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There is no performance different in regards to maintainability. ANY surface will get residue on it if not properly cleaned/maintained routinely...
There is no performance different in regards to maintainability. ANY surface will get residue on it if not properly cleaned/maintained routinely...
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ViewsIt all depends on the deflection and subfloor thickness. Ceramic requires L/360, but marble requires TWICE THAT, L/720. While ceramic tile ca...
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Viewsyou 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...
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Viewsif 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 ...
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Viewsno roofing felt is NOT an acceptable product for laminate flooring underlayment. The function of underlayment is to absorb some of the minor imp...
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Viewsyes 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...
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Viewsbetter in regards to what ? aesthetics ? thats a personal preference only you can decide. durability ? I would say tile (ceramic tile),...
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ViewsPine 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 ...
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ViewsEngineered bamboo would probably be your most durable type of bamboo floowing for its stronger coinstruction. You also want to choose an upper e...
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Viewsyes, 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,...
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ViewsCORRECTION ! sorry i made a typo ... i meant DONE, instead of DONT. _____________________________________________ There are two ways to ...
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Viewsyes 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 ...
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ViewsWelcome 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...
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ViewsAccording to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI http://ansi.org/ ) as adopted and distributed by The Tile Council of North America (TC...
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Viewswork 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...
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Viewswell 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...
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Viewsoh 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...
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Viewswhat do you mean "how do i floor it?" ??? can you be more specific ? _____________________________________________ There are two ways ...
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Viewsthen 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...
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Viewsif the contractors and subcontractors adhered to the law, then you are safe and your home shouldnt contain any asbestos. Asbestos legislation s...
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