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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

Experience
20 years as an independant contractor

Education/Credentials
H.S. diploma A.S. agriculture Mt San Antonio JR. College

Past/Present Clients
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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Flooring and Carpeting - laminate flooring

Expert: Chris - 11/6/2009

Question
hey chris i was wondering what u can use to level a uneven floor in some spots before laminate floor is put down?also is it ok where the top stair the edge there thats right as u walk down the first step, well i mean before u walk down the first step where it meets the floor is it ok to put stir nosing ,
(well were putting metal stair nosing) but is it ok to drill screws threw the laminate floor underneith it to attach it,if not what options do i have?

Answer
Michelle,

These are the products I like to use and purchase all the time. Follow the links...scroll down and see the WEBCRETE 95...click the PDF file

http://www.bostik-us.com/markets/flooring/carpet-vinyl-patch-products/products/d...

If that is not available use the Mapei PLANI PATCH...I think Lowes sells Mapei
http://www.mapei.it/Referenze/Multimedia/Planipatch_TD_EA.pdf

Also Home Depot sells Henry Products 447 %26 575
http://www.wwhenry.com/content.aspx?id=127%26View=Product%26cID=74%26pID=136

You need a steel trowel and a straight edge...some buckets a sponge for clean up ... and a fan for speed drying the areas.

Regarding the stair.... yes pre drill the wood or drill in place and use metal nose as a template ...You can secure this one piece in place without harm. Do not drill the subfloor allow the fastener to have something to hold too. The decorative twist nails will not be strong enough ....use a real screw! Find something that compliments the metal nose. #6 oval head wood screw?? about 1.5" long. If you are crafty the best thing to do is drill the wood plank only slightly larger so there is a bit of free play about the screw... the screw bites in to the sub floor ...not the wood plank. Follow me on that??

Chris

Chris

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