Ceramic for new bath
the plain facts are big box stores like home depot sell for less.they may not have the selection, but what they do have costs less than a full serv...
COMMUNITY FORUM
carpetman
Member since 01/26/03Recent Posts
over 9 years by carpetman
3
answers715
Views
Refinishing Oak Stair Treads
you can start out about an 80 to remove an existing finish,once again with a 120,and the 220 for your final ...good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
3
answers970
Views
Coutertop Ceramic Tile - Paint or regrout?
changing out the grout is easy with a roto-zip or a dremmel tool....painting tile works o.k. in a bath ,but i don't think it works well in a kitche...
over 9 years by carpetman
1
answers338
Views
Backerboard
they need to be perpendicular...good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
1
answers231
Views
Laminate Flooring over Vynol???
with laminate flooring you allways use a foam underlayment...good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
2
answers974
Views
Shower Tile Problem/Question
i think you need a new handyman.a soft wall and a bulge means you have a leak ,and thats a plumbing problem......(1) talk to the guy next door (you...
over 9 years by carpetman
1
answers373
Views
Thermal Insulating under carpeting or hardwood
i am aware of a few companys that tryed this but none are around now,with a plywood floor you could put some insulation under the house,but not wit...
over 9 years by carpetman
2
answers120
Views
Re-grout project
you may be grinding out the "self spacing"part of the tiles,however in general terms get out as much of the old grout as possible....good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
3
answers493
Views
soundproofing apartment floor
it sounds like you are doing every thing right,but i doubt the insulation will help,but then it won't hurt either...
over 9 years by carpetman
2
answers464
Views
Tile Stains too easily
my guess is the tile has not been sealed,porcelain (unlike ceramic)needs to be sealed .cleaning is another issue.stop by your local home depot or t...
over 9 years by carpetman
11
answers345
Views
KITCHEN TILES
it's up to you and the installer,but i allways like to install the cabinets first,can't see the point of paying for tile you cant see.plus the cab...
over 9 years by carpetman
2
answers798
Views
Hardibacker
hardibacker is a cement board,the fibers are fiberglass,the board is so dense due to compression,which tends to hold water.don't forget it's not th...
over 9 years by carpetman
4
answers612
Views
Hardwood Laminate and Remodel
i had an installer who took a living floor ( lamanite,about 15 x 20) made a paper pattern of his kitchen , cut out the laminate and reinstalled it ...
over 9 years by carpetman
4
answers622
Views
Hardibacker
the james hardie co was founded in 1888,started making cement backerboard in the 1980's.it is the best product on the market today,very easy to use...
over 9 years by carpetman
4
answers583
Views
squeeky floors
map out the squeeks and shim from underneath. good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
1
answers505
Views
tiling over tile in bathroom
i have seen the spray on color/finish and i liked it a lot, a great way to go.good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
5
answers667
Views
tiling over tile in bathroom
sorry for the delay in answering your question my tile installer has been on vacation (hunting) and i wanted to go over this with him before i post...
over 9 years by carpetman
5
answers4
Views
cracks in old pine flooring
you will need to decide if you wish to refinish or just fill the cracks,however your local flooring supply house will have somthing for you to imp...
over 9 years by carpetman
3
answers551
Views
Nailing Strip close to wall
in answer to your questions,yes you can predrill and nail,but you can also use screws (predrill and countersink)as to humidity,(it drives installer...
over 9 years by carpetman
2
answers416
Views
Fixing Hardwoods--but the floor sags!
i have been thinking about your problem floor,the best i could come up with is to take the hardwood up in the area that sags,find out where the pro...
over 9 years by carpetman
4
answers925
Views
