Cracks in Plaster wall
In the corners, around doors and windows I have notice cracks. Some are bigger than others. Is the a fill I can use for long term coverage withou...
COMMUNITY FORUM: FLOORING & STAIRS
about 14 years by jgregory22
0
answers304
Views
Growing gaps in HW flooring
I've noticed that my hardwood flooring in spots are begining to separate as much as 1/8" and its in a very noticable area. I've put a rug over it f...
about 14 years by jgregory22
0
answers484
Views
Rising Hardwood Flooring
I have a section of hardwood boards that are rising up about an 1/8". The boards are above a main support beam. How do I smooth out or flatten the...
about 14 years by jgregory22
0
answers444
Views
new subfloor for tile??
i want to replace the floor in my kitchen and M.F.utility .house is 9 months old .do i have to put duraboard down for the tiles on top of my 3/4 T&...
about 14 years by number348
0
answers464
Views
new subfloor for tile??
i want to replace the floor in my kitchen and M.F.utility .house is 9 months old .do i have to put duraboard down for the tiles on top of my 3/4 T&...
about 14 years by number348
0
answers698
Views
40's linoleum floor cloth/carpet
How can I remove an old linoleum floor carpet from the 40's (?) and move it to another home. Beautiful condition/hate to see it thrown away. Hear...
about 14 years by amarou
0
answers589
Views
pre-finished wood veneer floor
Our 3-yr. old townhouse has pre-finished wood veneer floors with signs of wear and scratches at traffic areas. We were just told by a floor finish...
about 14 years by dreamers
0
answers452
Views
Tiles in bathroom
I am currently gutting my entire bathroom. I plan on replacing wallboard with the 'green'wallboard designed for wet applications. My question: sh...
about 14 years by BobF
2
answers177
Views
removing carpet backing
How do I remove foam carpet backing from a concrete floor? Area is 40'x 15'.
about 14 years by horey
0
answers538
Views
Cutting ceramic tile
Trying to cut hole in ceramic tile for around faucets.Have tried cutting through with starting with tiny hole made through glaze and then onto a ma...
about 14 years by mkuhl01
3
answers605
Views
filling gaps in wood floor
I am in the process of rehabing a 100 year old home. The one area I have no experience in is wood flooring. The floors are in fairly good shape f...
about 14 years by mkuhl01
0
answers182
Views
Replacing bathroom floor and subfloor
I am helping my son refinish a 5' X 7' bathroom in a 35 year old house that he recently purchased. Upon removing the bathtub, we discovered that th...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers196
Views
removal of vinyl on top of vinyl
The kitcen floor of the rental apt. that I am vacanting next week was ugly. Therefore, I placed those sticky vinyl tiles(they sell them at Meijer'...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers428
Views
Vinyl over concrete
Is is necessary to use an underlayment, such as plywood, over the concrete in order to put down a vinyl covering? thanks in advance....
over 14 years by DR HOME
3
answers529
Views
6 inch floor joists
We are considering converting our attic into two bedrooms. The attic is unfinished - (floor joists exposed). The floor joists are 6 inches. Are ...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers243
Views
Slate flooring
How do I rid slate floors and showers of mineral deposits in a hard water area?
over 14 years by LesleaM
0
answers413
Views
Cobblewood floors
I am interested in laying down a cobblewood floor after viewing it as a one of Bob's tips on TV. Is there any DETAILED information available conce...
over 14 years by Jo Frederiksen
1
answers690
Views
tools
I am looking for a hand tool to drive nails in tongue and groove flooring at the correct angle,source and proper name of tool.Thanks,Alan
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers769
Views
squeaky noisy upstairs wood floor
I have a two story wood frame house that is about 20 years old. The wood boards that make up the upstairs floor are 1 1/2" by 5" (thick/width) cove...
over 14 years by FloorSearch
1
answers1031
Views
Underlay under or around toilet/fixtures?
I live/work in a new "demo" construction. The landord/self-contractor is responsible for the subfloor/underlay.The floor is 3/4" plywood over steel...
over 14 years by FloorSearch
2
answers418
Views
