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About Chris
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20+ years flooring installation ...carpet,wood,tile and vinyl. Residential and commercial. I do not sell the products , just install what ever the shop / customer has purchased. I actually love seeing the finished project completed and it gives me great satisfaction to help others acheive that goal. If I don't know the answer I will say so, and then I will recommend another expert for you. I may even research the subject and answer to the best of my ability ...including links to my sources. I wish you all success Chris

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20 years as an independant contractor

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H.S. diploma A.S. agriculture Mt San Antonio JR. College

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Gene Bonas and Kevin Churnock Inc. Sheward&Son&Sons Century 21 Forte Const. Famous Footwear BOSE Corporation Homebodies General Contractor Perry Floors, Tri Cord Flooring T.J.'S Supplies

   

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Installation of Mannington Adura tile7/2/2009John Michaels
  Q: A few days ago we had Mannington Adura tile (Dynasty Pearl) professionally installed. My husband ...
  A: Visit the website of <mannington.com>, and download the free installation specifications for that ...
Laminate Use7/1/2009John Michaels
  Q: I have an enclosed 14x20 porch which is unheated and not used in the winter months (Pennsylvania). ...
  A: Laminate or hardwood would not be prudent choices. What ever types of floor coverings you consider, ...
Ambering of Lino7/1/2009John Michaels
  Q: In my bathroom under the area rug with the rubber back it is turning yellow, now i have read that is ...
  A: Depending upon how noticeable the discoloration is, by removing the rug, it may disapate if it is ...
Tile or pavers over painted outdoor concrete7/1/2009Jim Carlin,csi,csms
  Q: Will using wire lath on painted concrete work ? I propose shooting the lath to the concrete then ...
  A: In your situation I would prefer a thicker mud base. The use of the wire lath is necessary. Don't ...
water stains due to flooding inside tile enemal7/1/2009John Michaels
  Q: is it possible if I had a flood and the tile that is white and its been 3 months since the flooding ...
  A: You did not mention the type of tile. Are the tiles vinyl, ceramic, etc. You mention clay and ...
levelling a floor before laminate installation7/1/2009Carol Blaha
  Q: my bathroom floor has a 3-inch difference,wall-to-wall, with peaks and valleys in-between. 60 sq. ...
  A: The added weight is an issue. I cannot answer this genericaly. I don't know the psi of your floor. ...
What is causing mildew smell and wet carpet?6/30/2009Carol Blaha
  Q: I live on ground level 2 story apt and when I run my AC (central air)my carpet gets wet by the floor ...
  A: yes mildew/mold is a health issue. It can be a huge issue. Don't dismiss this.; You haven't ...
Walkout Basement Flooring6/30/2009John Michaels
  Q: I am looking to put engineered hardwood in my walk-out basement. I pained the concrete slab to ...
  A: First remember that hardwood flooring comes from trees. It acts just like trees. It will expand, ...
concrete floor6/29/2009Harvey Chichester
  Q: I just pulled up the indoor/outdoor carpet that was glued to a concrete floor many moons ago. It ...
  A: If your adhesive is black you can use mineral spirits and water to remove it. If the adhesive is ...
cutback6/29/2009John Michaels
  Q: John, I have a cutback question. We have a basement that had old tile (1952) in it, the tile has ...
  A: We answered your question in the email you sent to us on our website, however in that question, you ...
Vinyl Floorcovering Instalation6/29/2009John Michaels
  Q: What is best way to glue/tape vinyl floor covering to cement floor (garage dog area) Can you ...
  A: Big or small air bubbles are usually caused by installation errors, and/or improper handling of the ...
Nafco Grout removal6/29/2009Chris
  Q: We are in the process of building a new home, and recently had our kitchen floors installed. The ...
  A: Asa, You can try a grout and haze remover available at home centers and or you can make a solution ...
resealing saltillo tiles6/28/2009Bill Hohmann
  Q: I've got beautiful presealed saltillo tiles that have been installed for 17 years with no problems. ...
  A: Best to remove the sealer completely from the affected tiles, and then reseal them after they are ...
Crackling floating laminate flooring6/28/2009John Michaels
  Q: I had new Wilsonart laminate floating flooring installed over my concrete slab in March, 2008. This ...
  A: First I am answering your question before we officially receive it from allexperts.com. When we ...
Wood Flooring Installation6/28/2009Chris
  Q: Chris, I am installing a Brazilian Cherry 3/4" prefinished wood floor and up until now it has gone ...
  A: Dan, Yes the triangular shaped shims are exactly that ...as you force them into the gap they bind ...
Floating Engineered Hardwood crackling noise6/28/2009Chris
  Q: My husband and I have just installed an engineered hardwood by LM, Kendall Click, Laurentian 1/2" x ...
  A: Lynda, I am just perplexed ...I don't know if it's the padding underlayment or the wood? Is the ...
Wood Flooring Installation6/28/2009Chris
  Q: Chris, I am installing a Brazilian Cherry 3/4" prefinished wood floor and up until now it has gone ...
  A: I understand your concerns , especially with a pre finished wood product. Glue down with Heavy Duty ...
kitchen flooring buckling6/28/2009Chris
  Q: HELP! i just purchased an older home it's about 60 yrs old.The kitchen floor has laminate on top of ...
  A: Meka, I am sorry , all your panic has me confused ...is water actually leaking now ...turn the ...
Thinset Mortar6/27/2009John Michaels
  Q: I have a 3X6 area with 3/4" plywood subfloor with no defects. Do I still need to use the thin set ...
  A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry (adhesives, ...
Underlayment specs - Vinyl self-stick tile over concrete6/26/2009Carol Blaha
  Q: I bought quite a bit of 4"x 36" plank self-stick tile. The manufacturer requires clean, level, ...
  A: That is unusual and un-necessary for a 1st floor unit. But, I guess they have to be comsistant to ...
flooring on slab6/26/2009Chris
  Q: My 9 year-old hardwood flooring on a slab is bubbling/buckling up. Everyone says I must have water ...
  A: Tom, Sorry for your frustration ... yes moisture wicking /transpiring from the slab can be very ...
Congoleum duraceramic/vinyl flooring6/26/2009Chris
  Q: I have a vinyl tile in the kitchen i want to replace. I know I can not put any product down (due to ...
  A: Andrea , Contact Congoleum at this # Consumer Information Hotline at 1-609-584-3601...ask them ...
Replacing hardwood with Tile6/26/2009Chris
  Q: I asked a while ago about refinishing hardwood which had been badly damaged by an improper install ...
  A: Mark, As the wood floor is not suitable due to the nature and the size of each plank I think a ...
Reducer strip between tile and wood laminate6/26/2009John Michaels
  Q: I've just installed backer board and tile in 3 bathrooms. In two that makes the level about 3/4 ...
  A: 'google' transition strips, and look through the websites that appear, especially ...
Replacing hardwood with Tile6/26/2009Chris
  Q: I asked a while ago about refinishing hardwood which had been badly damaged by an improper install ...
  A: I never have a problem with an over engineered floor...I just thought that you might want to save a ...
marble tile stain6/26/2009Bill Hohmann
  Q: Bleach rags left a stain on my marble tile. Is there anything I can do or should I hire a pro? I ...
  A: The only thing I know to try is hydrogen peroxide, assuming the discoloration is yellow. I'm not ...
Concrete breezeway patched and ugly6/26/2009Harvey Chichester
  Q: What is the best thing to do with our 22 year old concrete breezeway floor. The breezeway is open ...
  A: Tracy, Your best bet is to coat the area with a two part epoxy seal in the color of your choice. ...
Replacing hardwood with Tile6/26/2009Chris
  Q: I asked a while ago about refinishing hardwood which had been badly damaged by an improper install ...
  A: Welcome back. that truly sounds good. More than adequate ! When you mention the 2 layers of 1/2" ...
covering concrete driveway and patio6/25/2009Harvey Chichester
  Q: I have a large driveway and a medium size patio made of concrete. the concrete has been in position ...
  A: If you go to www.concrete-floor-coatings.com and click on free cost analysis you can get step by ...
Ceramic over linoleum6/25/2009Dave Coil
  Q: A few months ago I dealt with a flooring company who installed ceramic tile without first removing ...
  A: Tiles NEED to be installed to a cement substrate...NO EXCEPTIONS. If they did not remove the vinyl, ...
Ceramic over linoleum6/25/2009John Michaels
  Q: A few months ago I dealt with a flooring company who installed ceramic tile without first removing ...
  A: Here's what I would do. First I would visit the website of the tile manufacturer and download the ...
Ceramic on Linoleum6/25/2009Chris
  Q: A few months ago I dealt with a flooring company who installed ceramic tile without first removing ...
  A: My mother's name... As long as we are talking the same animal here (cushion)or felt back vinyl. I ...
Tile installed over cushioned vinyl6/25/2009Carol Blaha
  Q: A few months ago I dealt with a flooring company who installed ceramic tile without first removing ...
  A: Not good. The ceramic tile council handbook requires a solid substate. If they installed over non ...
floor filler6/25/2009Chris
  Q: I have 6" white deal flooring which was put down before fully dried out, so there are gaps between ...
  A: Ireland , wow. I am completely unfamiliar with the product you mentioned. Is there hyper link you ...
saltillo tile problem6/25/2009Bill Hohmann
  Q: I'm trying to remove residue of rubberized non-skid covering that I laid down under some area rugs. ...
  A: Some of these contain a plasicizer that leaches into the sealer and/or flooring, making this quite ...
What sealant should I use for limestone in a shower6/25/2009Bill Hohmann
  Q: we are installing offwhite honed limestone tile in a shower and just figured out that it is porous ...
  A: This is one of those questions to which there is no "best" solution. Understand up front, the ...
cleaning engineered hardwood floors6/25/2009John Michaels
  Q: I clean our floors by first sweeping and then the spray cleaner the company recommends. My problem ...
  A: An engineered hardwood floor is layers. There is a bottom layer for stability and probably some ...
Hollow Ceramic Tiles6/25/2009John Michaels
  Q: Our ceramic floor was installed about 6 years ago. About 2 years ago we noticed several areas that ...
  A: First have no more verbal conversations with anyone involved in the sale and installation of the ...
saltillo stripping & resealing6/24/2009Bill Hohmann
  Q: You say above that you can't help with cost. I'm trying to find out what is a fair price for ...
  A: I suggest you call a couple tile companies that deal in Saltillo, and ask them if they know who does ...
Allure Trafficmaster6/24/2009Chris
  Q: Can this product be installed on a screened/in porch? The porch gets some sun and can get rain when ...
  A: Harold, Call the manufacture at this # 203-299-3100 ...they will know for sure ...I doubt it , ...

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