the reputation of the supplier. Sometimes imported wood is not held up to the same standards as domestic wood.

Description : How can 3/4 " Brazillian Cherry Hardwood Flooring safely butt up to linoleum?

Last Answer : answer:Does your mother's walker have wheels? That would make it easier for her to hop the little speedbump. There are some strips here that are made for reducing the step between flooring types. You ... you could lay a small rug or plastic mat over the division to make it even easier to cross.

Description : Does anyone know if Hand Scraped hardwood flooring is a good idea?

Last Answer : It would be beautiful in the right setting. What kind of house and decor do you have? Also, what kind of wear and tear will the floors receive? Kids, dogs? There are so many hardwood choices that knowing the surroundings will help us make recommendations.

Description : Is it a bit distressing to have a "professional" tell you that something is true when it's not?

Last Answer : Yes, the cable TV guys told us we couldn’t watch one show and tape a different show, but I can, because of the way my husband hooked up the inputs. Of course, now the technology has changed, but five years ago, they lied to me.

Description : Where can I find the vinyl strip at the bottom of the bathtub?

Last Answer : Can you call the contractor to ask him where he got it?

Description : How do you get dark, deeply penetrated stains out of hardwood flooring?

Last Answer : From what I know there is no simple way. You could try quick'ish' fixes on that spot but they'll look quick. You could try marking out a spot around the stain and sanding that spot then re-stain ... but it could be a temporary fix until you have the time and energy to sand the whole floor down.

Description : When some one is doing something for you, and it's very important to you that it turns out right, and they say they "Have it under control," do you have to leave the room so you won't interefere?

Last Answer : Say, “I’m a control freak. I’ll freak out more if I don’t watch.”

Description : Do you have any experience living with/caring for cork floors?

Last Answer : answer:I had them in a little lake house, but it was in the 1960's. They retained the heat, were soft under foot and required only a vacuuming occasionally. I do not know whether the cork ... I am delighted with my wideboard pine floors today. Here and there I have some oriental rugs and dhurries.

Description : We're pulling up linoleum. What's the best way to get the felt backing up?

Last Answer : Try steam.

Description : How long does it take for thin set mortar to dry on a tiled floor?

Last Answer : Depends on how warm the floor and your room is…how humid. But, relatively speaking, it doesn’t take long. You’ll see the change in color…it will become lighter.

Description : How do I fix a wooden floor board?

Last Answer : answer:Is there access to that part of the floor from beneath? If it were mine I would try to turn it over. no problems of fit, no problems of matching grain. Edit: I asked about getting to it from underneath because that way it will be easier to get it up without breaking it.

Description : Bamboo or wood laminate?

Last Answer : The bamboo is a very very hard wood. It is very light, and very attractive.

Description : Does anyone knows of a good permanent sealer we could put on a linoleum floor instead of wax?

Last Answer : answer:According to experts, linoleum must be protected with a water-based sealer/finish. Linoleum is easily affected or damaged by hot water and strong alkaline cleaners, especially ammoniated ones ... Floor Sealer from Franklin Cleaning Technology Metalist Floor Sealer A.T.S. Acrylic Tile Sealer

Description : What wood finish should I use for my new floors?

Last Answer : And I should add, I’d like something that will protect the wood well.

Description : Any hardwood floor experts?

Last Answer : Is this the kind you can sand and refinish? If you have some scraps from when it was installed you can try it on the scraps first.

Description : Contractors and Do-It-Yourselfers: Any familiarity w/ DriCore flooring system?

Last Answer : Lots of good information & reviews in these links http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=77048 http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/np_editorpicks/article/0,,HPRO_26596_5296847,00.html http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/flooring-potpourri/2726-dricore-a-good-solution.html

Description : Putting in a wood floor--suggestions?

Last Answer : You could do it yourself with friends that have done it maybe once , but wouldn't you want a professional look after spending that much money on the wood itself? If you have a Lowes or Home ... look in the phone book under flooring to get someone that is professional and does it as a living.

Description : What is the best way to clean a laminate floor?

Last Answer : White vinegar and water.

Description : what material should I put on my summer house kitchen floor, when it's rented for nine months a year?

Last Answer : it should be natural cork

Description : What tools are required for installing laminate flooring?

Last Answer : what kind of laminate? and onto what surface? basically, you need to do three things: measure, cut, and adhere. for measuring, you

Description : How do you fix seams on laminate flooring that is separating?

Last Answer : answer:/me casts Thread Necromancy The easiest way is to don your strongest pair of rubber-soled shoes, and kick them together. This happens often as people walk around, kids jump, the weather changes, etc ... you can remove your shoe mold and use a rubber mallet to knock the board back into place.

Description : How to hide hideous carpet?

Last Answer : If dirty and old, maybe the landlord would be amenable to having it ripped out. If just an ugly design or color, go buy many Turkish kilims or fake Navajo rugs or cotton dhurries or ... spongey subsurface will unnerve you and your friends to walk on (unless it's unpadded industrial carpenting).

Description : Is marble a suitable floor material for a kitchen?

Last Answer : answer:It seems excessive to me, and it's also likely to be very hard on the feet of anyone standing up and actually working in the kitchen. Is this a kitchen to be used, or a kitchen to be ... it's a kitchen to be used, use a flooring material with some give in it, like hardwood or linoleum.

Description : Please Comment & Critique this Home Improvement Plan:?

Last Answer : answer:I don't have any of the cool radiant heat stuff. I do have a big dog and a pine floor. The dog does track in dirt, but I have the pine Varathaned or something similar, and her nails ... or on it, will leave pockmarks over time. I love my scratched/scarred pine floor and you will love yours.

Description : How to Level a Concrete Slab Before Flooring ?

Last Answer : How to Level a Concrete Slab Before Flooring This is a project that shouldn't be too difficult to tackle. Leveling a concrete slab should be done when it's not too cold outside or raining, since ... as necessary to match the surrounding concrete. Stay off the floors for at least 12 to 24 hours.

Description : How to Install Radiant Heat Flooring ?

Last Answer : How to Install Radiant Heat Flooring There are many ways to heat up a home. Some people use space heaters and radiators, but spreading the heat unevenly around a living space can be quite uncomfortable. To ... , you can save a lot on your heating bills and give your home a new sense of warmth.

Description : How to choose a cork flooring?

Last Answer : All owners of residential real estate sooner or later have to deal with the issue of choosing or replacing flooring. A reason for doubt or an argument in favor of a certain type of ... sharpen, then, alas, the most reliable and durable cork floors may not withstand aggressive mechanical influences.

Description : DIY laminate flooring

Last Answer : DIY laminate flooring If you decide to lay a laminate in your apartment (or room) without the involvement of professionals, you need to properly study all the subtleties of this procedure. In fact, ... boards must be laid vertically from doors to windows, otherwise the joints will shine in the sun.

Description : What kind of flooring to choose for rooms and hallways?

Last Answer : What kind of flooring to choose for rooms and hallways? Most often, materials such as parquet board, solid board, block parquet, laminate and carpet are used as flooring for rooms. In the corridor and ... the carpet does not pre-stick to the base, but is only laid on double-sided adhesive tape.