Installing Laminate on Stairs
in answer to your questions. (1)your riser will need to be the same thickness as the laminate (so it will fit up to the stair nose).(2) yes use con...
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tiling platforms when stairs are carpeted
you need a stairnose,what type will depend on the tile you choose,i think you should stop by your local home depot and look at the kinds of transit...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Noobie question - Pergo v Hardwood
i looked around for a link that might help you,mannington ind. mgf's all types of flooring ,read how they rate there floors. http://www.floorsearc...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Glue help! Please!
i assume you mean "acrylpro" ceramic tile mastic,and yes home depot sells it.however i would take one of the tiles with you and make sure it's the ...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Noobie question - Pergo v Hardwood
well sal you got two answers,and my point of veiw is different than woodgirl,so try this take a quater and try to scratch a laminate,then try it on...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Measuring for carpet
to measure for carpet on stairs,first start at the top step(were to carpet is to start) run your tape measure down to the bottom (were the carpet i...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Pergo vs. sheet vinyl linoleum
sounds like you have the situation well in hand,the only thing i can think to add is have someone confirm your understanding of what has happened.....
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Noobie question - Pergo v Hardwood
sal ,flooring is about choices and compromise,if you want it to look real it needs to be real.pergo type laminates will not scratch as much as real...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Painting floors
talk to the best paint store in town,find out what is the best materials to use .practice on some scrap wood .then go for it.......good luck
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Hardwood flooring - basics - newbie
you will need the sq ft.of the area you plan to have done in hardwood,and what the contractor will charge for the upgrade. divide the cost by the s...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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resealing wood floor without totally sanding the whole thing?
it depends on what kind of finish you have on the floors ,(1) some kind of urethane or (2) a wax floor, if its #1 try painting on some additional f...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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plastic like tiles on bathroom walls
the best answer to to tear out the tile , fix the wall and put up new tile.good luck
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Warped Laminate planks
sorry i've never heard of that one,take the extra boards you saved when the job was installed and use them to make a repair.make sure your dishwash...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Pergo vs. sheet vinyl linoleum
pergo requires that the floor be level with in 1/8" over 10 feet. but a good installer should be able to fix the floor ,so you can install the prod...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Tile over Laminate
you can install on top of the laminate , just rough it up first,a backer board (cement type,like hardibacker) would be better. good luck
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Laminate on Basement Concrete floor
first thing ,do a moisture test.if thats ok then put down the 2 in 1 foam,then the laminate...good luck
almost 10 years by carpetman
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New house: linoleum or bare floors? (installing hardwood floors)
i,m not sure i understand the question,but here go's...the 5/16 wood is to be qlued down? if so a lino under the wood won't hurt anything,but if c...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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small room and laminate
most people will tell you a lighter color will make a room look larger,i'm not sure i agree.what i would do is make sure the room has good lighting...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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Restoring Wood floors
if by flat head you mean like a roofing nail,then i think you should try to pull them,i doubt they will sand off.and i doubt you will be able to ...
almost 10 years by carpetman
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