Wood flooring over concrete
nothing you can do to change the floor now,but i doubt it will "wear out" any faster,clear silicone under the wall base may help hide gaps between ...
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Sanding hardwood in hallway
explain your problem to the rental center, there are a number of different sanders that will work.good luck
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Wood flooring over concrete
the concrete will need to be with in 1/8 " of level each 10'( if you want the wood floor to be level,your slab needs to be level) good luck
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square feet ?
carpet may be sold by the sq.ft. but the estimator will figure the job by the sq.yd., your room is 22'wide that could be 2 widths of carpet each ...
about 10 years by carpetman
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wood flooring to carpet
this can be done a couple of ways one is to use a #2 ceder roof shake , thick end to the hardwood and ramp the carpet to the hardwood. second is ta...
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Question about unlevel floor
i would contact a general contractor(perhaps your home owner's insurance would give you a name)and have an estimate done,this type of problem may b...
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Removing paper backing left from linoleum before tiling
you want to get off as much as possible,try putting boiling water on it,be aware that if the vinyl is older than 1986 it contains asbestos ,DONT SA...
about 10 years by carpetman
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Gauged spreader
i called the mgf.of custom products.they make "level quick" they tell me a gauged spreader is a perfect flat edge,such as a screed. good luck
about 10 years by carpetman
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Tile in shower
sorry to be late with a post,but i wanted the answer to be correct,epoxy grout is the best possible way you can go(also the most expensive)it is us...
about 10 years by carpetman
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Outdoor flooring products
yes,indoor/outdoor carpet of a good quality. good luck
about 10 years by carpetman
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Tiling project...HELP!
try using a roto-zip
about 10 years by carpetman
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Painting Ceramic Floor Tiles
i have not done this myself ,but i have had it done for my customers,so i'm not sure what the product is,however it's a ceramic tile paint(very hea...
about 10 years by carpetman
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peel and stick removal
yes,the sticky residue wont hurt anything on a concrete slab floor .good luck
about 10 years by carpetman
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peel and stick removal
dont worry to much about the adhesive (sticky stuff) brush a little thin set (dry powder only )on the cement,that will fix it.good luck
about 10 years by carpetman
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Carpet Matting on Hardwood Floors
i think what has happened is the wax from the hardwood is sticking to your carpet,you might try a heat gun,or some mild soapy hot water,dry the flo...
about 10 years by carpetman
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Installing Slate Floor ??
you will need to grout,with an unsanded grout.leave a fine line 1/16 between the tiles.after you thin set down the tiles seal them with 3 coates of...
about 10 years by carpetman
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peel and stick removal
you will need an adhesive remover,available at home depot,good luckp.s. what are you putting down to replace the tile
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Do I need a new base before installing ceramic tile?
just re-read your post make sure you hit the joists with some of those screws
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Do I need a new base before installing ceramic tile?
if the floor is squeeking,the problem may be, not enough screws ( it takes one screw,every 6 inches,every direction)if your situation is backerboar...
about 10 years by carpetman
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stains on hardwood floor
after you pull up your old carpet,it's common to find stains,they can come from pets,plants that were over watered.to some one that spilled the ice...
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