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| Subject | Date Asked |
| tile over radiant heat | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: Chris, Im installing electric radiant heat over part of a bathroom floor. I plan to tile over it ... A: Ok Paul, Typically since the floor is smooth / level and ready I would flat trowel the section of ... | |
| tile over radiant heat | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: Chris, Im installing electric radiant heat over part of a bathroom floor. I plan to tile over it ... A: Paul, What type of sub floor and grade are you going over. Wood / above grade ? Below grade? ... | |
| Install wood flooring over linoleum | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: Chris: I plan to install a wood floor in my kitchn. The floor currently has a sheet of linoleum and ... A: Nicholas, What method of installation are you going to use? You can very well leave the vinyl down ... | |
| Carpet Installation | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Chris- I've installed carpeting with my father off and on for years primarily for friends, ... A: Joel, Sorry for the delay getting to you. I have been out of town for the last week and working my ... | |
| door drags on carpet | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: we just had new carpet installed. Now the french doors to the outside drag on the carpet. Have you ... A: Phil, I usually cut the door with a circular saw and a couple of clamps to set up a straight edge ... | |
| Porcelain tile floor not flat | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I had my kitchen floor and foyer tiled with 18"x18" porcelain tile. Previously the kitchen floor ... A: Bruce, This is rather extreme. I am always held liable and therefore make sure that any wild ... | |
| luxary vinyl | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: We are remodeling a 100 yr old house. The kitchen, dining room, laundry room and bath are on the ... A: Since the advent of vinyl plank flooring and also the tile lines I have always considered it to be a ... | |
| Water and underlayment | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: My son recently had a Bamboo floor installed(T+G and glued) over his concrete slab. There was some ... A: Joe, Funny you mention the running up of the barrier...yes in your work the sill is at least 6-8" ... | |
| Water and underlayment | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: My son recently had a Bamboo floor installed(T+G and glued) over his concrete slab. There was some ... A: First, can this be submitted as an insurance issue / claim? If s you should take action ASAP and get ... | |
| Uneven slab/Laminate Flooring | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to install laminate flooring in my house. Problem is that the slab is fairly uneven ... A: Zac , Have to go to Rock Springs today ...got some guys up in Kalispell. Boss is back from ... | |
| Covering floor of outdoor storage shed | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 x 16 outdoor storage shed with a work bench. It has vinyl siding and a shingle roof. ... A: Richard , I built my shed in much the same manner...but I attached insulation on the bottom of the ... | |
| Carpet Padding | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: ..I'm worried that with all the staples where it is put together that you will be able to feel them. ... A: Dee... Rebond is the term used for many particles of recycled foam pad. That is the best and ... | |
| renovation - wood strip flooring | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I am relocating a wall and the wood strip flooring needs to be cut back. The cut is perpendicular to ... A: Thomas, I am confused "The new edge is 5" past the woods last attachment point" The new edge of ... | |
| carpet room transition | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: When you walk into the front door of my house, I have ceramic tile in the foyer with a staircase ... A: Although I am not a designer per say, I think if you found something that coordinates color wise you ... | |
| Refinishing oak hardwood floor | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: We have a set of oak steps with a landing that w had professionally refinished 2 1/4 yrs. ago. They ... A: Gene, Are you planning to rent a machine to sand with ? Home depot rents the stand up unit that ... | |
| kanga backed carpeting | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: In 2010 you gave a customer a comparison of kanga(cushion bonded)backed carpeting compared to ... A: Daniel, Last I heard Lowes and Home depot were selling it in the North West (Dakotas and ... | |
| higher tile to hardwood | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I know you had a similar question but I'm going to ask again. We have a tile floor already installed ... A: Laura , As far as I know , they don't make any reducer that will work for curves and radius'. ... | |
| prep for tile istall | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm getting ready to install tile in a bath floor. The old plywood had water damage, so I ripped it ... A: Hey there Mick, Yes ...by all means. Mix up some mortar so it is looser than normal. Just add a bit ... | |
| prep for tile istall | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm getting ready to install tile in a bath floor. The old plywood had water damage, so I ripped it ... A: Mick, This is what I do and what I recommend... ... | |
| higher tile to hardwood | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I know you had a similar question but I'm going to ask again. We have a tile floor already installed ... A: When you say the tile is not straight what exactly do you mean. If you think you have a transition / ... | |
| Wood Floor Added Onto Another Wood Floor | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased a house in Florida that the previous owners had water damage to the wood floor ... A: Debbie, As long as the previously damaged wood floor dried out it will be fine. The only way to ... | |
| 3 season room | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I live in Mass and have a concrete slab floor in a three season room which there will be no heat. I ... A: Bonnie , What type of climate change are you talking about? I don't have any clue what climates are ... | |
| drafty floor | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: My question is: I have carpet over a concrete slab in my tv room and has electric base board heat on ... A: Chris, If and when you pull out the old carpet that would be the time to investigate the issue. ... | |
| allure ultra in hallway | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm installing allure ultra planks (7.5" wide)in a hallway that is 3ft wide. What would be the best ... A: Donna, There are a couple of ways to do it... 1. get used to installing the product backwards and ... | |
| allure ultra in hallway | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm installing allure ultra planks (7.5" wide)in a hallway that is 3ft wide. What would be the best ... A: Dorota, Installing a hallway is the most challenging of projects. I hope you have an under cut saw ... | |
| Installing Laminate on the entire second floor | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently retired and decided to try installing laminate flooring in the bedrooms and hallway on ... A: Mike, Laminate and curves do not mix...it is virtually impossible to do the stairs with laminate ... | |
| Wood Flooring versus tile or stone | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know which material (wood floor or tiles) is best to use in a office renovation that ... A: Paula ...you should consult with a local or international designer/architect. Different countries ... | |
| Carpeting Stair Stringers | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: How do you carpet stair stringers? Is there a formula for cutting the stringer carpet? How do you ... A: Terry, If the stringers are wood we typically use an electric upholstery tacker...they shoot 9/16 " ... | |
| hardwood floor installation | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is ok to install solid 3/4 in finished, 3 inch wide hardwood over old 2 ... A: Susan, The underlayment needs to be as thick as the wood itself. So 3/4" minimum is recommended. ... | |
| rug backing | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: i installed 'ALLURE TEAK" traffic master flooring. I'm looking for rug backing that is compatible. ... A: Barrie, If the smaller throw rug has any rubbery substance I would not trust it. I answered the ... | |
| transitioning from floating engineered to non floating | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: what do you do when going from a floating engineered wood floor to a cement slab transition with the ... A: Blake, Typically we use a T cap...but in your case if the 2 floors are not flush you may have to ... | |
| Hardwood floor Dehumidifier ? | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Chris, I have 3/4 oak hardwood floors ( 6yrs old) on my first floor. In my unfinished basement I ... A: Gregory, I have no way of knowing exactly why your floor is cupping. I assume the dehumidifier is ... | |
| Laminate floor underlay upside down | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I paid for someone to install my new laminate floor yesterday over the old wooden floor. I bought ... A: I am glad to hear that it is being done properly...you deserve that. I am glad to know it was not an ... | |
| Laminate floor underlay upside down | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I paid for someone to install my new laminate floor yesterday over the old wooden floor. I bought ... A: Jenny, You are from the UK...did you use the Duralay / Timbermate..? I love that product and it is ... | |
| under or around toilet | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: am installing Allure plank flooring in my bathroom and was wondering if I should pull the toilet and ... A: Tom I highly recommend pulling the toilet. For about 6.00 you can purchase a new wax ring and ... | |
| Carpeting or Laminate??? | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I live in FL and have tile thruout the house, except for the bedrooms, which are carpeted. The ... A: Pat, I usually don't give advise in personal choice / design . I am the mechanic if you will ... | |
| Does carpet in basement need a subfloor? | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: We live in Canada and are building a basement family room, approximately 27 x 27 ft. We are going ... A: Firstly, I am on my cell phone with a very small keyboard, forgive my typing. When I first read this ... | |
| indoor outdoor carpeting | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: Chris, I just finished a screened in porch. My flooring is 3/4" PT Plywood over 2x10's 12" on ... A: Bill, You can lay the carpet directly over the ply....padding will hide just about all deficiencies ... | |
| marble mosaic floor | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I noticed there is a LOT of glue on the backs of the mosaics - the rear sides of the tiles are ... A: Susan, In my experience the glue does not hinder the bond of the tile, however the glue in between ... | |
| Humidity - Hardwood Flooring Installation | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: We are completing construction of our new home in Southwestern Wisconsin. Currently our humidity ... A: Cheryl, The simple answer is yes... start with 2 and add more to the house if you need too. Having ... | |
| porch carpet | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have 3/4 inch plywood raised porch across the west face of the back of my house. The indoor out ... A: James , Typically the products used are as follows. Floor Patch (portland based cement with polymer ... | |
| outdoor deck carpet | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a pressure treated deck (15x17) in the back of my home with very little shade. It gets sun ... A: Dana, If you want to purchase some inexpensive material the Home depot has plenty to offer. You ... | |
| Tile installation | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a small bathroom area (53 Sq. Ft) and plan to install new tile. I have found a tile I like – ... A: Lisa, This type of tile is used often in many areas. You say it is porcelain but I think it is the ... | |
| outdoor deck carpet | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a pressure treated deck (15x17) in the back of my home with very little shade. It gets sun ... A: Dana, The treated deck could be any number of sizes of wood, 2x4 / 2x6 / 2x8 ...whatever, the ... | |
| Hardwood flooring | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My house is about 1100 square feet. I want to lay a darker color in the living hall way area and a ... A: Cheri, Using 2 colors can be spectacular..!! Lay 1 color in a direction that best suits and ... | |
| Installation of Tavertine over cork flooring | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a small 1,000 sq ft condo on the 7th floor which in a 40 year old building. The previous ... A: Donna, You can not install the stone over anything as flexible as cork. The expensive travertine ... | |
| Cork flooring | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I want to float a cork flooring over a subfloor of stained, scored concrete. The scoring appears to ... A: Scott, I have never installed cork. How thick is the new product. With sheet vinyl and other VCT ... | |
| Question on Repair to Parquet Flooring | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I have parquet flooring throughout my flat and was redone completely 4 years ago. The company lifted ... A: Rose, Did you have a flood? It is true , too much humidity can affect wood so that it swells and ... | |
| linoleum next to real wood flooring | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Our foyer and kitchen are linoleum black and white squares (it is solid sheets of linoleum with a ... A: Diane, In reverse order...I do not recommend Lumber Liquidators for a few reasons, the strongest ... | |
| vinyl tiles/carpet metal strip | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I need to replace kitchen/entry vinyl flooring (bathroom later) by July 15th. I went to the local ... A: Sandra, At one point you elude to vinyl tile and at another you use the term loosely, after stating ... | |
| Transitioning to bare concrete | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to come up with an answer to how to stylishly terminate Armstrong's Luxe plank to bare ... A: Dave , They call it "Vinyl Reducer" where I come from. Roppe...Burke...Johnsonite and possibly ... | |
| Installing Carpet on Wood Floor Adhesive | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a small room (about 11' x 11') which I want to install a wool, loop-pile, patterned carpet. ... A: Jason , Yes, with the padding you glue the perimeter and the seams only... And you can go directly ... | |
| Carpet installation | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: We are installing two different heights of carpet that will butt up to one another in a span of ... A: Robin, Yes you can .....a wood threshold can be installed first ...then the carpet can be finished ... | |
| Laminate Wood Flooring Identification | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a general contractor repairing my AC unit and, in the process, he ruined a large ... A: Mark, There are so many products manufactured in Germany and the European countries... that's where ... | |
| leveling hardwood floor | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Our house in 70 years old with original hardwood floors. 10 years ago we removed the linoleum in the ... A: When the transition piece is removed in the door way the floors should be flush underneath...What ... | |
| floor protector | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have lovely laminate flooring that my husband installed which has remained new looking for 3 ... A: Sorry Donna, Wish I could help , however my expertise lies in the installation of flooring. I have ... | |
| backerboard on wood floor | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: Just purchased a house on a crawlspace, my first home that wasn't on a slab. I've installed lots of ... A: Randy, When I do the tile I have to pull back the carpet to a degree anyway and this is the time to ... | |
| loose underlay. | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: not to long ago I had new underlay and vinyl flooring installed. Since that time some of the ... A: Matter of fact there is a rather spendy wood floor repair kit that allows you to pre drill , usually ... | |
| loose underlay. | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: not to long ago I had new underlay and vinyl flooring installed. Since that time some of the ... A: John, I will assume the vinyl is sheet goods. Now days it is glued(full spread) or flat laid with ... | |
| proper way to tile a wood outside table | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: i would like to tile the top of a wooden table i use on the outside. can this be done. if it can ... A: Anthony , This is a tough question...tables don't have secure perimeters so you have to design ... | |
| Tile on hardwood floors | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: Previous owners of house laid ceramic tile onto hardwood. The grout in between came up fairly ... A: Kirsten, I use a Bull dog ...or better known as a demo hammer/hammer drill from Bosch. Rent them ... | |
| hardwood under vinyl/subfloor??? | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a colonial that was built in 1951. When we purchased it, there were hardwood floors under ... A: Jen , It is possible, unfortunately when they do that it involves nails /staples and other surface ... | |
| snap engineered wood flooring question | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Can I nail the first row of snap flooring, to hold my straight line for the rest of the room. I'm ... A: Phil, It is not advisable to nail the floor down whatsoever. What I do is build 3 rows and slide ... | |
| Armstrong Laminate Noises | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have had the Armstrong Grand Illusions L 3030 installed by my contractor and there are crackeling ... A: Steven, No news since the threads I have previously posted and the responses from previous ... | |
| Wood floor in a bathroom | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: For decorative purposes, we are putting a wood floor into a guest bathroom that will be used for ... A: Jill, Yes I am aware that a membrane is below the floor covering. Essentially it does a few things. ... | |
| Wood floor in a bathroom | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: For decorative purposes, we are putting a wood floor into a guest bathroom that will be used for ... A: Jill, You do not HAVE TO install a membrane or topical roll on product that dries to a rubbery ... | |
| carpet tack strips | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Im installing carpet tack strips on a wood subfloor/underlayment, but have a question about ... A: Tim, For the gap we use an index finger...I suppose 1/2" is about the same. When turning corners ... | |
| Refinishing Hardwood Floors | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Chris, thank you for taking time to look at my question. First I must say that I am a novice when it ... A: Brent... Not sure how the Min wax products work. Never used them, no disrespect they are an inferior ... | |
| SHOE MOLD-VINYL OVER TILE FLOOR WITH TILE WALL | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an old house that in the bathroom they have tiled floors & 1/2 way up the wall. I had vinyl ... A: Just back from Wyoming ...sorry for delay. Wood base board and shoe mold work great over tile in ... | |
| Cost of Porcelain Tile Installation | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I would like to install porcelain tile in my living room (20' x 20') & kitchen (12' x 12').. The ... A: Marie, Since I am originally from Calif. The greater Los Angeles area, straight lay over concrete ... | |
| LEAKING CERAMIC TILE SHOWER PAN | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Chris, Thanks for taking the time to read my question. My wife noticed water dripping onto our ... A: Terry , Thanks for the detailed description of your issue. I am trying to figure out exactly where ... | |
| ceramic tile | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: i removed the old vinyl tile,the glue is stuck to the concrete floor.I have not been able to remove ... A: Gerardo, Burning in means to forcefully use the flat side of the trowel to give the floor a smooth ... | |
| ceramic tile | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: i removed the old vinyl tile,the glue is stuck to the concrete floor.I have not been able to remove ... A: Gerardo, You can sprinkle dry thin set like flour across the floor and broom it around to ... | |
| Vitrified Tiles installation over old Mosaic tiles | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: We have decided to install new vitrified tiles of 600mm * 600 mm at our home flooring @ 600 sq. ft. ... A: India is so different than the USA. Here we just hate the extra height due to doors and transitions. ... | |
| parquet floor adhesive | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1953 ranch style house on a slab with parquet flooring. The wood parquet tiles are ... A: Skip, Typing from Motel lobby as I am out of town working. Sorry for the delay. This sounds a bit ... | |
| transition pieces | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: Due to a very uneven kitchen, laundry, foyer and 1/2 bath floor, we are forced to use vinyl floor ... A: Susan, If you can release the carpet and run the vinyl under that. Then turn the carpet with a Z ... | |
| parquet floor adhesive | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1953 ranch style house on a slab with parquet flooring. The wood parquet tiles are ... A: Skip, So , you want to adhere the old wood with felt attached? Or the wood is free from the felt ... | |
| Carpeting on stairs | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: We are having a carpet installed on our stairs.It will be wall to wall on the upstairs hall then be ... A: Amber, If the carpet, when folded over, shows a white corn row of backing when placed on the stair ... | |
| Carpeting on stairs | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: We are having a carpet installed on our stairs.It will be wall to wall on the upstairs hall then be ... A: Amber , Turning and tacking the edges will allow the carpet to be as thick as the padding...nice in ... | |
| laminate flooring smell? | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I bought an apartment condo in December and had all the floors replaced with a pergo laminate ... A: Amy , I am really sorry to say this is beyond my mechanical experience. Most smells are latex or ... | |
| Laminate flooring on stairs | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have pergo on our stairs and several of the cap pieces (edges)have come loose. What type of ... A: Jerry, I use liquid nails in the 10 oz cartridge along with a caulking gun. I prefer the HEAVY DUTY ... | |
| Flexible transition piece for wood floor | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Existing wood floor has a curve. Will add laminate floor right next to existing floor. What can I ... A: Sari, The only choice you have is a rubber transition. They make some metal for carpet but that ... | |
| Underlayment for Engineered floating wood floor | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Chris, I purchased Mannington engineered wood floor to install in my home. I have approximately ... A: Darlene, I would not advise using the carpet padding for your wood flooring. It is not dense enough ... | |
| Flooring | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: We bought a home a few years ago and noticed the floor in bedroom would pop when walking in certain ... A: Well I suppose a worst case scenario would be to have outside labor do it all. Tear out the existing ... | |
| Flooring | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: We bought a home a few years ago and noticed the floor in bedroom would pop when walking in certain ... A: Stacy, Since I arrived at my destination I can try to get a better idea of what is going on. I ... | |
| Flooring | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: We bought a home a few years ago and noticed the floor in bedroom would pop when walking in certain ... A: Stacy, Remove the carpet intact if you can. Examine the sub floor and determine what is it that the ... | |
| Is it bad Bad carpeting vs bad install | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I had a stainmaster carpet installed two days ago. but it does not feel right to me when I walk on ... A: Susan, It would be extremely difficult for me to realize your situation without feeling it myself or ... | |
| masonite as flooring | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a vacation condo... nothing nice, I actually inherited it. It needs flooring badly but I ... A: Ryan, Show me the video ...what products did he use? Polyurethane is a plastic coating essentially. ... | |
| masonite as flooring | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a vacation condo... nothing nice, I actually inherited it. It needs flooring badly but I ... A: Ryan, I really have no idea how masonite will hold up in the higher traffic areas. I suppose if you ... | |
| Worried sick about asbestos tiles | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: A few years ago I removed an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did ... A: Anthony, As I am on my smart phone answering this I can not search the web for the information I ... | |
| Worried sick about asbestos tiles | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: A few years ago I removed an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did ... A: Anthony, The only way to release the asbestos in VAT (vinyl asbestos tile) tile is to sand it. The ... | |
| Armstrong Laminate Flooring odor-smell | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: We purchased 29 boxes of Coastal Living, Osyter Bay Pine Laminate flooring, only to return all boxes ... A: Paulina, I can't ever recall a time when I opened case after case of flooring and had an issue such ... | |
| Shellaced hardwood floor | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: We just removed wall to wall carpeting in our 1950's home. The hardwood floor is in great shape, but ... A: Chuck, I can steer you to Bona Flooring products they have a good reputation and technical customer ... | |
| Flooring as moisture barrier | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I live in North Florida. Its cold now but generally, even now, we have high humidity. I have plastic ... A: Mike, Being from the dry Western / Southern California we never had to deal with humidity such as ... | |
| carpet on concrete | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Chris... I hace a room with a concrete floor and I have removed the old low-pile commercial carpet ... A: Ok Bill, So , lets get the dimensions of the room and possibly a seam diagram going, if you so ... | |
| carpet on concrete | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Chris... I hace a room with a concrete floor and I have removed the old low-pile commercial carpet ... A: Bill, It's true Bill, trimming carpet is an art ...but with a few proper tools you can do it. It ... | |
| Parabond M260 Adhesive | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: We just had pad and carpet installed on our basement concrete floor. The installer used Parabond ... A: Kim, You would have to be very sensitive and possibly have allergies or asthma to be affected by ... | |
| Carpet identification | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I would like to identify the carpet that will be replaced due to sewer backup, and I attached the ... A: Christian, There is not enough info there...it is a polyester carpet. Inexpensive and probably ... | |
| Leveling a floor | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, Chris. Our house was built in 1983. We are remodeling and installing Pergo Laminate ... A: Rose, You can manually trowel a Portland Modified cement made special for floor patching ...or you ... | |
| miter flat metal carpet to viynl transition reducer | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to cut out dirty old carpet & lay stick down tiles from an entrance door (4 feet) up ... A: Judy, It's a bit tricky. I use hand tools , but for precision cuts a chop saw works well. Just be ... | |
| Refinish Problem on Old Pine Floors | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I just had my wide plank Pine Floors refinished and the New Pine came out great; but the Old Pine is ... A: Debbie, Have you tried the other experts here. I am drawing a blank. Possibly moisture in the wood. ... | |
| allure vinyl flooring | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I just removed the flooring in the bathroom which was vinyl lineolium which was glued down, on ... A: You can skim coat with a FEATHER EDGE product. They are made specifically for renewing the floor ... | |
| Installation of brick face on a concrete slab | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, We have an old house that the original front porch has been enclosed. The floor in ... A: John, You are not a bother...happy to help. Here are a few links to the products offered at Home ... | |
| fixing sound problems by carpeting over hardwood floors | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Will pad and carpet over hardwood floors improve the sound barrier by any significant amount or do ... A: Pat, If the wood floors have expanded/contracted due to weather or a change in humidity this can ... | |
| Carpet Over VAT - Tack Strips Nailed Thru VAT | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: The previous owner of my home has left me with quite a mess. He installed carpet over VAT which is ... A: John, If you are installing carpet and pad again you really do not need to repair them. Just start ... | |
| Insulation | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Our kitchen floor has ceramic tile and as you can imagine, the floor gets very cold in winter. The ... A: I was puzzled by that myself and I wondered which way would be best as I was trying to prevent ... | |
| Insulation | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Our kitchen floor has ceramic tile and as you can imagine, the floor gets very cold in winter. The ... A: Joe, I think insulation would go along long way to warming up the floor. I built an above grade 8x12 ... | |
| Carpet over concrete | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: We are nearing completion of our basement. It is a walk out and has never had any indication of ... A: Bill, Lately there has been a lot of nice carpet with cushion attached that is glued direct to the ... | |
| Stair Runner | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I want to install stair runner on my stairs. I have a child and there is a landing with 14 stairs ... A: Heather, The best carpet is wool....the next best is nylon. From there it goes to polyester and ... | |
| installation question | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: so im trying to install a piece of commercial carpet from procraft carpets and i cannot find a row ... A: James, Wow, I have had a few very tough pieces in my time...The best alternative I found was using ... | |
| crackling noise when walk over carpet in all 3 bedrooms | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I purchased carpet from Lowes 10 months ago and bought the more expensive pad. I've noticed that ... A: What did you purchase? 1/2" 8lb pad is very good padding...next is 1/2" 7 lb and so forth....then ... | |
| Carpet Over VAT - Tack Strips Nailed Thru VAT | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: The previous owner of my home has left me with quite a mess. He installed carpet over VAT which is ... A: John , The VAT does not contain enough asbestos to become friable unless you sand it mechanically. ... | |
| Installation of brick face on a concrete slab | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, We have an old house that the original front porch has been enclosed. The floor in ... A: John, Just the high spots and clumps if you will...after all you will be using at least a 1/4-1/2" ... | |
| metroflor vinyl tile | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased an older home and will be replacing all the floors. I want an attractive but ... A: Susan, Yes I have...and I think they are very good products compared to the DIY items at the Lowes/ ... | |
| Installation of brick face on a concrete slab | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, We have an old house that the original front porch has been enclosed. The floor in ... A: John, I have heard the term brick face a few times ...out west it is a foreign word. A vinyl tile ... | |
| fixing sound problems by carpeting over hardwood floors | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Will pad and carpet over hardwood floors improve the sound barrier by any significant amount or do ... A: Pat, I am not sure what the issue is at hand?? If the floors are creaking and squeaking you can ... | |
| carpet over concrete | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a commercial building with a concrete floor that was dyed red when poured and then sealed. I ... A: Bill, This is my forte....remove the old carpet and install new with a 100% (full spread) coverage ... | |
| flooding | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: the water has got into the underlay, iwas told to get a humidifier to raw the moisture out of the ... A: Amy, You need a DE-HUMIDIFIER and probably some professional fans. You should contact your home ... | |
| remove glue between tongue & groove on bamboo flooring | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Are there any ways to make Tongue and Groove Adhesive from Lumber Liquidator soft(glue) so I can ... A: Tony, I am sorry but your typing is difficult to understand...is it possible to make your own ... | |
| Tiling over slab cracks | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have attached pictures of the floor I am concerned about. The slab foundation is approximately 5 ... A: Scott, Thanks for the great detail and the picture. Sorry for the dilemma, that is a real problem ... | |
| wood tongue and groove flooring | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm installing 3/4" cherry T&G over concrete. I've put down plastic then 3/4" OSB then 15# felt and ... A: Tom, I had a questioner from AZ with the same issue just last week. I mentioned returning the floor ... | |
| primer on mobile home subfloor | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I would like to lay peel and stick tile on my mobile home floor. I read to comments made on the ... A: Emily, So what is your question and how can I help? A primer is always a great preparation step , ... | |
| Floating floor separation | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I laid a solid bamboo floating floor over a radiant heat system. Now a 3 foot section between two ... A: Carl, So based on what you told me this is a click and lock floating floor? You will have to dis ... | |
| hardwood over concrete | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: First of all, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question. I sure appreciate the advice ... A: Stephanie, Oh heck ....no butt T&G...this is not good. To me this is a nail down floor and even ... | |
| hardwood over concrete | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: First of all, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question. I sure appreciate the advice ... A: I certainly do appreciate all the information and thought you have put towards this. Thank you for ... | |
| Carpeting basement | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Half of my basement flooring is ceramic tiles on cement. The other half is carpeting on concrete. I ... A: Chris, I would remove the ceramic tile with a demo rotary hammer drill / rental ....it makes quick ... | |
| honed marble | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: we are considering using honed marble in bathroom on floors and on some walls. the thickness varies ... A: Jo, Yes it does matter, All floor tiles have a rating for strength and durability. Some are only ... | |
| DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional Restore™ Acidic Cleaner | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I have porcelain 16x16 floor tiles textured. Home depot told me to seal these tiles with tile lab ... A: John, It depends on what type sealer /Tile lab you used ...a water base or petroleum based. Either ... | |
| Floor covering problems on screened in porch | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: When I build a screened in porch (approx 5 years ago) I put down indoor/outdoor carpet down. It was ... A: Fran, You can remove what indoor / outdoor carpet you have and install another layer of ply wood ... | |
| Parquet flooring | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have parquet flooring in my house, stained 1960s chestnut, which I hate. How can I get it back ... A: Nanny, This task requires a machine to sand the floors , removing the finish and stain. After that ... | |
| tile baseboard | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: We would like to tile our bathroom floor and include a tile baseboard. The baseboard (like I've ... A: Adam, what is the substrate / subfloor made of? If you are on concrete you don't need to worry ... | |
| shower tile | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for experience with "inside corner" tiles? We would like to use them on our shower ... A: Adam, I have not used them. But I invite you and steer you to a forum that I visit from time to ... | |
| creaking laminate floor | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: was there ever a solution to the creaking laminate. we have had eight hundred sq.ft. of natures ... A: Dave, Sorry to hear your plight. No definite answers and not many respond back. A particular Bruce ... | |
| Travertine tile backsplash installation | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm installing 2" x 4" travertine tile as a backsplash over painted sheetrock. They are in a brick ... A: Joe, I have never used the mastic on stone ...just tiles and glass tiles, also porcelain. But I ... | |
| Travertine tile backsplash installation | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm installing 2" x 4" travertine tile as a backsplash over painted sheetrock. They are in a brick ... A: Joe, I am going to assume this is a dry area basically...such as a kitchen or laundry area and not ... | |
| Grout Re-Color | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I bought my current home last summer. The entire 1st floor is tile (unknown what type). ... A: Kerry , This is one area that I never experienced. When doing the work I do it has always been a ... | |
| scratches in wood floor | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: We had 3/4 inch prefinished oak flooring installed in our kitchen and dining area 2 years ago. This ... A: Gloria, Depends on the finish...High gloss floors will be more prone to scuffing / scratching and ... | |
| Material Search | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: We bought laminate flooring for our home around December 2009. We left carpet in the bedrooms but ... A: Have you tried Kronotex ... | |
| Floor transition | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently installed a walk in closet in the attic space in my home. A new door was installed ... A: Guy, I hate Bing...I use Google....lol VCT= vinyl composition tile made by Armstrong available at ... | |
| Floor transition | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently installed a walk in closet in the attic space in my home. A new door was installed ... A: Guy, In situations like this and when a customer wants to do it economically we tend to be as ... | |
| bamboo and concrete flooring | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I need help. Ordered bamboo from lowe's they came to install and saw that we had tiles over a ... A: Tamara, Is the bamboo floor getting glued down? You are absolutely correct...Lowes has and sells ... | |
| New Carpet problem.... | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: Good Evening, We just had new Camelot, subtle pattern carpeting installed today. We have a wonderful ... A: Darcy, End roll crush actually makes a distinctive line in the 12 foot width as you get to the end ... | |
| flooring material | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: i purchased a home built in the 60's. when removing carpet in one of the rooms, i found a material ... A: Send a picture to cp_ent @ msn.com My guess is that it it wood flooring PARQUET ..or a vinyl copy ... | |
| floors | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: We have tile floor meeting carpet that has hardwood flooring and now we want to pick up the ... A: Last night I typed a response , hmmm must have disappeared. The jist of the response was basically a ... | |
| submerged ceramic tiled floor | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: My ceramic tiled floor has been under flood waters for a week. The adhesive is solvent based and the ... A: In the land of OZ I have no idea what type of adhesive you have..here we use cement and I trust that ... | |
| Hardwood Flooring and Trim | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: We have baseboards and windows that are trimmed throughout our house in pine wood with a cherry ... A: Debbie, It's all a matter of personal choice. Many times I prefer contrast ...if it works ! Other ... | |
| floors | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: We have tile floor meeting carpet that has hardwood flooring and now we want to pick up the ... A: Brenda, So let me get this right..?? You are removing the carpet to expose the wood? And you need ... | |
| Tile over existing tile shower floor? | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: love to do this stuff but want to do it right. I have a 1957 Pepto Bismol BR. with mosaic floor ... A: Faye, This is a large project to undertake..if it is an original floor , which it sounds like , it ... | |
| Cement Set Tile | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I am remodeling a bathroom from the 1930's. The tile was 'cement set'. Now that all the mortar is ... A: Eric, There are 2 ways that I use to do this...the old school method and the new school method. ... | |
| wood floor to carpet transition | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Chris: I have a flooring project about to begin and I read where you helped a customer learn how to ... A: Zoe, It's true there are no transitions manufactured by the industry for this radius ... | |
| Granit tile over slate | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a slate fireplace hearth that was built in the 1960's. I would like to update it by laying ... A: Gary, Slate is usually sealed with a stone sealer to give it a satin or gloss appearance otherwise ... | |
| Porcelain Tile | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I am installing a porcelain tile pattern in my kitchen, 12" x 12" tiles with an offset 6" x ... A: Chris, I want to let you know that you don't and should not have any expansion joint in the tile at ... | |
| Crease in new carpet | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Newly installed carpet has a definite crease or fold mark the entire width. Seller and installer ... A: Diana, You failed to mention whereabouts is this crease..? Typically at the end of the roll it will ... | |
| Wood baseboards on tile floor | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a new house and the builder has not cleaned the grout or sealed the tile. I am in ... A: James, In a perfect world the base should have been installed first and low enough for the ... | |
| 6' Radius on Hardwood Flooring to Carpet | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I am in the middle of an addition/remodel on my neighbors house and we have decided that a radius on ... A: Gary , Dry lay the boards to be cut at the radius...really lay all the boards up and make a steady ... | |
| Mexican Tiles vs Italian Porcelian tiles | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I am in process of selecting floor tiles for installation by a professional. They will be installed ... A: Rob , I would invite you to buy 1 of each and chip the tiles on the edges with a hammer or other ... | |
| Transition strip material | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Where can I find an 2-3 inch wide by 23 foot long Rubberized material? I need it for an odd ... A: Bill, No one that I know of has a transition for a soft curve like that in rubber....some companies ... | |
| Shower Floor Redo | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: We have a custom built walk-in tile shower (including the ceiling, walls, floor). We are very ... A: Jim, There are a number of ways to accomplish this. The latest trend is textured and or polished ... | |
| sub-floor heights | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Recently added 2 additions to my house, one 1000 sq ft, the other 5oo with a 4-5' hallway/opening ... A: What new flooring do you intend to install...for carpet you can make a small ramp, for wood you need ... | |
| soundproofing | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: i have new neighbors beneath me who have a ceiling fan directly under the bed in my apt. the ... A: Jackie, Shoot the neighbors....LOL....just kidding. Have them balance the fan for 1. 2. Have them ... | |
| Rust | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: ...... I hope you can help me. I am a hair stylist and my chair is on a rubber mat. The metal base ... A: Sharon, I don't know if this will work on rubber, but I purchased a product that would remove rust ... | |
| Shower | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm still working on my tiling, Chris. I used three rows of mosaic & 1x1" glass tiles with the rest ... A: Nedra, The spacing is what determines the type of grout. Anything 1/8" + should get sanded grout. ... | |
| Mapei 909 Mastic vs Thinset | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: The bathroom/laundry room is getting a ceramic tile floor this week. The contractor bought Mapei 909 ... A: Shel, Thinset will dry rock hard like cement in 8 hrs...and is preferred for floors and walls and ... | |
| Duraceramic vs. ceramic flooring | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing my hardwood floor (for the third time) in my kitchen. I have looked at duraceramic ... A: Maxine, Even here in Utah with snow on the ground and outside freezing temps I really appreciate ... | |
| Installing Carpet | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I would like to install carpet on cement stairs. Please advise as to how I can do this. Thank You ... A: Garth, We typically use a gallon of Contact cement and a few throw away paint brushes/rollers. How ... | |
| flooring...carpet next to wood | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: hope I can explain this. The room we are in stalling flooring is like a living room and dining ... A: Phill, When joining carpet to wood it is always easier to cut angles. Wether it be 90's or 45's or ... | |
| alternative options for refinishing hardwood floors | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: We just bought our first house and are going to tear out the carpet--we hate carpeting. There is ... A: Tracy, That's so funny that you happen to ask me a question in my weakest area...PAINTING...I am ... | |
| Leggett and Platt Odor-Ban pad | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: What is the description of the performance for odor-ban,does it prevent spills from entering through ... A: John, Personally I never recommended it and I think it is hype. The plastic coated side is ... | |
| waterlogged ceramic tile | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently acquired 250 12"x12" ceramic tiles which were dirty and exposed to the ... A: Nancy, You would have to do a moisture test to determine what PSI of vapor transmission is present. ... | |
| removing ( wood ?)coving strips | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm recovering an old stained linoleum floor that was coved, with TrafficMaster ALLURE flooring. ... A: Wendy, Cut the lino about 1" away from the cove stick at floor level. This will help you to pry off ... | |
| waterlogged ceramic tile | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently acquired 250 12"x12" ceramic tiles which were dirty and exposed to the ... A: Nancy, If it is a red clay body tile they should dry out rather quickly in a few days if kept ... | |
| Laminate on 24 inch joists | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I am finishing a bonus room above my garage and am deciding on a flooring to install. My floor ... A: Jason, I am glad to hear you ask about Laminate flooring...that will be fine and requires little ... | |
| tile floor leaching water from comcrete floor | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: why is water leaching from underneath certain tiles in my tile floor bathroom? I don't find a water ... A: Jack, Can you give me some of the details that could help me understand the situation clearly. ... | |
| Hardwood/Asbestos Tiles | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I purchased a townhouse that was built in 1974. After moving in I removed all ... A: Victoria, It sounds like you are dealing with a wood tile...is this correct? It is called PARKAY ... | |
| Locking engineered flooring | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a homeowner about to install a locking wood floor for the first time. I will need to change ... A: Susan , The concept of changing direction with the snap lock floors is doable but very very ... | |
| Carpet Seam Re-taping | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a living room area rug that was professionally custom-made about 20 years ago. It has many ... A: Brad , You need a seam iron and seam tape and the ability to use it. Placing the tape (glue side) ... | |
| okay - it's installed - now what? | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I feel like an idiot here, but I can't find an answer anywhere else on the web, so here it goes ... A: Robin , By all means get a professional to sand and finish the wood. What a wonderful experience it ... | |
| Hard wood flooring in a cottage | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I am building a cottage that will be left unheated for part of the winter. The first floor is 850 ... A: Pat, I am fond of darker and richer colors ...they will show lighter colored dirt more readily. ... | |
| Bathroom flooring reno | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a powder room with peel & stick vinyl tile that I want to change. I had found in two places ... A: Megan, My previous answer was based on you installing ceramic tile as you mentioned the word TILE , ... | |
| Tongue and groove flooring | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a newer addition on my home that I am trying to match the wood floors to the original 1920 ... A: Anthony, Yes there is ...make a spline and glue it into the grooves. It is like making a dowel for ... | |
| Bathroom flooring reno | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a powder room with peel & stick vinyl tile that I want to change. I had found in two places ... A: Megan, If you could tell me roughly what the difference is I would appreciate it. This is the ... | |
| refinishing hardwood (maple) floors | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: i am planning on refinishing the hardwood floors in my living room and dinning room and would like ... A: Fred , Take a look at Bona Products here... ... | |
| Bathroom flooring reno | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a powder room with peel & stick vinyl tile that I want to change. I had found in two places ... A: Megan , I recently did a bathroom for a friend. He and his girlfriend were happy to announce that ... | |
| installation of solid wood floor | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: We want to install solid wood floor (hickory, pre-finished, solid, 5inch planks, planks are I think ... A: Elizabeth, Every manufacture has specifications that you can get via telephone or the instructions ... | |
| bathroom tile | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a tile job that i am doing and can't figure how to lay it out, the room is 7' x 6' not ... A: Albert, If this gets long winded feel free to e mail me cp_ent@msn.com You can also post pictures ... | |
| breezeway flooring | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Chris, We are replacing half of our breezeway floor. It is half concrete and the other half we're ... A: Melanie, Anything vinyl is going to be an issue with moisture , the result is usually bad and the ... | |
| Prep for installing wall tiles | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I'm back at my bathroom again and am reviewing what is needed to install tiles above a shower ... A: Nedra, I use the fiberglass drywall tape on all the seams and corners. Thinset will not stick to ... | |
| Tub Deck Construction for Tiling | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I worked a while back with Jim Carlin on this web site when I did my major floor job. He was ... A: Jerry, Since I have always purchased modified thinset and usually white, I never bothered to use ... | |
| Tub Deck Construction for Tiling | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I worked a while back with Jim Carlin on this web site when I did my major floor job. He was ... A: Jerry, Two quick questions come to mind... 1, Are you restricted with the choice of plumbing ... | |
| basement floor | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: My daughter, who lives in Columbus, OH has recently re-modeled her basement where there is humidity, ... A: Kate, How is the basement getting humidity ? From the floor / walls? Where is the sump pump located ... | |
| Hardwood Flooring | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: We live in a 45 year old home that has beautiful hardwood floors, that the previous owners have ... A: Shawn, As I said in my first answer you need a wood floor person. Since you state the age of the ... | |
| Whitewashing and/or sealing hardwood floors | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a hundred year old house and have refinished all the hardwood floors (oak and pine) ... A: Lori, Can you purchase oil base products in GA? Georgia is of course the carpet capitol of the USA ... | |
| Discrepancy of Carpet requirements | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: In the process of trying to order carpet for 3 bedrooms in my house. They are very basic rooms, the ... A: Patty, I certainly do see your concerns. His diagram has a cut list on it. The cuts add up to ... | |
| Bathroom remodel (tile floor) | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I am remodeling my main bathroom and have some questions about the floor. I removed all the ... A: Joe, Hi there...lots of questions and answers coming, if this gets too long this forum may restrict ... | |
| Best Flooring for Radiant Heat | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a house that was built in the 60s with radiant heat tubes running through a concrete floor. ... A: Mona , Since radiant heat is usually set to moderate temperatures all floors do very well with it. ... | |
| Discrepancy of Carpet requirements | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: In the process of trying to order carpet for 3 bedrooms in my house. They are very basic rooms, the ... A: Patty, I think you could save a bundle if you were to purchase a non pattered product. I love a ... | |
| Discrepancy of Carpet requirements | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: In the process of trying to order carpet for 3 bedrooms in my house. They are very basic rooms, the ... A: Patty, With padding you can even order less by 10% due to the fact that the tack strip is about 1 ... | |
| Whitewashing and/or sealing hardwood floors | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a hundred year old house and have refinished all the hardwood floors (oak and pine) ... A: Lori, I am unfamiliar with a sealer to protect the floors other than traditional methods of ... | |
| wood flooring repair | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: we just installed engineered wood flooring. There is microbevil between the boards. However, in ... A: Phil, A wood filler that will not crack and chip is best. Also you want something that is ... | |
| flooring | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: what type of flooring could be installed over "kitchen" carpet which is glued down to asbestos tile ... A: Jack, Nothing can be installed over that ... Kitchen is 80-100 sq feet?? Demo it all , the ... | |
| carpet loosened | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I successfully removed blue crayon from a beige carpet with WD-40. However... I used too much I ... A: No ...if you are going to inject use the seam sealer and dilute slightly with water ...95% /5%...Or ... | |
| installing solid bamboo flooring on concrete slab | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I am having bamboo flooring installed in my home. Because the foundation is a concrete slap I'd ... A: Bonnie, Use Mapei or Bostick products and do not short cut. 125.00-150.00 per 5 gallons retail. ... | |
| Loose lay vinyl | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I was installing a loose lay (preference plus tarkett)vinyl.I need to do one seem in a room 9x2. ... A: Chuck , You need to contact the manufacture at the 800# and ask what adhesive you can use. I was at ... | |
| carpet loosened | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I successfully removed blue crayon from a beige carpet with WD-40. However... I used too much I ... A: Elzie, Apparently you have disturbed the adhesive latex between the primary and secondary backings ... | |
| Flooring | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: My mother had new tile installed and carpet taken out. The area is an addition but was overseen ( ... A: Karie, The 3/4" plywood is the subfloor on the joists of the house. That is code. The additional ... | |
| allure floor planks | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: After I laid my floor planks where can I purchase or how can you make transition piece going from ... A: Dana, Think of reducing the tile down over the plank .... use a wood molding made for wood ... | |
| flooring | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I live in Michigan and have carpeting throughout the house. I have 3 cats and a dog. My husband is ... A: Sounds like a situation to me ... cost and value with cats thrown in the middle. As much as I love ... | |
| vinyl plank flooring | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to use adura vinyl plank LocnGO flooring in two rooms of the home I am building. I ... A: I have no idea what the new system will be like. But even the old system requires the sub floor to ... | |
| laying vinyl over old subfloor | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm replacing my kithcen floor and have removed the rolled vinyl flooring.I want to replace it with ... A: Terry, The condition of the subfloor must be in such a condition that the new floor will adhere and ... | |
| vinyl plank flooring | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to use adura vinyl plank LocnGO flooring in two rooms of the home I am building. I ... A: Tracy, The only time a Click Lock / Snap Lock / Fold and Go type floor has failed miserably is when ... | |
| stain | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I just had my kitchen/family room remodeled and I refinished a set of oak cabinets. They are red ... A: Karen, LOL...often females solve the most difficult problems. Regardless of the other rooms the ... | |
| removal of tile and plywood subfloor | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: We recently purchased an older home and removed all carpet and found nice hardwood floors in all ... A: Paula , It will be next to impossible to remove the layers of floors without damaging the hardwood. ... | |
| Replacing carpet with tile. | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I want to cut out a sectionj of carpet and replace it with tile. How do I secure the carpet edge ... A: Larry, Concrete tack strip is used ...the nails are made to be driven into concrete. Best to have a ... | |
| Bathroom Tile Backsplash | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Got the tile floor in, Chris. Thanks for your help. I decided I should install a tile backsplash ... A: Hopefully the wall is just paint over drywall. Waterproofing isn't all that critical for ... | |
| Tile Floor Sealing | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently had some tile installed and when they were sealing it there was an area that had moisture ... A: Ian , A sealer will not cause the grout to crack ...movement and flexing of the floor do that. If ... | |
| brick floor | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I had old Chicago split brick installed 10 years ago. The Poly is peeling up in places and the floor ... A: Charles , I am not sure ...10 years ago they probably used an oil based sealer. Call Aqua Mix at ... | |
| Laminate floor | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I am preparing to install laminate in two bedrooms, they will meet carpeting in the hall at the ... A: Sandra, Typically the finish edge of the laminate ends 1/2 way under the door itself. The carpet ... | |
| Removal of engineered floor | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I want to remove an 3/8" engineered,gluded down, wood floor, from my kitchen and replace it with a ... A: Gerry, The only way to do this ,since the floor is glued down, is to set a circular saw to the ... | |
| Purple Discoloration on Vinyl Floor | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I am having the exact same problem as described here: ... A: Ronnie, I have seen discoloration of vinyl many times ...usually related to moisture of some sort ... | |
| basement concrete floor moisture test | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: A couple of Konnecto planks were pulled up for a moisture test(after being on the floor for a year) ... A: Linda, Since I have been in the trade I have never measured temps of the floor...but for 30.00 I ... | |
| removing grout haze from old chicago | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have had a terrible time removing the polyblend grout haze, sandstone in color, the tiles aren't ... A: Jason , Use vinegar 100% rinse with water....or a product off the shelf that removes grout, I think ... | |
| basement concrete floor moisture test | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: A couple of Konnecto planks were pulled up for a moisture test(after being on the floor for a year) ... A: Linda, Vinyl in a basement is prone to problems. The vinyl does not breathe and traps all vapor ... | |
| engineered hardwood over linoleum and tile | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have sheet linoleum(probably installed early 70's)covered by vinyl composite tile(installed in the ... A: Kathy, The wood floor manufacture will make specific recommendations if you call the 800 # listed ... | |
| Dura-Rock | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: When laying the backerboard on the floor I saw on TV one time that they used liquid nails instead of ... A: Joan, I always follow these instructions so I get 100% coverage/ adhesion. ... | |
| carpet install | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Before I lay carpet and it's underlay down on the basement concrete, should the concrete be sealed ... A: Brad, Normally I would say no. But if you have a moisture problem and a known issue it might be ... | |
| Carpet over landing | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: We have to replace our living room carpet as it is horribly worn out and we have a new baby who will ... A: Shannon, This is going to be hard to put into words. I need to know the surface planes, how many ... | |
| White Pine Kitchen Flooring | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I am planning to put down a kitchen floor in an uninsulated, 3 season Quebec cottage (near ... A: William, This sounds like a classic DIY from an episode of " THIS OLD HOUSE" with Bob Villa. I ... | |
| should i remove or not | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: During my vacation my basement got flooded...seems like in some locations there was water upto 2 " ... A: Aalok, I think you should file a homeowners insurance claim. And definitely remove the laminate and ... | |
| hardwood flooring | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: we live in a two-story row home in Philadelphia. We're getting new hardwood floors installed. The ... A: Yes the wood should enhance the length of the room as much as possible. Some factors can over ride ... | |
| cupped floors | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Chris This is another question. I answered your first reply earlier today. Would it be reasonable to ... A: Terry, I am answering out of order ...just the way they landed in my inbox. I think that is a ... | |
| Cupped hardwood floors | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Recently had hardwood floors installed in a room over a garage and they have cupped noticeably.My ... A: Terry , Thanks for the specs ...yep a real solid wood floor all right. I hate to say it, it will ... | |
| carpet product/purchase | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to replace carpet in my home but very new at this & starting off with the Den. I live ... A: Dee, Although I am not a sales person I can attest to the fact that nylon carpet is the best bet ... | |
| tiling kitchen and baths floors in a double-wide mobile home | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: We have a lake house and need to remodel the kitchen and bathrooms. Ceramic tile is being talked ... A: Janice, Since I have done tons of work in mobile parks in So Calif I will assume that the baths are ... | |
| heating in floor tubing | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to put in floor Pex oxygen Barrier tubing (hot water boiler) I have a wood sub floor been ... A: Michael, Quote "The 4 basic methods of installation are In-slab, joist, overpour, and wood panel ... | |
| Cupped hardwood floors | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Recently had hardwood floors installed in a room over a garage and they have cupped noticeably.My ... A: Terry, The contractor may have been able to perform a moisture test with various methods and it may ... | |
| Leveling for tile over linoleum | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a novice getting ready to install tile over vinyl in a bathroom. 1. The bathroom floor minus ... A: Nedra, The Mapei products are fine ...Ultra flex 1 is less expensive and better for your pocket ... | |
| Leveling for tile over linoleum | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a novice getting ready to install tile over vinyl in a bathroom. 1. The bathroom floor minus ... A: Yes please do install cement board (Hardi backer) 1/4" thick. Follow these instructions to avoid ... | |
| Basement Carpet | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I am finishing out my basement and I am getting ready to put down the base board. One person told ... A: Bob, There are 2 scenarios. The first is a glue direct carpet method and the other is conventional ... | |
| Leveling for tile over linoleum | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a novice getting ready to install tile over vinyl in a bathroom. 1. The bathroom floor minus ... A: Nedra, I need to assume that you are on a wood subfloor? Is this right? What kind of tile ... | |
| VCT over wood | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a mid-1950's home on pier and beam foundation. The project at hand is replacing the ... A: Pat, Back in the 50's the tile was VAT , (vinyl asbestos tile) I know it takes lots of years to ... | |
| carpet/padding | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I am purchasing carpet for my living room. I have hardwood floors under it.( I know nobody can ... A: Marrianne, The age old question is simply answered by what you can afford and what you desire ... | |
| Base molding between vinyl and tile | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I just installed a vinyl flooring product in the living room of our rental house. There are three ... A: Robert, Boy I guess I can't read...lol Ok I need to know where exactly does the material ... | |
| Best Wood Flooring for Dogs | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 large dogs and I would like to replace all the carpeting with hardwood flooring. What do ... A: Rose, I wish I could answer this question. I was never a sales person and I basically know all ... | |
| Base molding between vinyl and tile | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I just installed a vinyl flooring product in the living room of our rental house. There are three ... A: Robert, I have this site saved in my favorites to share with you. As you look at each transition ... | |
| tile floor transitions | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I am putting new tile down in my kitchen to replace Pergo. the subfloor is 1 inch thick so I am ... A: Tom, Marble thresholds are very nice ...but they usually are about 1/2" to 3/4" thick and then ... | |
| Chipboard sub-floor | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help! We've finally decided to replace the carpet in our kitchen with vinyl ... A: YIKES ... I hate foam backed carpet ..the black stuff is horrendous. You can razor scrape it to ... | |
| tile floor transitions | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I am putting new tile down in my kitchen to replace Pergo. the subfloor is 1 inch thick so I am ... A: Tom, Your first scenario ...am I supposed to do the math..? Let's see 42" wide step that is higher ... | |
| CERAMIC TILE OVER CONCRETE SLAB | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm ready to install ceramic in nmy bathrooms which have sheet vinyl glued to the concrete slab. I ... A: Jim, It will work just fine... Please purchase a mortar that you mix yourself with water. Make sure ... | |
| Porcelain tile transition to carpet/konecto | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm planning on handling the porcelain tile installation for my commercial space to save on money. ... A: Richard , The answer is yes....just make sure you curve your Schulter around a 5 gallon bucket to ... | |
| hardwood flooring urine stains. | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: my cats have soiled some areas on my hardwood flooring. I would like to know If there is something ... A: Linda, The floor can be repaired quite easily by a professional. There are many examples online and ... | |
| hardwood flooring urine stains. | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: my cats have soiled some areas on my hardwood flooring. I would like to know If there is something ... A: Linda , There is no miracle cure for soiled/ stained wood. Wether it be floors or furniture it is ... | |
| marble tiles | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: a customer of mine wants me to lay a marble floor for her she dosnt want to use any adhesive but ... A: Dinny, I need some more details if you don't mind. 1. Is the existing floor a concrete slab or ... | |
| Laminate flooring | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Previous owner of my home had half of the approx. 16 X 13 master bedroom raised 2 small steps %26 a ... A: The round edge is made of what material? Ply wood can not be rounded over like that with a sander. ... | |
| Laminate flooring | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Previous owner of my home had half of the approx. 16 X 13 master bedroom raised 2 small steps %26 a ... A: Terry, More than likely if this raised floor is supporting the bed and furniture and people traffic ... | |
| hardwood floor cracks | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have lived in a brand new building for almost 2 years now, and have noticed cracks in my hardwood ... A: Bobby, It's possible you might have a case ...however to prove it you will need to spend the monies ... | |
| Wood flooring installation at outside door threshold | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I am installing 3/4 hardwood flooring. The manufacturer recommends a 1/2 inch expansion joint around ... A: We always purchase a end cap or threshold made to match the wood. Sometimes it is called a carpet ... | |
| Hardwood floors | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a home that is about 50 years old with (oak) hardwood floors covered by carpet. I removed ... A: Tom, It is a job for the professional. Seriously, the tools alone to do it right are extremely ... | |
| Removing old glue from concrete floor | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have removed old engineered wood from my concrete floor and need to know the best way to remove ... A: Paul, If you have a planer you can run it through and remove just a breath of material from the ... | |
| Underlayment before installation of vinyl plank flooring | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to install Konecto vinyl plank floating floor across three connecting rooms. Two rooms ... A: Matt, I prefer to overlap just a bit ...it is not a scientific application. If you go over 2" or 6" ... | |
| Underlayment before installation of vinyl plank flooring | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to install Konecto vinyl plank floating floor across three connecting rooms. Two rooms ... A: I know that floor prep is a rather daunting task, It was always a nerve racking experience for me as ... | |
| Underlayment before installation of vinyl plank flooring | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to install Konecto vinyl plank floating floor across three connecting rooms. Two rooms ... A: Matt, The floating floor systems are supposed to eliminate much of this floor prep, that's one of ... | |
| french drain | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: We had some water issues in our 1992 colonial home basement. We installed a french drain in the ... A: Chris, This site allows you to attach 1 picture...and I would need to see an image of the type of ... | |
| Removing old glue from concrete floor | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have removed old engineered wood from my concrete floor and need to know the best way to remove ... A: Paul, It's recommended that you mechanically remove the old adhesive. Any stripper is said to ... | |
| air bubbles | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have on large air bubble in a runner at top of stairs. Runner was stapled when being installed. I ... A: Eva, Is this runner made of carpet? Or is this runner plastic? To protect the carpet. If it is ... | |
| Quick Step | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if Quick Step "Perpectives" collection of laminate is a decent brand/line? Thanks! A: Michelle, I used to install Quick Step years ago. I am sure they change the model name and style / ... | |
| Gypcrete | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: If gypcrete is applied over oriented strand board and then glue down 12 inch vinyl is applied over ... A: Alan, If you call the home owners insurance company can you file a claim? If so that is the best ... | |
| Flooring | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Can you please let me know how to choose between a granite, ceramic and a vitrified tile based on 1. ... A: Srinivas, Firstly I would shy away from ceramic tile ...the clay based red bodied tile is the ... | |
| Clean Brazilian cherry flooring | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I want to prep a home for sale that has about 2500 sq ft of wood flooring. The house is only 3 ... A: Mary Ann, Although I do not clean floors professionally I do not hesitate to use paint thinner and ... | |
| Gypcrete | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: If gypcrete is applied over oriented strand board and then glue down 12 inch vinyl is applied over ... A: Alan, Gypcrete ...or light weight concrete as we call it in California is usually found above ... | |
| wood glue | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: we are installing some engineered wood flooring. it will be a floating floor. the instructions for ... A: Phil, It's much easier to glue the bottom groove of the slot...it kinda depends on if you are ... | |
| flooring/door | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: we are installing engineered wood in out kitchen. the door from the kitchen to the garage will also ... A: Phil, Since the threshold is in the frame, and the floor is the same level, I see no reason not to ... | |
| Cryntel Terra Stone | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I had Cryntel Terra Stone installed in my kitchen/eating area just over two years ago. The evening ... A: Lisa, I am sorry these DIY products that Lowes and Home Depot sells are just a burr in my side. I ... | |
| Installing Carpet over hard wood floors | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: We are creating a safe, play space for our infant and putting wall-to-wall carpeting over a small ... A: Caroline, There are 3 choices...possibly 4. 1. The reducer which is usually rubber and made for ... | |
| 3 carpet seam tape questions | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I am in the last few steps to repair my carpet from flooding damage. I am trying to connect 3 ... A: Ray , I always use a heat bond tape ...Orcon K 40 or K 20 are my preferences. They all work well ... | |
| konecto problem | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I just put in a nice looking konecto floor, and when I moved the refrigerator back into place, it ... A: David, I have never installed this floor. Probably due to the fact that it is touted as a DIY item. ... | |
| asbestos tile sealing | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have intact tile containing verified asbestos. Please tell me (i have research this to death with ... A: Kathleen, Let's talk about the ceramic tile in the kitchen. Removing the VAT tile will not be ... | |
| asbestos tile sealing | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have intact tile containing verified asbestos. Please tell me (i have research this to death with ... A: ..sorry for the delay, our trip was fraught with break downs and repair expenses. I am glad I could ... | |
| Squeeky Linoleum/Vinyl Floors after Cleaning | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I cleaned my vinyl floors with water and vinegar and now they squeak when walking on them. Not the ... A: Kathy, I need to know what type of vinyl?? Squares or full sheet goods. I would have to hear it to ... | |
| tile on cement slab | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: We just finished a new dorm and have found several bathrooms with hollow sounding spots, some rooms ... A: Phill , What type of adhesive cement did they use?? If they used mortar, cement and sand as ... | |
| asbestos tile sealing | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have intact tile containing verified asbestos. Please tell me (i have research this to death with ... A: Kathleen, This conversation will go in a direction that will allow you to remove the material ... | |
| Tiles coming up | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago we had ceramic tile installed in our LR, DR and BR. We have an off grade home and ... A: Kristie, As with all cement board backings this procedure must be used to install the underlayment. ... | |
| What kind of flooring | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home in Phoenix Arizona. I would like to install hardwood or bamboo in the ... A: Jennifer, In many parts of the country a de-humidifier is run to keep things dry...in this case I ... | |
| What kind of flooring | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home in Phoenix Arizona. I would like to install hardwood or bamboo in the ... A: Jennifer, I am going to need to know what is the foundation of this structure wood or concrete?? ... | |
| Hollow spots and popping sounds under engineered wood flooring | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I just laid an Engineered wood floor using Bostik MVP and Bostik Adhesive. I have some hollow spots ... A: Marvin, Sorry to have assumed it was the 2 part A and B epoxies. That is all I ever use and have ... | |
| Hollow spots and popping sounds under engineered wood flooring | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I just laid an Engineered wood floor using Bostik MVP and Bostik Adhesive. I have some hollow spots ... A: Marvin, The 2 part epoxies work well with any floor adhesive and I have never had any issues mixing ... | |
| tile on cement slab | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: We just finished a new dorm and have found several bathrooms with hollow sounding spots, some rooms ... A: Phil, Contractor ...license ...bond??? Withhold payment until resolved. Get an additional letter of ... | |
| carpet cleaning | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for suggestions as to how to remove a residue left on carpet after duct tape was used ... A: Laura, I would test first in a hidden area. On most nylon carpets WD-40 can be used sparingly. That ... | |
| floor noise | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: The plywood under the carpeting makes a popping/creaking noise along a bedroom wall adjacent to the ... A: Annie, Is this an area where you can access via a crawl space. I would get someone in there and see ... | |
| Subfloor Moisture | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Last year we installed a new vinyl stick down floor in an old cottage. Prior to the installation we ... A: David, This is a tough spot to be in ...Here in the US we have products that roll on like paint ... | |
| Carpet to Linoleum Doorway Transition | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I am very much a novice and I need to install a transition strip from carpet to linoleum flooring in ... A: Niki, Concrete floors can be drilled with a masonary bit ( 1.99) get 2 as they wear out fast. ... | |
| floor soft spot | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: "Hi I am entering escrow on a home with wood/carpet/tile. Near the front entrance there is a "soft ... A: Mills, 2 feet of entry way tells me the damaged area...vaguely, what of the overall entryway and ... | |
| Hardwood Floor (Getting Rid of Residue) | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I used a recommended product to protect my hardwood floors from scratches and give it a shine. Well ... A: Pricia, I am sorry that I do not have an answer for you. I do not know what product you are using ... | |
| Naturcor installation over OSB | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Can Can Naturcor be installed directly over an OSB floor (new construction)? This would be done ... A: Bob, I would not do it personally.... I would at least contact the manufacture and see what they ... | |
| Plywood or Backerboard? | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a lot of people tell me that I don't need to use backer board in an upstairs bath or bedroom, ... A: Mike , I have always used a cement backer board over plywood / upstairs/ suspended floors. I would ... | |
| Brazallian Blood Wood | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have scratches on my hardwood flooring that need to be removed. I was wondering if there is ... A: Curtis, there are many resources available online to help you make a sound decision and determine ... | |
| removing carpet adhesive | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I just took the carpet off my front porch. It is a open porch and had indoor/outdoor carpet on it. ... A: Try to purchase some thing like this ... | |
| Kanga vs. Conventional padding | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of finishing my basement. I am WAY over budget so far, and i am left with our ... A: Bill , Recently I had a question from a man who purchased a carpet with attached padding. I asked ... | |
| Installing porcelain tile on an exterior concrete slab | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I'm planning to install 18" porcelain tile on an exterior concrete patio slab. There will ... A: I will look forward to seeing the info as soon as I log off here.Ok went and read the thread...I am ... | |
| Flooring Thickness | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Chris: I am looking to put down hardwood flooring in my new addition. The addition is a truss floor. ... A: Adam, It's not the wood that will make your floor strong/stronger. It is the support structure and ... | |
| Bamboo Flooring in Walkout Basement Family Room | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Chris, We have a large family room (approx. 24 X 30) that is now carpeted. We want to replace the ... A: Margaret, What installation system is required for the bamboo that you are looking at? If it is ... | |
| Bamboo Flooring in Walkout Basement Family Room | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: Chris, We have a large family room (approx. 24 X 30) that is now carpeted. We want to replace the ... A: Margaret, There are many options and answers to your multi dimensional question. The first is the ... | |
| Installing porcelain tile on an exterior concrete slab | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I'm planning to install 18" porcelain tile on an exterior concrete patio slab. There will ... A: Bill, I was under the impression that 1) the deck is built and 2) there is only one expansion ... | |
| Installing porcelain tile on an exterior concrete slab | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I'm planning to install 18" porcelain tile on an exterior concrete patio slab. There will ... A: Bill, What products do you have available ...Mapei? Where do you plan to purchase? The mortar ... | |
| Removing tar from a plywood subfloor? | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of installing a new laminate floor in my apartment (built in 1972). After ... A: Ben, If you are installing a laminate (floating floor) you can use a razor scraper to remove 75-85% ... | |
| subfloor | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I am remodeling my kitchen. I have overlayed the old rough plywood with 1/4" lauan. I counter sunk 1 ... A: Phyllis, Luan is not an acceptable flooring subfloor. It is prohibited from our arsenal of ... | |
| Need to level floor | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Our second story floor has a dip or low spot that must be leveled before we install new engineered ... A: John, If these bids are from licensed, bonded contractors then i would feel quite comfortable that ... | |
| Need to level floor | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Our second story floor has a dip or low spot that must be leveled before we install new engineered ... A: John, A floating floor will be less demanding than a glue or nail down situation. The underlayment ... | |
| Need to level floor | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Our second story floor has a dip or low spot that must be leveled before we install new engineered ... A: John, I would like to know if this area is in the middle of the room or towards a wall / side of ... | |
| gluing butt joints | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I just finished reading some of your answers and am impressed by your knowledge and personality. I ... A: sure hope we can find a solution for you too. The T cap serves a purpose but it sure looks better ... | |
| laminate flooring | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: My house is on a slab foundation.I glued laminate flooring (wood) to my concrete floor 3 weeks ago. ... A: Mark, Even though your not supposed to glue the laminate snap lock type wood to the floors/concrete, ... | |
| Hardwood in a Condo | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I plan on putting hardwood floors in my condo and the association requires that I place MLV on the ... A: Carl, I was searching my vendors for another questioner and found this ...applicable for glue down ... | |
| Carpet to CementTransition | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm finishing a portion of my basement and will have a door leading from the carpeted finished ... A: Jim, If the carpet install is over pad a "clamp down" metal in silver or gold is a proper ... | |
| Where to begin | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning Chris, The totally worn and had-it carpet is wall to wall whole house. Sorry to say ... A: Julia , It is dirty and difficult and messy work. All types of sharp objects to deal with and the ... | |
| laminate flooring | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: my bed room floor is 12/4 x 9/8 1/2 how many boxes of laminate would it take to cover my floor ? ... A: Roy, I need to know how many square feet in the box/es you intend to purchase. They should label it ... | |
| Floor tiles | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: We would like to lay vinyl, or similar product, tiles on our cabin floor. During the winter the ... A: Mary , The environment must be maintained at a reasonable temp other wise you will be wasting your ... | |
| hardwood floors | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: About 2 years ago I applied a liquid wax from a bottle onto my hardwood floor in my living room and ... A: Linda, If you have the name of the liquid wax you can get removal instructions possibly from ... | |
| Bloodwood Flooring | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am installing a bloodwood flood - what type of finishing products would you recommend? I've read ... A: Debra, Coming from California where the EPA has stringent laws regarding floor finishes we are ... | |
| vinyl over old laminate? Fireplace tiles? | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Couple questions here. Home depot and lowes have both said they will not rip out old laminate ... A: Jolynn, I am confused...laminate flooring does not have asbestos ...they invented it way after the ... | |
| Armstrong Coastal Living Laminate | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I have been researching problems with Armstrong laminate flooring due to an unfortunate ... A: DyAnne, I had a nice chapter /page typed and I lost it ...I clicked something and poof it was gone. ... | |
| creaking pergo flooring with attached underlayment | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Last August we purchased from Lowes and had installed by Lowes a product called "Swift-Loc", which ... A: Christina, I have been asked this question before...get ready for a long battle, you have to get an ... | |
| Tile installation under baseboard | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: We are purchasing a new home and have selected porcelain tile as one expensive option. The ... A: Paul, Who is installing the tile and when ? Who is installing the new larger format base and when? ... | |
| Hardwood in a Condo | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I plan on putting hardwood floors in my condo and the association requires that I place MLV on the ... A: Carl, I looked it up and yes that's a neat product, however take a look at Bostick MVP4 and the way ... | |
| carpet padding | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Is padding for carpet ever stretched? OR....is it just carpets that are supposed to be stretched & ... A: P, We will often staple one end and walk it / stretch it slightly...and staple the other. But it is ... | |
| laminate flooring | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i just bought a condo and the condo board demands carpet all over the condo because it reduces noise ... A: Jose , I have no idea what decibels levels your condo association requires. All laminate floor ... | |
| Outdoor carpet bubbling in the sun | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I just laid indoor/outdoor carpet (not glued down) on my enclosed sun deck over existing 30 year old ... A: Dirk, Since I can't see the underlying fabric or the density of it I can't make a recommendation ... | |
| stretching carpet | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a situation in my 1000 sq. foot house that a normal carpet power stretcher (with poles, etc) ... A: Don, If anyone hired me to do a job ...Lowes / Home Depot or an independent shop and I walked in and ... | |
| stretching carpet | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a situation in my 1000 sq. foot house that a normal carpet power stretcher (with poles, etc) ... A: Don, Back when carpet tiles came out it was mostly for commercial use and the expense was ... | |
| Replacement Flooring in my Kitchen | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I am having to replace some old rubber backed carpet in my kitchen due to a water leak caused ... A: Bill , Sorry about the waste factor. It reads as a nice floor...I have always been fond of ... | |
| Attached pad carpet installation over old pad | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Can I install carpet with an attached 3/16 pad over my old 7/16 pad? ANSWER: Damien, I need more ... A: Damien, I spoke with the flooring dept. in Menards of WY. They carry the product also. It can be ... | |
| peel and stick vs. sheet | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I have been shopping for a new floor for a large area (approx. 400 sq. feet). I know I want ... A: Pamela, The only sheet vinyl floor today, that I know of, that has a glossy shine is a low end ... | |
| How to stick multiple carpet pieces together | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: How can I stick 2 or more Carpet pieces and make them look like in a whole piece? Do I need any ... A: Ray , The tool/s go as follows ...a seam iron and a roll of seam tape or more. Also a proper carpet ... | |
| Can I glue on top of VCT tile | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 rooms in my basement that have VCT tile installed. I am wondering if I can glue engineered ... A: David, If you read the instructions on the container of glue I think it recommends removing any old ... | |
| Prep for Porcelain Tile | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: We are undertaking a pretty large tile project in our home - about 600 square feet of work. We have ... A: Jenn, Regardless off the possible 1/8" difference in height you will need to add a backer board or ... | |
| Basement floor | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I have a full basement that is finished except for the floor. We want usuable space there - ... A: Erick, This type of project always has risks of moisture coming up from the slab. What safeguards ... | |
| installing carpet to old theater aisles | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: We are putting down new commercial carpet in an old theater building. The aisles have been painted. ... A: Thomas, Since you don't state what type of paint...I would say yes remove it. Most adhesives form a ... | |
| How to remove craft glue from carpeting | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have to remove craft glue from the carpeting in a house that I have rented for 3 yrs. I believe it ... A: Kim, Sorry to say I do not clean carpet....my expertise falls in the installation and repairing of ... | |
| installing new engineered flooring | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I will be installing new engineered flooring in an old house that already has 1/4" plywood over a ... A: Craig, Regardless of the current seams and joists ...you run the floor so it enhances the house. ... | |
| Adura tile/carpet transition on concrete | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: We are finishing our basement and have glued Mannington Adura tile in 2 bathrooms and a laundry ... A: There are 2 ways to do it that comes promptly to mind. 1) is the tack strip and Z bar method and it ... | |
| Area rug | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I bought an 8 X 10 wool area rug at a garage sale for $100.00. The seller said it came from the Bon ... A: I know from past experience that carpet on carpet will never stay in place. That beautiful wool rug ... | |
| Installing 18 x 18 ceramic tile | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have old hardwood flooring that I am trying to install ceramic tile over. I applied self leveling ... A: The tile ...any and all tile should be on hardi backer to ensure proper bond. Or a more complicated ... | |
| Tile Floor Installation | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a tile floor installed. There was pergo flooring down that was buckling. Upon removal ... A: Nelson, Depending on the area if it is wide open as we say I can do 300 + sq ft. per day How many ... | |
| Squeaky floor | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Our kitchen floor has vinyl on it. Basically its a very large area that is so squeaky. When walking ... A: Joanne , That's correct SCREW down the top surface with 2.5" long gold screws(stronger than dry ... | |
| New doors - new carpet install | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: - my question is which should be completed first - installing new solid core interior doors, or ... A: Gregg, Do the doors first..do not cut them to the base board height. Base boards are 2" high and ... | |
| wood varnish | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering if we should varnish our wood stair railings to match the shine on our hardwood ... A: Lori , From what I know oil finishes are applied to natural unstained wood to preserve and enhance ... | |
| Squeaky floor | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Our kitchen floor has vinyl on it. Basically its a very large area that is so squeaky. When walking ... A: Joanne, The floor joists maybe sagging and lacking support. Or it could be as simple as old nails ... | |
| Severe Drop in kitchen floor | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Chris- We're remodeling our kitchen in a house build in 1880. The floor drops a good 1 1/2 inches ... A: Jeff, It is possible to nail down some 2x4, on the flat it will be 1 1/2" thick. This will be the ... | |
| Kitc hen Flooring | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: We want to put vinyl sheet flooring over our current Solarium flooring. The reason for putting new ... A: Erik, If you are using a reputable shop and licensed contractor that has references you should have ... | |
| Laying new hardwood to meet up to existing hardwood | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: We recently had hardwood floors installed in the major parts of our home. I now want to add hardwood ... A: Sharon, I am about to go out of town on work related business. If you require a follow up answer ... | |
| Squeaky floor after carpets replaced | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Our house was completely rebuilt in 98'. However, we just decided to replace our carpets. And since ... A: Corinne, It is highly unlikely that the installer did any subfloor work at this area you refer to. ... | |
| VCT Tile | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I am getting ready to open up a bakery and have purchased Armstrong VCT as our choice of flooring. I ... A: Bob, How many square feet of floor???? I know that concrete has to dry out and there are some rules ... | |
| Can I mix up 2 different sizes of carpet pad | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to replace partial of my carpet pad due to water damage. My old carpet pad is 5/8 inch ... A: Ray, Yes the 1/2" next to the 5/8" will not be that noticeable....the thicker the carpet the less ... | |
| Flooring over a concrete slab | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I would like to solicit your opinion on the pros and cons of Bamboo (5/8" x 3.75") vs engineered vs ... A: Rob, I believe the bamboo is solid ....correct me if I am wrong. Do not glue solid wood on ... | |
| carpet ruts | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: When you move a piece of furniture and it leaves a mark in the carpet, how do you get it out of the ... A: Patrice, Furniture impressions don't go away easily. You can try some steam cleaning ...or some ... | |
| installing laminate floor | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently had some baseboard molding installed in my daughter's room. A couple days ago I noticed ... A: Elsa, Depends on then type of baseboard you have. With any wood floor it is required to add a base ... | |
| putting carpet over granite | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING TO PUT WALL TO WALL CARPETING OVER MY GRANITE FLOOR WITHOUT DESTROYING MY GRANITE FLOOR ... A: Mike 1 room only ...what size ?? Maybe the double face tapes that hold down carpet would be fine. ... | |
| carpeted cement floor | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a thin carpet glued to a cement basement floor in my family room, i t is clean and does not ... A: Eleanor, Please do remove the carpet and install the moisture barrier foam underlayment. This will ... | |
| carpet pooling | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Chris , I had Polyester plush carpet installed in my living room , steps , hall, bedrooms , after ... A: Ken, I have seen pooling before but not lately. Frieze carpet does not do this as well as any multi ... | |
| area rug | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a indoor area rug on my lanai and it got rained on. The area where it got wet now has a water ... A: I am sorry Gerri, This is not my area of expertise...have you tried calling a professional steam ... | |
| New wood floor | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I am going to put a new wood floor over an old, but solid, parquet floor. Which is best to use: a ... A: Kathy, This is a loaded question ...with solid wood as a new floor will increase heights by 3/4" ... | |
| Finding and installing a floor reducer | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to replace an oak reducer that separates an oak floor and tile floor (92 1/2" L). The ... A: Andrew, Get over to a flooring retailer and browse through some product catalogs. A sales person ... | |
| Laminate flooring at stairs | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I am installing laminate flooring on stairs. I removed carpet and found that the stair sub floor ... A: Ryoichi, That is a personal preference...it's completely up to you. If you have invested the monies ... | |
| knee pads | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm on my 3 pair of knee pads because I can't seem to get satisfied. Every pair ends up sliding down ... A: Hey Randy, I buy the Crain neoprene blue knee pads...with Velcro straps upper and lower. They are ... | |
| Outdoor carpeting | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I need to find a small piece of carpeting 6' x 9' that will drain as the patio is open to the rain. ... A: Not that I know of Sue, I have installed a lot of astro turf and glued it directly to porches / ... | |
| Vinyl flooring | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I wrote once before re vinyl products and which you prefer. I found a reputable installer and have ... A: Mary, Considering the size of 350 Sq ft (small actually)...it would be better to tear it all out, ... | |
| adding a subfloor | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: my kitchen and living room are adjoining. i have tile in the kitchen and carpet in the living room. ... A: Dan , Start looking at ENGINEERED hardwood floor that can be glued directly to the slab. These are ... | |
| ceremic tile grout | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: why does my grout keep breaking up and flaking off? it did it after inially being done and so the ... A: If the wood floor / tile is flexing it will crack / flake / pop out. If the grout was a bit thin ... | |
| luxury vinyl tiles and grouting | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking at luxury vinyl tiles for my kitchen. I don't want ceramic tile because it is ... A: Cathy, Sorry buy the DIY items out there are not the type of floors that are typically sold in a ... | |
| 1960's Vinyl Tile Removal on Wood Subfloor | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: We just recently bought a 1966, 1-story, ranch style, pier and beam home in the North Dallas area. ... A: Yes even on wood sub floors you can skim coat Mapei Plani patch and a 50/50 mixture of liquid latex ... | |
| Laminate underlayments | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: We were buying some laminate flooring and they recommended Titanium brand underlayment. It was the ... A: Hollie, I know quite a bit about these products in general. Typically they are measured in mm as ... | |
| haze on newly laid ceramic tile floor | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: we just got done tiling our dining area. I thought I did all the steps of washing, cleaning tiles ... A: The first and least problematic would be to use vinegar. Won't hurt you or the tiles / grout. 50/50 ... | |
| Slate Flooring | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I are trying to decide if Slate tile would be a good choice for flooring for our ... A: Slate is a beautiful very soft stone. In the honed or factory smooth slightly polished , for lack of ... | |
| traffic master allure install | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing an entryway install and one side of the planks are going to be against a carpet any ... A: Ohhh, That changes things a bit... Here is what I do with real wood..it will work for laminate too. ... | |
| Wooden floor leveling | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I am removing a brick fireplace from a livingroom. the fireplace itself is flat to the wall but has ... A: Debra, If the subfloor is sound/sturdy I would fill it with plywood, screwed to the existing wood ... | |
| 1960's Vinyl Tile Removal on Wood Subfloor | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: We just recently bought a 1966, 1-story, ranch style, pier and beam home in the North Dallas area. ... A: Firstly and not to alarm you, the tiles are 9x9 correct? They are VAT tiles (vinyl asbestos tiles) ... | |
| traffic master allure install | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing an entryway install and one side of the planks are going to be against a carpet any ... A: Ken, In the entry way is there tack strip for the carpet down now??? Or did you remove it? you can ... | |
| wet carpet in bsmt | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: a couple weeks ago i realized my basement was wet (carpet, walls were sweating, etc). i've been ... A: Jane, Is this a possible insurance claim? A flood damage? If so I would file a claim ASAP. If on ... | |
| Porcelain Tiles | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: We laid B %26 Q beige porcelain 600 x 600 tiles downstairs throughout our house, they look great for ... A: Kim , I am not a cleaning expert...but if you suspect it is a residue from grout ...try a grout ... | |
| Tile Grout Spacing | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: We are looking at placing a tile on a concrete floor in our bathroom. We have purchased porcelain ... A: John , That's what I love about this pattern ...it is not precise...go with a free hand spacing and ... | |
| Tile over Granite - Fireplace | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I would like to give my fireplace a facelift. It is currently surrounded by a granite border. I ... A: Tiling over polished Granite can be done ...but you need to scarify it and abraid the surface so it ... | |
| Bubbling lino | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: why does linoleum bubble?It has not been glued,there is no water underneath although I am not sure ... A: Richard, It could possibly be changes in the season and humidity that cause this. Since you are ... | |
| Laminate baseboard | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I replaced old carpet for laminate. The area I laminated shares with tile . Baseboard had to be ... A: Andy, If you purchased the base shoe (small strip) and paid extra for it...I would not paint it in ... | |
| replace carpet area with tile | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like to replace a small section of carpet inside a doorway with tile, that will be a place ... A: Valerie, Remove the carpet , install cement board according to the online instructions install tile ... | |
| tiling a kitchen countertop | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am installing a porcelain ceramic tile counter top on my old kitchen cabinets. After removing the ... A: Oren, If you are not going to use the old timers paper wire and mortar...you need to plywood and ... | |
| laminate | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Can you recommend a good quality laminate product? I'm really confused on which brand to buy. Also, ... A: Ed, I have installed both and I prefer Quick step, it was sold in abundance and I contracted for ... | |
| grout and sealer | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Instead of using water to mix your grout can you use grout sealer as the liquid? I am using Mapei ... A: Richard, I recently was told that this is true and correct and can be done ....please call the 800 ... | |
| laminate | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Can you recommend a good quality laminate product? I'm really confused on which brand to buy. Also, ... A: I would stay away from Armstrong. The high end products are having repeated issues. Same for Bruce. ... | |
| Bubbles in flooring | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I had 2 rooms of flexitec flooring installed in June 2009. A couple of months after the ... A: Connie, The number didn't show up ....this site has much to be desired...but if you get this ... | |
| tile trim and tile underlay | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am laying some tile underlay down onto particle board in preparation for the tiler to lay the ... A: Brett , Here in the USA it is against policy to use particle board ...if it ever gets wet it will ... | |
| peel and stick tiles | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I want to install peel and stick tiles in my very small laundry room. I have linoleum/vinyl sheet ... A: Norma, You want a straight answer...it's hard to do that without seeing the floor. Any pock marks ... | |
| chemical reaction between hardwood and rug? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I purchased an area rug with a rubberized backing for my son's room. After 2-3 weeks, we noticed an ... A: Greg, I have no idea what to do ....I know never to place a latex / PVC back rug on wood or sheet ... | |
| Bubbles in flooring | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I had 2 rooms of flexitec flooring installed in June 2009. A couple of months after the ... A: Connie, Firstly I have never installed flexitek or any of the " New " lines of DIY loose lay sheet ... | |
| Bubbles in flooring | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I had 2 rooms of flexitec flooring installed in June 2009. A couple of months after the ... A: Connie, I am not an expert regarding the law but you need to contact the state contractors board ... | |
| transition piece between wood floor and porcelin tile | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: We are in process of having tile new tile placed in the kitchen of our home. The living room has a ... A: Barbara, Is this gap deliberate ...because the tile would look funny coming all the way up to the ... | |
| Parquet flooring | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Chris, Our house is on a slab and was built in 1952. We had water damage to our Parquet floor ... A: Greg, Is this a serious question ....I have a brother named Greg who loves to pull my leg. If the ... | |
| Air gap between hardwood floor & bottom of door | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: We recently removed carpet in hallway to expose hardwood floors. Removal of the carpet has left a ... A: Ernest, Measure the door and see if purchasing a new one will add any length/height. Home Depot has ... | |
| haze on newly laid ceramic tile floor | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: we just got done tiling our dining area. I thought I did all the steps of washing, cleaning tiles ... A: Debbie, How long did you wait to begin wiping/sponging the grout? Usually I do it within 5-10 ... | |
| attic subflooring | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm installing subflooring in a 100+ year old house with attic floor joists that are 2x6's, 24 ... A: Fred , Most floors are made up of 3/4" ply ....if you want to short cut I suggest using blocking to ... | |
| attic subflooring | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm installing subflooring in a 100+ year old house with attic floor joists that are 2x6's, 24 ... A: Fred, As far as I know thee are no deflection calculations for carpeting...there are for tile but ... | |
| laminate plank layout | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: We are ready to begin laying our floating laminate flooring. I know we need to figure out the width ... A: Donna, Yes ....I assume that you are here in the USA ...so I don't need to worry about metric. ... | |
| runner over high pile carpet | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: We just installed deep pile carpet and we would like to put down a runner close to our front entry ... A: Andrew, I am an installer / flooring mechanic. I can only give you my opinion on this subject. The ... | |
| horizonal vs vertical,best direction for laying planks | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: What is the best direction for laying floor planks, horizontal or vertical? A: Ladonna, I know what you are saying ...but it's funny and teasing you would be rude without knowing ... | |
| Fitted carpet with removable centre. | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: In the lounge area of my golf club a new carpet has been fitted with an area cut out for special ... A: Colin , This is a tough question. In the USA we have double faced tapes and Velcro fasteners with ... | |
| power stretching | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am getting new carpet for my 1,000 square foot house on a slab. Do you think power stretching is ... A: Dave, I was always under the impression that if you have carpet the slab breathes...1/2" 8lb rebond ... | |
| Installing bamboo floor over Hardibacker Board? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I have been asked to install a 5/8” strip bamboo floor in a second story bedroom of a ... A: Chris... I fear the staples would fail ....only in the cement board , the angle would be very prone ... | |
| Floor Transition follow up | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Chris, thanks for your answer. I was afraid those would be my only choices. I had a thought today, ... A: Dave, I have done something similar with oak beveled and sanded and stained....but it was more of a ... | |
| Hardwood Flooring | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: We are installing new 3/4" hardwood floors in our old house. There is an existing old oak floor ... A: 1. It is OK to install the new over the old...just make sure that the old is securely fastened and ... | |
| Transition Floors Where Wall Removed | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Chris, I am planning to remove a decorative (not bearing) stub wall between the kitchen and family ... A: Dave , No I can't ...but if you have some left over wood and the direction is going the right way ... | |
| Ceramic Tile over Terrazzo | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 60's block 1 story FL home with terrazzo floors. I want to have ceramic tile laid over the ... A: Lois, Truth be told I have never installed tile over tile ...or terrazzo. I do know that if I were ... | |
| Oozing grout | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have same problem as Kathy. My oozing occurs basically in 2 small areas (1-2") I steam clean the ... A: WJ, If it is a moisture issue and these are mineral deposits seeping up from the slab the worst ... | |
| laminate moldings | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: We are installing a floating laminate floor ourselves. We had the retailer come measure the floor. ... A: If you cut the threshold to allow for the extra height of the wood...then the answer is no ...the ... | |
| Hurrican repair | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: We are repairing a 1800 sq. foot office area that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike. It will have 2 ... A: Eileen, Please tell me the type of floor ...wood ...or concrete slab as the sub floor?? Basic ... | |
| laminate moldings | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: We are installing a floating laminate floor ourselves. We had the retailer come measure the floor. ... A: Donna, I am of the mindset to cut the thresholds also...as I would the door frames with an ... | |
| laminate moldings | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: We are installing a floating laminate floor ourselves. We had the retailer come measure the floor. ... A: Donna, You can eliminate the T molding if you like and have the floor as one continuous /seamless ... | |
| sobella | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: We installed Stainmaster 6001 vinyl flooring with vinyl backing and did not glue. There are still a ... A: That's probably why I don't use these systems/products ...I prefer full spread or as the tarkett ... | |
| New Carpet | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: We are replacing the carpet in our house. We will be purchasing a Stainmaster carpet - nothing ... A: W.J. Church, For padding I would be fine with 1/2" 7lb REBOND...1/2" 8 lb is the best ....but at ... | |
| whobbly toilets | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I moved into a new home and within a few days we noticed that both bathroom toilettes were ... A: Shannon, If the toilets are mounted over a wood subfloor...and or the the flange under the toilet ... | |
| Transition from carpet to hardwood | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Before moving into our house we had all of the former wall-to-wall carpet removed and the hardwood ... A: Sarah, If you want to purchase a gold metal transition piece (gold flat metal)or silver, you can ... | |
| Tile over Hardwood Floor | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I Pulled the carpet up in my dining room and the hardwoods underneath were in sorry shape. I've ... A: Wendy ...I suggest you do some more homework as to how to install tile over a wood subfloor. There ... | |
| leveling kitchen floor for tile installation | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Hey Chris, I recently purchased a house and decided to tile the kitchen floor that was previously ... A: Matthew, Two things come to mind right away. Yes you can have slight deviations and correct them as ... | |
| sobella | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: We installed Stainmaster 6001 vinyl flooring with vinyl backing and did not glue. There are still a ... A: Ted , I looked up the product and on the Stainmaster site I found it does not include ... | |
| Ceramic Tile Mortar | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My basement flooded and the insurance only gave me 1/3 of what the cost for a contractor costs to ... A: Tom, Congrats on taking on all the projects and getting this far successfully. Here is my pet ... | |
| transitioning from carpet to hardwood | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a complete novice when it comes to this but its not a big job and I'm gonna try and tackle it ... A: Alvin, What is the front door threshold made of ? Wood or metal/ aluminum? Either way we use a ... | |
| Grout Penetrating Sealant | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Three months ago our whole house was porcelain-tiled (unglazed stone "look") by a tile contractor. ... A: Hey there WB, I have never mixed sealer in the grout...that's very creative poppy cock. I have ... | |
| removing ceramic tiles | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: We have a kitchen/dining/great room area that we want to install engineered hardwood in. Currently ... A: ..that always helps a bit. Here's what I know, When demo'ing tile manually or with rented chisel / ... | |
| what type of floor is best | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I am refinishing my basement and I found my floor tiles are asbestos tiles. Some (very few) are ... A: Barbara, With the new info you provided I have reservations....you need to remove a few pieces and ... | |
| porcelain tile over particle board | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have just removed the vinyl floor from my kitchen along with the plywood it was adhered to. With ... A: Paul , Happy New Year to you .... This is a simple fix ...although labor intensive and somewhat ... | |
| carpeting stairs; waterfall or cap? | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: We have carpet installers in our house right now, and while I was out they installed carpet on the ... A: Melinda ... Waterfall is fast and easy, usually included at a reasonable price...cap and band ...or ... | |
| what type of floor is best | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I am refinishing my basement and I found my floor tiles are asbestos tiles. Some (very few) are ... A: Barbara, I would like to suggest porcelain tile...repairing the floor would be a chore and removal ... | |
| Laminate flooring question... | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Chris, My sister is planning to replace berber carpet in the den with laminate flooring (that looks ... A: David, If you are trying to make a contrasting statement I say turn it 90 degrees. As a matter of ... | |
| Laminate Flooring Installation | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I moved into a new construction condominium with laminate flooring. I noticed that a few planks ... A: Yan, I am grateful that you attached a photo...it is a poor cut / a mistake made by the installer. ... | |
| carpets and door closings | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Our hours is Victorian. The floors were refinished on the 2nd floor & 11 doors taken down and cut in ... A: Susan, Thank you for the Christmas wishes... As you stated , the doors were cut prior to the ... | |
| Weird white stuff on part of our grout | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: we had ceramic tiles laid in our kitchen last year and now, on a few sections of grout, there is a ... A: Darren, I need to know a few more things. 1. Is the self leveling product over concrete? 2. What ... | |
| Bruce Laminate Floor Popping | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: We had a Bruce wood laminate floor (Reserve Premium Wild Cherry) professionally installed several ... A: Carla, Thank you for sharing this with me....Amazing!! Wow what an ordeal ...thank heavens it was ... | |
| Tile flooriing | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: How can I attach sliding door track to tile laid over a concrete floor? ANSWER: Hello Bill, Happy ... A: Bill, I need to know the size of the screw / fastener you are going to use... If this is an old ... | |
| carpets and door closings | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Our hours is Victorian. The floors were refinished on the 2nd floor & 11 doors taken down and cut in ... A: Susan, Yes , this reducer will do exactly what you are proposing.If you need tips on how to atach ... | |
| carpets and door closings | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Our hours is Victorian. The floors were refinished on the 2nd floor & 11 doors taken down and cut in ... A: Susan, Customer satisfaction is always the first concern of mine....if you don't like it ask to ... | |
| Tile flooriing | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: How can I attach sliding door track to tile laid over a concrete floor? A: Happy Holidays to you and yours. There are a couple of ways to do it...I have used both methods and ... | |
| Mold and tile floors | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a pipe burst which flooded a majority of my house while I was away on vacation. Water ... A: Jon, There are a few things going on here.... 1. What do you want? 2. What is the insurance willing ... | |
| DIY remodeling kitchen in OLD house | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I own a 2300 sq foot 2-story house in central WA, where we have a very dry climate. ... A: Kathy, I want you to know that anyone can do this type of work ....a circular saw and some goggles ... | |
| Porcelain tile in kitchen | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to install porcelain tile in my kitchen to replace vinyl. I am planning on taking out ... A: I re read the hardi installation instructions and it does say EXTERIOR grade 3/4" OSB is acceptable ... | |
| Porcelain tile in kitchen | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to install porcelain tile in my kitchen to replace vinyl. I am planning on taking out ... A: Arun, OSB is not a proper floor to install any flooring on ....it is not stable...ply wood will ... | |
| vinyl tile mistake | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: What i need to know is (now that i know i was supposed to let it dry to tacky)will it dry.or do i ... A: Steve, The 2057 is a VCT adhesive...it is supposed to flash off and become transparent, almost, ... | |
| laminate floor | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: We would like to install new laminate flooring. The hardwood looking type that comes in the narrow ... A: Karen , You most certainly can install over the peel and stick. make for a nice smooth working ... | |
| Reducer Strip | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of replacement rubber reducer strips for either side of a threshold in a retirement ... A: Joe, From Southern Calif I pick them up at places like BIG "D" Supplies...or Greenbaum..Or TJ's ... | |
| DIY remodeling kitchen in OLD house | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I own a 2300 sq foot 2-story house in central WA, where we have a very dry climate. ... A: Kathy ... Although tile and other projects can be done by the novice DIY, it is the purchasing of ... | |
| carpet over carpet | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Here is my situation. I am moving back home to my parents house. Since there isn't any room for me, ... A: Monique, This is an unusual situation ....so I will break some rules to try to help. Normally you ... | |
| Armstrong Luxury Vinyl Tile | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: We are bidding the above tile in a nursing home dining room. It is 1200 sq ft and is an "L" shaped ... A: Debbie , All the best to you ...I read the information, but saw no actual question. how might I be ... | |
| Rust on Travertine | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: We recently purchased a hose that has travetine in the shower. The previous owners must have had ... A: I answered someone about this earlier in the week. Can you attach a picture ...close up of the rust ... | |
| floor tiles | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: i am having new tile put in over radiant heat,does this require a backer board? and any other things ... A: Paula, Funny I just answered a Paula...is this you again ? If so welcome back. I need to know what ... | |
| Kitchen/bath flooring | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: So many choices. I do not want to be glib but this is the last floor I want to put into my house ... A: Mary, I am a marmoleum kind of guy. I think it is the best product you mentioned ...although ... | |
| vintage 1980's tile | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a kitchen with 8 1/2 pillow edge tiles from the 80's. I need to repair some. Do you know of ... A: Diane , I am sorry I sure don't...try tile your world by John Bridge...I have seen similar ... | |
| Carpet / Pad replacement on stairs | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Our three kids are constantly running up and down the stairs and the carpet has started to come ... A: Scott, I am truly sorry for your lay off ...I too have had to seek other work as construction and ... | |
| duraceramic | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I can not afford to make a mistake in choosing flooring for my kitchen remodel. What are the cons ... A: Paula, If the house is a raised wood floor structure/ wood subfloor, you will need a layer of ... | |
| carpet | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: we had carpet in our den, took it up, stained the concrete, and after several years have remodeled ... A: Tom , Most carpet over pad has to have the TACK STRIP in place to acheive a proper stretch and ... | |
| duraceramic | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I can not afford to make a mistake in choosing flooring for my kitchen remodel. What are the cons ... A: Paula , The only things I know about Dura ceramic are what I have read in reviews....As it is sold ... | |
| Removing old VCT prep floor for new VCT | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: We are removing existing VCT installed on concrete and need to prep floor for new VCT. We have over ... A: Debbie, I will assume that you are familiar with the hand held scrapers and floor prep. Scrape the ... | |
| Grout solvent needed | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a ten-year old beautiful shower with Tuscan tile. The original grouter carelessly applied ... A: A poultice of sugar and water ...a thick paste ....allow it to sit for hours...even applied daily if ... | |
| Humid apartment | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: My elderly mother lives in an 11th floor apartment in Miami Beach. She believes, and so do her ... A: Raquel, It is hard to offer suggestions after what you expressed earlier. If I had to chose any ... | |
| Travertine Tile Seal Instructions | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I just had a shower floor installed with natural stone...99% sure its travertine. I was told to ... A: Ann Marie, It is correct to seal after. Rest assured that if it is indeed travertine / marble / ... | |
| Transition between 2 different types of tile | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can suggest a solution to a problem we have with two different styles of tiling that ... A: Janet , I had issues like this with a customer and we solved it by shopping for a pleasant feature ... | |
| Humid apartment | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My elderly mother lives in an 11th floor apartment in Miami Beach. She believes, and so do her ... A: Raquel, It is true that carpet with no padding under foot will place extra strain on the joints and ... | |
| cracking gypcrete under vinyl tiles | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Sounds like you will have my answeres. I have a vinyl tile kitchen floor that has become uneven due ... A: Dave, Gypcrete( Light weight concrete) is a nasty animal to work with...this is what I have done in ... | |
| Laminate floor installation on concrete | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I am about to put in laminate flooring into my condo. We had carpet before. I understand that the ... A: Amit, Purchase a floor prep product and a steel trowel..have a few buckets for water and mixing. ... | |
| Carpet Transition - metal strip mitering | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a question for you. I have finished my basement. Carpet was laid by Lowes. I have a walk-out ... A: Bob, In the field everyday we use metal or tin snips, I have become very good at it. If you like, ... | |
| laminate flooring | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: how can i be sure my first row is absolutly straight a chalk line maybe? or just butt it up against ... A: Brad, Measure the board width...take a few boards and hook them together to add the widths until ... | |
| different underlayment thickness | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: We ripped up the carpet & pad in teens bedroom. Now going to be a computer room. Bought vinyl ... A: Becki, What is the surface now ? Wood or concrete? If it is wood you can buy 3/4" plywood and ... | |
| Rust on Travertine | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: We have some rust spots on ruogh (tumbled?) travertine. What can be done to remove the spots? ... A: Lawrence, There are products that I know of for carpet ..at the janitorial store... that remove ... | |
| flooring over slab | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what wood type flooring I can use over concrete slab. It is a ground floor and ... A: Bill, There are many guides about wood floors ...in your case over a concrete slab a prefinished ... | |
| replaceing sub floor in bedroom | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a "handyman" install new plywood subfloors and 3/4" oak flooring in several rooms. ... A: Rose, The current subfloor you have is not appropriate...why? Well number 1 it is not dense enough ... | |
| Tile/Subfloor | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Chris - We are having our kitchen done over. Our contractor installed 1/4 inch interior plywood ... A: Linda , I hope he used thinset under the backerboard??? ... | |
| bathroom floor tiles | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have the 1x1" bathroom tiles on the floor. I want to regrout them being as they are discolored. I ... A: Ronn, Not that I am aware of....I have seen another brand of tool made by another name ....similar ... | |
| musty smell in lounge | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: we have lived in our house for 2 years,when we moved in it had laminate flooring in lounge room,it ... A: Leanne, Sounds like a moisture problem...moisture causes a damp musty smell ...especially after ... | |
| transition from basement room to open area | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently had the floor in a basement room leveled because I want to lay engineered hardwood down. ... A: Tony, We use various methods depending on what the adjoining room is going to receive...we can ... | |
| how much to buy? | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Hallo, i have an area 30 feet x 11 feet how many yards of vinyl do i need to buy? A: Alicia, Are you buying 12 foot wide material...or 6 foot wide Here is the formula: 30 ft x 1.3333 ... | |
| vinyl floors | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: How many layers of vinyl can you put down on top of each other? The subfloor is concrete slab. ... A: K, My first thoughts are to demand that HD and the installer remove all the vinyl ...but that would ... | |
| Tile/Subfloor | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Chris - We are having our kitchen done over. Our contractor installed 1/4 inch interior plywood ... A: Linda STOP!!! Please Linda don't let this guy take your money , you have done your homework well. ... | |
| Hardibacker | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I am installing hardibacker over my bathroom floor. There is slab wood subfloor with plywood on top ... A: Oren, I am on the road (LAPTOP) I do not have access to my saved fav's and instructions (PDF's ) ... | |
| Dricore subfloor | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I am installing Dricore panels in my basement as a sub-floor. The concrete floor is very smooth and ... A: Scott, Let me try to look at this ghetto style...why don't you shim the bottom of the low areas ... | |
| Kaindl laminate floors | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: We recently put Kaindl laminate floor(bought from a big box store)through our complete mobile home . ... A: Helen, If you stapled the underlayment I could blame that ...but if you did not then I would file a ... | |
| Water Oozing up thru Edge of Grout | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm having the same problem as Kristin but I've never had a flood. The house was built in 1976. The ... A: Kathy, The water pooling under the tile indicates a migration of moisture, the white remnants are ... | |
| Bouncy engineered hardwood flooring in basement | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Chris, We have a new bouncy hardwood floor in my basement and the question now is there anything we ... A: Paul, Really sorry to hear this...I have no real solution as the floor is glued together and ... | |
| Vinyl Tile with brass strips for grout | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend that has this wonderfull looking tile with brass strips for grout in her kitchen. ... A: Kay, Italy does not make vinyl tile ...they do make ceramic/porcelain tiles/marble and stone. ... | |
| Laying Stick back tiles over older subfloor | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I purchased Traffic Master Groutable Sticky back tiles from the home depot. I am planning on laying ... A: Andrew, As each new DIY product id different I would recommend that you call the manufacture for ... | |
| contact cement for installing vct? | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Is regular contact cement an acceptable adhesive to use for installing VCT? I have never heard of ... A: Roger .... Absolutely not ...case in point ...the one you described. Always use a Taylor / Henry's/ ... | |
| Kaindl laminate floors | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: We recently put Kaindl laminate floor(bought from a big box store)through our complete mobile home . ... A: Helen, What underlayment did you use? What box store ..what country? I need to know more details, ... | |
| Defective carpet install | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased and had installed from a leading home improvement store beginning with an "L" what I ... A: Jim, I have always been held accountable for all my work ... I contracted for a shop that did ... | |
| 1/4" thick hardwood flooring | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| laminate flooring | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| laminate flooring | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| lamante flooring | 11/5/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Wood Floor | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| lamante flooring | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| radiant heated floors (1300 sq. ft.) | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tile Over Occupied Space | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| cat odor | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I own several apartment buildings and I would like to ask you about a problem I have with tenants ... A: Brenda, I am sorry but I have not been in the cleaning business end of flooring. Only the install ... | |
| flooring | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have carpet in bedrooms and in great room and ceramic tiles in hallway, foyer dining %26 kitchen. ... A: Terri, It sounds like a re model is about to take place...Forgive me for assuming.If this is about ... | |
| laminate flooring | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: what would cause my laminate flooring to dip on parts of the joints, ive used fibre bord underlay ... A: Michael, Did you use a soft foam underlayment ? Here in the USA we use a pad or carpet underlay or ... | |
| strange metal strip between subfloor and | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: we've removed carpet and old particle board our entire downstairs and replaced it with plywood and ... A: OK ...thanks for the picture...wow I have never seen something such as that. I wish I could identify ... | |
| strange metal strip between subfloor and | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: we've removed carpet and old particle board our entire downstairs and replaced it with plywood and ... A: Carol, This site allows you to attach a photo just before you send the post it will show up down in ... | |
| Bruce Laminate Floor Popping | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: We had a Bruce wood laminate floor (Reserve Premium Wild Cherry) professionally installed several ... A: .. Great photo of the butt end...I am aghast that they don't have any tongue and groove at all ?? ... | |
| Carpet Selection for install without pad | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Sir, We are going to be living on a boat for a while and need to replace the carpet throughout. ... A: John, Not to be rude ...in my profile I specifically state that I do not sell carpet/flooring. I ... | |
| Asphalt Tiles | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Sir i'm installing asphalt tiles on my outside concrete deck, I need to find out what would be the ... A: Richard, Please give me a few more details...what size are they including thickness ... what ... | |
| 1 yr old carpet bubbling/lifting | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can shed some light on why my one year old carpet would be lifting/bubbling in ... A: Well Shaw is a good name, well known ...they have many quality levels...I am sorry that friends have ... | |
| carpet on top of hardwood at door | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have hardwood floors on the entire upstairs. the hall and steps were refinished, stopping at the ... A: Kevan, A typical Z bar is used, it is placed under the tack strip and nailed in place... the carpet ... | |
| 1 yr old carpet bubbling/lifting | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can shed some light on why my one year old carpet would be lifting/bubbling in ... A: Jennifer, Bubbling sounds odd....are you referring to waves and buckles?? A bubble forms and has a ... | |
| Engineered Hardwood Floor Checking | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: As a DIY project I installed Cryntel Ultimate Engineered Hardwood Plank (form Lowes) in our living ... A: Don, The relative humidity in your home should be increased...it is often stated that the humidity ... | |
| Marble tiling | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have had a contractor put down polished carerra marble on walls and floor in my bathroom. He ... A: Ann, You can buff it off with a towel ....and it should behave like car wax ... unless he left ... | |
| tiling around curves | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: We want to tile our bathroom floor with 12" by 12" tiles. Our tub is not perfectly straight. How ... A: Jeff... Yes scribing and often times cutting the tile 2x is the only way to do it...I make a 12 x ... | |
| finishes for laminate | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: We have about a 10' raised hearth with tile. We are replacing the carpet that butts up against it ... A: Donna, Use end cap ...or threshold to finish the floor at the fireplace. I love the look it gives. ... | |
| GLUE REMOVAL AND PAD | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is replacing a glued down carpet on an above ground unheated porch room - subfloor is ... A: Norma, With new pad and carpet and tack strip going down ..the splintering will be of little harm. ... | |
| Carpet | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a house for sell that I have moved out of. In the basement we currently have cheap thin ... A: Michael, Really Michael...do you need an expert to tell you no. Think about it ... the carpet has ... | |
| Smelly Room | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: We are getting ready to start putting together a nursery, but the room has this funny smell to it. ... A: It might be many things Stephanie.....I really can't tell what it might be from here. When you ... | |
| Smelly Room | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: We are getting ready to start putting together a nursery, but the room has this funny smell to it. ... A: Stephanie, Can you recall any sign of water damage? Does the room smell musty / damp / mildew?? ... | |
| Carpeting | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I want to place carpet over some beautiful hardwood floors in my sons bedrooms while they are young ... A: Aisha, You can buy a large throw rug and lay it over the wood, other than that it is best to plan ... | |
| carpet seam shows | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I can see a seam all across my living room carpeting. I don't think they ran the carpet in the same ... A: Anne, Sometimes if the install is new you can get some service and satisfaction. Have them improve ... | |
| How to cover Chattahoochee floor with carpet | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have begun replacing my floors with laminates and discovered my sunroom/Florida room has ... A: That's an interesting floor you have now.I would love to see pics of that. Are the stones large? As ... | |
| Tile on Concrete | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: You have helped me so far!! Thanks for your help! Today I rented a floor/tile scraper as ... A: Mike , Yes an 8'or 10' light gauge metal stud will do wonders for about 5.00 at Home Depot / Lowes. ... | |
| Bamboo Flooring | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Chris- My husband and I have been planning on replacing the carpet in our house for something solid ... A: Jennifer, A slab foundation can be used as long as you don't try to apply a solid wood product. Make ... | |
| carpet damage | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I got some soot from the fireplace on my berber carpet and the only thing that I tried that would ... A: Elaine, Although the backing looks like Jute , I belive it is action back latex backing ...and if ... | |
| carpet damage | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I got some soot from the fireplace on my berber carpet and the only thing that I tried that would ... A: Elaine, Goo Gone is a very powerful chemical..it has damaged the backing of the carpet ... | |
| travertine tile backsplash adhesive and grout selection | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a tub surround for a jetted tub (no shower) and plan to install 18 x 18 travertine ... A: Randy ... Some haze ?? what type of tile ...try some vinegar mixed with your water .... Vinegar is ... | |
| Engineered Wood and Curved Carpet | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Chris, We are installing engineered hardwood in our home and layout calls for a transition from ... A: Lori, It is my opinion that the carpet should tuck directly to the wood. The pieces should be laid ... | |
| laminate flooring | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: If a floating floor is continuing from one room to another (entry into den) is it necessary (or ... A: Donna, I know what the instructions call for ...I break that rule all the time. If the transition ... | |
| Tile meets other room about 1" higher than carpet | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I am tiling a basement bathroom and installed a tongue and groove subfloor (DriCore) to make the ... A: Mike , You could do 1 or 2 things... Marble door thresh hold as seen in some commercial ... | |
| baseboard instillation without flooring | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: when installing baseboard before putting carpet down, should the gap between the subfloor and base ... A: Mike , Actually it can be on the floor. But as a carpet layer I love it when the base board is ... | |
| Bamboo on Linoleum on Concrete | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We recently started remodeling our son's room after he joined the Navy. Our home was built in the ... A: Mike , The room is 140 Sq feet approx. Demo the tiles ...Home Depot rents a tile removing ... | |
| subflooring and tiling? | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: My home is on post and pier. The subfloor in our kitchen looks like interlocking pine boards. On ... A: Rich , The 3/4" plywood is the minimum you should go. Do not use particle board. Yes this ply wood ... | |
| Floor flattening | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in New Orleans and am renovating a "Katrina House" so it was gutted. We decided to move and ... A: Jennifer, You can float the 1/4" off to a reasonable distance and make it more gradual with floor ... | |
| carpet repair | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: my tenant spilled some hot candle wax on my year old carpet. It seeped through the carpet to the ... A: Bob ... It depends ... 50-150.00 max ... Obviously a quick patch taking an hour ...the low ... | |
| Bulges under vinyl | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old home with about 30 bulges under the vinyl flooring in the kitchen and foyer. I ... A: Kelly ... From my chair here I have no idea what the issue is ....no do not let him shoot nails ... | |
| New Hardwood Floor - So Many Problems | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a 2-1/2 year old home. The upstairs carpeting was in very poor shape so we opted to ... A: Shirlee, Thanks for sharing a part of your life ...I hope I can be helpful. It sounds like your ... | |
| ceramic tile bathroom | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm replacing my vinyl flooring with ceramic floor. My sub-floor is 2 x 6 T%26G. I'm going to put ... A: Bill , I am confused ...but if I read the question 2x or so and yeah I sorta read PC ...so I see ... | |
| mobile home floors and cat urine ordor | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: We reside in a 70's model mobile home. In one of the bedrooms, the carpeting has been filled with ... A: Jennifer .. Mobile homes are built a little differently than regular framed houses. You may want to ... | |
| travertine tile backsplash adhesive and grout selection | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a tub surround for a jetted tub (no shower) and plan to install 18 x 18 travertine ... A: Yes Randy, 1/16"... support more than just the intersecting corners with the spacers... also 1 in ... | |
| stair runner over capet | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I had wall to wall carpet installed not too long ago in all my rooms upstairs and also stairs and ... A: Judy , I have a neighbor who did it with plastic runner or vinyl clear runner of sorts... Used big ... | |
| travertine tile backsplash adhesive and grout selection | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a tub surround for a jetted tub (no shower) and plan to install 18 x 18 travertine ... A: Randy , A good top quality POLYMER MODIFIED THINSET... Never use mastic in wet areas...and if you ... | |
| Flexitec Vinyl Flooring for Florida Room | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Considering installation of Flexile product in large (15 x 21) Florida room. This room is 100% ... A: Harry, I have never experienced those temperature swings in Calif for 25+ years... now in Utah I ... | |
| hardwood floor refurbishing | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: "Thank you for taking my question. Perhaps with your long experience with both carpet and wood you ... A: Yes Joe... It needs to be professionally sanded with an edging sander and then the Drum sander ... | |
| laminate under cabinet | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Kitchen gutted, installing laminate flooring and new cabinets. Should laminate run completely under ... A: Donna , Who is installing the floor ? ....as said previously you always do the complete refer ... | |
| stairs from first floor to second floor | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: The carpet on my stairs is so badly stained it has to go. I do not want to use carpeting again. ... A: Karen , Other than carpet ....depending on what's under the carpet now.....wood is nice. My sister ... | |
| Bruce Laminate Floor Popping | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: We had a Bruce wood laminate floor (Reserve Premium Wild Cherry) professionally installed several ... A: So glad you had a moment to come back and report the findings....That's uncanny that you mention the ... | |
| laminate under cabinet | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Kitchen gutted, installing laminate flooring and new cabinets. Should laminate run completely under ... A: .. If you have the extra material it's often done. But I would not buy material just to go under ... | |
| Slab Floor | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: The house is built on a cement floor with Pergo flooring. We want to put down oak flooring. Should ... A: I just googled , WHAT IS ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING ...of course the first 3 or hits are sales / ... | |
| Slab Floor | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: The house is built on a cement floor with Pergo flooring. We want to put down oak flooring. Should ... A: Engineered wood products consist of layers of ply wood construction with a real wood top and finish. ... | |
| crackling laminate floor | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Chris, Thank you so much for your answer of my question on 9/25/09 about my crakling laminate ... A: Jenny, I am not sure .... I never hear back from posters / questioners with cases of resolution ... | |
| Carpet vs Tiles in Northern climate | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a foreclosure home in Indiana, the carpet needs to be replaced but I'm trying to ... A: Viviana, That all depends on your budget. There are many options and often times a combination of ... | |
| transitioning from carpet to laminate | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: We have removed all flooring. We are installing both laminate and carpet. For transitioning, which ... A: Yes Donna, The laminate floor is installed , if necessary to a chalk line / pencil line...then the ... | |
| transitioning from carpet to laminate | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: We have removed all flooring. We are installing both laminate and carpet. For transitioning, which ... A: If I had my way I would do the wood first, and the transitions glued in place overnight with liquid ... | |
| Hardwood Floors | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a new home in July, 2008 with hardwood floors. Over the past year, about 25% of the ... A: If the slab is emitting moisture and they did or did not do a calcium chloride test , they may have ... | |
| carpet replacement | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: The carpet in the lower level of my home, on concrete, has been damaged with these last rains. I am ... A: I know that carpet is the least expensive, for the most part. If you continue to have moisture ... | |
| Hardwood Floors | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a new home in July, 2008 with hardwood floors. Over the past year, about 25% of the ... A: Cluadia, I would file complaints with BBB and state contractors boards ...write a letter of your ... | |
| Bruce Laminate Floor Popping | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: We had a Bruce wood laminate floor (Reserve Premium Wild Cherry) professionally installed several ... A: Carla, I have heard of this issue more and more lately....especially with a particular Armstrong ... | |
| products vitrified floor wood | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: necesito saber cual el mejor producto de vitricado de piso de madera, para alto trafico. muchas ... A: Hector, Mi no habla espanol...mi esposa habla mucho, Esta noches OK 9/26/09 what is the best ... | |
| crackling laminate floor | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Christ. I had 12mm laminate floor installed in my upstaris rooms, hall ways and stairs. it looks ... A: Jenny, Is this an Armstrong laminate floor? there is a rather frequent problem with a particular ... | |
| ceramic over vinyl | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to install about 300SF of ceramic/porcelain tile in my basement. The floor is cement and ... A: Manny, Welcome back ...feel free to ask as many questions as you like. If for some reason this ... | |
| radius floor reducers | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: .. wondering if you know where I can find a reducer from hardwood to carpet that can be curved ... A: Wendy ...on the carpet side we have rubber products that will curve/ flex and reduce the carpet on ... | |
| ceramic over vinyl | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to install about 300SF of ceramic/porcelain tile in my basement. The floor is cement and ... A: Manny, You can't attach backerboard to cement....nor can you let it lay there loose. So that option ... | |
| Tile over radiant floor | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I am installing ceramic tiles over new concrete floor with hydronic heating. The tile store say I ... A: Pierre, I disagree Please call the Mapei folks directly at the 800 # ask for technical support ... | |
| Where to start to lay laminate and what direction? | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Now I am planning to lay. Attached is a drawing the room (Kitchen and dinning room), sorry if the ... A: I know the instructions and other suggestions say lay the wood parallel with the sun ....hog wash... ... | |
| Where to start to lay laminate and what direction? | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Now I am planning to lay. Attached is a drawing the room (Kitchen and dinning room), sorry if the ... A: Fg, The answer is lengthy... I will try to make it concise and direct , forgive me if I wander. ... | |
| Carpet cleaning | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 30 yr. DIY'er w/ expertise in mechanics, carpentry, building. I have been looking for a ... A: Sorry David, I don't clean carpet , I install it and know the mechanics therein. I have cleaned, ... | |
| Avaire porclein tile grout clean-up | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a contractor install Avaire porcelain tile in my kitchen. It was beautiful until he ... A: I have no idea what AVAIRE porcelain tile is ...I imagine there are many colors/ textures. What I ... | |
| Tile grouting | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: We had new tiles fitted all over our home three year ago. About a month back while on holiday our ... A: Nancy , That is not true ...the adhesive behind the tile is what you should be looking at. If it ... | |
| Transition from wood floor to carpet | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: We are getting ready to remove the carpet from a large portion of our house and planning to leave ... A: Joseph, Typically the carpet is finished with a Z bar application, in the old days it was rolled ... | |
| peel and stick hardwood planks | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: wondering if you have any pointers on how to install peel and stick hardwood planks. i have never ... A: Lee, It's everyday products for me ... Henry's, Mapei, Durabond. It's all the same product ... | |
| peel and stick hardwood planks | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: wondering if you have any pointers on how to install peel and stick hardwood planks. i have never ... A: Lee, If you have experience laying out and starting the rows and using your ends cuts as a new ... | |
| Carpet tiles on Parkay | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: We're moving to Germany in a couple of months and will be living in military housing. The entire ... A: Jennifer... I love carpet tiles. They can be expensive, I am not sure what or where you saw the ... | |
| Glue Removal - wood floors | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: We found fir flooring that flows from the living room into the kitchen that we are excited to save. ... A: That's a tough situation there !! The trick is to use razor scrappers and yet not damage the wood ... | |
| Best Vacuum for frieze carpet | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: About 18 months ago I purchased a Custom Weave Ultrastrand frieze carpet for my family room. The ... A: Funny , vacuum proof carpet ....LOL I was required by many a shop to vacuum after I finished a job, ... | |
| new carpet over old | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I want to recarpet a small room that has an extremely heavy piece of furniture. Very difficult for ... A: Donna ... they have Teflon furniture sliders...sold almost everywhere now. They help quite a bit. It ... | |
| Removing Travertine tile | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a travertine floor in my kitchen over a water supplied radiant heated floor. I wish I never ... A: Shaun ... A demo hammer and the proper bits ... gentle touch ..with a skilled hand. I use a Hammer ... | |
| Replacing flooring | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are considering replacing existing adhesive backed 12X12 vinyl squares with 18X18 ... A: Jim, There are 2 ways to go about this... As we did many times over and over ...we skim coat the ... | |
| thin set and timing | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: What happens if I don't complete the mortar/thin set and tile installation in the room in one day? ... A: Harris, Always scrape off the thin set to the tile line...if needed use a sponge to wipe down ... | |
| timing of repairs | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: We are moving into a new-to-us home and we need to do quite a few repairs. Most importantly we need ... A: Jeff, It is my honest opinion that floors should be done last ...or when as little as possible ... | |
| homasote on floors | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a pantry with only a small crawl space underneath a wood plank floor. It is not insulated. ... A: Jennifer, As flooring and installations go I am an expert...but as far as insulation, the drywall ... | |
| Self Stick Vinyl Floor Tiles Over Concrete | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am installing self stick floor tiles over a new concrete floor in the basement. I have applied a ... A: Sandy, What is the brand name and manufacture of the tile ...where did you buy it?How did you ... | |
| laying 25ml floor tiles | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: When I have layed tiles before the webbing backing goes down into the glue but I feel that if I put ... A: G'Day Kerry, Ok first off this is the USA here and I can try to convert the cm and M but I am not ... | |
| Tile Layout | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased 3 different tile sizes for a bathroom. I have been to different sites to determine ... A: Shelley , What ?? how could I possibly do that without a floor diagram ?? Have you seen a ... | |
| Carpeting | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am having carpet put in my dining room, living room, and family room, which is a stepdown so there ... A: Coleen, I have saved a favorite website that explains all the terms used in carpet and products ... | |
| Laminate Floors over damaged vinyl floor | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: We have quite a few burn spots from melted mental on our vinyl floor, now we want to cover that ... A: F, They are so small the underlayment padding will take up the slack...But if you wish to use a ... | |
| Flooring over vinyl tile | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I would like to put some new flooring in my basement. I believe the old vinyl tiles may contain ... A: Steve, I appreciate the web link ... and I read quite a bit. I want to address this key issue of ... | |
| Concrete vapor | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have two parts to my question. I'm getting engineered hardwood install on my floors. my home is ... A: Yes ...it will affect the test results...but those aren't too bad considering that it rained. They ... | |
| uneven floating floor | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Chris, We had an Armstrong Bruce floating floor installed, and have concernes about the amount of ... A: Richard , Most hardwood/engineered/ floating wood floors allow a deviance of 3/16" in a 10 ft. ... | |
| Flooring over vinyl tile | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to put some new flooring in my basement. I believe the old vinyl tiles may contain ... A: Steve , What size are the tiles ...asbestos tiles are 9x9... pre 70's let's take a look at how big ... | |
| wood or pergo floor over radiant tile | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a sunroom that we plan to convert to a formal dining room. To that end, we would like to ... A: Khristie, If you remove the tile more than likely you will damage the radiant heat system, if it ... | |
| floors | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: First off, I'm not a DIYer at all. I will be hiring someone to do the work. I wanted to research ... A: The wood will be easier and less costly...the basement will cause you to need the floor ... | |
| Armstrong Grand Illusions laminate floor | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: We have had recently had installed the above mentioned floor. When it was being installed it had a ... A: Scott, This has been an ongoing issue with Armstrong for a year or so. The floors have a problem ... | |
| flooring noises | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Our bathroom floor is making clicks or cracking sounds in spots. We installed porcelain tiles last ... A: Luisa, It is my opinion that tile should not be installed directly on wood substrate ... the ... | |
| flooring noises | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Our bathroom floor is making clicks or cracking sounds in spots. We installed porcelain tiles last ... A: Luisa, Is the tile above grade (wood floor)or on concrete?? If the 1 st choice is the answer is ... | |
| floor shrinking? | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me understand this situation better. I clean for a commercial ... A: Karyn, I am assuming the tiles are vinyl ...or VCT (vinyl composition tile) Are they the type you ... | |
| Footprints on raw oak | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Greetings! We installed raw oak floors, and are in the process of sealing with tung oil. But we have ... A: The body oils can be removed with lacquer thinner...it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue. It ... | |
| applying indoor/ outdoor carpet | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I am getting ready to put indoor/ outdoor carpet over my back porch which is cement. As i read the ... A: Katy, Please tell me the adhesive you are using. Name and brand and any #'s.... All flooring ... | |
| How to prepare a Mosiac Inlay for tiled floor | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I am creating a mosaic panel which I plan to incorporate into our bathroom flooring when we ... A: If the backer is applied to the wood subfloor and it is 6mm...and the mosaic is 4mm + some ... | |
| Laminate flooring/ t & g ceiling | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: We are building a cabin and have a tongue & groove pine cathedral ceiling. We also will be ... A: Kathy , To enhance the length of the room ...run the direction of the longest length... always do ... | |
| Cleaning glue of hardwood floor | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have hardwood floor under my carpets but the carpet was glued down to the floor. How do I remove ... A: Stephanie, The adhesive...is it completely covering the floor?? 99.9%?? I know of adhesive ... | |
| How to prepare a Mosiac Inlay for tiled floor | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am creating a mosaic panel which I plan to incorporate into our bathroom flooring when we ... A: Wow this is interesting to say the least... Let's see, what is the thickness of the tile to meet up ... | |
| Parquet Adhesive | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I work for someone who is having renovations done in her apartment and noticed there is a thick ... A: ... I doubt that the wood adhesive contained asbestos. It is more likely a resin glue as is most ... | |
| Engineered hardwood floor installation | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am finishing a bonus room over my garage and want to install an engineered 3/8 inch hardwood ... A: Dave , Thanks for the high ratings ...For the plywood, I like to use the gold screws...and yes ... | |
| hardwood fooring | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm putting hardwood floors throughout our house, and I'm wondering what I should use to seal it ... A: Mark, I have only used one or two products and they were both from Gallaher hardwood floors in ... | |
| Engineered hardwood floor installation | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am finishing a bonus room over my garage and want to install an engineered 3/8 inch hardwood ... A: Dave, If you were to call the manufacture of the wood they recommend not going directly over OSB. ... | |
| remove existing tiles floor & replace... | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Wondering what the approximate cost would be to REMOVE & Dispose of existing tiles(most are coming ... A: Tim , You never mentioned what type of tile they are?? Since you mentioned glue...I would assume ... | |
| Water Spots on Bruce Wood Flors | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have Bruce 3/4" Solid Hardwood floors. They are pre-finished and are Gunstock. Recently, my dog ... A: I thought vinegar was for mineral deposits and coffee makers and such??? Hard water deposits. I ... | |
| Konecto flooring | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I'm a new home buyer and I want to replace tile on the entire first floor with konecto ... A: Chris, When you use the word EXACT COLOR ... it gets kind of awkward ...if you can get very close ... | |
| installing tile flooring | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: We are tiling two rooms at our recently renovated church. The floor base is 3/4" plywood. We will ... A: No , it will not be a problem. There is a wide variety of companies that sell reducer and T ... | |
| installing tile flooring | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: We are tiling two rooms at our recently renovated church. The floor base is 3/4" plywood. We will ... A: Senior Pastor Taylor, Yes, do use the hardi backer 1/4" product. I would never recommend tile ... | |
| Installing hardwood floor | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in installing a new hardwood floor in several rooms in my house. The question is ... A: Doug, On each can of adhesive that you decide to use are contact numbers (800) for the manufacture. ... | |
| water seeping from grout | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Pipe froze and burst on main floor in December. Water flooded into lower level storage room and ... A: Kristin, I wonder if the tile setter(is that you ?) used a pre mix product ...or an acrylic ... | |
| frieze carpet cleaning | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer to this question previously. We are having a Lee frieze carpet installed ... A: Yes there is ...please get the name of the manufacture and get the 800#. Call the customer service ... | |
| help with travertine sealer that bubbled | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: We have 16 by 16" travertine tiles just installed in our house. The tile man put TileLab gloss ... A: Becky, It depends on which type sealer was used. There are two, water based and petroleum based. ... | |
| selling installed carpets | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: This may be the weirdest questions that you get but here goes. I am building a new house (in a ... A: Elizabeth, Yes folks sell used carpet all the time, funny my sister just bought some and I ... | |
| carpet | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: What should we know when picking out carpet? We hope to live here at least 4 years and are ... A: Liz , I am out of town and unable to access my favorites on this computer ... I have saved ... | |
| Laminate Floors over damaged vinyl floor | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: We have quite a few burn spots from melted mental on our vinyl floor, now we want to cover that ... A: F, Many steps are required ...goggle wood floor install and or see videos on You tube....research ... | |
| problem with newly laid tile | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I hope you will be able to give me an answer to this. We have put down new porcelain tile (doing it ... A: I have always steered clear of tile lab products from Home Depot. I have read so many bad things. ... | |
| 2nd story bathroom floor | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I was told that I can't install tile or stone in a second floor home. Is this true. The house is ... A: Marilyn , That is not always true...but you must determine if the floor will support the stone ... | |
| Stand Up shower | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a stand up shower and would like to remodel it. The issue I am having is that the drain is ... A: Stacey , Building a shower takes quite a bit of planning and I find that a mom and pop tile store ... | |
| Granite Tile and Grout Cracking | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Our home had a water loss, broken pipe while we are on vacation. When we are back, water traveled ... A: Phil, If the structure is above grade I doubt you are on slab concrete...and the sleepers would / ... | |
| Leveling Concrete Floor for Laminate | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: My basement floor has many areas which are 1/4" or more unlevel(low). I have started using ... A: Jack, The grout will be very sandy and will not smooth out to a keen feather edge. it might ... | |
| Granite Tile and Grout Cracking | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Our home had a water loss, broken pipe while we are on vacation. When we are back, water traveled ... A: Phil, Yes the expanding wood subfloor will cause the tile / grout to move and crack. Water damage ... | |
| doorway threshold needed | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My husband installed a lovely laminate tile floor in our kitchen, perfect right up to the finishing ... A: I usually make mine from redwood or oak. I use a table saw and sander and custom fabricate it. I ... | |
| problem with newly laid tile | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I hope you will be able to give me an answer to this. We have put down new porcelain tile (doing it ... A: Janna , Please tell me the brand and type of sealer you used. Try some vinegar and water ...or ... | |
| cheap but durable flooring for plywood | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a bit of a financial problem at the moment but the floors in my house desperately need to ... A: Michelle, USA prices and Canadian prices are not the same. I have friends in Manitoba And BC ...omg ... | |
| Unsatisfactory seal where shower meets the floor | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I just had new floor installed after flooding from toilet and shower destroyed my carpet from water ... A: Kim, The white silicone can be cut and removed with a sharp utility knife. A new bead of silicone ... | |
| least expensive flooring solution | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My building has 3,4,5 layers of vinyl flooring and it is broken up to various depths over the 1200 ... A: What flooring do you wish to replace or go over? Where are you located so I can possibly find ... | |
| Leveling Concrete Floor for Laminate | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My basement floor has many areas which are 1/4" or more unlevel(low). I have started using ... A: Jack, For any floor the whole concept of level vs. flat is the main point to focus on. In other ... | |
| tile floor install | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm removing vinyl square tiles from a cement floor and it's leaving a sticky residue. I've been ... A: Tom, The Versabond , as far as I know, is a powder bag and it is extremely easy to mix yourself. ... | |
| Carpet Measurement and Installation | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I had carpet installed on the first and second floors of my home. One carpet roll said "First floor" ... A: Catherine, No mater what I say , you will have to resolve workmanship /quality...and seaming ... | |
| tile floor install | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm removing vinyl square tiles from a cement floor and it's leaving a sticky residue. I've been ... A: Tom , What color is the adhesive residue....what type of vinyl tile are you removing....is it ... | |
| hardwood floor on landing with radius | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: We are pulling carpet off stairs and putting hardwood, our landing has a radius. How do we replace ... A: Wendy, Contact the supplier for the wood ...real wood that you must finish...and bull nose / round ... | |
| Flooring Installation Over Damaged Elastocil | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Are you familiar with Elastocil (sp?)? What are my options for repairing deep cracks? Can it be ... A: Elizabeth, As I am in Calif ...and the western states, I would need to know where you are located. ... | |
| Porcelain Tile Installation for Kitchen Floor Using Mastic | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I am new to installing tile and on the advice of someone else bought some 'pre-mixed thinset mortar' ... A: Craig ... The acrylic mastic is neither suited for floor tiles nor will it set properly due to the ... | |
| Flooring Installation Over Damaged Elastocil | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Are you familiar with Elastocil (sp?)? What are my options for repairing deep cracks? Can it be ... A: .. lightweight elasticel or acoustical concrete Light weight concrete... yikes! Well it can be ... | |
| brick floor grout | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: we just laid paver brick floor in an indoor sunroom. After laying it we sealed the brick with 3 ... A: Marvin, The brick layers I see use the same spec mix as grout ... just a wetter consistency... ... | |
| Engineered Hardwood Installation | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Last week we had engineered wood installed in most of our house. One of the areas where the wood was ... A: Lynda, Popping may indicate a low spot in the floor also ...wood floor are required to have a flat ... | |
| Removing tile and plywood | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to remove the flooring from my master bathroom. I started by breaking up the ceramic ... A: Sara , Get a circular saw and set it to the correct depth ...this will take a few practice cuts, ... | |
| Engineered Hardwood Installation | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Last week we had engineered wood installed in most of our house. One of the areas where the wood was ... A: Lynda, Where I come from the customer is king ...and I don't get paid until they are satisfied. Are ... | |
| installing engineered wood flooring | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I installed a Bostik MVP4 Moisture Vapor Protection membrane over my concrete slab prior to ... A: Rick , I won't lie to you ... I've done crazier thing to eliminate minor problems, however the can ... | |
| installing engineered wood flooring | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I installed a Bostik MVP4 Moisture Vapor Protection membrane over my concrete slab prior to ... A: Rick , Did you purchase from Lumber Liquidators? Contact Bostik at the 800 # ...ion the side of ... | |
| installing engineered wood flooring | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I installed a Bostik MVP4 Moisture Vapor Protection membrane over my concrete slab prior to ... A: Rick, Typically if you use the right trowel it should lay down flat ...I understand that you may ... | |
| production of particle board | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i got a pretty hard question for you so i do not think you will know the answer but i hope you will, ... A: The production of all press boards and ply woods use adhesives and some formaldehyde last I read. As ... | |
| Travertine tiles on slightl bouncy floor | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had all material prepared and ready to install the travertine stone tile in my kitchen, until ... A: Richard ...I am away from my desk at home ... I am out of town on a job... But you risk failure if ... | |
| slate water penetration | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I notice that you are helping someone do a slate deck and water proof the deck below it by doing so. ... A: Chris, The liquid sealer for the slate is at best a micro pore sealer ... not a water proof ... | |
| removing thin set | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove the leftover thinset residue after popping the old ceramic tile off the concrete ... A: Bruce , I use a 4" razor scraper like this one on the link I am posting for you. See the 350 / ... | |
| Porcelain Tile Backsplash | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: We are moving into an older home which we plan to do extensive renovations on in the future. For ... A: Ok I see the pic , it is a shame they won't let you add more, I believe the tiles I see in the ... | |
| Vinyl Flooringi Purple Stains | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a white vinyl floor that now has large purple stains that are the exact same shape as area ... A: Yes Dawn , typically it is... sorry to say the PVC in the vinyl reacts with the latex in the throw ... | |
| Hardwood installation where tongues meet up | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: This is the first time we are installing hardwood floors ourself. We are continuing from existing ... A: Splines can be made directly from the wood product itself ...on the table saw carefully. Do what you ... | |
| Hardwood installation where tongues meet up | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: This is the first time we are installing hardwood floors ourself. We are continuing from existing ... A: Mindy, The picture shows trying to wrap a stair case and meet both sides evenly. Your question ... | |
| Subfloor prep for tile | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I asked you a few questions about my tile project a few weeks ago, but I ran into another one just ... A: Gluing and screwing will be fine ...LOL Home Depot ...well what can ya say. Although the paper wood ... | |
| Outdoor Porelain tile installation | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: We are going to be laying about 400 square foot of porcelian tiles for our patio.We live in Toronto ... A: Here in the warmer climes of Calif I have never experienced the possible temps that you will. I ... | |
| stair remodel project a little more complex than planned. | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I decided last night that I couldn't stand looking at the carpet on my stairs any longer. The ... A: http://www.ehow.com/how_14388_select-paint-stripper.html ... | |
| 2 1/2"of filler required | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: The new house we are building has a concrete slab with large areas of real brick flooring that are ... A: Have you ever seen or heard of a DRY PACK floor float? Other options are to prime the floor and ... | |
| Installing 3/4" Engineered Hardwood over Particle board | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I want to replace my carpet floors with hardwood. Under the carpet is particle board over plywood. I ... A: Starting from the top. 1) If you want any type of warranty you better do as Bruce , or any ... | |
| uneven subfloor | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Chris-I need a self leveling compound that can be used over interior ply and also over particle ... A: Pat, I'll work backwards here. SLC can be done in stages. But each new stage will need to be ... | |
| Optical Hazing??? | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have recently fitted 60x60 cream porcelain tiles in an open plan area. I went in to check on the ... A: I am sorry to hear of your frustration. I am going to refer you to Jim Carlin here on these ... | |
| Slate Tile | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I want to install slate tile over an existing concrete patio that is covered and enclosed by a ... A: Raymond , Tile once set in mild weather and allowed to cure properly (72 hrs) should be fine with ... | |
| uneven subfloor | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Chris-I need a self leveling compound that can be used over interior ply and also over particle ... A: Pat , We use Mapei and Custom products ...as well as Ardex ... All the products I mentioned work ... | |
| Removing grout sealer from porcelain tile | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I need your help with removing grout sealer from about 2,800 sf of porcelain tile. I paid someone ... A: Michaela, Yes you can use 100% vinegar... or any dilution that works. There are professional grout ... | |
| Tiling entry, 2 bathrooms and kitchen. | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My son and I are getting ready to totally redo the flooring on the first floor of our 28 year old ... A: Terry , Bull nose the travertine and polish as needed at the transition areas to reduce the trip ... | |
| Thin-set to bond over adhesive | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: We are putting ceramic tile on basement floor. The floor had vinyl tile on it. My husband took up ... A: Read these words of advice and do remove the adhesive as much as possible. ... | |
| baseboards | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: How do you finish a baseboard at a door way when one of the floors is higher than the other and the ... A: Lolly, Other than adding a 1/4" round or additional trim I can only think to have an outside ... | |
| Shower curb | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I installed a swanstone shower base. I built a curb to go in front of the base so I can move the ... A: Troy, What material did you use to make and construct the dam with? If you did not follow normal ... | |
| Nafco Grout removal | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Wood Flooring Installation | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 noise | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 Installation | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 buckling | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| flooring on slab | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 flooring | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 Tile | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Replacing hardwood with Tile | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Replacing hardwood with Tile | 6/26/2009 |
| 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" ... | |
| Ceramic on Linoleum | 6/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| floor filler | 6/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Allure Trafficmaster | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 , ... | |
| Duraceramic vs. ceramic vs. porcelin tile | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: We are looking for a largely indestructable floor covering for our bath. We are looking for low- or ... A: Ceramic tile ... cement and stone , impervious to water and most harsh environments / chemicals. ... | |
| linoleum floor repair-bubble | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Would you use a heat gun to repair a "bubble" in the linoleum flooring that is not near a seam? A: James, I would lance it with a needle...maybe a larger upholstery needle will do it(not too big ... | |
| rugs with latex backing on laminate flooring | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: When I purchased my home that has laminate flooring, I was told that rugs with rubber backing ... A: It has a tenancy to react with vinyl, I know that for sure. The latex has properties in it that ... | |
| Tile / Hardwood issue | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I am re-doing the foyer of my 1971 home. When I pried up the loose and broken slate tiles, I found ... A: As far as normal , I would have to know what they were stuck with ... on hardwood directly, it would ... | |
| Tackless carpet installation | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I received a quote from Empire Today for carpet installation. The salesman told me that they install ... A: Leigh, I am not familiar with the term TRACKLESS ....however, I am familiar with the term TACKLESS ... | |
| tile floor installation poorly done | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: We are completely renovating our bathroom and have done all the renovations ourselves except that we ... A: Deb ...Sue their asses off ... get the BBB involved call your DA's office... speak to the Asst. or ... | |
| re: engineered wood floor over gypcrete | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: ..I am building a two story addition to my home and I have the option of pouring gypcrete or leaving ... A: Christine , In many commercial buildings here in Southern California I have seen the horrors of ... | |
| Carpet pad falling apart | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a room that is about 20X16. I believe the past owner of the home steam cleaned often and it ... A: Mike , It is common at times to replace the padding. Here in So Cal the industry had a sale ... | |
| Floating Engineered Hardwood crackling noise | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have just installed an engineered hardwood by LM, Kendall Click, Laurentian 1/2" x ... A: I am sorry to say that I have never had this problem and I really have tried before to answer this ... | |
| porcelin tile installation | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I installed a bath floor using 1/4" hardi-backer screwed and glued. regular gray thinset mortar with ... A: John, What do you mean glued and screwed??? Like this? These are the instructions I have always ... | |
| Covering floor with lead-based paint on it | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am remodeling an old home. I took out the old carpet and there is lead-based paint on the wood ... A: Ok the wood floor boards ...this is the existing wood floor correct ... typically called the sub ... | |
| Covering floor with lead-based paint on it | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am remodeling an old home. I took out the old carpet and there is lead-based paint on the wood ... A: Lead paint became an issue when babies ingested it from cribs and other items. Toddlers chewed on ... | |
| versa seal | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We had VCT installed 4 months ago in our business. We have noticed as time has gone on that the ... A: Sandra, I am completely befuddled by the products you mention and have never used them. If I do a ... | |
| Replacing mobile home floors to accommodate tile | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: ....Don't know if you remember me, but you were very helpful at the inception of this job in ... A: Joseph, How can I say thanks for what I hear as a compliment about my answers.Thank you kindly, ... | |
| Carpeting doorway/threshold area | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: How do we carpet up to the doorway. We were initially told not to put tack strip there. Then we were ... A: Here are some catalog images ... | |
| Carpeting doorway/threshold area | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: How do we carpet up to the doorway. We were initially told not to put tack strip there. Then we were ... A: Edwina , Yes I can help ... if you describe the surface you are nailing into ...is it wood or ... | |
| hard wood floor | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: when i purchased my "older" home, it had carpet in it. i decided to rip the carpet out and found ... A: Emad, I need to know what the subfloor is underneath??? Is it currently nailed down ...over a ... | |
| Tile Subfloor | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Took out bathroom carpeting and partical board underneath, leaving 5/8 in. plywood on the floor ... A: Linda , At this seam ...can you screw the subfloor down on the joists? To stop the movement. 1/4" ... | |
| Carpet pulling up at top of stairs | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: How to I re-attach the carpeting at the top of the stairs? It is pulling out from under the metal ... A: Michael ... That's too bad that this is the way the previous installer left it. The metal should ... | |
| Replacing mobile home floors to accommodate tile | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: ....Don't know if you remember me, but you were very helpful at the inception of this job in ... A: Joe, How are you my friend...LOL, of course I remember this adventure in metal boxes. It seems more ... | |
| Berber carpet seams on stairs | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I am considering installing carpet on the stairs leading to our basement (which I am ... A: I will start in reverse here.... The Berber carpet will not lend to cutting and re seaming at ... | |
| ceramic issue | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: ) I am installing cermaic tile in a small condo. The back half of the unit is the entrance and ... A: Scott, My good neighbor! I can't see a damn thing from here ya know eh..... So unless you can ... | |
| Flooring Glue | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a house and ripped out all the laminate flooring out (all 4 layers) and they used 3 ... A: Please let me know what method of wood installation you are going to use. If you want to go by the ... | |
| RE: Wood Floor Problem | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Chris, You have helped me in the past and I hope you can help me again. We are building a new home. ... A: Ginny, With out any controls to keep conditions stable the wood is absorbing moisture and ... | |
| Tile Burn | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My wife dropped a hot hair curling iron on our bathroom vinyl tile floor. Is there any way to remove ... A: Barry, Sorry to say , NO...the floor has to be repaired / cut out and replaced with a scrap ... | |
| laying Saltillo floor tile | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Since Saltillo floor tile has rounded corners and sides do you have to space them or lay them snug ... A: Dennis, You must always space any /all tiles and apply grout. Saltillo tiles will often look like ... | |
| Grout problem | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: the wife and I just "finished" our first DYI tiling job on a floor in our house. I did the ... A: Casey , There are a few things that I know of that will help. 1. The commercial products on the ... | |
| staircase carpeting | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I am having my open staircase carpeted. However, my new carpet color is different from the upstairs ... A: Vita, Change the landing also... if possible the seam/s under the bedroom doors will be invisible ... | |
| Even laying of large format tiles | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I've done quite a bit of tile work over the past 15 years. I'm doing my first job using very large ... A: Mark, The tile sinks when there is not enough cement / thinset to support it. Not only do I trowel ... | |
| Chinese Engineered Wood Floor | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had two different installers tell me that much of today's engineered wood floors are made in ... A: Since you are not doing it yourself I don't need to worry here. They are liscenced and bonded and ... | |
| PROTECTING EXISTING CARPETING | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE NEW LIGHT COLORED CARPET. THE AREA IN THE HALLWAY GETS ALOT OF TRAFFIC. MY ONLY THOUGHT IS ... A: IRENE, Please rephrase the question ....how what? The carpet runner is what slipping? I install ... | |
| Chinese Engineered Wood Floor | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have had two different installers tell me that much of today's engineered wood floors are made in ... A: Rich , I have used many Chinese , Malaysian / foreign products. I find them to be very economical ... | |
| Floor prep and install for Engineered Hardwood foor | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions so I'll start with the obvious and lead in to the installation. 1) I ... A: Martin, Lots of info here ... many questions too answer. I will give you my e mail so you can keep ... | |
| Duraceramic | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm about to purchase Duraceramic....I currently have a laminate floor that will be removed. ... A: Vickie , Please allow me to elaborate here ...In my experience all vinyl floors / composite tile ... | |
| pebble tile floor | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in installing a pebble-tile floor in my bathroom. The floor is slightly uneven since ... A: Install hardibacker cement board with these methods listed here. ... | |
| area rug puckering | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Recently we were given an older oriental rug for our family room. It was thin and slippery over the ... A: Marci , I am sorry to inform you , I don't know much about throw rugs and the thin pads under ... | |
| No underlayment | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I had someone install a prefinished 7 1/4" bamboo floor about 6 months ago. The subfloor was ... A: Niki, You can purchase a humidifier and attempt to raise the humidity... A nail down floor does ... | |
| No underlayment | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I had someone install a prefinished 7 1/4" bamboo floor about 6 months ago. The subfloor was ... A: Carri, What thickness is the plywood ...and what was it nailed with ...I usually screw it down and ... | |
| new ceramic flooring | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: We are doing new ceramic flooring in our house. I would like to know the following: (1) Should we ... A: Ajay , (1) If the tiles are cracked / cracking now ...you will need to take them up. The new ones ... | |
| Install Peel n Stick over particle board | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a large entry area that's particle board, over what we don't know, butted up to hardwood ... A: Mike & Donna, Skim all the areas that will receive the tile ... use firm pressure on the trowel ... | |
| Install Peel n Stick over particle board | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a large entry area that's particle board, over what we don't know, butted up to hardwood ... A: I can not answer your question completely with out the name and brand of the floor. I too used to ... | |
| tile grout | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: My tile grout seems to look whiteish or slightly milky, and it is a light brown grout. Could it be ... A: Sonia , Although not a cleaning expert, take a look at my desk some time, most hard water will have ... | |
| leveling floor for laminate | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: We're going to install laminate flooring in our doublewide mobile home. The subfloor is sound, but ... A: .. At the wall I would install ply wood directly to the floor with 1 5/8" screws... 3/4" plywood. ... | |
| Duraceramic | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm about to purchase Duraceramic....I currently have a laminate floor that will be removed. ... A: Vickie , i really don't know ... please call them and speak with the customer service dept. They ... | |
| leveling floor for laminate | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: We're going to install laminate flooring in our doublewide mobile home. The subfloor is sound, but ... A: Sorry Jean , I got confused with John ...almost the same subject...I was out of town and finally ... | |
| wood flooring with an accident prone pet | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 dogs, one cat and 3 children. I had laminate installed in my family room about 5 years ... A: Judine , Although it may resist somewhat better than a laminate ...it is much more costly to ... | |
| wood flooring with an accident prone pet | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 dogs, one cat and 3 children. I had laminate installed in my family room about 5 years ... A: Judine< No wood based product will endure the action of moisture and or pet urine. Carpert is out ... | |
| Glued down carpet. | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 20+ year old carpet that has been glued to the concrete floor in the basement. The ancient ... A: LOL... ya hoser ...eh, I'll need another Molson to go further eh.... Congrats on the new boy ...I ... | |
| concrete floor leveling | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I want to install lamenent flooring in my living room. I have slab concrete foundation. The concrete ... A: I am going out of town ...this is a lengthy question / answer ...if you wouldn't mind waiting I will ... | |
| laminate over wood floor bulge & buckle | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Chris, Sorry, I forgot to include my questions in the last message. Here's my last message: "I ... A: MY MY, HA , Ikea ...they have no clue , they are retailers and have books to get their info from ... | |
| laminate over wood floor bulge & buckle | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Chris, Sorry, I forgot to include my questions in the last message. Here's my last message: "I ... A: My My, I have never heard of the questions / circumstance that you have posed...I would suggest ... | |
| tar paper | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: do you glue tar paper to subfloor then glue linoleum on top of that (feltback) 1/4 subfloor plywood ... A: Bob, I thought the ply wood was down already...what are the exsisting floors now ?? You may have ... | |
| tar paper | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: do you glue tar paper to subfloor then glue linoleum on top of that (feltback) 1/4 subfloor plywood A: Bob, With the new solid plywood subfloor there is no need to put down tar paper....just prep the ... | |
| Joining two different levels of flooring. | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: Our dinning room has laminated hardwood flooring, and we just installed Saltillo tile in the ... A: Gary , I have this problem often... tile and wood. Shim the T-CAP to the level of the tile ... | |
| Installing hardwood flooring | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I would like to install hardwood flooring over my existing ceramic tile. I recently tore out a ... A: MAhala kAy, If you skim coat the floor with the proper underlayment, PORTLAND BASED CEMENT...and ... | |
| Laminate questions | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: 1) Does the thickness of a laminate floor matter? I am trying to decide between 8mm and 12mm ... A: Dean, Yes the thickness will add to the sonic qualities. The thicker products will sound and feel ... | |
| transition strip | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: laminate flooring ending at dinning room which is ceramic tile 12ft opening 9ft straight 3ft ... A: Chris, Use a T -CAP molding, Miter the 45 degree with cuts set at 22.5 degrees on a chop saw. Here ... | |
| Laying Hardwood Laminate | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: We are laying hardwood laminate almost throughout a cottage. We have just finished the living-room ... A: Garth ... Ok I'll use your words I work the room south and get finished ...then I turn around and ... | |
| Adura vinyl tiles | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I just read your answer regarding someone else's question about Adura (Mannington) tiles. I ... A: Read your question, will answer thoroughly tonight after work. Chris Tanya , Please prep the ... | |
| hardwood flooring | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to decide if i want hardwood flooring in my new kitchen. i have dogs, I am concerned ... A: Joy, I am not a dog owner... yet even the many homes I have done which did have dogs have not ... | |
| Laying Hardwood Laminate | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: We are laying hardwood laminate almost throughout a cottage. We have just finished the living-room ... A: Garth, I am trying to visualize your situation and having a very difficult time doing so based on ... | |
| Tiling over existing tile and radiant heat | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a customer who wants me to lay ceramic tile on top of his existing ceramic tile floor. The ... A: Darryl, I have no clue ... I could toss in that any added material will cause the radiant heat to ... | |
| Removing old linoleum flooring | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: i am helping my dad remove a linoleum floor the house was built in 1982. the linoleum is coming up ... A: Patrick, You can be pretty sure that linoleum ...true old skool lino is made of linseed oil , cork, ... | |
| Laminate On Stairs | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help! Myself and a friend are trying to put down laminate. We did the living room ... A: Nice job so far ...and you are very brave !! Ok bear with me ...the riser must be made flush ...all ... | |
| Hardwood Floor Repair | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Hoping you can help me out! I have hardwood floors that were installed by the former owners of my ... A: Liz , Considering the fact that I don't know what type of wood you have ..solid or engineered ? ... | |
| Dritac | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I can purchase the Dritac refill kit for the solid floor in the 10-pack you refer ... A: John, I think you are speaking of the epoxy injection repair kit? Is this correct. Post a link so ... | |
| finish molding from carpet to hardwood engineered flooring | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a hardwood engineered floor in a bedroom to replace the carpet. The carpet runs ... A: Ernie , Yes there are quite few ....here are some examples of what they do and what they are ... | |
| Hardwood Floor Repair | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Hoping you can help me out! I have hardwood floors that were installed by the former owners of my ... A: Is it OK if I scream now.....lol Geeez, architects are good for one thing, giving spec's, not ... | |
| ceramic tile in a mobile home | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My in-laws want to install ceramic tile in a small area of their mobile home. There is linoleum ... A: Tiffany, Yes you can install tile over hardi backer cement board in the mobile home bath. If you ... | |
| carpet black spot | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have done a short sale on my home. I moved the six foot long fish tank out from the wall and found ... A: I don't know the specific answer to your question, I am an installation expert. However, if you go ... | |
| carpet pads | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: the carpet in the dining room was disgusting all puckered up and no longer attached to the pad. The ... A: I don't know what you used for scraping , but we use these 4" wide razor scrapers ....typically ... | |
| Wood flooring screw up | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Ok, here's the story. I wanted to get wood flooring in my bedroom, and my uncle runs a wood ... A: Aoife, Thank you for the best humor of the month ....I am sorry it is at your expense.I am just ... | |
| 'allure' vinyl floor planks | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Just seen this product advertised @ Home Depot - went in to have a look. I'm impressed with the ... A: I have see the product also ... as to your concerns pertaining to the weather it would be best if ... | |
| sweating floor | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: We are on a slab. We pulled part of the carpet and padding up because it was wet and smelled. The ... A: This age old problem with moisture vapor and flooring rears it's head again. There are 2 things you ... | |
| getting carpet glue off my hardwood floor | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I pulled up the carpet in my 1957 home to get to the original hardwood floors. They are in very good ... A: Jeremy, There are many adhesive removers on the market... some we use that are safe for wood floors ... | |
| Preparing for 13" x 13" porcelain tile install | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I just tore out some old, 80s era ceramic tile, 1/4" luan plywood that was under it, vinyl tile ... A: Keith, When you are installing an additional subfloor(plywood) run the material 90 degrees to the ... | |
| Carpet Tacks | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: We just bought a newly constructed home. The problem is along the edges of the carpet (where it ... A: The standard carpet is usually an economy grade and you are in fact feeling the tack strip through ... | |
| Floorboards genva loc acoustic | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a quick question regarding your opinion about the quality and durability as well as "look" of ... A: Yes Shireen, You will need to protect your investment and follow normal "industry standards" ... | |
| Removing slate tile applied to concrete | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I started to remove a slate tile floor in order to replace with ceramic. The job has turned into a ... A: Dave, Thanks very much for the kind comments...they are always appreciated. I will look forward to ... | |
| Baseboards and tile floor. | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am updating my bathroom and as part of the remodel the baseboards need to be removed. Problem is ... A: I have removed base boards and destroyed them (that was the intention)...to apply new ones. If they ... | |
| Removing slate tile applied to concrete | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I started to remove a slate tile floor in order to replace with ceramic. The job has turned into a ... A: I use a rotary hammer drill set on hammer only ...with the appropriate bits for chiseling and prying ... | |
| Carpeting Over Marble | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a home and the large family room (24'x22') has a dark green high gloss marble ... A: Elizabeth .... You can loose lay carpet over the marble ... but that's about it. If you attempt to ... | |
| Floorboards genva loc acoustic | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a quick question regarding your opinion about the quality and durability as well as "look" of ... A: Shireen, Opinions of laminate floors are just that ...biased or otherwise. With so many products ... | |
| Glued down carpet. | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have 20+ year old carpet that has been glued to the concrete floor in the basement. The ancient ... A: G...my canuck cousin... Do you remember the Mackenzie brothers... I guess I am showing my ... | |
| installing ceramic tile over lanilolum | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to install tile over rolled linoleum that is well adhered to a cement floor? How? A: Steve , I can say yes , but that's only if I see the floor / my own job / my customer. Since there ... | |
| Wood Flooring | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking into wood flooring for the kitchen and love the looks of Bamboo but have read some bad ... A: Yes , I have installed many glass tiles ... what is the dimension of the sheet? And the approximate ... | |
| engineered hard wood | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: We had a water leak under our tongue and groove engineered hardwood floor. There is only one area ... A: Sally , Do you have home owners insurance ... if you do get them to fix the floor. If you don't I ... | |
| Wood Flooring | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking into wood flooring for the kitchen and love the looks of Bamboo but have read some bad ... A: i don't like to recommend , I answer installer / installation questions mostly ...but I love tile ... | |
| Recarpet my 5th wheel | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I need to recarpet my 5th wheel. Are there companies that specifically work with trailer carpet ... A: Let's see if I can help. I have done a lot of this type work. I would make sure the installer has ... | |
| vinyl flooring | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: We just had vinyl flooring installed and you can see raised areas where glue was not spread evenly. ... A: Melissa, I am not sure of the situation ...if you attempt to fix and it makes the problem worse , ... | |
| Mud Bed | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I am installing 24" x 24" Porcelain tile over a concrete floor. The floor has a lot of ups and ... A: Sorry so late in responding Russ, I am in the middle of a stone job and have just been beat each ... | |
| sub floor | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in a old house and there is a sub floor on top of the original hard wood floor it has a ... A: Jason , I have no idea what the material was / is....or your end goal. If I say scrap with razor ... | |
| Leak between parkay tongue and groove flooring | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Over the last 48 hours I've noticed my parkay tongue and groove flooring buckling in my chen. The ... A: Yes ... I ma saying that it will be covered by the homeowners insurance. You can call a plumber ... | |
| Veneer Thickness Of Engineered Hardwood | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning to have engineered hardwood floors installed in my condo. Other than multiple sandings, ... A: Rich , Yes regardless of the veneer and thickness you will need to protect the floor. Although ... | |
| Replace mobile home flooring with tile. | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have done my share of floor jobs, but never in a mobile home. This particular one is on slab with ... A: Joseph , To a degree I think I see what you are after.... basically more support in between the ... | |
| Leak between parkay tongue and groove flooring | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Over the last 48 hours I've noticed my parkay tongue and groove flooring buckling in my chen. The ... A: Sounds like you have a leak all right ....your best bet would be to call your insurance company , ... | |
| Installing tile over linoleum? | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to update my kitchen and bathroom flooring, both which had 25 year old linoleum. I pulled ... A: Well the formal answer would be to take it up to insure the best bond and subfloor possible yada ... | |
| Flexitec lineoleum laying over cement. | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to use flexitec product in my basement. It is a kitchen and there is a drain in the floor. ... A: Ohhh the basement, I have heard so many reports of flooding and other issues regarding moisture in ... | |
| tile and carpet in bathroom | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Just removed carpet in bathroom due to a pipe leak. Shower and tub have grey ceramic tile around ... A: Rob , ..sorry to come off weird , but I offer advise on installation mechanics...I am not a designer ... | |
| Replace mobile home flooring with tile. | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have done my share of floor jobs, but never in a mobile home. This particular one is on slab with ... A: I have done a lot of mobile homes , unfortunately they are not built like regular homes. So , ... | |
| prep for carpet installation | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I am getting carpet installed professionaly over hardwood flooring for our nursery. We have painted ... A: Please feel free to call the company that is doing the installation and ask what they prefer you do ... | |
| porch flooring | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: We have a screened in porch only in NJ with cold temps in the winter and snow and rain coming onto ... A: I can suggest tile ...or stone. they have various products that allow for your situations and ... | |
| slate and ceramic tile | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to put both slate and ceramic tile on my concrete patio, however; the slate (that I ... A: A bit complex and quite a tedious procedure would be to use the slate with a smaller notched trowel ... | |
| 9x9 tiles | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Our church basement has had 9x9 tiles for 50 years. Always dry & has held up well. Now, they ... A: Yes , cutting a 12 x 12 down will work...try to make sure the thickness is the same. Some older ... | |
| Veneer Thickness Of Engineered Hardwood | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning to have engineered hardwood floors installed in my condo. Other than multiple sandings, ... A: Regardless of the wear layer the wood will not withstand the type of furniture you describe without ... | |
| New Capet over Pergo Floor? | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Went Lowes for carpet in two rooms. I have pergo floor all throu the house. We want to try carpet ... A: Stew... If you have wood floors ...and true wood subfloors then you just need to use longer nails ... | |
| Veneer Thickness Of Engineered Hardwood | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning to have engineered hardwood floors installed in my condo. Other than multiple sandings, ... A: Rich , What is the price difference ? ...4 mm is obviously 2x that, much more likely to last a ... | |
| laminate | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: and thank you for your help in advance. I installed 200 square feet of laminate (oceanic - 8.43 mm ... A: JR, By all means ...if you have the time and ability and the material , take it apart and re -do ... | |
| ceramic flooring | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a large area of cheap white ceramic flooring. It always looks dirty!! I can clean and wash ... A: My senior flooring Journeyman and I remodeled his house. He used S.A.F.E on the grout and rinsed ... | |
| Using the existing floor as a subfloor | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a house in Tuscany and the floor in what will be the living room is chestnut beams about 1m ... A: Rafe ...quite a difference from the USA The beams spaced at 1m, what are their dimensions? The ... | |
| exterior wood decking | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I would like to build a large covered/screened patio, not sure what kind of wood to use for low ... A: Greg, I am not an exterior deck expert ...I have browsed some on the internet and examined various ... | |
| floors vibrate when someone walks by | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2 story wood frame house with a 4 foot crawl space under the entire house. Four years ago ... A: Caryn , Not being able to be there , all I can do is ponder ... 2 things , the new spring season ... | |
| tile | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of demolition of my kitchen, dining room, and bathroom floors. Which where all ... A: The rules have been the same for many years...try to remove as much adhesive as possible get the ... | |
| quality of staple vs nylon | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: we are about to buy carpet and there is a good deal on staple anso nylon by shaw. Some sales people ... A: This is an age old question.....and I have a link somewhere that explains all the good, bad and ... | |
| laminate flooring issue | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: a very rare deluge of rain caused the basement floor to flood. We were able to remove all the water ... A: I have asked many questions and have learned much about basements... Most basements will have a ... | |
| laminate flooring issue | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: a very rare deluge of rain caused the basement floor to flood. We were able to remove all the water ... A: Esther, Unfortunately I believe you will indeed have issues. The underlayment will hold moisture ... | |
| removal of carpet | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have never removed carpet myself and I am hoping that my older children and I can remove several ... A: yes ...it is easy and you can do it...please take some basic precautions.wear gloves if needed. ... | |
| Carpet to Carpet | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I am remodeling and I would like to put a new carpet over an old one that will not come up. I cannot ... A: LOL...I was so confused ....OMG ...the trunk ...LOL Ok well I am not a specialist in this area... ... | |
| Carpet to Carpet | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I am remodeling and I would like to put a new carpet over an old one that will not come up. I cannot ... A: What is preventing you from tearing it up ? Can't put nails in it .... if you have new padding ... | |
| Peel & Stick tiles | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I picked out a peel & stick tile that I saw at Lowe's (most of their selections were peel & stick). ... A: Clark ...I goggled The manufacture / distributor, spoke with them and repeatedly tried to get a ... | |
| ceramic tile sub streight | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: In the past I've prepared wood flooring for tile by stapling black paper over 3/4" wood sub-flooring ... A: Reilly, Yes I am familiar with this method ...and have torn up many ....lol They are always fun... ... | |
| Carpet Tile and Adhesive | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My company had a build out and installed carpet tiles. Before the tile went down the concrete was ... A: It sounds like it could be moisture, regardless of the sealer put down.... If you would like to ... | |
| Laminate Flooring | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: We are looking to do our own demo on some laminate flooring put down almost 10 years ago. We are ... A: Laminate floors are floating on a foam underlayment ...a few MM's thick... if the floor flexes and ... | |
| Peel & Stick tiles | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I picked out a peel & stick tile that I saw at Lowe's (most of their selections were peel & stick). ... A: Clark ... The old adhesive ...did you scrape it and remove as much as possible? You know with the ... | |
| Shaw Royal Mahogony 14 mm Exotic 2 strip | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have installed the Shaw Royal Mohagony engineered floor. In the summer the floor is tight and ... A: Kevin , If it is possible can you uninstall it and upon re-installation glue the joints in ... | |
| cracked tile over plywood subfloor | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Our front hall has ceramic tile with grout that is cracking to the point that you can pull chunks ... A: Dave , Possibly ... to bad no one used the proper cement board and methods to do it right from the ... | |
| carpet | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a burst pipe from the bathroom that flooded the bedroom. There is brand new carpeting ... A: Debbie , Sorry dear , I am a flooring installer , not a water damage restoration guy. I wish I had ... | |
| Repairing buckled wood floors? | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I am purchasing a foreclosure home which had some water damage in one room. We've already located ... A: ... You may have to call a very special craftsman or specialist ... not just any contractor .... ... | |
| Old (VAT) tile under carpet over cement slab. want wood | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: We would like to install wood floor in dining area that is now carpeted over old VAT ... A: Charles, Back in the day... the only 2 choices you had were nail down / glue down. With the ... | |
| loose parquet flooring | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: my home was built in the early 50's. it has parquet flooring throughout. i am refinishing it, but in ... A: No problem .... thank you for the explanation , sometimes you just can't tell these days ... The ... | |
| floor | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I am being told that my floor is buckling because that the insulation under the house was put in ... A: Sherry , The floor next to the ground with no sub floor ... here in my state that is concrete... ... | |
| Shaw Royal Mahogony 14 mm Exotic 2 strip | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have installed the Shaw Royal Mohagony engineered floor. In the summer the floor is tight and ... A: Kevin , All wood floors expand and contract with the weather conditions ... maybe in the winter you ... | |
| loose parquet flooring | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: my home was built in the early 50's. it has parquet flooring throughout. i am refinishing it, but in ... A: LOL...VERY CAREFULLY ... Yes of course I know that .. ... surgically remove the pieces , I might ... | |
| Old (VAT) tile under carpet over cement slab. want wood | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: We would like to install wood floor in dining area that is now carpeted over old VAT ... A: Typically the glue manufactures state to remove all old adhesives and dust and paint and anything ... | |
| carpeting a basement | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: As we are finishing my basement, I am preparing the concrete floor for carpeting. We have had two ... A: If you intend to install carpet which method of installation will you use ...Glue direct or ... | |
| proper procedure for tile install | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: John, I installed 400 SF of 12" floor tile over 1/4" hardi backer board. That was shot down with ... A: Beau, I am sorry that you have to learn this lesson .... you are not alone. I remember being ... | |
| Old (VAT) tile under carpet over cement slab. want wood | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: We would like to install wood floor in dining area that is now carpeted over old VAT ... A: Charles , Depending on the square footage you can demo it, check with your trash company as to the ... | |
| loose parquet flooring | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: my home was built in the early 50's. it has parquet flooring throughout. i am refinishing it, but in ... A: The glue...even though it is black will not be harmful... I assure you that a small amount of ... | |
| Vinyl Durastone | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about installing Durastone Vinyl 16" x 16" tiles in my bathroom but heard that there ... A: I have looked up lots of products for folks , but I can't recall what or if this is one in ... | |
| proper procedure for tile install | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: John, I installed 400 SF of 12" floor tile over 1/4" hardi backer board. That was shot down with ... A: Beau, The error is on you, according to my experience and knowledge of the law here in Calif. ... | |
| cork and floor muffler underlayment combined? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to combine cork and floor muffler underlayment to minimize sound transmission. I am ... A: Kirk, It depends , have you looked at the high density products like silent walk, here is a link to ... | |
| tigerwood flooring. | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: wheen installing tigerwood flooring are h joints acceptable. Or when three or four every other board ... A: Brett, Its always preferable to off set the joints as much as possible ....never have them line up ... | |
| Hardwood Floor Sub-floor Material | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: We plan to install Brazilian walnut hardwood in the living and dining area of our 1970 home. The ... A: Chris , It a long text you have here and the details are appreciated, but If you want the quality ... | |
| Flooring noise | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 story home. Above the living room is my son's room. When he walks over a certain area in ... A: Scott, Sounds like a pipe or gas line ..bouncing slightly ... on the typical hanger that is used to ... | |
| Is it always necessary to replace wet subfloor? | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Do wet subfloors always have to be replaced? A cracked clay drainpipe under our laundry room ... A: I see your excellent image ....Thank you. I'll try to break down your questions as you listed them ... | |
| cement backer board removal | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: We are planning on installing hardwood floors in our front hall (previously tile). We have removed ... A: Heather , This is a difficult process ...if it was adhered with cement as used for tile it will ... | |
| Wonderboard for VCT | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm installing wonderboard over old, damaged resilient tile and I'm wondering whether I'm doing ... A: Eve ... The floor may never be perfect ... but we try to get it within industry standards... the ... | |
| removing VCT, installing ceramic | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Due to water damage, we are having our vinyl composite tile flooring removed, and will be replacing ... A: 90-99 % is a good percentage to achieve .... the goal is to not have any ridges or globs impeding ... | |
| Wonderboard for VCT | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm installing wonderboard over old, damaged resilient tile and I'm wondering whether I'm doing ... A: Your welcome... 1/4" plywood is available from various suppliers. It is rated for subflooring and ... | |
| Wonderboard for VCT | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm installing wonderboard over old, damaged resilient tile and I'm wondering whether I'm doing ... A: Eve , Well, you are certainly going over board here. for VCT (resilient tile) Really all you ... | |
| wood flooring | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I thought I saw a way to install a free floating wood floor in the basement, below grade, on TV some ... A: Randy, It seems to claim that and also allow the floor to breathe. I would fell better about this ... | |
| wood flooring | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I thought I saw a way to install a free floating wood floor in the basement, below grade, on TV some ... A: Randy , I have seen this product that sounds similar to what you are describing....Is this ... | |
| Opinion on unusual lino installation | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I would appreciate your opinion on the suggested approach to this flooring installation. Basics: ... A: Brian, LOL...The picture speaks volumes....TY I would have originally suggested taking out the ... | |
| vinyl over carpet | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I want to put vinyl down in my kitchen. I have carpet down now and I hate it, my problem is it's ... A: Yes , you will have to tear up the old carpet Susan , but it's been done many times and you can have ... | |
| Opinion on unusual lino installation | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I would appreciate your opinion on the suggested approach to this flooring installation. Basics: ... A: Brian , I may be an experienced installer, However I am not there.... and I can not see the details ... | |
| Opinion on unusual lino installation | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I would appreciate your opinion on the suggested approach to this flooring installation. Basics: ... A: Brian , Is the installer competent .. and warranting the work ? My issue is the 1/2" ply attached ... | |
| Transition from hardwood to carpet | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Chris, The engineered wood floors we recently installed in hallway (over concrete slab) are butting ... A: Sorry to confuse you ... How thick is your wood ? It is normal for the carpet to be slightly higher ... | |
| at grade, hard wood floor instatlation | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 250 sq. yards of hardwood flooring. My project is "at grade". I removed the laminate ... A: Paul, "Or you can over kill it and use all the methods we talked about." "If the readings(OF THE ... | |
| at grade, hard wood floor instatlation | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 250 sq. yards of hardwood flooring. My project is "at grade". I removed the laminate ... A: Paul, Forgive me I must have completely missed the intial question regard ing a false floor. With ... | |
| at grade, hard wood floor instatlation | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 250 sq. yards of hardwood flooring. My project is "at grade". I removed the laminate ... A: Paul, On grade , concrete slab. What type hardwood ? Solid or engineered? Whichever it is the ... | |
| Transition from hardwood to carpet | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Chris, The engineered wood floors we recently installed in hallway (over concrete slab) are butting ... A: Yes , ordinarily we place an End Cap ...or Threshold on this transition. if you plan ahead slightly ... | |
| tile over laminate | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently ripped up my laminate on the floor of my basement bathroom. It didn't all come up ... A: Tom, I don't understand what paper is involved with the laminate. Laminate is a fake wood product, ... | |
| Applying Durock | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a house that has 3/4 inch pine floor with a 3/4 inch hardwood floor above. We are going to ... A: Dan, You do not glue the Durock or any cement board down .... You use thin set and 1/4" trowel. ... | |
| installing porcelain tile | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I am putting down some tile and I have to transition from a wood subfloor to a concrete floor. I am ... A: Kevin , It all depends on the area and the look you want. Lots of tile companies and stone and ... | |
| Hardwood or laminate over tile | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Can I have hardwood or laminate flooring installed over Mexican ceramic tile, or must I remove the ... A: Lee, It is possible ... but lots of factors need to be looked at. The new height of the new ... | |
| asbestos glue? | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Can asbestos glue seep up and be a threat? We have an older house with tile in the basement. Today, ... A: Paul , FYI ...asbestos glue is black ... the yellow glue is latex based ... and poses no threat .. ... | |
| Self-Sticking Floor Tiles | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My son has moved into a very used and abused house trailer, I'm trying to help him clean/fix it up. ... A: Purchase a liquid latex floor primer ...roller it on ....then buy some adhesive for VCT ...Henry's ... | |
| Floating Engineered Maple | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am installing (with the help of my dad and brother) an engineered maple on a slab foundation. I ... A: Regardless of what I may have an opinion on , are you not forced to keep this floor now? If you can ... | |
| curved Berber carpet transition to lower vinyl | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: What ideas do you have for the transition edge for a curved Berber carpet to a slightly lower vinyl ... A: .. Yes , the contour metals are commonly stocked at places that I would go to for supplies ....Not ... | |
| curved Berber carpet transition to lower vinyl | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: What ideas do you have for the transition edge for a curved Berber carpet to a slightly lower vinyl ... A: I bet the first time when your dad did it right he used the right product pre-segmented from the ... | |
| using a pneumatic nailer with 2 inch cleats and it is splitting the tongue every time we nail it. | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: We are installing exotic Tigerwood and put in 2 rows so far. We are using a pneumatic nailer with 2 ... A: Arlene , Does the nailer also shoot staples , Try the staples. We have had the same problem before ... | |
| vinyl plank flooring and temperature | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a covered sunporch with sliding glass doors, but no HVAC. I am thinking about installing ... A: As I have been to home depot lately getting materials for a shower , I kept thinking of your ... | |
| vinyl plank flooring and temperature | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a covered sunporch with sliding glass doors, but no HVAC. I am thinking about installing ... A: Natalie, I wonder how cold is cold??? Freezing?? Anything below 40F might be cause for concern... I ... | |
| Adura by Mannington / underlayment | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I am remodeling our kitchen. I removed the entire floor to the Joists, and installed 3/4" T&G ... A: Jamie , Yeahhh .. someone finally sent me photos ...LOL... TY Nice doggies .... Yes I have torn ... | |
| seam | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: We just had a PET polyester good quality carpet installed in our newly finished basement. It is a ... A: The seam ... that is definitely something that should be looked at closely. You can take a comb or ... | |
| Adura by Mannington / underlayment | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I am remodeling our kitchen. I removed the entire floor to the Joists, and installed 3/4" T&G ... A: Firstly I want to say I am not a product evaluator. I am an installation mechanic/ Journeyman. That ... | |
| Loose Tiles | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I have recently stripped and waxed several large areas of VCT tile. One of the areas had some ... A: Tim , I don't know who is making this suggestion , but it is obvious that the tiles were loose ... | |
| floor and baseboard | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: We just bought house and it has wood floors and there are pretty nice gaps between baseboard and ... A: James, Sure , it's pretty easy ...but I would suggest the painters caulk (ALEX PLUS)...it is water ... | |
| Hardwood installation on wavy floors | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: We want to install Junckers Nordic Ash 3/4" by 5" hardwood flooring in 650 sq ft of our second ... A: I am in the far East end of the valley ....Inland Empire. By all means ...Junckers is great for ... | |
| Prepping a concrete floor for ceramic tile | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: i am currently redoing my downstairs bathroom and after removing the old tile i found the paper ... A: Yes Steve that is typically a vapor barrier paper , called aqua barrier ... or slip sheet. I always ... | |
| Which gets installed First? | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I am working with two contractors. One contractor is going to install vinyl flooring in two ... A: The vinyl first...the laminate second ...the carpet last. I can see where demolition phases might be ... | |
| floor and baseboard | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: We just bought house and it has wood floors and there are pretty nice gaps between baseboard and ... A: Most wood floors , in older homes, have a base shoe affixed to the base board to eliminate this gap. ... | |
| armstrong laminate flooring | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Chris, just saw your response to a question about armstrong grand illusions laminate making a ... A: CT, I know only what I have heard here..... I would stay away and spend my hard earned money ... | |
| taking up wall to wall carpet | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Owned a home for 28 years, floor same then as is now, settled and sloping down on part of first ... A: Susan , Yes you can ...but you need to determine to what extent ... tear out the carpet ... then ... | |
| padding for rugs | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: We recently had brazilian redwood installed and wondered why and for how long to wait to put down ... A: Kim , I am not sure what you need ... just the throw rug over the wood floor??? Why use pad at ... | |
| hardwood floors installed next to ceramic tile that is higher in height | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: We are installing a hardwood floor and running into a problem. There ceramic tile that is currently ... A: Yes Arlene, run the reducer on the table saw ...cut off the thin side until it is flush with the ... | |
| Padding | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: So, a full bottle of laundry detergent feel from the top of the double stacker wash/dryer. It ... A: Shannon, All brand ... lol... well it sounds like it got ALL over the place. You say engineered ... | |
| Ceramic Tile over linoleum backing | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I want to install tile in my kitchen. I have a concrete subfloor and I have tried to pull up the ... A: David, Hi there , please soak the cardboard backing and allow to get mushy ... use as much water as ... | |
| How to Clean Australian Cypress Floor | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Currently, to clean our Australian cypress floor we sweep and mop the floor. I will like to get an ... A: I am sorry , I do not clean floors ...I have stone and tile / carpet in my house. If it were my wood ... | |
| LAYING VINYL FLOORING NEXT TO EXISTING CARPET | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: MY HUSBAND AND I WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE OUR VINYL FLOORING IN 2 BATHROOMS, A SMALL FOYER, AND OUR ... A: Various transitions for carpet may include a visible piece of metal ...or the invisible "Z" bar ... | |
| LAYING SPLIT BRICK ON DECK OF COVERED PORCH | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a covered 900 square foot porch with 1x6 treated decking its well built with plenty of ... A: Sorry Kim, I am not familiar with the SPLIT BRICK term... is that a paver?? A stone / brick that is ... | |
| double glue down tongue and groove | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Hoping you can help me out before I wreck these floors. I've reclaimed some 80-odd year old 2-1/4" ... A: The full spread system is 100% coverage on the floor with adhesive applied with proper notched ... | |
| Flooring problems | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Our house is about 40 years old and I would like some new flooring. We chose a laminate and had an ... A: Cathy, Wow , that's rather extreme... I was wondering if that is accurate ... or slightly ... | |
| vinyl flooring | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I am apologizing for asking my question incorrectly. My wife typed up the question about laying ... A: No need to apologize ... happens all the time. This field and various topics are often hard to ... | |
| Carpet transistion strip | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for an aluminum or metal carpet transition strip in something other than silver or ... A: These are getting harder and more difficult to find... KINKEAD METALS is one distributor , as well ... | |
| hardwood install over mixed sub-floor | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I sent this question to another expert who recommended that I not install hardwood in my kitchen. ... A: Ahhh, New England ... the North East... had a bit of weather there recently , I hope all is well. I ... | |
| hardwood install over mixed sub-floor | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I sent this question to another expert who recommended that I not install hardwood in my kitchen. ... A: Christian , A lot of info to digest here ...I want to answer your question(s) and encourage you to ... | |
| porcelain tile | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I are in the process of remodeling her half bath. The home was built in the ... A: I just read your description. Yes go rent a chipper / demo hammer from the Home depot / rental yard ... | |
| novalis peel and stick planks | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i are planning to redo our flooring ourselves. currently we have old carpet and ... A: I am sorry , I don't know the product / or the line ... I have no idea. Get the manufacture 800 # ... | |
| Self-leveling compound for VCT | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I used self leveling compound on a concrete basement floor in an attempt to float out imperfections ... A: What brand did you use ... did you primer the floor ... and it does have sand in the product so ... | |
| Self-leveling compound for VCT | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I used self leveling compound on a concrete basement floor in an attempt to float out imperfections ... A: Brandis, I don't know why the basement would cause this , so I am just guessing ..... we often add ... | |
| porcelan tile floors/dog urine | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Use commercial cleaners,Fabulosa, but cannot remove stains. Any help? A: A 100% solution of vinegar ... or a mixture of sugar and water ... allowed to soak like a ... | |
| cost of wood flooring | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: What would be a reasonable cost per foot to install engineered wood flooring such as maple over ... A: The wood floors vary widely in price ... what brand and model are you purchasing. The adhesive is ... | |
| Armstrong Grand Illusions Laminate Flooring | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently had the armstrong grand illusions laminate flooring installed in my living/dining room ... A: I have no way of knowing why or what the floor is actually doing. nor what others are doing about ... | |
| Tile to hardwood transitition | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have recently completed a tiling my kitchen floor, however, upon completion I realized the ... A: With travertine flooring on diagonal ....it is very appealing to install a length of marble ... | |
| Armstrong Grand Illusions Laminate Flooring | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently had the armstrong grand illusions laminate flooring installed in my living/dining room ... A: Yes Armstrong has issues and problems with this floor , the actual wood itself ... Try to get a ... | |
| adhesive on fir flooring | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: On 12/16/08, Lori asked Chris about removing adhesive/linoleum from a fir floor. Not only do I have ... A: .. if steam is an option then maybe something as simple as the SHARK will work ... ... | |
| adhesive on fir flooring | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: On 12/16/08, Lori asked Chris about removing adhesive/linoleum from a fir floor. Not only do I have ... A: I am sorry, I went back to find the questioner ... and as you see , so also I see .... she did not ... | |
| Required subfloor for VCT installation | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 24x26 finished shop area within my pole barn. It is all concete floor and I am setting it ... A: I hope that it will indeed work out for you. The reason primarily to use an additional layer is to ... | |
| Travertine installation problem | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: We remodeled our kitchen, and I think the designer used a travertine installer that didn't know what ... A: This is a difficult question to answer , it requires physical inspection. Many possibilities , ... | |
| carpet/tile | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently had to have some of my ceramic tile taken up for Perma Seal to work---the tile is Eliane ... A: Lynne, No it is not possible to glue carpet to carpet..It is possible to glue carpet to tile with ... | |
| Required subfloor for VCT installation | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 24x26 finished shop area within my pole barn. It is all concete floor and I am setting it ... A: Tim , I am all over this ... please forgive my delay , I wrote a page or two and hesitated sending ... | |
| tile flooring | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Where should I center the tile when tiling between my kitchen and foyer? The rooms are off set. A: Petula, Center is not always the best. The tile should be calculated to leave evenly sized , or ... | |
| carpet seam | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: my son-in-law thought he could fix our carpet after having a flood. He had to add padding under half ... A: It looks like the carpet may be gapped, as you say. It can be opened and power stretched and re done ... | |
| Ceramic tile | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: We have an outdoor patio that is above our garage. We want to put down tile. We have removed the ... A: Robin ... can you nail / attach a piece of ply wood and water proof that ... and then cement board ... | |
| Carpet Runner over carpet | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Can I install a carpet runner over my already carpeted stairs? If so will carpet rods help hold it ... A: Janet, I'm not sure about this one. Firstly the carpet would not be attached properly , because ... | |
| Refinishing old wood floors | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: We've recently stripped about 5 layers of linoleum and vinyl tile off the floor of an old house we ... A: Jessica, It depends on the instructions of the product ....probably water clean up. I know it ... | |
| Naturcor | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am considering getting Naturcor for my kitchen. I did a google on it and come up with goood and ... A: Maggie , With professionals and retail purchased products I am sure they will offer warranties to ... | |
| Tile floor problem | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a tile floor installed in our entrance way and now some of the grout keeps breaking away. I ... A: Gigi, It would be best to clean all the loose material out... compromises can be made ... the ... | |
| Tile floor problem | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a tile floor installed in our entrance way and now some of the grout keeps breaking away. I ... A: Ok just for you ... they do sell the exact color matching caulk ...with or without sand to match the ... | |
| moulding | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have installed a carpet "island" in middle of hardwood floor. Have seen a rubber moulding ... A: Mike , It is called REDUCER...or T-cap...or rubber transition moulding. Various companies make it, ... | |
| Refinishing old wood floors | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: We've recently stripped about 5 layers of linoleum and vinyl tile off the floor of an old house we ... A: Well here are the issues. Scraping and sanding will do more damage to the underlying wood. But ... | |
| Peel ans stick carpet on tile, on cement | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: What kind of floor prep needs to be done to install peel and stick carpet on an old tile floor, ... A: Joe , For carpet squares , not much really ... a light skim coat to make everything even and ... | |
| Install Plywood flooring | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: We want to install sheets of "one side good" plywood in our cottage. Present floor is 8"wide planks ... A: The issue that strikes me immediately is that plywood is made to be screwed to the floor joists. And ... | |
| Refinishing old wood floors | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: We've recently stripped about 5 layers of linoleum and vinyl tile off the floor of an old house we ... A: Jessica, I found your question in the question pool.... has anyone answered you yet? Please let ... | |
| pet claws & flooring damage | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I know the answer is not to leave him but thats not an option (to the other animal lovers out there ... A: Ughhh sorry to take so long to get to you ...been working nights at the famous LAX airport. Fun , ... | |
| carpeting stairs | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: We are trying to find some instructions as to the best way to carpet the stringers on our stairway. ... A: Angela, Yes I can give instructions and or advise ... it is complex ... and may require purchasing ... | |
| Basement Flooring - VCT | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of remodeling my basement and one of the tasks will be to install VCT to a 25' ... A: Allow me to inform you of what I have learned in 25 or so years .... The tile you are concerned ... | |
| glue adhesive/citrus king | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I was reading a post (oct 28, 2008). The guy was doing a floor and asked about "citrus king". I ... A: No he never did , after calling the adhesive manufacture for the wood installation , they advised ... | |
| what type of floor for an outdoor shed/studio | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I bought a TuffShed last summer intending to use it as an art studio. It will be unheated except for ... A: Stacy , with all this preperation ....like building a small house ... I can't understand why all ... | |
| Ugly Seams! | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I just had berber carpet installed in my home less than 24 hours ago. As soon as I looked the ... A: Sheena , ... No problem about the length ... it does sound like you have things well in hand and ... | |
| vinyl flooring | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: ...called Memory plexitac (by Norman Lipton according to where I purchased it) The problem: I have a ... A: Yes Karen ... of course ...you can mail me a sample...I will also look at the info you listed .. I ... | |
| what type of floor for an outdoor shed/studio | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I bought a TuffShed last summer intending to use it as an art studio. It will be unheated except for ... A: Stacy, The vinyl over plywood , depending on the type of vinyl ...I would recommend a full spread ... | |
| vinyl flooring | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: ...called Memory plexitac (by Norman Lipton according to where I purchased it) The problem: I have a ... A: Yes Karen you can , But I need to know if the back of the vinyl is what we call felt / cardboard ... | |
| Ugly Seams! | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I just had berber carpet installed in my home less than 24 hours ago. As soon as I looked the ... A: Sheena ... , The answer is no ...seams should look beautiful and invisible ... send a picture with ... | |
| Moisture barrier pad | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I run a humidifier a lot and hate it, but prevents the terrible mildew I get otherwise. It's not a ... A: If it were a wood subfloor the plastic might be OK , but since it is a slab it will not breathe and ... | |
| bowling lane construction | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I am construction two bowling lanes for a school in Guatemala. The lanes will be raised from the ... A: .. been working nights at LAX airport...haven't forgot about you ... just dog tired. I am going to ... | |
| removal of old engineered flooring around kitchen cabinets | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I are getting ready to remove the existing, glued-down engineered wood flooring in our ... A: If you can rent this tool great ... otherwise it is a costly 1 time expense. See the link here... ... | |
| what type of floor for an outdoor shed/studio | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I bought a TuffShed last summer intending to use it as an art studio. It will be unheated except for ... A: Vinyl will be the best bet ... and least expensive... my next choice would be ceramic tile over a ... | |
| bowling lane construction | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I am construction two bowling lanes for a school in Guatemala. The lanes will be raised from the ... A: Yes ...this is a bit out of my league also ... but I welcome the challenge and appreciate the fact ... | |
| Resin Polymer Textured Floor (?) | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: We bought a house from a couple who rehabbed it extensively. Unfortunately, they didn't leave any ... A: Cheryl, I have been called a lot of things , but cleaning expert is not one of them .....lol Lots ... | |
| hardwood flooring direction | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: front door opens onto L shaped kitchen/dining (wide galley kitchen is top arm of l dining area is ... A: It is best to enhance the length of the main rooms , however , recently we had a customer with a ... | |
| underlayment for nail down hardwood flooring | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a second floor bedroom in a log home that we want put down 3/4 inch hardwood on, and we deed ... A: Dan, I am sorry that didn't work out I have seen it used under many floors... I can't imagine why ... | |
| Ceramic tile | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: We have an outdoor patio that is above our garage. We want to put down tile. We have removed the ... A: No you can not tile that surface directly....But with the proper subfloor you can. depending on the ... | |
| Tarkett Ovations engineered white oak | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Hey Chris, I am looking at floating engineered wood that meets E1 standards for off gassing. Its ... A: I have not installed the 2 plank / strip product...however the 3 strip products I have, back in the ... | |
| Flooring Repair | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I have a spot in the middle of my flooring (its the engineered tongue and groove glue down ... A: Yes here are the items sold by Dri-Tac ...and a few others make the same system as well. I seem to ... | |
| For small living room what works better wood or tile | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I live in a town house with a small living room. The living room still has the cheap original carpet ... A: Ali, I am not a designer per say, but from my perspective a wood floor actually gives greater ... | |
| installing vinyl tile | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I want to install vinyl tile over a 30 x 25 (basement concrete. The area is now covered with black ... A: Nate , Yes it is .... lets get a few details out of the way. 1. you have pretty much knocked ... | |
| transition strip from vinyl tile to concrete | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: What can we use for transition material on a basement floor between stick-on tiles and concrete. We ... A: Vicki, Typically in the commercial flooring we often reduce the vinyl tile with a ... | |
| Woodfloor installation | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: We had Hardwood floor installed by a Contractor in Sep-07 in our house in TX and not even 2 months ... A: Fabienne, Hello....and thanks for asking. After reading your descriptive scenario, I want to assure ... | |
| Konecto | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I see so much on Konecto right now. What is the scoop from your perspective. Good or not so good ... A: I have no experience with Konecto... but I stumbled on this website when researching it .... and I ... | |
| Sealing grout | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Do I need to seal grout with polymer added to it? My contractor says I don't need to. Thanks ... A: Wait 48 to 72 hrs. before sealing to allow the grout to fully cure. Purchase a brand that I or ... | |
| Sealing grout | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Do I need to seal grout with polymer added to it? My contractor says I don't need to. Thanks A: NAN, Polymers...are added to the products for strength and bonding ... It all depends on where ... | |
| underlay for concrete flooring | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what underlayment is best for installing a laminate floor over a concrete slab. ... A: I use this product ... due to availability it is difficult to find. ... | |
| laminate over concrete and tile | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I want to replace carpet with floating laminate floor. My issue is i also have twelve inch tile in ... A: Prior to your feed back/ follow up I was under the impression and belief that this was a small ... | |
| laminate over concrete and tile | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I want to replace carpet with floating laminate floor. My issue is i also have twelve inch tile in ... A: Chad , I can only assume that the tile you speak of is ceramic...? It is easily removed ....15 sq ... | |
| preparing floor for tile | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions. We had mold damage which was remediated. I am having a neighborhood handiman ... A: The cement board is only used by it self... you do not combine the 2 different systems. It is one ... | |
| preparing floor for tile | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions. We had mold damage which was remediated. I am having a neighborhood handiman ... A: Yes there are many installation methods.....but certain situations require evaluation , and ... | |
| Transitional wood edging | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I just installed tile by a door that comes in from the garage. There is about 20 sq. feet of tile ... A: Jason, I never use screws on concrete.. I use liquid nails ... glue the wood with a good 1/4" bead ... | |
| Moisture barrier pad | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I run a humidifier a lot and hate it, but prevents the terrible mildew I get otherwise. It's not a ... A: Well I have to say that this moisture is overwhelming and your brilliant idea to put plastic down at ... | |
| Transitional wood edging | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I just installed tile by a door that comes in from the garage. There is about 20 sq. feet of tile ... A: Jason , Use this link and then tell me which one you have ...usually carpet butts to the tile ... | |
| Moisture barrier pad | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I run a humidifier a lot and hate it, but prevents the terrible mildew I get otherwise. It's not a ... A: Jean ... You run a humidifier ...or a de- humidifier??? Why do you have mildew?? Your question ... | |
| replacing carpet for laminate flooring | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything to removing carpetting and preping a floor for laminate flooring? We are wanting ... A: Marcia , demo the carpet ...cut it into manageable pieces ... discard ... remove the pad and ... | |
| liminate flooring unglued | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I recently had laminate wood flooring put down in three areas of a home we recently ... A: FYI ... Laminate floor is not glued down ...it floats over a foam /plastic moisture barrier. The ... | |
| I'm still lost! | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently looked online for carpet for my living room. I followed all the instructions on ... A: Nicte Your dimensions are not correct ...please re submit them and I will be happy to help 295 ... | |
| removing linoleum | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am removing linoleum in my kitchen/dining area. It is on a Plywood subfloor. Most is coming up ... A: I believe you are dealing with a PERIMETER glue system. It is adhered at the edges and seams only. ... | |
| use existing flooring? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought an older, 1947, house. The second floor was an attic that was converted to ... A: Andrew, I now understand ...attic. With this factor and the consideration as to the well ... | |
| use existing flooring? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought an older, 1947, house. The second floor was an attic that was converted to ... A: Hmmm rather odd , are you telling me that this was indeed the floor that was the main floor for the ... | |
| use existing flooring? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought an older, 1947, house. The second floor was an attic that was converted to ... A: Ok .. some terminology ... "subfloor" supports the finish floor. I am going to assume the Fir is ... | |
| Post Vinyl Flooring Install | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Just got finished installing vinyl flooring throughout my house. Because I replaced carpet the ... A: Ryan, If you could acquire some of the exact material you could make some nice pieces large enough ... | |
| Laminate Flooring & Kitchen Cabinets | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm remodeling my kitchen and I'm installing cherry color, maple cabinets. I'm thinking about ... A: Bradley. Since i can't see your cabinets ... nor the flooring ...I would be hard pressed to make a ... | |
| Cutting tile in place | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I need to remove approximately 3 inches of tile in order to properly set some bypass doors. The area ... A: .. Yes I own / have 2 of them ... had I known that the cut was this long I would have mentioned ... | |
| screened porch flooring choices | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: We are adding a large screened porch to our home in central Connecticut. The porch will have only ... A: Virginia, I Goggled TREK flooring ...it is a laminate. All laminates are a composite pressed wood ... | |
| Dying travertine | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I bought a victorian house that is historically authentic except that the last owner put travertine ... A: Dana , I don't know how to dye tile/ stone ... natural stone might be dyed with concrete products , ... | |
| Cutting tile in place | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I need to remove approximately 3 inches of tile in order to properly set some bypass doors. The area ... A: Pete , I use a Makita grinder with a 4.5" diamond wheel ... you can purchase this a Harbor freight ... | |
| Remove glue | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: When we bought our tiles they were packaged in such a way that the glue from the cardboard box ... A: Typically the glue is a type of hot melt glue ...much like that of the hot melt craft guns and ... | |
| FIXING MARBONITE OVER EXISTING MOSAIC FLOORING | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have started rehabilting my house with major changes. Now the old mosaic flooring had detoriated ... A: PRADEEP, It is my opinion that Mapei has some great products at the Lowes by me ... I hope they ... | |
| Peel & stick tile | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: we are putting peel & stick vinyl in a small odd shaped bathroom. the subfloor is MDF. What product ... A: I would skim coat the floor or roller, with latex additive / primer first. Even a brush or sponge ... | |
| screened porch flooring choices | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: We are adding a large screened porch to our home in central Connecticut. The porch will have only ... A: I need to know more about the porch and the lower 3 feet or so ... will water and snow actually get ... | |
| laying laminate on uneven slab | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently added on to my house and where the new slab was poured it was a little higher. I had a ... A: You explained it fine. I think you will have little difficulty with the slab / self leveling cement ... | |
| peel and stick vinyl tile flooring | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I not sure if my last question went through, so I'm sorry if you get this twice. We need flooring ... A: No I never recommend peel and stick vinyl... but if you must then please do purchase the VCT (vinyl ... | |
| Wood floor underlayment | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Chris: Basement has commercial grade carpeting (very thin, about 1/8 inch - put down with super ... A: Sounds lke trouble ... my first thought is, what if ? What if you have some moisture build up that ... | |
| Vinyl Floor Pulling Up | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Chris, We have a new house (just over 1 year old, and out of warranty of course) that has what ... A: There really isn't anything you can do ... I swear to you ... The adhesive is quite expensive and ... | |
| refinishing my hardwood floor | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to refinish my oak hardwood floor in my living room. The floor has been covered by both ... A: I would like to say chances are 50/50....it depends on the ease or difficulty of the tear up ... | |
| Re-tiling over old tile? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to re-tile our bathroom (9 ft X 6 ft). The tiles is in good condition except for one ... A: Yes remove all the tiles , get the floor smooth of all thinset cement. I use a variety of pry bars ... | |
| Re-tiling over old tile? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to re-tile our bathroom (9 ft X 6 ft). The tiles is in good condition except for one ... A: I would recommend removing the exsisting tile and addressing the crack with a CRACK SUPPRESSION ... | |
| removal of glued down lino | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove glued down lino, the underside of it stayed when I ripped it up. A: I have used warm water and a sponge .....if you can get the plastic layer up with a scrapper and ... | |
| Ceramic tile over 24' span | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am having an addition put on with a 24' span using 16" high engineered beams. The paperwork on the ... A: You are leaving out some key factors here as far as I can tell ...or maybe I read through the thread ... | |
| Ceramic tile over 24' span | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am having an addition put on with a 24' span using 16" high engineered beams. The paperwork on the ... A: I need to know the span ... you mentioned 24' ... but also the joists ...size and space between each ... | |
| flooded cherry floors | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I rent a commercial space, in which we had installed cherry tongue and groove floors 2 years ago. I ... A: An insurance claim should be generated and they can test for moisture. Most restoration companies ... | |
| Engineered hardwood floors | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: We have bought a house and tore all existing flooring out. Replaced it with engineered hardwood ... A: Various companies sell a product that allows you to drill a small hole and inject epoxy that fills ... | |
| tack strip round entrance transition to tile | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I want to cut out carpet in front of hearth to install slate tile. How do I transition the ... A: I've been on vacation for Christmas. I'm not quite sure what you are asking, so I'll guess. The ... | |
| Removing Tile Adhesive From Hardwood Floor | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: We are attempting to redo all the hardwood floors in our house. However, upon removing the carpet ... A: Ok feel free to ask a question the next day ...I guess i set it up so that I answer 5 questions a ... | |
| Need help buying carpet | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: How would I determine in square yards the amount of carpet necessary to cover my living room. It is ... A: Any 12 foot goods is calculated like so... Linear footage ...15.5 ft x 1.3333= 20.666 yds....just ... | |
| whole house tiling job | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: We are getting ready to install 13 x 13 tiles throughout our entire house. I know this will take ... A: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays..... Typically once we find our lay out we complete all the full ... | |
| floor tiles | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: What depth of floor tile would you advise me to use on my kitchen floor A: Merry Christmas, Please let me know what floor project you are attempting ... most vinyl tile are ... | |
| Carpet staples coming up | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: We purchased a remnant and pad (on a tight budget here) and had it installed a few weeks ago. Now, ... A: Adam, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, Is this a wall to wall installation ....over pad ? If ... | |
| floor w/tile flood | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: 2 weeks ago my daughter and her husband came home to a broken water pipe under the concrete floor of ... A: Happy Holidays to you and yours. I would insist that the insurance company deal with this on site ... | |
| Solid Hardwood Flooring. | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to lay down solid hardwood flooring in 3 of my rooms. I have removed the carpet from ... A: Yes if you call the manufacture at the 800 # more than likely they will advise you as to the ... | |
| repairing tile on porch | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: The terra cotta tile on our small (about 4' x 8') front porch is cracked in places, and has fallen ... A: Merry Christmas ... Happy Holidays. You can do it yourself if you are handy and have a few tools, ... | |
| removing laminate tiles | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: We realize that our kitchen/eating area were finished hardwood floor covered with laminate tiles. ... A: Laura , Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.... Please clarify laminate or vinyl glued tiles??? ... | |
| peel and stick vinyl tile | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: We are remodeling our kitchen and I got peel and stick tile. We used it before years ago and put it ... A: Happy Holidays ....yes a product we use everyday generally called skim coat / floor prep. A rapid ... | |
| blushing faded look to wood floor after poly | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I asked this question to another expert who has yet to get back to me and I am going nuts here with ... A: I have only repaired and finished small projects when dealing with wood floors.....other than small ... | |
| Floating engineered hardwood T&G glue | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm installing 6" wide engineered hardwood flooring. It's tongue and groove, not the click and go ... A: Dan ...did you get any answers yet? I use Titebond II .. from home depot ...also go to harbor ... | |
| Removing Linoleum Gunk | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1918 cottage, with Douglas Fir floors throughout. I've decided to re-do the kitchen, and ... A: This is the thought behind all this ....i have used strip eze to strip cabinets and completely ... | |
| Removing Linoleum Gunk | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1918 cottage, with Douglas Fir floors throughout. I've decided to re-do the kitchen, and ... A: Well , certainly a challenge ... but I love a challenge. Ok the liquid gel stripper quart bottles / ... | |
| Engineered Wood Floor Installation | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm curious to know how it turned out for Chris (12/4 Q&A regarding floating his floor with Royal ... A: I wish I had an answer for that ...it seems that no one comes back to tell of their success or ... | |
| laying hardwood flooring around landing | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm laying down pre-finished 3/4x 3-1/4 oak flooring in a bilevel with a landing (the landing will ... A: Aghhhh .. well Adam , That's the key right there to rip or not to rip ... You have to decide ... | |
| Floor tile separating from concrete slab | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I live in Florida and shortly after we took two direct hits by hurricanes in 2004 some moisture got ... A: Don, we use a very similar product in / on wood floors ... a rapid setting epoxy that takes out ... | |
| laying hardwood flooring around landing | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm laying down pre-finished 3/4x 3-1/4 oak flooring in a bilevel with a landing (the landing will ... A: Adam , Your question is confusing and I do want to help... so let me try to interpret what you ... | |
| Carpet | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I just removed a commercial glue down carpet from my office and it came up really easy. Im having ... A: The answer is no .... The existing glue is easily gone over with new ... the only time we scrape it ... | |
| plank stair covering | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: We have open wood plank stairs in our log home and are concerned about small children and pets ... A: Bob , The door is wide here ... you could get rid of the kids and pets....j/k Or you might try ... | |
| Tile on Linoleum | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I am getting ready to lay linoleum in my kitchen. The lino is glued to the concrete subfloor. I ... A: Patrick ... I have done it, many times .. I use thin set that costs 20 bucks a bag... what product ... | |
| Wood Floor on Condo Concrete Base | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: What is the BEST type of wood Floor to install over solid Concrete in a Condo. Floating, Laminate, ... A: Frank , have you done any home work yet ... I am full of opinions ... and others have said ... | |
| Best Choice of Floor | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I would like to replace my carpet with a wood floor. I have a concrete slab. I also have a dog who ... A: Robbie ... to whom did you ask this question ,....I see you are here in the question pool ... that ... | |
| Hardwood or Laminate? | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: We just a home that is a 100 years old this year. We want to put a either a hardwood or a laminate ... A: Elsie, What do you want ... modern ...or classic looks... what expense are you prepared for ... Is ... | |
| HARDWOOD FLOOR INSTALLATION | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Last week I order hardwood flooring to install in my condo. I thought it had a wood subfloor. To ... A: Try to bear with me ... I have questions too. Do you own this place ? ... Is it residential or ... | |
| engineered floor over concrete | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm having an engineered floor put over a concrete slab. Pros & cons of a glue down verse a floating ... A: Tom , Glue down ... Pros: traditional beauty/ permanent ... no creaking or squeaking/ basic ... | |
| Flooded laminate flooring | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I just had a flood of water onto my laminate flooring. It has been on there for atleast an hour. ... A: Caroline< the floor should be removed right away .. the foam underneath is soaking in water ... and ... | |
| Can OLD carpet make me sick? | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I live in a rental house with carpet that is probably 25-30 years old. The carpet was professionally ... A: Jenny , Merry Christmas and happy Holidays... Firstly there is no way from the internet to test ... | |
| Engineered hardwood floor Installation | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I am installing 9/16" thick, 5" wide engineered tigerwood with regular tongue and groove and would ... A: Chris, You said you were leaning to the floating method... therefore I based my answer on that. If ... | |
| Engineered hardwood floor Installation | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I am installing 9/16" thick, 5" wide engineered tigerwood with regular tongue and groove and would ... A: You definitely need to glue the groove (2 sides) length and butt sides. Tap the joints tight and ... | |
| Cat Carpet | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My cat has been pulling at my berber carpet and has unraveled the carpet in a straight line right at ... A: Victoria , That's my sisters name... I wish there was a simple way to repair it for you ... are ... | |
| flooring over concrete slab | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased a lake cottage in the Midwest. There is old carpeting and vinyl over a ... A: I am in So Cal. Maybe I should put that in my bio....thanks for asking. Anything can support mold ... | |
| flooring over concrete slab | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased a lake cottage in the Midwest. There is old carpeting and vinyl over a ... A: Well if the fishing is good i will have to come see for myself..... I am sure you have heard of the ... | |
| engineered floor over concrete | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Three questions concerning Armstrong engineered wood veneered flooring over concrete: 1) What is ... A: Tom, I need to know if the subfloor is wood or concrete. For concrete the engineered wood is ... | |
| Wood Flooring defects | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased 540 square feet of hardwood flooring from Prosource. The boxes indicate it is ... A: Leslie, I am sorry for your distress... keep fighting, file a dispute with the Credit card if you ... | |
| hardwood on concrete | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Probably sounds dumb, but do you glue the moisture barrier down first to the slab, and then glue ... A: No question is a dumb question , except the one you didn't ask .....someone told me that? ...LOL ... | |
| solid wood flooring on concrete | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I saw an answer to a question about laying hardwood on concrete slab in a hallway. Will the Mapei ... A: David, Yes the adhesive is quite good as long as you follow the trowel notch ... | |
| Hardwood on concrete slab | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Some back ground; my slab is over three years old, above ground level and is smooth / trowel ... A: Don , good job .. glad you were able to find it ... If you are concerned about moisture you can do ... | |
| Installing 5 inch hard Wood | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I am installing 5 inch wide Hard Wood in my house (1600sf). I am getting conflicting info on ... A: Nailing it down is quite sufficient...we are currently doing 1800 Sq Ft. and the product is a true ... | |
| Hardwood Flooring At Bathtub | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I would like to install a floating hardwood floor in my bathroom. On problem I foresee is at the ... A: If you insist on installinmg a laminate floor in this room (water prone) do install the wood within ... | |
| Hardwood on concrete slab | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Some back ground; my slab is over three years old, above ground level and is smooth / trowel ... A: Don ..here in Calif we glue wood to concrete all the time ... Is this a 3/4" solid piece ?? Here is ... | |
| waxed hardwood floors | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: We bought a 1956 home with hardwood floors that were waxed. We don't like the wax as it can leave ... A: Debbie , Your question has been in the stagnant question pool for weeks. I am trying to help anyone ... | |
| carpet over tile | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I just had the whole house tiled with porcelain tile and did not realize how cold the bedrooms would ... A: The option is yours....you don't have to if you don't want to .... If you intend to stretch the ... | |
| Installing 5 inch hard Wood | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I am installing 5 inch wide Hard Wood in my house (1600sf). I am getting conflicting info on ... A: Brett, If you call the manufacture of the wood , they may tell you ... 1 the subfloor (OSB) is not ... | |
| Porcelain tile on concrete slab | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: We have just built a new home on a heated concrete slab. This is our source of heating for the ... A: .. porcelain is a very nice tile product ... I highly recommend it versus clay fired less expensive ... | |
| Porcelain Tile Installation in New 2nd Story Condo | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My fiancé and I just moved into a second story condo in which the HOA stresses all sorts of design ... A: .. I don't know what dollar amount is attached to the Ditra product that I will link you too. It is ... | |
| Laminate Click-Lock floor expansion gap | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are about to install the floating laminate flooring in her new bridal store. We ... A: Michael , It depends on the area you live ...the temps and weather changes ...humidity etc. Many ... | |
| Underlayment Installation | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I am remodeling a bathroom (10X11), I have 5/8" plywood on joices 16" OC. I checked the ... A: Peter , Ok so 1/2 inch it is ... Hardibacker makes 1/2" too. As I mentioned before hardi backer is ... | |
| Hardwood comparison | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Would you care to comment on two different brands? I'm interested putting in hardwoods throughout ... A: Mike, Brand comparisons are very difficult to do here on line .. I hate Bella wood and Bob Villa ... | |
| Underlayment Installation | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I am remodeling a bathroom (10X11), I have 5/8" plywood on joices 16" OC. I checked the ... A: What type of tile / stone are you considering installing...Why 1/2 " wonderboard... Please use the ... | |
| Tile grout | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: We are having our tiny bathroom floor tiled. I chose an old-fashioned white/black dot mosaic since ... A: Well sounds like you have 2 options black....or white. The white will show anything dark... and the ... | |
| Hardwood Floor discoloration | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Just installed "Turner Hickory" from Columbia flooring. Two weeks into it and it is now "spotting" ... A: Call the hardwood company ... get a claim started ... and have a rep come out and look at it ... It ... | |
| Carpet pad stuck to floor | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I just bought a home and when I went to pull up a braided rug, the pad is ... A: .. we use manual labor, knee pads, and scrappers.. the 4 " wall scrapers and lots of razors blades. ... | |
| Filling gaps at edges of laminate | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I installed floating laminate flooring in a rental condo. There are two places where moulding will ... A: Mark , I typically purchase transition pieces designed specifically for this purpose. See the link ... | |
| Laminate Flooring Underlayment | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I had a laminate flooring installed about 6 months ago and started to have issues with the flooring ... A: Truly believe it would have helped considerably... I have never experienced this problem. So my ... | |
| Outdoor tile problem | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: We tiled our exposed front porch with 18 inch porcelain tiles and grouted with what we thought was ... A: Jess .. all the tile stores have MATCHING SANDED CAULK ... it matches the color of the grout...but ... | |
| Laminate Flooring Underlayment | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I had a laminate flooring installed about 6 months ago and started to have issues with the flooring ... A: Ok , so little by little I am getting a few more details....The wicking ...or perspiring is a ... | |
| Outdoor tile problem | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: We tiled our exposed front porch with 18 inch porcelain tiles and grouted with what we thought was ... A: I am going to guess that the sub floor under the tile on your raised porch is made of wood? And if ... | |
| CERAMIC FLOOR | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: MY CERAMIC TILE FLOOR IS DONE ..WAS GROUTED.HUBBY WAITED TWO DAYS AND CLEANED THE FLOOR WITH 1 PART ... A: 48-72 hours is what the instructions are on the bag. I have always preferred about a week. If the ... | |
| what to do about old asbestos tile?? can I seal it?? | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: About 6 months ago, I decided to get rid of the ancient peed-on, flooded, etc shag carpet in the ... A: ... Ok first of all the tile can only release the asbestos if you sand it ... We crack it and break ... | |
| removing underlayment | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I am remodeling a bathroom. There was ceramic tile on the floor, and several tiles were loose. I ... A: If at all possible cut the plywood in strips with a circular saw 2" strips are usually possible ... | |
| vinyl tiling a shed floor | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: We have a 16'X 25' shed with a plywood floor. We would like to install vinyl tile and need to know ... A: .. Tell me why you feel it needs leveling ?... the shed is 15 years old ... what condition is the ... | |
| black mold on bathroom subfloor - remedy? | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: hope you'll be able to shed some light on a problem we're grappling with. we found out that water ... A: .. Yes after you have treated it with the bleach solution and let it thoroughly dry ... been ... | |
| caulk or grout at baseboards | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: We are having an extensive remodeling job done, including installing porcelain tile on the floors in ... A: Typically I cut to the tile within a grout joint away of the base boards...and grout...filling all ... | |
| aullure plank floors | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Our dimensions are 9.5' X 12.6'. Now that we're down to really doing the job it looks like it might ... A: I found you in the question pool ... It helps if you ask someone specifically...I hope you haven't ... | |
| tile meets stairway | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have installed slate flooring in my entry way and have exposed plywood and subfloor and tile edge. ... A: Ohh this has always been a fun one to contemplate.There are no pre made items that I know of. Custom ... | |
| Raising the floor ... again | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Chris: I had an exchange with you before on this topic and I need to ask you another question. ... A: Hey Mike ... I have used the quickcrete many times ... yes it is fine ... I just wanted you to be ... | |
| Slope a problem for vinyl tile? | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am planning on installing the self adhesive traffic master vinyl tiles on my laundry room floor. ... A: I am assuming the sub floor is wood ...or how else would you attach the new plywood? I would not be ... | |
| travertine | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: background: I would like to install a travertine floor in my kitchen. The kitchen consists of a ... A: ... The goal in pulling up the vinyl is too allow for a good bond of the tile cement to the ... | |
| Carpet, concrete floor, and mold | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: hey chris, i have a 10x8 foot closet in the lower level of my house with a concrete floor. we ... A: There are many vapor barrier products that can simply be applied by roller or brush... once dried ... | |
| travertine | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: background: I would like to install a travertine floor in my kitchen. The kitchen consists of a ... A: While it is possible to install tile or stone over vinyl ... I do not recommend it. The ... | |
| Tile Adhesive not setting up | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: We recently had a tile floor installed in our office. The tile was laid two weeks ago and if you ... A: It sounds like they used an acrylic adhesive which is not suitable for floors at all. Proper cements ... | |
| vitified tiles-joint problem | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: i want the clarity that walking on viritifed tile in the house cause the joint pain of legs/related ... A: All tile and hard surfaces can cause this problem ... more so when standing on it for long periods ... | |
| Engineered hardwood flooring | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any knowledge as to the quality of Woodstock Hardwood engineered flooring? I live in ... A: I tried for a few minutes to goggle the product.I found the description very good with a wear layer ... | |
| vinyl flooring | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: Would like to hire contractor to remove/dispose of "Pergo" type flooring and old vinyl underneath ... A: Nathan , I normally can't quote prices ...many areas are priced differently. Here in Los Angeles ... | |
| Basement Cement Floors | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of Superseal membrane used on cement floors before installing carpet or ... A: No I have never heard of this product ...I goggled it and came to this site as my first choice of ... | |
| Floor Bounce | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a brick home that is 30+ years old. There is a crawl space below, and I believe the joist ... A: Curtis, I am not a structural contractor .. but I can give you some advice ... The cement pylons ... | |
| Thresholds | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Chris. Help!!! I am putting laminate in my bedroom. although my floor height is "good" between my ... A: let me send you a link ...with pictures of the various transition types. ... | |
| black spots in congoleum sealant (not mold) | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: NEW HOME: CONTRACTOR BUILT TOTALLY. FLOORING INSTALLED BY "LABORER" (NEPHEW OF BUILDER). AND NOT HIS ... A: There are many types of sealers... Are you speaking of caulking at the perimeter of the rooms ... ... | |
| Vacuuming frieze carpet | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: My granddaughter just installed frieze carpet in her home. The installers told her NOT to use a ... A: I really have only ever used a vacuum with a beater bar... I have always loved Hoover and Eureka ... | |
| floor tile | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Can you please give me the definition of "rectified edge" as it relates to tile? Many thanks. A: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/flooring/msg0814534718537.html These should answer your ... | |
| oldfashioned basket weave dance floor | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I want to construct a basket weave dance floor of about 8x8m. I was thinking of neoprene blocks, on ... A: Robin , Your question has landed in the question pool , I don't know how you got here and I wish I ... | |
| Raising the floor before installation | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Chris: The main part of my house has this ugly, dark blue carpet on a concrete slab. When I pull ... A: Was a ghoulish bash at my brother's last night. I came home early..lol I looked up the citrus king ... | |
| engineered flooring | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing floating engineered flooring by Robina. Is this a quality product and ... A: Poplar is inexpensive and dense ... yes it is ... what is the surface ...just a man made laminate ... | |
| Raising the floor before installation | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Chris: The main part of my house has this ugly, dark blue carpet on a concrete slab. When I pull ... A: Michael, LOl... you are on the eastern coast ...I believe it was 3:00 am my time... or is that just ... | |
| Raising the floor before installation | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Chris: The main part of my house has this ugly, dark blue carpet on a concrete slab. When I pull ... A: The old mastic you may have is from vct or vat (vinyl composition ...vinyl asbestos tile). The ... | |
| Removing old linoleum | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: We recently ripped out our living room carpet, found linoleum with glue underneath it, underneath ... A: Kelee, you can demo and remove the flooring as long as you don't sand it ...independant studies have ... | |
| engineered flooring | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing floating engineered flooring by Robina. Is this a quality product and ... A: Is that Robbins wood? or Robina, as you typed it? Robbins wood is a great company and have been ... | |
| Removing PL400 from a hardwood floor | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: How does one remove old PL400 from a hardwood floor? A: Laurie... Wether it's liquid nails or another polyurethane adhesive it will be difficult at best... ... | |
| Carpeting | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have Rodent heated floors can I Put Area Rugs Down? A: Yes Frank as long as the rodents don't mind :) Seriously the radiant heat will only get as hi as ... | |
| Vinyl Tile not sticking | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Three summers ago I installed vinyl peel and stick tile onto existing linoleum in my kitchen/dining ... A: Ann .... I have loathed the product since it became available ... Just for this reason. I am so ... | |
| basement carpeting | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: we are thinking of carpeting the basement. I thought that all that was needed was to purchase ... A: .. there is no way of telling unless you test the slab for moisture if you even need a sub floor.... ... | |
| duribility of various flooring for entryway | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: We are in the process of a total remodel of our home. Have put down hardwood flooring thru the ... A: Can I interest you in a beautiful Porcelain Versailles pattern with chiseled edge...it appears and ... | |
| Info on Berber Carpet life expectancy | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: What is the life expectancy of Berber Carpet? I have lived at this condo for 2 years and before i ... A: I don't really know what the life of some rental unit carpet is ... probably not much / long.. ... | |
| Hardwood Floor - repair or replace | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Our hardwood floor is popping up in all areas just not where the floor meets the wall. Is it ... A: Get a circular saw ... and a few spare blades ... set the depth so you are just barely above the ... | |
| Engineered install question | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am installing engineered hardwood, 3" wide by 1/4", over concrete. The slats vary from 12" to 4". ... A: Ok I see your floor plan , this is going to be a dooozy on the diagonal...lol It's one thing to do ... | |
| Hardwood Floor - repair or replace | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Our hardwood floor is popping up in all areas just not where the floor meets the wall. Is it ... A: Well , you may have to actually pull one up ... if you are going to proceed you will need to any ... | |
| Engineered install question | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am installing engineered hardwood, 3" wide by 1/4", over concrete. The slats vary from 12" to 4". ... A: Ok , that was fast ... lol. records set all the time I guess. Let me look it up ... Or call the 800 ... | |
| Replacing cracked ceramic tile floors | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: We purchased a new garden home 3 years ago on a slab foundation. All the tile floors have cracks. ... A: Yes I have seen many foundation cracks and have seen many slip sheets and membranes work well ... in ... | |
| Engineered install question | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am installing engineered hardwood, 3" wide by 1/4", over concrete. The slats vary from 12" to 4". ... A: Eryc, Whhoaaa boy ....lol What are you doing man .. you are way over the edge and gonna fall fast ... | |
| Hardwood Floor - repair or replace | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Our hardwood floor is popping up in all areas just not where the floor meets the wall. Is it ... A: Stacey I occasionally look in the question pool to see if there are any questions here... So I ... | |
| Tenting and buckling of hardwood floors | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a tigerwood floor installed in my living room located over a finished basement. ... A: I am glad you got back to talk more about this .. I had asked around ... regarding you situation ... ... | |
| laminate floor as a cure for mold | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: We have a house which is exhibiting widespread mold staining on the carpet. We intend to strip the ... A: Yes there are some products available to eliminate moisture ... here are some links for you to ... | |
| Raising a Floor | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a room that when you step into it you have to step down 8 inches onto a concrete floor (it ... A: Yes Jennifer... That is the basic way to do it. But the question would fall in the construction ... | |
| Is It Mold? | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I know you are not a mold expert. I thought however, that you might have seen a stain on concrete ... A: Anytime Pamela ... we had a little mold once, and after paying 90.00 out of pocket, which the ... | |
| Is It Mold? | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I know you are not a mold expert. I thought however, that you might have seen a stain on concrete ... A: I see the photo... it really doesn't look bad at all. But if this was as you described , left for ... | |
| pavers stained- grill grease and oil | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I hope you might be able to help me out. My wife and I have a new house with non-sealed ... A: Chris , I am sitting here scratching my head and thinking solvent based cleaners..and laughing too ... | |
| engineered floor instalation | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: know the best way to install it. i have herd it is possible to float it, nail it or glue it down. if ... A: There are specifics that go with each style of installation ... what wood have you purchased or ... | |
| Is It Mold? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I know you are not a mold expert. I thought however, that you might have seen a stain on concrete ... A: Sorry the photo , if you attached one , didn't come through ...Can you try it again .. ? The bad ... | |
| Bamboo Flooring trim | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased some end cap and stair nose trim pieces. I see how I want them to go down, ... A: I need to deal with each item individually... I have always glued and nailed.... but if you are ... | |
| installing vinyl tiles over cermic tiles | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if there is an easy, effictive way to instal vinyl tiles over 1" ceramic tiles. ... A: Miyosiha , No it does not affect my answer ... that is an ideal situation ... a concrete floor ... | |
| Tiling a small bathroom | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: A leaking wax ring in our .1 bathroom has given me the opportunity to replace the well worn carpet. ... A: Yes Lynn, ..OK .. here we go ...if I confuse you let me know and I will re answer and try to ... | |
| Konnecto Flooring | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Chris! How lucky I am to have found you. We have been doing floors since 1978 - but recently we ... A: I have installed many vinyl plank and tile square projects ... if you are going over concrete slab ... | |
| wood floors | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: i bought mirage woiod floors,wanted some shine put hollaway house quick shine now floors look bad ... A: Anthony , Please call your manufacture ... they have approved products and they have time tested ... | |
| repair or replace? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I took up my wall to wall carpet and there were hardwood floor under it. I would like to keep the ... A: Eugene , your description is vague ... can you tell if the water damage has caused rotting ... is ... | |
| tile flooring | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: my house is about 12 years old, and just recently the ceramic tiles in my kitchen sound hollow, and ... A: Well Stephanie ... you must tell me what the floor is like I need you to paint a very detailed ... | |
| tile flooring | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: my house is about 12 years old, and just recently the ceramic tiles in my kitchen sound hollow, and ... A: I can imagine the tiles are popping loose in the areas you describe and the cement is breaking loose ... | |
| Meritage Engineered Hardwood Installation | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I am installing Engineered 5" Plank hardwood floors in my home this weekend. We are gluing down ... A: Just noticed your question in the QUESTION POOL...so here's what I do ...we make a false nail wall ... | |
| unven subfloor | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: The subfloor in the kitchen i"m going to tile is about 250 sq. ft, but the floor is not level? It is ... A: Shawn , Often times this crowning as it seems to me is just screed off and floated out with various ... | |
| Purchasing Carpet | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in a carpet that is 100% PermaSoft BCF Nylon. Can you tell me if this is as good as ... A: .. Let me look up the BCF nylon quality.. Ok BCF nylon is very good quality especially if it is 100% ... | |
| finishing particle board flooring | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an upper level floor made from particle board(yellow tongue). It was installed 12 years ago, ... A: California , USA I hope I can answer this question to your satisfaction.... here we just install ... | |
| laminate floors which direction to install | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: We are installing Laminate Flooring throughout the whole house (except bathrooms) and three large ... A: I am in San Bernardino .. well actually off the 10 x 15. The idea is very easily achieved by placing ... | |
| LAMINATE WOOD FLOORING | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I WILL BE INSTALLING NEW LAMINATE WOOD FLOORING IN MY HOME THIS WEEKEND.CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY POINTERS ... A: David ... When you get to that last fill piece on the wall with the door , start in the doorway ... | |
| berber carpet installation | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: We are trying to install a cross stitch berber carpet however the rows are not running straight. ... A: Yes Raylene, OMG ... Listen .. what are you using for a row runner...to separate the rows from the ... | |
| Can Bamboo flooring survive high temperatures | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in the Pheonix area and we are considering installing Bamboo flooring in our living room. I ... A: Yes Kishore ... any wood species must be maintained at certain temps and humidity levels . If any ... | |
| Floor Prep for Carpet - Not Level | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: ..of course he has taken his money and has left me with paying the rest...so anything that needs ... A: You state the doorway from the hall has a 6"x 25 ft long ??? Or is that 2.5 ft long? Many times we ... | |
| Tenting and buckling of hardwood floors | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a tigerwood floor installed in my living room located over a finished basement. ... A: I thought for a moment and came up with this idea. Is it possible that the row of wood in question ... | |
| adura vinyl plan | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: We recently had installed adura vinyl plank on a radiant heat cement floor. This is a new place. ... A: Nancy , I am sorry, but you are confusing me ....You state that you recently paid for this floor ... | |
| mesquite hardwood flooring | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: We are planning on putting in mesquite hardwood flooring. My question(s) are we want to keep the ... A: Well to begin with I don't know how you landed in the QUESTION POOL. Do you remember asking an ... | |
| Pergo laminate flooring | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I just opened a box of this laminate and it really stinks! I think it may be the glue between the ... A: Yes Lynne, I use paint thinner ...another smelly product ...but WD-40 works great too. Really I ... | |
| ceramic tile | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a bathroom with 4 inch ceramic tile that is attached to cement board. We can't get it off ... A: Yes you can... But it will add height to areas like the door casing .. is that a concern? let me ... | |
| Wall to wall carpeting | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Can we have wall to wall laid over Mexican pavers? How can they put down tack strip? If we can't ... A: Yes it can be done... somewhat more cost is involved to get the floors ready. Here are some steps ... | |
| ceramic tile | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a bathroom with 4 inch ceramic tile that is attached to cement board. We can't get it off ... A: Yes that would work. You have to be comfortable with the height situation that may be an issue at ... | |
| flooring adhesive | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I am going have about 1100 sq ft of 3/8 inch pre-finished Australian Cypress engineered wood over ... A: To answer your question concisely... you may not substitute one for the other. Have you been to the ... | |
| Mannington Adura Pos/Neg experience? | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Was leaning towards laminate in large din rm/fam room area (above dry basement) but have read some ... A: The floor under your carpet is called OSB / Oriented stranded board. I would Contact Mannington and ... | |
| Installing Laminate in Basement | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I live in Canada and have a question concerning subfloor on a concrete basement floor. I have read ... A: Hey Brian , Thanks for asking..../ I really like the way DRI-core is setup. Very easy to install ... | |
| Tile to Wood transition | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: We live in a house built in the late 1960's and the kitchen floor has a problem with a hump on one ... A: .. I would make a custom thresh hold / transition piece with Oak and create a saddle for the ... | |
| Installing Carpet on Uneven OSB | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: though I'm doing some of the work myself. Before the roof was on the house, we got a significant ... A: Luan is a bad idea .. an added expense and simply not necesary.If the OSB is really bad ...have it ... | |
| engineered bamboo | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased engineered bamboo - 5/8 ". I have a 12 year old house - solid base sub floor. ... A: Brent , I had typed a page late last night ... Did you receive it. LOL...maybe I closed the window ... | |
| Pergo laminate flooring | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I just opened a box of this laminate and it really stinks! I think it may be the glue between the ... A: well if it lingered in your car ... then that is a sign ... but it should air out ... maybe the ... | |
| vinyl flooring in a three season room | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: We are converting our screened porch to a 3 season room. Installed windows and insulated walls. For ... A: If you were led to believe you needed this roll foam padding, that is a horrible mistake.... Please ... | |
| Laminate "nightmares" I've seen concern me | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: So glad I stumbled on this web site! Thanks in advance for being here to help. We want to have ... A: Rose ... Your installer is right on about the hearth! ... I always undercut with a diamond blade ... | |
| Basement Cement Floor | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the best flooring and underlayment to put in the basement ? I have very little dampness and ... A: Recently folks have been putting everything from carpet / laminate ...or tile ...some have even ... | |
| bamboo flooring | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I really like the bamboo website you referred me to. I was told by someone a good solution for ... A: When floating a wood floor...always use a premium underlayment with a moisture barrier attached ... | |
| carpet rug pad | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Husein , Give me the name of the product and I can lookit up if you didn't already ... A: After reading the reviews I find it is lacking ...I don't know if it is bad...but others have said ... | |
| PTT poly vs nylon | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I am ready to recarpet my home. I was about to select a 50 oz. Stainmaster Frieze when I came across ... A: I am not an expert when it comes to the manufacture of carpet ...just the installation. I know as ... | |
| tile grout cracking | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: We have installed tile over laminate flooring. We sanded and prepared the flooring first. Then ... A: Nicole, I am sorry to say the tile floor will continue to flex as the floating floor continues to ... | |
| carpet rug pad | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Husein , Give me the name of the product and I can lookit up if you didn't already ... A: I went to Wal mart .com and found this so far ...you might want to get your money back based on some ... | |
| Congoleun Vinyl floor | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I had a Congoleun Vinyl floor (with a life time warranty) put down over a old Vinyl floor with luan ... A: Frank ...in small claims ...99% of the time the consumer wins...they installed a sub standard ... | |
| laminte/wood vs porcelain | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: We have a house built in 1960 with a 160 lb Great Dane. I fear that the house may be settling some ... A: First off I want to let you know I am a Calif resident and generally the homes are more and more ... | |
| Ceramic Tiles | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I am installing a ceramic tile floor. I tore up the old linoleum and started to scrape the old glue ... A: i find your question in the Question pool ...How you get here I do not know but it is a stagnant ... | |
| New Floor/Old Cabinets | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: We just bought a home and are replacing the floors throughout with bamboo. We have pulled the ... A: ... I like to buy the 2 pack of blades from Home Depot. The Dewalt blades They are 40 tooth for ... | |
| porcelain tile floors | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have chosen a new 20"x20" porcelain tile for my kitchen floor. I would like the tiles set with no ... A: Joe ..these questions have been answered many times before and if you search the archives you will ... | |
| Garage flooring in COLD northern Vermont | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Chris - I posed this question earlier this year: We live in Vermont - where our coldest night this ... A: Kent based on your description of the false floor I would not recommend tile ...carpet would be ... | |
| epoxy grout | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: At the recommendation of the tile store, I had my contractor use epoxy grout on the tiled shower ... A: Louise ...your question is now in the Question pool ....whom did you ask this question of ... | |
| Garage flooring in COLD northern Vermont | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Chris - I posed this question earlier this year: We live in Vermont - where our coldest night this ... A: Wow Kent .... Loaded question ...I am in Calif. southern to be more specific. I have never had to ... | |
| Get stuff off linoleum floor | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Got your message. I am having a problem with a linoleum floor. I just purchased my first home and ... A: For years we have used good old fashioned paint thinner to cut adhesive and sticky glue from all our ... | |
| laying carpet/laminate over saltillo tile | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I would like to lay laminate and carpet over saltillo tile floor in my home. The entire house has ... A: If you went with carpet the hardest part will be getting the tackstrip to hold in the tile and grout ... | |
| laminte/wood vs porcelain | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: We have a house built in 1960 with a 160 lb Great Dane. I fear that the house may be settling some ... A: What is the subfloor now and what settling are you concerned about ...if the flooring joists are ... | |
| Crack Isolation | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: Chris, Thanks for being available for questions! I'm about to lay 18" tile on a 6 year old ground ... A: ..wow I was just looking in the question pool..please look me up and directly ask me from my profile ... | |
| New Floor/Old Cabinets | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: We just bought a home and are replacing the floors throughout with bamboo. We have pulled the ... A: ..yes , here is the tool that we use for this operation ...it is a dangerous tool ...but can be used ... | |
| grout white when wet - does it still exist? | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: 5 yrs back I regrouted my shower with Polyblend snow white (#11) unsanded, "series one" grout. ... A: Richard , So sorry they have changed sooo much in the past 5-7 years. I have given up on them as ... | |
| Cement floor in basenent | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Can I put a floating laminate floor down in my basement? I don't have any water problems and very ... A: Yes ...you can Bob. Please be certain that no moisture vapor transmits from the slab. here are some ... | |
| Marble tear out problem! | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I purchased an 88 year old home. Several of the rooms have marble tile flooring. We ... A: Jan ..If you can go to Home Depot rental center rent a 7" grinder with a vacuum gaurd ...and you ... | |
| Laminate Flooring | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Ok, I have a dumb question. I installed laminate flooring in my kitchen/dining area and not paying ... A: Tom ... You too huh? ..lol It will be fine ...I imagine you are on slab ..and you have the ... | |
| Engineered floor over gypcrete | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I want to install engineered wood (Lauzon brand) on my second floor, approximately 2,000 sq. feet. ... A: Ingrid First I would call the manufacture for their recommendations. ... | |
| Buckled hardwood floor | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: The hardwood floor in our den has buckled, tenting up several inches in a line parallel to the way ... A: Leah, The problem is caused by moisture ...the wood is absorbing it from somewhere...A moisture ... | |
| floating floor squeaks | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I installed a floating laminate floor over my kitchen floor. Evidently, there's a few low spots in ... A: Hey Bruce, I keep hearing Orange Glo floor cleaner from the consumers ??? They are being told to ... | |
| grouting problem | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I just installed Traventine with chiseled edges in our kitchen. My husband has is ... A: .. Please re read your question...maybe proof read it for spelling and context...and also there is ... | |
| flooring | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I want to remove the carpeting from my house because of allergies, I have small kids and a very big ... A: Please don't ask me questions regarding health or well being due to allergies or pets or what might ... | |
| Dishwashers and tiling | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: How do I determine if I should remove the dishwasher before tiling the floor? If I do not remove ... A: B Draffin... The bottom of the dishwasher has a couple of screws to allow removal of the simple ... | |
| TILES | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I bought a new face brick house 10 months ago. The basin in the main bathroom first lost it's water ... A: Jeanette, It really sounds like the water has been leaking in the wall and causing minerals and ... | |
| stuck on padding on linoleum floor | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with some stuck on padding from a very old carpet glued to a linoleum floor on my ... A: Did you get an answer ..I am trolling the question pool and I see you here ...If you still need ... | |
| Oak Flooring | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: How do you put down an Oak Floor. I will be using 1/2" thick red oak 5" wide. The room is 30 by 16. A: .what is your substrate ? there are 3 techniques , and many books , and many google website DIY ... | |
| Is underlayment necessary for Laminate floor | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Howdy Chris, We'd like to replace an old carpet with a laminate floor. The carpet is on a particle ... A: Yes all laminate floors require a sound deadening underlayment. if you are on a slab concrete you ... | |
| removing engineered flooring | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Chris- I'm a finish carpenter and was asked to remove about 600 sq ft of glue down engineered ... A: .. Set your circular saws up and have a couple of guys cut to within a 1/16 of the sub floor or ... | |
| Flooring ? for the basement | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me out! We are in the process of finishing our below grade basement ... A: Glad to hear the sump pump has only turned on during inclement weather. As far as brands go ...I ... | |
| carpet pad | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Three years ago carpet was installed in a hallway and three bedrooms by using the usual base tack ... A: Probably just needs restretching... it's hard to install a hall and get it tight properly , when ... | |
| shower recess | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: We're looking to retile our bathroom in large format rectified porcelain tiles -300x600 (1'x2'?)I've ... A: Francesca. I have no idea what a no hob is. When I build a shower and floor...I always recommend ... | |
| Wood flooring Spline's | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Hey Chris me again.... when I install my wood flooring I will need to change directions (flip) the ... A: Hey Brett ...Does your wood manufacture not carry them ? Can you not order them with your product? ... | |
| Flooring ? for the basement | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me out! We are in the process of finishing our below grade basement ... A: The new french drain ...I assume that is outside the perimeter of the basement foundation. And the ... | |
| "vinyl tiles | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have about twelve tiles that need to be replaced in my kitchen! What is the best way to remove ... A: If you can get a utility knife and a square ...or any straight edge that will allow you to cut ... | |
| mold on laminate floor | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an area where I feed my dogs in the kitchen. Usually have a mat under the dishes and wipe ... A: Is that a laminate floor or prefinished Parquet ?? If it is the latter you will need to sand and ... | |
| carpet fibers like lint balls | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I just recently moved into a new home that was sitting for two years. No one has ever live in it ... A: Did you get your answers? I don't know how people get tossed in to the Question Pool ...but I will ... | |
| Quarter Round Molding for Kitchen | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am putting in a slate green laminate floor in my kitchen and have light brown oak cabinets. The ... A: I see your question ...do you need any mouldings / 1/4 round anywhere else ...I prefer the white on ... | |
| Wood floors | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I just had wood floors installed in my first level of our home. We have a basement down below. My ... A: Can you tell me the type of wood ..name brand and style...also what method of installation did they ... | |
| resealing pre-finished hardwood | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: We bought a house with prefinished hardwood through out, including the kitchen. it was poorly ... A: I am finding your question in the question pool ...I wish it never existed ...you need to ask an ... | |
| level a wood subfloor? | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I am remodeling the kitchen in my 1950s house. There were several layers of old lenolium which I ... A: Leah ...yes you can ...the step is about 3/16"..at most 1/8 "...try to get a floor patch product and ... | |
| engineered hardwood floors | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to have my builder install an engineered hardwood on the ground level concrete slab ... A: ...The term Engineered floors also infers ...pre-finished ...there is no such animal as far as I ... | |
| Installing Hardwood by Stone Hearth | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I am installing hand scraped hardwood that will butt up against a faux stone hearth. What I ... A: Brett , I have always pulled the stove for sure ...need to keep it level ...and I do the dish ... | |
| Installing Hardwood by Stone Hearth | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I am installing hand scraped hardwood that will butt up against a faux stone hearth. What I ... A: Is this a question? ...I am thinking you are just relaying info....I know that most solids are 3/4 " ... | |
| tiles | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Is vetrified/marbonite is better for homes? What is the difeerence? A: Funny you should ask ... this question is popping up more frequently these days. For a decription ... | |
| bamboo flooring on stairs | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased bamboo bull nosing and plan to install this with 5/8" bamboo plank flooring on my ... A: ..yikes ...where to start? What is engineered wood ? Plywood ...or OSB ? Most stairs here in So ... | |
| tile on covered outdoor space above garage | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I would like 2 consider alternatives 2 wood and composites. there is currently a shingle like water ... A: Kevin ...yes you can tile this area...insure that no water can get under the tile and freeze ...if ... | |
| grout | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I am putting down glazed porcelain tile in my mud room. I know I do not seal the tile but should I ... A: Morgan , Is the grout a powder in a bag ...or a pre made product in a bucket? Always use a ... | |
| Installing Hardwood by Stone Hearth | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I am installing hand scraped hardwood that will butt up against a faux stone hearth. What I ... A: Brett , ...you can not install solid hard wood 3/4" thick on concrete...and you can re finish ... | |
| level a wood subfloor? | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I am remodeling the kitchen in my 1950s house. There were several layers of old lenolium which I ... A: The old and last layer of vinyl is actually real linoleum , probably? And the black tar is a ... | |
| Installing Hardwood by Stone Hearth | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I am installing hand scraped hardwood that will butt up against a faux stone hearth. What I ... A: Ok Brett ..well you know about the undercut saw...good! I have this unit pictured ... | |
| Marble Floor Installation | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I’m in the middle of a bathroom renovation and have some questions pertaining to the ... A: Always remove the toilet for your installation... then follow these instructions for the hardi ... | |
| Installing Travertine in existing home | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1950's rambler with a main level floor structure of 2 x 10 16"oc., diagonal 1 x 10 ... A: Jesse, For years I have read the formula recommended by the TCA and not understood how it applies ... | |
| spilled paint on slate tile | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I knocked over a can of black latex paint about an hour ago. The floor is slate tile with a dark ... A: Yes billy, you can scrub with paint thinner /water based strippers and or abrasive pads ...you ... | |
| Marble Floor Installation | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I’m in the middle of a bathroom renovation and have some questions pertaining to the ... A: Todd, OSB and 3/8 ths ply are not acceptable sub materials for any tile floor .... As for your ... | |
| concrete slab basement floor options | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a half basement that I want to redo. The basement floor is rectangular approx. 40' - 0" x ... A: Maria, Hi again Ok the real travertine will require a greater level of skill to install and get ... | |
| Laminate floor | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have had water damage and have to tear up part of my floor. What can I use to seal the boards the ... A: All I can suggest is to use the glue I mentioned at every joint upon re installation...is this what ... | |
| Laminate floor | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have had water damage and have to tear up part of my floor. What can I use to seal the boards the ... A: Why are you sealing anything ...did someone say to seal it ...? If you are looking for an adhesive I ... | |
| Laminate Flooring | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have had water damage to my laminate flooring and have to replace half of it. What can I use to ... A: I answered your questions Ed ...did you receive any other answers to help you with your situation ... | |