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| Carpeting tiled floor | 11/10/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: We have an entire lower level that is floored with 4 x 4 ceramic tiles. Can wall to wall carpeting ...
A: again, Beth;First, one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have is carpet. It has a pile that ...
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| Carpeting tiled floor | 11/10/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: We have an entire lower level that is floored with 4 x 4 ceramic tiles. Can wall to wall carpeting ...
A: Carpet and pad can be installed over the ceramic. I would be happy to suggest generic ...
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| Stripping restoring Saltillo follow up | 11/10/2009 | Bill Hohmann |
Q: I have lovely pastel saltillo tiles for the past 10 years. We slightly white washed them but almost ...
A: Soap and water will tend to compromise a number of finishes that are on the market, as they ...
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| Stripping restoring Saltillo follow up | 11/10/2009 | Bill Hohmann |
Q: I have lovely pastel saltillo tiles for the past 10 years. We slightly white washed them but almost ...
A: Acetone is not a paint thinner, per se. It will strip various coatings, and it is readily available ...
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| Defective carpet... | 11/10/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: I purchased and had installed from a leading home improvement store beginning with an "L" what I ...
A: It's called delamination-- the glue that bonds the primary to secondary back. The manufacturer ...
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| Urethane on porous granite surface | 11/10/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: I am in the process of polishing some black granite tile that was unevenly set and then ground down ...
A: There is some more information that would be needed to answer your question, such as the type of ...
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| Stripping restoring Saltillo | 11/10/2009 | Bill Hohmann |
Q: I have lovely pastel saltillo tiles for the past 10 years. We slightly white washed them but almost ...
A: If it is just some of the tiles that need to be stripped, you can strip the individual tiles with ...
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| Water damage to tile floor | 11/9/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: Our condo recently had a flooding issue due to an icemaker. There was standing water in the kitchen ...
A: If you see mildew and mold, both of which are human health dangers, the first thing I would do is ...
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| Laminate Flooring | 11/8/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: We would like to install laminate flooring in our living room which contains a heavy piano. We are ...
A: For a laminate floor, I suggest you visit the website of <tarkettna.com> and <mohawkind.com>. On ...
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| cleaning mortar residue off driveway | 11/8/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: hi- our contractor was quite messy = there are large white areas on concrete driveway - i suspect of ...
A: Well to be honest Susan the best and safest way to remove this construction film is to call the ...
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| 1/4" thick hardwood flooring | 11/8/2009 | Chris |
Q: My dishwasher valve failed and hot water flooded my kitchen floor. I have to find and exact match ...
A: Alisa , I opened my mail and expected to see a picture ...a brand name or some other form of ...
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| About Flooring | 11/8/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: I would like to know about the combination of Vertified tiles with Granites. We selected Black ...
A: You are asking me a partially interior design question that you should ask of an interior designer. ...
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| ceramic tile | 11/7/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: i stripped the wax off the ceramic tile because it was peeling. now it has no gloss at all and ...
A: Well you have posed a mystery because I do not have a good frame of reference as to what kind of ...
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| Thin set | 11/6/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: Can you die thin set with a color additive to match your grout application? ANSWER: Thank you for ...
A: Hey Chris, Your "cagey" process of inquiry is interesting but again the answer to the question ...
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| Replacement tiles | 11/6/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: I have replaced two large porcelain tile in my kitchen the original tiles have been down for 4 ...
A: Your prudent and wise decision to save tiles for future repairs is now paying dividends. The shade ...
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| laminate flooring | 11/6/2009 | Chris |
Q: hey chris i was wondering what u can use to level a uneven floor in some spots before laminate floor ...
A: Michelle , Yes I have installed Qwik Step many times , back in the day it was all 7mm thick ...what ...
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| laminate flooring | 11/6/2009 | Chris |
Q: hey chris i was wondering what u can use to level a uneven floor in some spots before laminate floor ...
A: Michelle, These are the products I like to use and purchase all the time. Follow the links...scroll ...
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| Marble Tile | 11/5/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: I resently had marble put on my floor. The installation was not that great. Their is a small ...
A: Well the "idea" is correct but the process is a little incomplete. Sanding the Stone will do little ...
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| cupped and buckled engineered floor | 11/5/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: My engineered wood flooring is cupped and buckled. It is in various spots in the dining rm and ...
A: I'm sorry to be dense- but did he do the test with the meter before the install-- or as in your ...
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| cupped and buckled engineered floor | 11/5/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: My engineered wood flooring is cupped and buckled. It is in various spots in the dining rm and ...
A: If the reading is done-- after the fact-- after the problem occured-- it's on their nickel. Did you ...
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| Tile to Carpet and Laminate transition | 11/5/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: Good Afternoon, I recently had tile and laminate installed in my home. in one bathroom the tile ...
A: Ali-Khan;First if I were you, I would not fix those installation errors. Just in case you decide to ...
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| cupped and buckled engineered floor | 11/5/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: My engineered wood flooring is cupped and buckled. It is in various spots in the dining rm and ...
A: If this installation is on slab and the contractor didn't test for moisture-- it should be on their ...
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| lamante flooring | 11/5/2009 | Chris |
Q: ok i had a co put down quick step lamented flooring ,i had three rooms done,all floors are not ...
A: Michelle, That's right ...a floor should never snap crackle pop after the install is finished. ...
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| New Carrera kitchen countertops | 11/5/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: I just moved into a new condo last week, which has brand new carrera (white with grey veins) marble ...
A: While I love Carrera Stone it is a worrisome Stone to care for. I saw no mention of a spouse/kids ...
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| Wood Floor | 11/5/2009 | Chris |
Q: Please can you help! we have just had an unfinished oak floor laid which we have treated with 2 ...
A: Elizabeth, I googled the product ...they are UK based , I suggest that you contact them to find out ...
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| Thin set | 11/5/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: Can you die thin set with a color additive to match your grout application?
A: Your single question raises several questions in me, but in short a dye can be added to thinset ...
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| Carpet | 11/4/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: I manage an apartment complex %26 I have been receiving complaints about the fumes coming from new ...
A: For the past several years all carpet being made in the U.S. and, I believe Canada, is free from ...
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| lamante flooring | 11/4/2009 | Chris |
Q: ok i had a co put down quick step lamented flooring ,i had three rooms done,all floors are not ...
A: Michelle, First, are they a company ...did you pay in full already? There are contracts and many ...
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| Installation of 16" x 16" travertine tile | 11/4/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: Good morning! The installation will be where there was ceramic tile cemented to the slab under. ...
A: I see where you used the word "was" so I am assuming that the old material has been removed along ...
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| tile | 11/4/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: We installed the locking ceramic tile that you just float on top of the existing floor (Lowe's 3 ...
A: The material in question is indeed a caulk way more than it is a grout, even though it is performing ...
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| epoxy floor | 11/3/2009 | Harvey Chichester |
Q: I recently put a clear, two part epoxy down on a concrete floor in a machine shop. Now we are ...
A: Epoxy likes to stick to epoxy. You should have no problem applying a colored coat of a two part ...
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| carpet to tile transition over cement after installation | 11/3/2009 | John Michaels |
Q: We have a 7x3 tiled area next to our patio door with carpet on opposite side; installer did not put ...
A: You could simply contact a reputable floor covering dealer in your area and have them send over ...
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| flooring | 11/3/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: wondering what hard wood flooring goes with rough ceader walls
A: Depends on the rest of the house. I have rough cedar walls and went with a Mannington maple that is ...
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| Black slate | 11/3/2009 | Perry Vellenga |
Q: Hi i was sanding a wood floor and hit the side of a black slate hearth it put a big scratch ontop ...
A: Slate is a very easy material to fix this kind of happening. Really all you need to do is purchase a ...
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| lamanate flooring | 11/2/2009 | Dave Coil |
Q: in one room all around the edging of the whole room it make a sound like its cracking when U step on ...
A: It sounds like the thin pad that is usually laid under the laminate, may have a wrinkle in ...
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| radiant heated floors (1300 sq. ft.) | 11/2/2009 | Chris |
Q: I need info on types of flooring that can be used on my concrete floor that has a radiant heating ...
A: Carol, Just about any floor can be installed over radiant heated floors...what is the max temps you ...
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| how to remove glue residue/dust? | 11/2/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: We have a mess at our home..we recently had bamboo floors put down on our concrete slab, a wood glue ...
A: yes, they will walk from the job. Or, some will tell them they'll supply product but not install ...
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| Tile Over Occupied Space | 11/2/2009 | Chris |
Q: I read your answer to the waterproofing a deck over an occupied space question. You recommended ...
A: Mark , OSB is not particle board...however I can see your concerns as the two are similar. I have ...
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| how to remove glue residue/dust? | 11/2/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: We have a mess at our home..we recently had bamboo floors put down on our concrete slab, a wood glue ...
A: First, vinyl will react just as hardwood to moisture. It will -- as we call in the field -- blow ...
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| how to remove glue residue/dust? | 11/2/2009 | Carol Blaha |
Q: We have a mess at our home..we recently had bamboo floors put down on our concrete slab, a wood glue ...
A: First, if the installer didn't check for moisture prior to installation on your slab--he should be ...
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