information
There is no performance different in regards to maintainability. ANY surface will get residue on it if not properly cleaned/maintained routinely...
COMMUNITY FORUM
Recent Posts
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers598
Views
information
It all depends on the deflection and subfloor thickness. Ceramic requires L/360, but marble requires TWICE THAT, L/720. While ceramic tile ca...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
2
answers272
Views
information
you do not want to use an orbital sander. you want to use a drum sander and follow the grains. if waxed, foirst remove the wax with a strippi...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers948
Views
information.
if there is excessive odor from many animal accidents over time that has caused seepage into the subfloor system, you will never truely get rid of ...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
2
answers289
Views
information
no roofing felt is NOT an acceptable product for laminate flooring underlayment. The function of underlayment is to absorb some of the minor imp...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers146
Views
information
yes by all means place the baseboards in first and keep them at least 1/2" to 3/4" above the subfloor for a tackless wall to wall carpet and pad in...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
2
answers698
Views
information
better in regards to what ? aesthetics ? thats a personal preference only you can decide. durability ? I would say tile (ceramic tile),...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers1002
Views
information
Pine is a very soft wood so be prepared for alot of maintenance. Oil finishes for a flooring solution I dont really lik becasue they provide no ...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers228
Views
information
Engineered bamboo would probably be your most durable type of bamboo floowing for its stronger coinstruction. You also want to choose an upper e...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers18
Views
information
yes, you need to relieve the stress of the tiles and cut through the grout joints to pry them up. There is no guarantee and depends on the tile,...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers58
Views
correction
CORRECTION ! sorry i made a typo ... i meant DONE, instead of DONT. _____________________________________________ There are two ways to ...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
5
answers840
Views
sealing
yes you always want to seal stone products and the grout joints or you will get mineral deposit stains from the moisture taht seeps into the stone ...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
5
answers455
Views
Welcome to floor prep 101
Welcome to the wonderful world of flooring preparation. When working over a wood substrate, there is no *easy* way to take up only the vinyl and...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers635
Views
Minimum acceptable standards
According to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI http://ansi.org/ ) as adopted and distributed by The Tile Council of North America (TC...
almost 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
4
answers563
Views
information
work top to bottom or you will be standing on your just installed work before the adhesives cure. As much foot traffic as possible should be kept o...
over 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
4
answers651
Views
information
well ideally, yes you should have expansion space there, and if there is room trim to cover the expansion gap, then indeed, create the expansion ga...
over 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
5
answers291
Views
information
oh i see. Depends on the looks you want. There is no industry standard for aesthetics. You can buy complete treads in one piece, or use tr...
over 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
5
answers795
Views
information
what do you mean "how do i floor it?" ??? can you be more specific ? _____________________________________________ There are two ways ...
over 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
5
answers976
Views
response to original poster
then get another installer who will install what YOU want. it is your dime, you deserve to get what you want. The install probably doesnt have t...
over 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
4
answers753
Views
information
if the contractors and subcontractors adhered to the law, then you are safe and your home shouldnt contain any asbestos. Asbestos legislation s...
over 7 years by flooringworldDOTorg
1
answers851
Views
