Warranty Issue
Ann: This sounds like a prefinished floor. If you have followed the manufacturer specifications on care and maintenance you may have a warranty claim. Best ...
KD Fisher
Member since 03/17/03Discussion History
Removing Parquet Flooring
Why not just leave the parquet alone and go over top of it with another floor covering? Attempting removal in this case often creates more problems than necessary...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
what floors work best for high traffic areas?
Agree with laminate. Alot more comfortable for those working there as they're on their feet all day long.
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
made our hardwood selection - finally
I didn't know you could float the BR111 product. Oh I see..they have an engineered wide plank now. Good Luck and let us know how it went together.Ken FisherHardw...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
can i install hardwood flooring over tile?
"Another option. Bruce makes a beautiful real wood 3/4" floating floor"Haven't seen that one yet. I thought the only one that offered a solid floater was Junckers...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
looks like i am missing something - hardwood install
Try a web search for Don Bollinger and hardwood floors. That should work best for you.
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Bamboo in kitchen
Suggestion:Be extra careful with bamboo thesedays. There's an overabundance of supply and it's not slowing down. Stick with known name brands that have a track re...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Uneven prefinished harwood
"Robbins is one company that makes a good prefinished square edge hardwood floor."Let's just keep it at okay-good and go no further.
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Hard Wood Floor Warping
DL:What you're seeing is called cupping. It's caused by moisture from below. I would suspect the basement is very moist. Do you have any dehumidifier systems goin...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Cleaning unfinished wood floor
Have you considered water based finishes? With the right product you can get a few coats on in one day depending on weather conditions. Be careful...although it m...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Uneven prefinished harwood
"It all depends on how flat your sub floor is. The finished floor will not be any better than what is under it. If the sub floor is in good shape with no bumps or...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Hardwood Floor Glue
Forget the Roberts if it's a water base...it'll tear up the solid Aussie Cypress(cupping). Forget the $75.00 Bostiks---it's designed for engineeered only and not...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Plywood subfloor under Wood Plank???
Maybe they don't want to glue it? Could be the reason for the 1/2" ply? There must be something seriously wrong to consider the plywood.Ken FisherSouth FloridaFlo...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Hardwood Installation/Acclimation Question
JD:Longer the better with solid products, especially with that unpredictable critter..maple. Engineered? Some manufacturers say it's not important but they've bee...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Hardwood Floor Glue
If it's an engineered Aussie cypress you could go with the Bostiks engineered adhesive that runs in the $75.00 range. Roberts may be an option but they know carpe...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
stairs
Katie:Have your tried the painter dudes forum?Flooring Websites for Flooring Retailers
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Hardwood Over Ceramic Tile
Tech:What you're looking at will raise the vertical floor height considerably. It can be done but if you're looking at an expensive investment I would prefer remo...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
Unfinished vs. Finished Hardwood ?
Unfinished? Cheap. #2 common hardwoods would work. There are some #3's as well. Lottsa character, knots, you name it.Hardwood Flooring Grades
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
3/4" plywood on slab... some q's...
1- Just pound them into place with a 3# mini sledge or similiar.2- Very hard to do. Try "tapcons". Tapcons are concrete screws that need to be pre-drilled first....
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by KD Fisher
1/4" Bruce Adventure Plank vs. Anderson Durham Plank
"If there are high spots in the installation and someone tries to flatten out those high spots, you could go through the top veneer."Great point Franklyn! I'll h...
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answersupdated almost 18 years ago by KD Fisher
