definitely backerboard
Your dad's contact is right. By the book, the rule is an inch and a half of subfloor. The only thing is, no matter how thick u build it up, wood wi...
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almost 7 years by floorguyforyears
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NO PINE!
Definitely avoid pine....unless you love the dents and dings. lol. I would agree with the previous answer...laminate is by far the most durable. La...
over 7 years by floorguyforyears
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Duh
Obviously, you want to lay the floors according to the manufacturers specifications. Other than that, just make sure that you separate the floors i...
over 7 years by floorguyforyears
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How about a floating hardwood???
If high humidity is an issue, why not a floating floor. And, no , not laminate if u'r set against it. Solid or engineered hardwood will both have i...
over 7 years by floorguyforyears
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Why not let Pergo replace it for you?
First of all, yes you could integrate them, but they wouldn't match....Pergo original had a different finish, and most patterns have changed, so yo...
over 7 years by floorguyforyears
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Pergo on cement
Yes, you can do it....actually, it's an ideal situation for floating floors. Far less complications than doing a glued down floor,as it's less affe...
almost 8 years by floorguyforyears
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This guy's an installer?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Absolutely do NOT install flooring before cabinets. Refrigerator, stove, etc. is fine. But, if you install cabinets , you WILL have problems, and i...
about 8 years by floorguyforyears
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Probably not
You say the previous owner installed it. IF the floor has been in for more than 2-3 years, odds are it was not the snap-together floors that are pr...
about 8 years by floorguyforyears
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Relax
We can go into a whole book on what to do and where to start, but by far the easiest thing to do is to visit your local home store, **********, etc...
about 8 years by floorguyforyears
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Grouting
Setting time will vary from mortar to mortar, and depending on conditions. But, you can usually grout after tile sets overnight, officially, wait 2...
over 8 years by floorguyforyears
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Probably won't help
Sorry to tell you, but you can do all the sanding and bleaching you want, but you probably won't do much for removing those dark spots. When moistu...
almost 9 years by floorguyforyears
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GROUT OVER SPACERS!!!
People! People! NO NO NO...please do not advise anyone to grout over the spacers unless the spacers are specifically designed to be left in. I can'...
almost 9 years by floorguyforyears
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Colorant
As long as the grout is in good condition (i.e. not powdery or flaking) there's no reason to remove any of the flooring. If you're only concern is ...
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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ABSOLUTELY NOT
I know it's not what you want to hear, but I would never recommend trying to install 3/4 over particle board. You're asking for problems, and throw...
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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Stain
H.o.me D.e..pot has a Stain Remover made by Custom Building Products that is safe for natural stone. I've had pretty good success with it. Haven't ...
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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STOP!
Yes, the mortar will ruin the particle board. I absolutely will not install ceramic over a floor with particle board in the subfloor. Some people w...
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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Yes on moisture protection
You definitely want to put a vapor barrier between the backerboard and studs. Just to let you know, u'r definitely doing the right thing using the ...
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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Shaw floors
Which flooring from Shaw are you looking at exactly?
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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Caulk or grout?
CAULK, CAULK, CAULK! Without a doubt. Movement between walls and floors, or even walls and other walls, are going to be exaggerated in corners. Gro...
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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felt under tile?
Don't think I've ever heard that suggestion, and don't know why you would think you need it. The backerboard is resistant to moisture. It will not ...
about 9 years by floorguyforyears
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