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| Carpet Seaming | 3/24/2008 |
Q: We moved into our brand new house in May 2007. It was built in 2005 but used as a model home. We ...
A: When you say the seams popped up, I assume you mean the seams are peaked. If the seams were not ...
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| Diagonal plank subflooring and tile | 3/24/2008 |
Q: A month ago we had glazed porcelain tile installed in the back 2 rooms of our house, which are an ...
A: If the grout is cracking and crumbling out of the grout lines it is due to movement and/or over ...
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| cleaning ceramic tile | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have ceramic tile in the entrance way of my house. It was installed by the original owners some ...
A: There are companies who do cleaning of ceramic tile and grout. Once clean, the grout can be sealed ...
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| moisture build up under my vinyl tile | 3/22/2008 |
Q: i currently own a resturaunt, which i built myself,over the past 8 months i have been noticing that ...
A: If adhesive is oozing out from under the tiles, you definately have a moisture problem. Is the ...
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| kitchen flooring and mold | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My house is about 3 years old. I have a bay window in my kitchen and I have a mold issue. From the ...
A: I don't know if your builder is responsible, you would have to contact an attorney for legal advise. ...
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| Carpet to Tile Transition | 3/17/2008 |
Q: It used to have vinyl in it - looked terrible, cracked, etc... The tile is nice, more durable and ...
A: If you installed vinyl tile, you can purchase and install a new "tap down" metal strip; the strip ...
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| laminate | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My husband and I installed laminate flooring. After finishing we noticed gaps in the seams. Is ...
A: 1- If you have gaps at the joints the floor may be moving; does it bounce when you walk on it, or is ...
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| Flooring choice | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Want to retile 2000 sq. feet. Grout is impossible to keep clean with my traffic. I like a look with ...
A: I'm sorry, but I don't fully understand your question. Are you removing ceramic tile and looking to ...
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| To remove tile or put & subfloor | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My question is on installing a designers Image floor. It is a peal & stick 12 x 12 tile in a vinyl ...
A: I recommend reading and following the flooring manufacturer's installation procedures. I'm not ...
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| dents in carpet | 2/27/2008 |
Q: How do I get deep dents out of berber carpets from furniture?no
A: When carpet is severely indented the indentations may be permanent. The backing becomes indented and ...
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| Wood Flooring | 2/27/2008 |
Q: 6 months ago I had a pre finished Brazilian Cherry wood installed through half the house. Recently ...
A: Don't worry, you haven't flushed $10,000 down the drain. Cherry naturally darkens when exposed to ...
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| uneven floor between kitchen and family room | 2/26/2008 |
Q: The problem is that in the family room which is open to the kitchen which has ceramic tile. When the ...
A: If the high difference bothers you, you'll need to install a new subfloor (assuming you have wood ...
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| Carpet over a concrete slab | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am replacing the carpeting in my den which is installed on top of a concrete slab. During the ...
A: Upgrading to a good dense pad will keep the floors warmer. Assuming there are no real issues with ...
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| Wood steps | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help or not. We recently purchased a house with beautiful wood steps going ...
A: This is really not my area of expertise, however; if the wood steps are slippery enough to cause ...
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| Type of Flooring | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I am looking to replace the carpet in my home. I am needing a durable surface as I have a cat with ...
A: I believe that ceramic Tile or Laminate flooring would be your best choice. I'm not sure about this ...
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| replacing vinyl floor | 2/22/2008 |
Q: can new vinyl fooring be put down over existing vinyl flooring?
A: Vinyl flooring can be installed over existing vinyl floor provided there is no more than 1 layer of ...
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| VCT over sheet vinyl | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Can VCT be put directly on top of sheet vinyl?
A: VCT can be installed over existing sheet vinyl flooring; however, you may run into a problem if the ...
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| cork & laminate flooring | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Can I install cork or laminate flooring over an existing cement floor.
A: Cork or Laminate is a perfect choice for installation over concrete. Before installation: Moisture ...
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| Hardwood on cement | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have heard that installing any type of wood on cement is not a good idea. Others say you use ...
A: You can install Engineered Hardwood Flooring on Concrete. The concrete should be moisture tested- as ...
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| re: protective sealing to backhall/kitchen floor | 2/5/2008 |
Q: We will be laying new flooring (considering an Armstrong vinyl that interlays like pergo) from a ...
A: Laminate flooring is not a good choice for high moisture areas, and there is no way to seal the ...
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| carpet type testing | 2/1/2008 |
Q: How can I determine if I have wool carpet or a wool blend. Can I have it tested? Where can I ...
A: You can have your carpet tested to determine if it's 100% Wool or a Wool blend. I don't know where ...
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| Konecto Vynil flooring | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Just had the Konecto flooring installed. Love the color and it's durability. Just dissapointed in ...
A: I'm not familiar with this particular product but scuff marks typically respond to cleaning with ...
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| Joining wood floor to marble | 12/9/2007 |
Q: We have completed the marble flooring in our house and would now like to start the wood flooring. ...
A: Moisture in the concrete could cause the plywood to buckle. There are specific instructions for this ...
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| Covering up ugly tile | 12/6/2007 |
Q: we're moving into a large loft and the tile the owner used for the living room is ugly. We cannot ...
A: You have several options: 1) Cork, wood (some hardwoods), or laminate flooring can be floated over ...
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| laminet flooring | 12/6/2007 |
Q: How do i meet the laminate flooring with the rugs in the bedrooms?
A: You need to purchase coordinating molding (made by the laminate flooring co.) that transitions from ...
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| Hardwood flooring | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My house has an addition on the master bedroom, when they added the addition the floor joice's were ...
A: Yes, you can install over the existing hardwood floor but you have to lay the wood in the opposite ...
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| carpet over laminate? | 12/2/2007 |
Q: i have recently moved into a house with cheap laminate and would like to carpet it in the lounge, ...
A: I suggest removing the laminate floor because it could buckle or cup. If the carpet is over the ...
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| want to lighten tile grouting | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have new "stone" tile on my bathroom floor and shower. The grouting color on the floor is perfect ...
A: The only way grout can be lightened is by painting it with a grout paint, available in home ...
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| screening or buffing wood floors | 11/21/2007 |
Q: In our house that is about 40 years old, we have wood floors under the carpet. With 3 boys, a dog, ...
A: Polyurethane is the most common- The finish will bubble with a small amount of paint remover (in an ...
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| engineer hardwood floor problem | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have local contractor (central Florida area) installed engineer hardwood floor this September. The ...
A: It sounds as though the nose was nailed, sometimes they are glued and nailed. The nail heads are ...
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| porcelain tile with chiseled edges | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I recently had porcelain tile with chiseled edges laid on my second floor condo. Its so ...
A: If the design of the tile allows for a "chiseled" edge, I don't see any way of smoothing it out. ...
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| antifracture membrane for large porcelain tile | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am going to install 1500 sq ft of 18x18 porcelain tile on a stable, no cracks, 20 year old slab in ...
A: I recommend contacting the CTEF 864-222-2131. I'm sure they can recommend a few products that have ...
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| black spots on carpet | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have wall-to-wall white wool berber carpet. I have noticed some small black spots. What could they ...
A: It is unlikely the spots are due to mold. If the carpet is discolored on the tips only, the spots ...
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| carpet removal | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am trying to remove carpeting from a mobile home I just bought. I have found some of it is glued ...
A: There is no trick or secret to removing glued down carpet. Cut it in strips (from the face) then ...
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| Ceramic Tile over concrete floor | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Linda; I have pulled up the carpet and vinyl flooring from a slab floor in a half bath/laundry area ...
A: You can go ahead with the installation provided the washing machine doesn't constantly overflow. ...
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| parquet flooring | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I purchased a house in town about 3 years ago, that I rent to tenants. The previous owners enclosed ...
A: The newer section of floor appears to be buckling due to moisture and/or a change in humidity. When ...
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| concrete floor that sweats | 11/6/2007 |
Q: We have a lower level (basement) and we are wanting to carpet the floors. Mainly in the lower ...
A: Hard surface flooring sweats when the floor is hot and the air is cold, similar to a glass with a ...
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| cleaning hardwood floors | 11/1/2007 |
Q: My parents have a hardwood floor in the kitchen. Over the years, they have not "really cleaned" it ...
A: You may try a solvent, similar to Goo Gone (Goof Off, Afta) or rubbing alcohol. Test in an ...
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| flooring | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have a family room with block paneling and I live in a moist region of the country. I currently ...
A: Slate is difficult to maintain, it scales (chips), it looks dull if you don't keep it polished, it ...
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| carpet over old commercial carpet on wooden floor in basement | 10/29/2007 |
Q: i assume that if i want to recarpet over flat commercial low quality carpet with new 40pile and ...
A: It may sound easy and logical to install new carpet over existing carpet, but it is not recommended. ...
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| dents in vinyl | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My new bathroom vinyl has some small dents in places. How do I get rid of them?
A: I’m sorry to hear you have a problem with your new floor. If the vinyl is cut or gouged and soil ...
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| Refinishing Hardwood Floors | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is possible to have my hardwood floors buffed out and have a new coat of ...
A: First let me say that you are doing the right thing by maintaining the finish of your floor before ...
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