Repair/Replace Shower Tiles
you may not like this answer,but...you will need to remove all the tiles off all 3 sides of the tub,just smash them out clear every thing down to t...
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Carpet pad glued to subfloor
you need a floor scraper,cost about $6.00 from home depot.(make sure the blade is in the correct way, its often sold with the blade in backwards)wh...
over 9 years by carpetman
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marble floors
marble is a very soft natural stone,that is easy to scratch and stain...that said,don't worry to much find out if the floor has been "sealed" how o...
over 9 years by carpetman
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Hardwood Floor Nailer
i don't see why not...but if you use a air compesser each "hit" will be the same,that hammer gets heavy after a few hours....good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
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Replacing Shower Tile
pull everything down to the studs,then replace in reverse order......good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
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Tile Countertops....Ooooops??
don't worry ,it wont be a problem...
over 9 years by carpetman
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White Pine Flooring
try this websitehttp://www.bellawood.com/...good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
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wood flooring
find the biggest hardwood flooring shop in town (or close big city) and look at lots of samples.find the one you want ,and then shop for price.......
over 9 years by carpetman
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linoleum tile shrinking?
yes a lot of lino and vinyl floors will shrink .there is normaly a reason due to temp.extreme heat or cold,also some sheet vinyl is glued at the ed...
over 9 years by carpetman
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Pergo Original Flooring
have you contacted pergo to see if there is any in there system,it would have been sold by home depot,but i doubt they would have any.(they have a ...
over 9 years by carpetman
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Removing & Salvaging Hardwood Floors
i assume this is not 3/4" solid.(you said stapled.which would be a thinner product.) however its done the same way.SLOW. get under the wood were it...
over 9 years by carpetman
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Peel and Stick Wood Floor-Good or Bad Idea
on any peel and place product i always add additional adhesive,dry back or peel and place ,i always add glue....having said that.wood parquet will ...
over 9 years by carpetman
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Newbie to all type of floor options and I have questions
you for sure can not install over your existing subfloor , plywood will be required. 1/4" should be o.k.(the reason is that the glue that holds the...
over 9 years by carpetman
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Ceramic tile install
the normal adhesive would be "thin set mortar" with the additive,(if needed)...good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
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Perlite in a Condo
perlite hold water ,that might be the reason? but it is not done that way in my area,call another local contractor and ask if they do it that way.....
over 9 years by carpetman
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Questions about Installing New COUNTERTOP
cut your plywood about 3/8" to 1/2" past the front of the cabinets,drill holes in to the support,then screw down the plywood,if you are using 3/4" ...
over 9 years by carpetman
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How can a do-it-yourselfer POLISH GRANITE EDGES?
arron..i dont think you will be able to round off the edge your self...but the people in your area that sell granite counter tops could do it for y...
over 9 years by carpetman
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Tile Shower
you don't need one (hardibacker is waterproof) but it would be a good idea to install one....good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
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Tile Backsplash Design Ideas
i don't know any great web sites,but look for ideas in "tile only" shops and books on tiling.....good luck
over 9 years by carpetman
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Rounded Edge Tiles
the big stores like home depot are about stuff they can turn (sell)over in big volume to justify the low prices,find a local "tile only" store to g...
over 9 years by carpetman
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