Removing tack strip from terrazzo
What is the easiest way to remove the tack strip from carpet without damaging the terrazzo underneath? Or at least with very little damage? Any hel...
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over 12 years by doug j
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answers786
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lino floor makes "crackling" sound
What would cause the lino floor in my brand new home to make a "crackling" sound only in certain spots, when it has not been walked on for a while....
over 12 years by Ron L
0
answers409
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Lighted Dancefloor HELP!
I have been looking everywhere for plans or suggestions on how to build a lighted dancefloor without spending my entire budget on the project. Any...
over 12 years by dbolds
0
answers464
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cleaning existing floor and wall tile
I recently bought a house and the tile grout in the floor is yellowed from time and traffic. Keeping in mind that this tile is the small octagons a...
over 12 years by Matches
1
answers774
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Saltillo tile Shine
I have saltillo tile, two dogs and two kids. I clean the floor daily, but it always looks dull. When I put on a high gloss sealer it looks great ...
over 12 years by Biffo
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answers103
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cleaning grout residue
I am having trouble removing residual grout left on the face of glazed ceramic tile. Are there any techniques or products available to help me out?
over 12 years by jerry_sr
3
answers341
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Backerboard for wall tile in Bathroom
Remodeling bathroom. Installed new bathtub. Installing cement backer board for wall tile. Do you run the backer board over the lip of the tub, caus...
over 12 years by chris meier
1
answers938
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REMOVING TILE
CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT? HERE IS THE SETTING 1960 HOUSE WITH THREE LAYERS OF TILE. HOW CAN I REMOVE THE TILE TO REFINISH THE HARDWOOD FLOOR THAT IS...
over 12 years by HANK_49
0
answers906
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cobblewood floor
I would like to know the right mix for the grout for this particular floor. Another bb said the 2 sawdust to 1 sealer does not work. Anybody know?
over 12 years by annieemariee
0
answers709
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Mildewproofing concrete subfloor
I have a concrete subfloor that is about 30 years old. I just purchased the home. It was really infested with mildew, especially under the furnace ...
over 12 years by Lawrence
0
answers309
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tile wall / glass block wall
I'm building a shower enclosure, which has a tile wall meeting a glass block wall. My question is: Should I tile first, then butt the glass block...
over 12 years by Matches
1
answers742
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Emergency Help !!!!!
Vila mentioned on a previous show how to lay a woodblock floor. (using the ends of the boards lying flat on the surface). He said to lay the block...
over 12 years by jhill
2
answers426
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Need Floor Tile to Shine
I have some 9x9 floor tile that had a lot of wax buildup. I stripped the wax off with ammonia and coated the floor with two coats of Future. Afte...
over 12 years by Matches
1
answers664
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Floor
I recently inherited a very old house. The floors in the back of the house are slanting due to a mud slide. Does anyone have advice on the first st...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers653
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12x12 marble tiles on floor
I just bought a 12 year old house that has 12x12 marble tiles on the floor in the kitchen. The tiles have lost their original shine. Is there any...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
2
answers523
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Hardwood on concrete slab
Wondering waht techniques folks have used to install a hardwood floor on top of a concrete slab foundation. I was condisering doing the following:1...
over 12 years by dturner
1
answers348
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Peeling polyeurethene on floors
I refinished an oak hardwood floor, first washing it well with mineral spirits, sanding, then applied 3 coats of polyurethane, sanding between coat...
over 12 years by hy
2
answers709
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Terrazzo with rubber rug pad residue
My husband and I bought a house recently and the terrazzo tile floor in the living room has the residue of one of those "mesh," rubber, under-rug p...
over 12 years by hy
2
answers423
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wood floor gaps
Does anyone have a good idea on how to fill in gaps between pine flooring. I've heard of using rope, wood filler, sawdust with sealant?
over 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers597
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tile bathtub HELP!
I'm adding a bathroom addition onto my house and would like to build a large (5' diameter) roman-style tub. This would also double as a shower room...
over 12 years by cm
1
answers732
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