| Subject | Date Asked |
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| joint between tiles | 11/18/2009 |
Q: When laying 'joint free' and 'vitrified' ceramic tiles, is grouting between joints necessary?
A: Sometimes manufacturers require grouting and sometimes they don't. Also, if there may be movement ...
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| thinset | 11/17/2009 |
Q: how do u remove thinset that is dry on carpet
A: Adhesive deposits on textiles (carpet, clothing, etc.), need to be addressed before they dry for ...
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| Installing Tiles directly on concrete floor | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I would like to install ceramic tiles directly on my concrete basement floor (typically not heated). ...
A: again, Gerry;I feel the tiles would crack, and, if they lifted, it would be because the mortar ...
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| Installing Tiles directly on concrete floor | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I would like to install ceramic tiles directly on my concrete basement floor (typically not heated). ...
A: First, find out the name of the manufacturer of the tiles you like and visit their website. You ...
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| underlayment for carpet | 11/17/2009 |
Q: We have been remodeling, and it is now time for carpet in our living room. 2 sides will abut tile, ...
A: again, Carolyn;The choice of a type of underlayment is more critical under hard surfaced flooring. ...
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| underlayment for carpet | 11/16/2009 |
Q: We have been remodeling, and it is now time for carpet in our living room. 2 sides will abut tile, ...
A: vist the website of <ehow.com>. Type in 'particle board' in the top search area. Then, when the ...
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| Hardibacker | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I am installing hardibacker over my bathroom floor. There is slab wood subfloor with plywood on top ...
A: Before you use the Versabond, obtain the name of the EXACT manufacturer of the tiles. Then visit ...
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| Dricore sub-floor | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I am installing Dricore panels in my basement as a sub-floor. The concrete floor is very smooth and ...
A: again, Scott; The texture and quality of cement varrys from job to job. When you use the nails, you ...
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| Dricore sub-floor | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I am installing Dricore panels in my basement as a sub-floor. The concrete floor is very smooth and ...
A: You may not have needed all the shims you have used, however you have have used them. Predrilling ...
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| further to type of floor installation | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Re 1976 3-storey woodframe multifamily building: Our strata council has an application from an ...
A: again, Judith;I would mandate a floating installation, however you do need to address sound ...
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| bamboo floor installation | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Re 1976 3-storey woodframe multifamily building: Our strata council has an application from an ...
A: I'll get to your questions further on in this response. First I would have a 'heart to heart' ...
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| flooring and underlay guidelines | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Re: a 1976 wood frame 3-storey building (a strata for 4 years); with a 1" - 2" concrete layer over ...
A: I am not an attorney, so I really can't give you wording for your bylaws, however, since you are ...
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| baseboard on hardwood floor | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I just had new baseboard installed over my hardwood floor. the house is 15 yrs old, some of the ...
A: again, Brad;Even if the floor is not perfectly level, the installer of the baseboard should have ...
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| baseboard on hardwood floor | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I just had new baseboard installed over my hardwood floor. the house is 15 yrs old, some of the ...
A: Is the hardwood floor unlevel in various areas of your hardwood installation? Did the installer of ...
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| MoisturBloc | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I am preparing to install 8mm laminate wood flooring that already has the underlayment attached. ...
A: again, Toby;Pergo is not very clear in their installation instructions how to properly install ...
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| MoisturBloc | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I am preparing to install 8mm laminate wood flooring that already has the underlayment attached. ...
A: There are several manufacturers that make similar products, however each has its own installation ...
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| carpet cleaning in trailer house | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I am moving into an old mobile home, and a previous renter at some point smoked in it. We would ...
A: If the subfloor were particleboard, (and you can determine that by lifting a corner of the carpet ...
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| Float vs Glue | 11/13/2009 |
Q: MR. Michaels, I want to install 1/2 inch deep, 5 inch wide engineered hardwood. What are the ...
A: I'll answer your specific question in a minute. Understand fully, what you intend to purchase and ...
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| laminate flooring | 11/12/2009 |
Q: i am wanting to fit laminate flooring across my living room and dining room and entrance hall in one ...
A: Understand what laminate flooring is. There is a base for stability, topped with a core that is ...
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| floor tiles! | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Last week I had an internal flood which resulted in my floor tiles in the the whole apartment being ...
A: You did not mention what type of tiles are now installed. If they are, forinstance, vinyl or ...
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| Levelling concrete floors | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I just purchased my condo which is in a brick and wood frame 70's building. I ripped out the carpet ...
A: again, Terri;You are certainly correct. I forgot to address the sand issue in your original ...
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| Levelling concrete floors | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I just purchased my condo which is in a brick and wood frame 70's building. I ripped out the carpet ...
A: First I suggest that you visit the website of <epoxy.com> and call the number listed for their ...
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| maintenance levels for various materials | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Is 12 by 12 porcelain tile or 12 by 12 travertine tile easier to maintain in a kitchen area? Will ...
A: Porcelain tile usually requires no sealer because it is highly resistant to absorbtion from topical ...
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| Carpeting tiled floor | 11/10/2009 |
Q: We have an entire lower level that is floored with 4 x 4 ceramic tiles. Can wall to wall carpeting ...
A: again, Beth;First, one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have is carpet. It has a pile that ...
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| Carpeting tiled floor | 11/10/2009 |
Q: We have an entire lower level that is floored with 4 x 4 ceramic tiles. Can wall to wall carpeting ...
A: Carpet and pad can be installed over the ceramic. I would be happy to suggest generic ...
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| Urethane on porous granite surface | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of polishing some black granite tile that was unevenly set and then ground down ...
A: There is some more information that would be needed to answer your question, such as the type of ...
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| Water damage to tile floor | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Our condo recently had a flooding issue due to an icemaker. There was standing water in the kitchen ...
A: If you see mildew and mold, both of which are human health dangers, the first thing I would do is ...
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| Laminate Flooring | 11/8/2009 |
Q: We would like to install laminate flooring in our living room which contains a heavy piano. We are ...
A: For a laminate floor, I suggest you visit the website of <tarkettna.com> and <mohawkind.com>. On ...
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| About Flooring | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I would like to know about the combination of Vertified tiles with Granites. We selected Black ...
A: You are asking me a partially interior design question that you should ask of an interior designer. ...
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| Tile to Carpet and Laminate transition | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Good Afternoon, I recently had tile and laminate installed in my home. in one bathroom the tile ...
A: Ali-Khan;First if I were you, I would not fix those installation errors. Just in case you decide to ...
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| Carpet | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I manage an apartment complex %26 I have been receiving complaints about the fumes coming from new ...
A: For the past several years all carpet being made in the U.S. and, I believe Canada, is free from ...
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| carpet to tile transition over cement after installation | 11/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 7x3 tiled area next to our patio door with carpet on opposite side; installer did not put ...
A: You could simply contact a reputable floor covering dealer in your area and have them send over ...
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| Floors unaffected by sun | 11/2/2009 |
Q: We are going to remodel our home in Prescott, Arizona. Sunlight is a big issue, especially on the ...
A: All floor coverings will be affected by UV sunlight. Those with a much lesser degree of being ...
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| Removing carpet from hardwood floors | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I want to remove 38 year old carpet that is covering hardwood floors. After checking under part of ...
A: I'll give you my answer to your question in just a minute. First, remember that one of the ...
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| Carpet over Carpet | 10/30/2009 |
Q: So my grandmother wants to install new carpet over the old existing carpet. I have tried to tell her ...
A: First, carpet was not designed to be padding, so installing carpet over carpet, which itself may be ...
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| Kitchen remodel | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have stripped a dining room and kitchen of two layers of lino, and one of plywood from the ...
A: again, Susan;If the hardwood flooring is in planks, which it probably is, you would have two ...
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| Kitchen remodel | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have stripped a dining room and kitchen of two layers of lino, and one of plywood from the ...
A: You have a lot of options, and what you appear to be asking is an interior design question. I am ...
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| we got wrong color of carpet | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Long story short, we got carpet from Lowe's. After it was installed, we thought it looked lighter ...
A: I spoke with the technical services people at Mohawk and they indicated that the carpet was ...
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| Rug pads for area rugs | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have two area rugs to place on our newly refinished floors. One is relatively expensive and the ...
A: The reason for padding, is because padding is designed to greatly prolong the life of area rugs and ...
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| hardwood floor surface damage | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I'm a hardwood floor contractor, self-employed. I finished a job 3 weeks ago (sanding, staining and ...
A: An inspection can be arranged in that area of California, however I want to make certain I ...
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| Carpet installation near baseboard heaters | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Is there a correct way to install carpeting in front of baseboard heaters. When our house was ...
A: If the carpet is installed over the lip of the baseboard heater, how are the cut raw edges of the ...
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| laminate floor | 10/26/2009 |
Q: what do I use to get deep scratches out of laminate floor
A: There's nothing you can do to remove scratches, you can just make them less noticeable. If you know ...
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| Chicago Brick | 10/23/2009 |
Q: We have Chicago brick in Kitchen It had a beautiful finish on it. We have mopped with water for the ...
A: I was in the midst of anwering you but there was a malfunction somewhere and I got an indication ...
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| carpet over glued carpet | 10/23/2009 |
Q: We need to recarpet a church. Existing is glued down carpet that seams are threading out. Vacuum ...
A: The existing carpet MUST come up. NEVER install new carpet over old carpet. First, carpet was not ...
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| laminate flooring | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We have about a 10' raised hearth with tile. We are replacing the carpet that butts up against it ...
A: First, why are you replacing carpet with laminate? Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings ...
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| hardwood floor cupping | 10/21/2009 |
Q: We purchased a new home 2 years ago, and from the outset, noticed that the wood floor is cupped, ...
A: Since I can't see your hardwood, I can only guess about certain things and their causes. Bear with ...
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| 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: Carpet was not designed to be padding, so the old carpet must come up. Also, you may have soils in ...
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| asbestos tiles? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I was out of town for a couple of days & walked into my house to find water spewing out from under ...
A: Sorry to hear about your health problems. My suggestions to you are to have the tiles immediately ...
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| Max Windsor Wood flooring | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I am about to put wood flooring in my house . I have done quite a bit of searching to find the look ...
A: First, think about what type of flooring you are considering for your home. Wood flooring is far ...
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| Help! Tile just completed, discovered that grout is in expansion joint | 10/18/2009 |
Q: We are in the middle of remodeling both of our bathrooms. The master bath is complete, grout and ...
A: The grout should be removed, a siliocone type caulk be used to replace it, (silicone is flexible, so ...
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| Foor covering over radiant heat | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I am building a new house with in floor radiant heat. What type of covering should I avoid? ...
A: Just about all floor covering manufacturers allow radiant heat to be used under the products, ...
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| Konecto Vinyl Flooring | 10/17/2009 |
Q: we have a new floor in our basement and cannot get rid of the chemical smell. Do you have any ...
A: again,Franceskridge; A painted concrete floor is usally an unacceptable underlayment for ANY type of ...
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| laminate flooring | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I just installed some Mohawk snap together laminate flooring. We have a fireplace in the center of ...
A: again, Mike; Two suggestions. First I would shop for silicone floor caulk and obtain the name of ...
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| Konecto Vinyl Flooring | 10/16/2009 |
Q: we have a new floor in our basement and cannot get rid of the chemical smell. Do you have any ...
A: Just about all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry (cleaning agents, adhesives, ...
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| Konecto flooring | 10/15/2009 |
Q: We are interested in having konecto flooring installed by professionals. I have read a lot of ...
A: Many thanks for your answers. You are asking for my opinion which I am basing on years of ...
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| room floor VERY HOT | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My room is an average room but next to the garage which has a water heater in it. Recently my room ...
A: Hardwood comes from trees. It acts just like a tree. It will expand, contract, change colors, ...
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| Konecto flooring | 10/14/2009 |
Q: We are interested in having konecto flooring installed by professionals. I have read a lot of ...
A: To answer your question truthfully, I would like to know a few things. Where did you shop for that ...
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| laminate flooring | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I just installed some Mohawk snap together laminate flooring. We have a fireplace in the center of ...
A: Remember that you need to allow expansion to occur around ALL perimeters, including the fireplace, ...
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| Wood Flooring vs Limestone | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I am remodeling a home on the water. I have young kids and 2 labradors that swim daily. I would ...
A: No matter what type of floor covering you install, because of your location and home population, the ...
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| Discontinued carpeting | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I had chosen Beaulieu Compassionate carpeting and found out today that there is none left anywhere. ...
A: Compassionate has been discontinued since last September. Visit the website of, ...
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| floating laminate | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Is there a foot length that flooring should be installed without a transition? Our entry goes into ...
A: Usually a transition strip is needed for lengths 30' or more, however, be certain. To be certain, ...
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| Carpet Installer | 10/11/2009 |
Q: Could you tell me the approx SF cost I could expect to pay for carpet installation in Central NJ? ...
A: In my answer to you, remember that carpet, or any floor covering, is meant to be installed. ...
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| laminate flooring | 10/11/2009 |
Q: A year ago i had Mohawk laminate flooring installed in my home. It is a split level with the first ...
A: again, Noreen;I don't know your nephews, so in my answer to you, please don't consider what I say as ...
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| floor care | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I'd like to steam clean my new DuraStone floor but I'm not sure if it's considered a sealed surface. ...
A: You should have been supplied a maintenance manual for DuraStone that details the exact and only ...
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| Tile installation over sheet vinyl floor | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have vinyl sheet flooring (25 years old?) installed in my basement over concrete floor. Unknown as ...
A: When the home was built, the builder probably installed some type of a moisture barrier over the ...
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| tiles and plaster/cement | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am little concerned - though possibly paranoid as result of a home research on the internet. This ...
A: Were they wall tiles, floor tiles, or tiles used on a counter? If they were ceramic tiles, I would ...
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| wood v. laminate | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I live in Tampa, Florida and our home is on a concrete slab and we are looking into flooring, due to ...
A: Let's talk about flooring and allergies first. Then we'll talk about the pet, which I assume is a ...
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| laminate flooring | 10/9/2009 |
Q: A year ago i had Mohawk laminate flooring installed in my home. It is a split level with the first ...
A: Since I can't see your flooring, I can only guess what happened. Moisture is a very major cause of ...
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| Tile under a woodburning stove | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I would like to use a marble or stone as a shield under a Napoleon wood burning stove. Can I use the ...
A: MOST natural stone, porcelain, or ceramic tiles have a limit of 2000 degrees F. So BEFORE you ...
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| Vinyl flooring in bathroom | 10/8/2009 |
Q: We just bought a brand new home built in 2009. I have just found a spot in the bathroom where the ...
A: Determine how the vinyl floor was installed (full glue, perimeter glue, etc.), and what type of ...
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| carpet seam coming apart | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I saw your answer to another on my same question. The seam is coming apart on my just a little over ...
A: Without seeing the problem I can only guess, but it sounds like you have an installation problem ...
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| Indoor Brick Floors | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just purchased a 1978 built home with 1800 sq. ft. of brick flooring on a slab with ...
A: Since I can't see your floor, I can only guess what you have. Usually, a clay brick floor (2 and ...
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| laminate flooring over sheet vinyl | 10/6/2009 |
Q: We are going to install laminate flooring (Pergo Presto beech blocked) over existing sheet vinyl ...
A: First, BEFORE you purchase anything, know that all floor covering manufacturers are in the throes of ...
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| carpet cleaning | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I just purchased the Rug Doctor. We did a very small room last night. Worked pretty good. ...
A: I'm not happy about your choice of maintenance equipment. I assume your carpets are made from ...
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| Can you lay wood over marble? | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I'm considering putting an offer on a house, but the only drawback for me is that the entire house ...
A: Forgive me for starting my answer in this manner, but I just hate when people cover areas where a ...
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| Natural stone cleaning | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Can I use a steam floor mop on slate tile, travertine, and/or marble tiles? If not, is their a way ...
A: It really depends upon what type of protective layer you have on the surface of your flooring. What ...
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| Duraplank by congoleum | 9/29/2009 |
Q: We live on an island in Puget Sound. We have a daylight basement that is below grade on one side ...
A: What you should do is call 1-800-234-8811. That is the Congoleum Corporation who makes those Dura ...
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| tile test for asbestos | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I saw your posting regarding testing tiles for asbestos. I just bought a house that was built in ...
A: If the tile you have to send is an unused and uninstalled tile, we would accept it for testing. If ...
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| Carpet Cleaning | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Our church has commercial-grade carpet throughout, glued down to the concrete slab. The carpet is ...
A: If the carpet is glued, directly to the concrete, I would assume the pile is either all nylon, all ...
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| Vinyl plank flooring | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Mr. Michaels -- Because our terrier sometimes wets in the house, we are considering putting plank ...
A: Although some plank vinyl flooring can be installed extremely tightly, giving great resistance to ...
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| Follow-up | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I couldn't post a follow-up, so I had to start a new thread... I'm located in Bridgewater NJ... If ...
A: Actually most of that carpet is made for guest room usage (rental property designed for wear and ...
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| How to choose tile? | 9/27/2009 |
Q: We are installing tile in our bathroom and have received many differing opinions from store ...
A: Your PEI 2 rating is the Porcelain Enamel Institute's rating for wall and residential bath floor ...
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| Follow-up | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I couldn't post a follow-up, so I had to start a new thread... I'm located in Bridgewater NJ... If ...
A: First try this. Go to <northwestcarpets.net>. Click on 'specials'. Click on link ...
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| Installation | 9/26/2009 |
Q: John, I just had a measure done for carpet installation. One of the rooms is 12 x 18, with a ...
A: Yes, you can find such a product in that price range give or take 1 or 2 dollars a sq. yd. If you ...
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| Installation | 9/26/2009 |
Q: John, I just had a measure done for carpet installation. One of the rooms is 12 x 18, with a ...
A: I received the measurement documents, however the layout is not very clear as far as where the rooms ...
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| tileing over glued down indoor/outdoor carpet | 9/26/2009 |
Q: When building our cottage nearly 15 yrs. ago we had a good grade of indoor out door carpet installed ...
A: Why don't you recarpet. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor covering one can have. It has a pile ...
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| Installation | 9/25/2009 |
Q: John, I just had a measure done for carpet installation. One of the rooms is 12 x 18, with a ...
A: Have you seen the plan of the job submitted by whom ever did the measurement. If you have, make ...
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| rug pads | 9/25/2009 |
Q: We are about to install hardwood floors. They are an American cherry by Mullican from their Nature ...
A: First I would suggest that you NEVER purchase any floor coverings from those large home supply ...
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| Re: carpet on cement basement floor | 9/25/2009 |
Q: On 9/15/2009, you responded to Chas concerning the above subject. I found it to be very informative. ...
A: We feel it is very important for a manufacturer to stand behind their products should something go ...
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| gaps in new floor installation | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Michaels; I had new 3" prefinished Hard Maple floors (from Mullican) installed in June and right ...
A: again, Mechthild; Sorry, nothing attached. I would like to see the entire report, and if you don't ...
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| gaps in new floor installation | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Michaels; I had new 3" prefinished Hard Maple floors (from Mullican) installed in June and right ...
A: I also received this response from you, however nothing was attached. As far as the first ...
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| vinyl flooring and rolling chairs | 9/24/2009 |
Q: We are looking to replace the vinyl flooring in my grandfather's kitchen. He has chosen a Congoleum ...
A: Roller casters can be used on Pacesetter, however they must be of a non-staining rubber material, ...
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| gaps in new floor installation | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Michaels; I had new 3" prefinished Hard Maple floors (from Mullican) installed in June and right ...
A: Gaps of 1/32 to 1/16 inch are usually acceptable, however gaps of 1/8 inch are not acceptable. ...
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| brick flooring | 9/23/2009 |
Q: We had Old Chicago brick installed in our kitchen, living, hall area during a remodel. I was never ...
A: Without seeing your floor, I can only guess about the nature of the problems. It sounds as if the ...
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| asbestos | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Do you know if its against the law for a large flooring company to remove and improperly dispose and ...
A: again, Alberto Bracho;I suggest that you visit with your attorney and fully discuss this matter so ...
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| ceramic tile over cork? | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Is it possible for me to put ceramic tile over a cork floor that is on concrete? The cork has been ...
A: again, Mark; The cork has to come up, the adhesive that was used to install the cork has to be ...
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| ceramic tile over cork? | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Is it possible for me to put ceramic tile over a cork floor that is on concrete? The cork has been ...
A: First obtain the name of the manufacturer of the EXACT ceramic tiles you like. Visit the website of ...
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| Carpet and Tile - which do you do first? | 9/20/2009 |
Q: We are converting our garage into a den/family room. The entry areas will be tile, and the main ...
A: For the problem in your house, simply have the installer remove the tackless at that transition, and ...
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| Installing travertine in a 2nd floor bathroom. | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I am so glad to have found you! I recently bought my home and am looking at replacing the white ...
A: What you need to do is obtain from the place where you made your purchase of the tiles and grout, ...
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| Armstrong Hardwood Floors | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I need to have an inspector inspect my hardwood floors by Armstrong. It is an exotic wood that ...
A: I did not find any attached letter to your question, however I would suggest that you contact MBD ...
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| wood floor | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have an old house (90 years) with regular 2 1/4 inch oak flooring. The middle of some of the ...
A: In today's world, ALL floor covering manufacturers are producing 'green' products, friendly to our ...
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| wood floor | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have an old house (90 years) with regular 2 1/4 inch oak flooring. The middle of some of the ...
A: again, Michael;If you remove the low quality wood, under that is, I assume, a wood type underlayment ...
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| wood floor | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have an old house (90 years) with regular 2 1/4 inch oak flooring. The middle of some of the ...
A: Since I can't see your floor, the advice I would give would be based on some more information I need ...
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| konecto flooring | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I am ripping carpeting out of my basement and was considering replacing it with Konecto flooring. ...
A: I would not recommend Konecto flooring for that area, or anywhere else if you are going to install ...
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| carpet on cement basement floor | 9/15/2009 |
Q: John, We have an area about 12 x 30 in our basement I want to put carpet on for family room. The ...
A: No matter how slight a dampness condition is, especially in a basement, you really need to find its ...
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| Crumbling particle-board | 9/15/2009 |
Q: bought my home from my -X-..yeah, that always gets a laugh. when we built this house I rem. the ...
A: again, Tony;Hard surfaced flooring is far from being germ free. Hospitals have to maintain their ...
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| "MY" " Floors Now" | 9/14/2009 |
Q: bought my home from my -X-..yeah, that always gets a laugh. when we built this house I rem. the ...
A: First you mention the lower level and crumbling particleboard. Is the lower level concrete on which ...
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| New Carpet | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I need to purchase 1,200 SF of carpet for a townhouse I'll be renting out. The carpet I'm looking ...
A: again, Tom;My answers to you are based on years of experience from 'my side of the table', which is ...
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| Outdoor carpet - screened in porch | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I had a screened in LARGE porch built. The subflooring is plywood. This was done about 5 years ...
A: again, Fran;You've had the carpet glued down for 5 years and have those spots just started to ...
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| Outdoor carpet - screened in porch | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I had a screened in LARGE porch built. The subflooring is plywood. This was done about 5 years ...
A: Since I can't see your carpet, I can only guess. Perhaps some spillages or sticky soils got ...
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| laminate flooring | 9/12/2009 |
Q: We installed Wilsonart laminate flooring in 2002 in our kitchen and entry way. Now we tore out a ...
A: First I'm going to suggest that you rethink your flooring choice. To maintain your laminate floor ...
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| New Carpet | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I need to purchase 1,200 SF of carpet for a townhouse I'll be renting out. The carpet I'm looking ...
A: First I would suggest that you do not purchase any product made by Shaw. It has been our experience ...
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| Travertine not level | 9/11/2009 |
Q: We just had travertine installed in our kitchen and bathroom. It was done over a concrete floor ...
A: again, Amy; Since I can't see your installation, all I can do is give you an educated guess that ...
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| flooring | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are wanting to lay hardwood in our nursery, but we lifted the carpet and the ...
A: again, Shelly;I would say the same applies to that type of flooring. What you should do is, if you ...
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| 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: I will answer your question as if this were my home. I would call up my homeowner's insurance ...
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| flooring choice for pet problem | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I am hoping for a flooring suggestion for my perhaps unique situation. My family room is off the ...
A: A couple of things to consider. First, if your mother has difficulty moving, you might want to ...
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| Travertine not level | 9/9/2009 |
Q: We just had travertine installed in our kitchen and bathroom. It was done over a concrete floor ...
A: If you contracted with the installer did you sign a contract or was everything verbal? If you ...
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| 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: Why do you believe the tiles contain asbestos? That is a very important question I need to have ...
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| floor grout vs caulk | 9/8/2009 |
Q: We had porcelain tile laid in our bathroom. They left a gap around the walls without grout and the ...
A: There should have been a sealant type strip applied around the perimeter of the installation. Since ...
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| flooring | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are wanting to lay hardwood in our nursery, but we lifted the carpet and the ...
A: I would first suggest that you rethink your flooring choice. One of the healthiest floor coverings ...
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| Stripping Wax from hardwood floor | 9/8/2009 |
Q: What is a safe inexpensive and effective method to remove Wax from a hardwood floor. The Floor is ...
A: again, Cheryl; We would suggest that you definitely use no water on hardwood. The Trewax company ...
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| Carpet transitions | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I am repairing a floor in a double wide trailer house and have finished it and the carpet people ...
A: Get on your computer and 'google' <transition strips>. You will find various sites that offer many ...
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| peel n' press vinyl tiles | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have carpeting in my spare bathroom and want to replace it with vinyl tiles. The floor underneath ...
A: DON'T install those type of tiles in a bathroom. Moisture will seep under those tiles, even if you ...
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| travertine and wood floors | 9/7/2009 |
Q: i am building a house in Melbourne, Australia and have been told by friends not to put timber floors ...
A: Travertine is a soft stone, and it is not as hard as marble, however, a kitchen floor is subject to ...
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| Installing tile over vinyl floor | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I want to install ceramic tile in a bathroom that currently has sheet vinyl flooring. The current ...
A: First, concrete is absorbent and always moves, so just because a portion of the vinyl was removed to ...
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| Stripping Wax from hardwood floor | 9/6/2009 |
Q: What is a safe inexpensive and effective method to remove Wax from a hardwood floor. The Floor is ...
A: Before I make any suggestions to you, first make CERTAIN you are talking about wax and not a ...
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| oil soot dust on concrete? | 9/5/2009 |
Q: WE had our 57 y.o. oil tank boiler and hot water heater changed out. During this process, the guys ...
A: Visit the website of <concrete.org>. That is the concrete institute. Scroll down and on the left ...
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| porcelain tile in kitchen | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I am putting porcelain tile in my kitchen. I have chosen a slate tile with green accent from Lowes ...
A: Whether the tiles will be too dark, depends upon the amount of natural light, and the amount of ...
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| is it a good idea | 9/3/2009 |
Q: im redewing my bathroom and sometimes the dogs go pee in there and we were going to lay down tile ...
A: To answer your question, I need to know if the bathroom is in the basement on the first floor, or on ...
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| Floor Prep for Porcelain Tile | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I am wanting to re-tile a small foyer area. The area is about 4' x 7'. I have taken up the old tile ...
A: The first thing you should do is obtain the installation specifications published by the EXACT ...
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| How to clean polished porcelain floor tile | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have tried a number of products to clean my polished porcelain tile floor. My floor now has a ...
A: First stop using anything. In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering ...
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| Sisal Carpet Backing | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I removed a sisal carpet from my hardwood floor after 8 years. The latex backing crumbled and some ...
A: Part of your problem stems from your use of lots of improper cleaning agents, so stop using them. ...
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| Floor Tile | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am remodeling my family room and will be installing 12 inch square floor tiles which I bought at a ...
A: In today's world, I think the best advice I would give you is to file a claim with your homeowner's ...
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| Bathroom floor- what the heck is under my floor! | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a home and a 1/2 bath has loose tiles near the toilet. I pulled a few up and am not ...
A: Since I can't see your installation, I can only guess. If the tiles are loose around the toilet, I ...
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| cork floor steam cleaning | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a cork floor and have just purchased a Shark Steam Mop. Can I use it on the cork floor?
A: No, don't use a steam mop. Cork floors usually have a top protective layer that is usually a veneer ...
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| Two Questions on ceramic floor tiling | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I love reading your Questions Answers. Now I have a couple. 1. Is it okay to lay ceramic tiles ...
A: First obtain the exact manufacturer of the ceramic tiles, visit their website and download the free ...
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| carpet seams | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Is there a method of achieving a tight seam using the sticky tape? I have had to cut and pull ...
A: I don't know if you are a carpet installer or your expertise in carpet installation, so please don't ...
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| Limestone tiled floors | 8/25/2009 |
Q: We purchased a 18" x 18" honed limestone tile to install in a new building for our clients. after ...
A: Since I can't see the installation, I can only give you some guesses as to the causes of the ...
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| Inexpensive alternatives-flooring | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Due to extensive water damage, the home (1972 ranch style) we purchased in December of last year has ...
A: Sorry to hear about your family situation. Area rugs over proper rug pads would be the less ...
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| Tile | 8/25/2009 |
Q: We are remodeling our bathroom and found a pretty travertine tile. I had decided on porcelain but ...
A: Travertine would be a recommended product, HOWEVER, the tiles should be sealed BEFORE the grout is ...
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| Granite and wood flooring laid in same room | 8/22/2009 |
Q: John-We are building a new home, most of which will be covered with cherry wood flooring. I ...
A: I'm going to answer your question, but first you may want to rethink your floor covering choices. ...
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| Bathroom floor | 8/20/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine has a small bathroom were the floor is tile and cracked. She would like to replace, ...
A: Why did the tile crack? Was something dropped on it, was there an original installation error, is ...
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| wood floors | 8/20/2009 |
Q: We moved into a home with dark wood floors and haven't found a product that can both clean and bring ...
A: With what did you clean the hardwood, and what cleaning products have you been using these last 3 ...
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| laying peel and stick over linoleum | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My kitchen floor gets allot of traffic as a second living space and it's hard to keep the linoleum ...
A: First, there is a tremendous difference between linoleum and vinyl. Are you certain you have a ...
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| Konecto flooring does it work for us | 8/19/2009 |
Q: We recently buy 270ft of Konecto flooring online, when our floor arrived we it only included the ...
A: In today's world, ALL floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry manufacturers ...
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| footprints on hardwood floors | 8/18/2009 |
Q: last summer we put in prefinished hardwood floors. They are a dark oak. They look wonderful but I'm ...
A: The footprints have to be caused by either something the kids are tracking into the home, from the ...
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| ceramic tile | 8/17/2009 |
Q: can carpet be applied ontop of ceramic tile? If so, how do you attach tack strips?
A: As long as the ceramic tiles are very firmly bonded to their underlayment (underlayment being what ...
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| 18x18 travertine installation in kitchen | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have a kicthen floor which I believe is 17" on center spacing (2x6). Six ...
A: You are telling me what you have, but you have not asked any question. Are you asking if your can ...
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| vinyl flooring | 8/15/2009 |
Q: We are looking at flexitec vinyl flooring. Three bids said that they float the floor and one said ...
A: East Coast time on Monday, call 1-888-225-8287. Take option #3. That is the technical services ...
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| Konecto Flooring | 8/14/2009 |
Q: We are going to put down Konecto flooring on a concrete floor, but the moisture readings are 8 on ...
A: First 'google''Konecto Flooring' and read the bad reports of this product by those who have ...
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| parquet floor | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Our 22 year old parquet floor is lifting up in too many places to glue back down. Is there ...
A: From your description, it sounds as if one or two things have occurred. First, take a ruler with ...
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| parquet floor | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Our 22 year old parquet floor is lifting up in too many places to glue back down. Is there ...
A: Anita;You say the adhesive dried out. That I don't understand because the adhesive dried a long ...
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| parquet floor | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Our 22 year old parquet floor is lifting up in too many places to glue back down. Is there ...
A: Why is the parquet lifting. Is it because you have a moisture problem, or the adhesive used to ...
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| porcelin tiles 20x20 | 8/12/2009 |
Q: We are in the process of installing porcelain tiles. We currently have ceramic tiles over top of ...
A: Cathy;I'm sending you this answer at about 8 P.M., East Coast time on Wednesday. I may have some ...
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| porcelin tiles 20x20 | 8/12/2009 |
Q: We are in the process of installing porcelain tiles. We currently have ceramic tiles over top of ...
A: Why didn't you contract with the dealer from whom you purchased the tiles for installation as well? ...
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| floor in bathroom | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I just had new floor installed after flooding from toilet and shower. I haven't used the shower ...
A: You will probably be making a BIG error by attempting to repair defective installation issues ...
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| Island on laminate flooring? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am going to install laminate in my kitchen and need to know if I can mount the island on top of ...
A: First I think you should cancel the order. Obtain and thoroughly read the installation ...
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| "Konectco" brand flooring/area rugs | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I recently had a Konecto brand floor installed in my kitchen and living. I LOVE the product as I ...
A: All area rugs should be used over proper rug pads. Because of the ceramic type finish on that ...
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| vapor barrier below basement carpet | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Remodeling a basement rec room. Tile in basement is 50-60 yrs old easily. Has several missing pcs. ...
A: Concrete is absorbent and always moves. If the tiles have cracked because of a moisture problem, ...
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| 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: again, Tom; Yes, I was thinking asbestos, especially if the adhesive color was black. Asbestos is ...
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| 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: IMMEDIATELY STOP EVERYTHING. First, what color is the adhesive used in the installation of the ...
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| konecto vinyl flooring | 8/8/2009 |
Q: What is the best cleaner for this. Can I use my Haan Steam Mop on it?
A: The dealer from whom you purchased that product should have given you the free maintenance manual ...
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| Ceramic Tile - cracked and coming loose | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I had new ceramic tile installed in my kitchen a little over 3 years ago. The kitchen was ...
A: again, Scott;What you state in your response to my first answer is verbal communications which are ...
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| Ceramic Tile - cracked and coming loose | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I had new ceramic tile installed in my kitchen a little over 3 years ago. The kitchen was ...
A: All ceramic tile manufacturers publish free installation specifications, and those installation ...
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| 1 | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I'm redoing a bathroom floor (25sq ft). The floor joists are 16" o.c., span is 10'. I had to cut the ...
A: Please remember it's NOT what the retailer recommends. It is EXACTLY what the manufacturer states ...
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| moisture issues w/slab floor | 8/6/2009 |
Q: We had a Bamboo floor installed which began warping within a couple of months of the install. Their ...
A: Moisture in a slab is the greatest reason for floor covering installation failures. You didn't ...
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| 1" hexagonal marble | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I'm redoing a bathroom floor (25sq ft). The floor joists are 16" o.c., span is 10'. I had to cut the ...
A: Your question depends upon several factors including the thickness of the tiles. Any type of ...
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| Installing hardwood | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am installing hardwood in my living room and hallway. I already have hardwood intalled in the ...
A: again, Matt; You need a transition strip because, as the installation specifications for your ...
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| Installing hardwood | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am installing hardwood in my living room and hallway. I already have hardwood intalled in the ...
A: I am going to answer your question, however I have reservations about what you have done and what ...
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| Mohawk Impostor? | 8/3/2009 |
Q: John, thank you for taking my question. Mine is almost identical to the below. I suspect my carpet ...
A: What was the name of the dealer from whom you purchased the carpet, and in what city and State is ...
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| grouting ceramic tiles | 8/3/2009 |
Q: yesterday I grouted my newly laid out ceramic tiles in my basement. I used the grout from HOme ...
A: Without actually seeing your installation, I feel you may have some grout haze on the tiles and ...
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| grout shading | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I installed a 1" x 3" x 1/8" glass tile and used a dark grey non-sanded Polyblend grout, ...
A: Are you certain the shaded areas are not caused by the grout not being mixed properly, or a ...
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| Shower Tiling | 8/1/2009 |
Q: John, I have been searching the internet for some time trying to find an answer but they all ...
A: again, Andy; The make-up of thinset produces a product that properly adheres to a non-primed ...
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| Solution dyed nylon carpet | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have my heart set on a light coloured solution dyed nylon carpet, see here- ...
A: Remember that you are going to walk on the carpet, so you will be tracking on some soil, and there ...
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| Hardwood flooring | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Is there a specific tool used for pushing over the final piece of hardwood that is against the wall ...
A: Before you do anything more, find out the name of the exact manufacturer of your hardwood flooring. ...
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| Scratched Stone Floor | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I live in an apartment. Lease is up at the end of the month and it's time to see if I can fix a ...
A: Without actually seeing those tiles I can only guess. From your description, they may be textured ...
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| Shower Tiling | 7/30/2009 |
Q: John, I have been searching the internet for some time trying to find an answer but they all ...
A: No primer on the drywall, and use a thinset for the walls and ceiling. HOWEVER, I suggest that the ...
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| Thassos White ! | 7/30/2009 |
Q: floor area, i plan to put thassos white marble from greece but some local sellers in my town ...
A: First, visit the website of thassos.com and look through their offerings. There is the availabllity ...
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| Where floor meets carpet | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I'm pulling up carpet in my bedroom and hall. The bedroom has old hardwood that I think I'd like to ...
A: One of the healthiest floor coverings one can have is carpet. It has a pile that traps, filters, ...
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| Encycle Backing | 7/30/2009 |
Q: We had a subcontractor install commercial carpet tile by Lee's Carpet last summer and we were ...
A: I don't have any real inside scoop as to why the backing was discontinued, however industry general ...
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| Replacing Tile Flooring | 7/29/2009 |
Q: In my front foyer I had a thin bluestone tile floor. It may not have been real bluestone but it ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers are producing 'green' products, friendly to our ...
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| VCT tile | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have leased a building and some of the VCT tiles were damaged. I purchased a hand full and some ...
A: Do you know why the tiles were damaged. Was it due to topical damage or because they became loose ...
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| Tile over Tile | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have an tile floor over wood sub floor. Tiles are 8 x 8 ceramic. I had a couple of cracks due to ...
A: First, obtain the free installation specifications published by the exact manufacturer of your new ...
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| Slate tile natural cleft | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I installed California Gold slate from a kit(Vienna pattern) with a natural cleft finish, in my ...
A: That type of 'fix' will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so obtain the name of the exact ...
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| DuraPlank Installation | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Can DuraPlank be installed over existing linoleum? I recently bought a house and the builder was ...
A: First visit the website of, <congoleum.com>, and download the free installation specifications for ...
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| pre-sealing honey onyx stone | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I am involved in a bathroom renovation and have come to the grouting phase of a shower stall. We ...
A: The stone should be sealed before grouting, and there are ways to remove the grout residue. Call ...
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| cork flooring | 7/26/2009 |
Q: Can I use cork flooring on cement in my basement, I have no moisture problems? I want to float my ...
A: again, Bob Jones; You use the term, 'berber', which you may equate to a looped pile carpet. Berber ...
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| Wood Floors/Carpet | 7/26/2009 |
Q: We purchased our home newly built. The wood flooring in the foyer leads into the living room, which ...
A: There are a few ways to do that. One would be, instead of using nails, use a proper adhesive. ...
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| Flexitec Flooring | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I want to replace most of my flooring and have looked at several options some of which I found will ...
A: again, Lisa; My strong suggestion would be for you to visit the website of <mannington.com>, and ...
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| cork flooring | 7/26/2009 |
Q: Can I use cork flooring on cement in my basement, I have no moisture problems? I want to float my ...
A: If you use your basement for a family type area, just remember that any hard surfaced floor covering ...
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| best Rug pads | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to decide between two different brands of rug pads-the first is MSM Duo Lock rug pad and ...
A: First, understand what you have. Hard surfaced floor coverings (laminate, wood, stone, tile, etc., ...
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| Flexitec Flooring | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I want to replace most of my flooring and have looked at several options some of which I found will ...
A: I would like you to get back to me with some information so I can make some suggestions. What type ...
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| travertine-outside | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I saw unpolished travertine recently and decided they would make a nice outdoor patio surface. I am ...
A: Travertine is not the product for that use. It is too soft and will suffer in extreme environments ...
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| travertine tiles | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I'm installing travertine tiles in my kitchen. I grouted half and noticed a haze on the tiles that ...
A: again, Sophia;Without being able to see your tiles, I am assuming that haze is from the grout. When ...
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| travertine tiles | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I'm installing travertine tiles in my kitchen. I grouted half and noticed a haze on the tiles that ...
A: Don't try anything else. Travertine is a soft tile, and various manufacturers make that type of ...
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| Floor under wood stove | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Over the past winter the tile under my wood stove cracked from the heat. I want to replace it with a ...
A: Travertine is not a good tile for that use, however ALL tiles, except natural stone tiles like ...
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| laminate flooring vs.ceramic tile | 7/23/2009 |
Q: we are looking at wood laminates and are considering Konecto or Alloc Original elegant walnut ...
A: First I am not a fan of Konecto and would not suggest using that product unless it was going to be ...
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| ditra vs. hardie board for ceramic tile? | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I'm having 12"x12" ceramic tile installed in an upstairs kids' bathroom which will get lot of use ...
A: I am a fan of hardi backerboard, however, visit the website of <hardibacker.com>. That is the James ...
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| Polyester vs. Nylon Carpet | 7/22/2009 |
Q: We're installing carpet in a new home & will need somewhere between 200 & 220 yards. The carpet is ...
A: You mention PET polyester shown to you as being new in January, 2009. I think the salesperson made ...
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| Grout Dye | 7/22/2009 |
Q: We have installed ceramic tile in our bathroom. We used a Chocolate Brown grout. The grout is ...
A: Visit the website of <aqua-mix.com>, where you will find information on products to dye grout, ...
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| Flooring ideas | 7/21/2009 |
Q: We pulled up carpet that the previous owners had laid and found very nice hardwood underneath. ...
A: First remember that one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have is carpet. It has a pile ...
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| fix all over slc | 7/20/2009 |
Q: My SLC pour ended up a little shy of complete. Can I use fix all over it to complete the ...
A: All floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry manufacturers (adhesives, levelers, ...
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| Alloc laminate flooring | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to garner some feedback on Alloc laminate flooring. I found some reasonable prices, but ...
A: again, Nick;First, I do not suggest that you purchase ANY floor covering from one of those large ...
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| Alloc laminate flooring | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to garner some feedback on Alloc laminate flooring. I found some reasonable prices, but ...
A: Alloc was originally located in Wisconsin and was a major laminate manufaturer. Because of the ...
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| Polyester vs. Nylon Carpet | 7/20/2009 |
Q: We're installing carpet in a new home & will need somewhere between 200 & 220 yards. The carpet is ...
A: again, Jonathan;The main issue missing in those specifications is face weight (how many ounces of ...
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| What to replace my carpet with?? | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I am considering replacing all the carpeting in my small condo (first floor only) -i have been here ...
A: The choice of a floor covering is yours. However you need to know that hard surfaced flooring ...
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| flooring over waferboard | 7/19/2009 |
Q: We have waferboard in our barn tack room which is screwed down to an aluminum ribbed flooring (a ...
A: Usually wafer board is an unacceptable underlayment for hard surfaced flooring. You may have to ...
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| Polyester vs. Nylon Carpet | 7/19/2009 |
Q: We're installing carpet in a new home & will need somewhere between 200 & 220 yards. The carpet is ...
A: Got your $19.50 revision. Nylon would be the better choice. Just make certain the carpet is ...
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| Repairing particle board subfloors | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I just chipped out ceramic tile that covered the entire upstairs of my house. while doing this, the ...
A: Replace the particleboard with lauan or plywood. You want a nice stable surface for the carpet and ...
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| Saltillo floor problems | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I bought 800 Saltillo floor tiles over the internet. The tiles were presealed with an oil based ...
A: You are asking for my opinion. First, NEVER purchase floor covering over the internet. Floor ...
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| carpet recycling | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have checked your previous answers and would like to know more about the carpet recycling ...
A: First, the current business climate in new construction and renovation is poor, so not much interior ...
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| glued down underlay | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have lifted the carpet in a very large hall as I wanted to stain and varnish the floorboards. ...
A: I don't fully understand your question. Is it that you have an existing wood plank subfloor on top ...
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| Water damage | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have old vinyl tile squares in a 10x20 basement that has water damage. There are a few small ...
A: In my answer to you, I am going to be an alarmest, because I care about your health. When you say ...
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| sealing & waterproofing concrete | 7/12/2009 |
Q: What is the best paint & sealer to use to waterproof & seal concrete floor & hardi-backer walls in a ...
A: Not a good idea to paint or seal the concrete. First nothing is water proof. Water resistant is a ...
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| unerlayment for hardwood | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Is it a good idea to use cement board as an underlayment for hardwood flooring? What are the pros ...
A: The first thing you MUST do is find out the name of the exact manufacturer of the hardwood flooring ...
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| floor tiles | 7/11/2009 |
Q: We have hade a white fllor tile laid with black grout, the tiles have stained and we are unable to ...
A: What type of tiles. Ceramic, vinyl, porcerlain?. I'm assuming they are ceramic. When you say ...
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| Dirty Tile | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I had a light grey tile installed in my bedroom a few years ago and no matter how much I clean it, ...
A: Since I can't see your installation, I can only guess. It sounds like, if the tiles were grouted, ...
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| Dirty Tile | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I had a light grey tile installed in my bedroom a few years ago and no matter how much I clean it, ...
A: What kind of tile (vinyl, ceramic, etc.). You also mention that the tiles were installed a few ...
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| saltillo | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I would like my saltillo to have a high gloss shine. a wet look. is there anything that will ...
A: Since I can't see your tiles I can't tell if their surfaces will accept a high gloss application. ...
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| cutback removal for travertine install | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I am trying to prepare my concrete floor to accept a travertine floor Versailles pattern tile sizes ...
A: You are asking for my opinion and answer. My opinion is to IMMEDIATELY STOP everything and contact ...
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| Installation of tile flooring in rooms where dimensions are off; walls uneven | 7/8/2009 |
Q: What is the solution to laying tile on a floor where the walls are off by up to a few inches to ...
A: It certainly is. The questions you raise are sending off 'red flags' to me. Don't even consider ...
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| hardwood flooring | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I am moving into a pre-1920's home that has original pine hardwood floors. The floors have been ...
A: Squeaking is normally due to the following; If the hardwood was tongue & groove, because of age and ...
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| Installation of tile flooring in rooms where dimensions are off; walls uneven | 7/6/2009 |
Q: What is the solution to laying tile on a floor where the walls are off by up to a few inches to ...
A: again, Marcella;A couple of things. First, if they are in different lots, I assume you purchased ...
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| Installation of tile flooring in rooms where dimensions are off; walls uneven | 7/6/2009 |
Q: What is the solution to laying tile on a floor where the walls are off by up to a few inches to ...
A: What type of tiles? Ceramic, vinyl, carpet, porcelain, etc., how many rooms, what type of a ...
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| Re: Tile installation on shower walls | 7/6/2009 |
Q: We are remodeling a master bath, and I want to create some visual and textual interest on the shower ...
A: Since I can't see your installation, I really don't want to give advice through this 'sight unseen' ...
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| 1 1/8" transition between carpet & concrete | 7/5/2009 |
Q: After removing mildewed carpet in our basement, I have installed Dricore subfloor with 1/4" carpet ...
A: A couple of things you could do. One would be to feather the height difference down so you could ...
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| Replace carpeting in RV | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Our toilet seal broke in our RV, soaking our carpet in bathroom and hall area. Area was quickly ...
A: Forget laminate. It must be installed in an environment that is kept well above the 30's and under ...
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| question about flooring | 7/5/2009 |
Q: We want to put Laminate flooring (Pergo) in are basement, and are not sure if that is a good idea. ...
A: First laminate and hardwood can't be cleaned with water, so putting that type of flooring in a ...
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| Poly sheen on refinished wood floor | 7/4/2009 |
Q: We recently had our wood floors finished with a light stain and three coats of satin ploly. The ...
A: Since I can't see your flooring, I can only make an educated guess. It appears that the people you ...
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| Dark stain on wood floor. | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Our dog had an accident in our kitchen which puddled overnight on light maple wood flooring and left ...
A: First, if you have a solid wood floor, it can be refinished. If you have an engineered hardwood ...
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| Installation of Mannington Adura tile | 7/2/2009 |
Q: A few days ago we had Mannington Adura tile (Dynasty Pearl) professionally installed. My husband ...
A: Visit the website of <mannington.com>, and download the free installation specifications for that ...
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| Laminate Use | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have an enclosed 14x20 porch which is unheated and not used in the winter months (Pennsylvania). ...
A: Laminate or hardwood would not be prudent choices. What ever types of floor coverings you consider, ...
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| Ambering of Lino | 7/1/2009 |
Q: In my bathroom under the area rug with the rubber back it is turning yellow, now i have read that is ...
A: Depending upon how noticeable the discoloration is, by removing the rug, it may disapate if it is ...
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| water stains due to flooding inside tile enemal | 7/1/2009 |
Q: is it possible if I had a flood and the tile that is white and its been 3 months since the flooding ...
A: You did not mention the type of tile. Are the tiles vinyl, ceramic, etc. You mention clay and ...
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| Walkout Basement Flooring | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I am looking to put engineered hardwood in my walk-out basement. I pained the concrete slab to ...
A: First remember that hardwood flooring comes from trees. It acts just like trees. It will expand, ...
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| cutback | 6/29/2009 |
Q: John, I have a cutback question. We have a basement that had old tile (1952) in it, the tile has ...
A: We answered your question in the email you sent to us on our website, however in that question, you ...
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| Vinyl Floorcovering Instalation | 6/29/2009 |
Q: What is best way to glue/tape vinyl floor covering to cement floor (garage dog area) Can you ...
A: Big or small air bubbles are usually caused by installation errors, and/or improper handling of the ...
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| Crackling floating laminate flooring | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I had new Wilsonart laminate floating flooring installed over my concrete slab in March, 2008. This ...
A: First I am answering your question before we officially receive it from allexperts.com. When we ...
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| Thinset Mortar | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 3X6 area with 3/4" plywood subfloor with no defects. Do I still need to use the thin set ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry (adhesives, ...
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| Reducer strip between tile and wood laminate | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I've just installed backer board and tile in 3 bathrooms. In two that makes the level about 3/4 ...
A: 'google' transition strips, and look through the websites that appear, especially ...
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| Ceramic over linoleum | 6/25/2009 |
Q: A few months ago I dealt with a flooring company who installed ceramic tile without first removing ...
A: Here's what I would do. First I would visit the website of the tile manufacturer and download the ...
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| cleaning engineered hardwood floors | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I clean our floors by first sweeping and then the spray cleaner the company recommends. My problem ...
A: An engineered hardwood floor is layers. There is a bottom layer for stability and probably some ...
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| Hollow Ceramic Tiles | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Our ceramic floor was installed about 6 years ago. About 2 years ago we noticed several areas that ...
A: First have no more verbal conversations with anyone involved in the sale and installation of the ...
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| Basement Carpet | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Help! We're so confused. We have two bedrooms in our walkout basement. Two months ago we had ...
A: Concrete is absorbent and always moves. Water damage cannot only affect one of the bedrooms, but ...
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| Travertine | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I'm planning to install travertine in a 2nd floor bathroom that currently has 8" ceramic. The ...
A: again, Chris;Go to the website of <ehow.com>. On left side, click on 'Home & Decor'. In the ...
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| Travertine | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I'm planning to install travertine in a 2nd floor bathroom that currently has 8" ceramic. The ...
A: You need to remove the ceramic and, probably the Wonderboard. By having a subfloor topped with an ...
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| Tile | 6/22/2009 |
Q: After our second pinhole copper pipe leak in the pipes between our bedroom and laundry room that ...
A: All I ever get from All Experts is your question. I don't get any addresses, so I don't know what ...
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| Quiet Walk versus 12mm Cork Underlayment for Laminate Floor | 6/22/2009 |
Q: John, I am thinking of installing a 12mm thick HDF Laminate over a 12mm thick cork underlayment ...
A: To go off-track for a moment; Just remember that one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have ...
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| Laminate Underlay | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Are there industry standards for thickness of laminate underlays? I am selling retail flooring and ...
A: again, Mark;All of the manufacturers you list have specific installation specifications that anyone ...
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| Laminate Underlay | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Are there industry standards for thickness of laminate underlays? I am selling retail flooring and ...
A: I'm going to ask you to get back to me with type of floor coverings you use that don't indicate in ...
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| Scratches on waxed tile floor | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I am the EVS Supervisor for a Casino in Mississippi. We have a section of stone tile that was waxed ...
A: Look at a section of scratched tiles with a magnifying glass to see if the scratches go below that ...
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| Granite discoloration | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just installed hardibacker cement board with Watertight waterproofing on top of it. ...
A: I would really need to see your installation to determine the exact nature of your problems, but ...
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| travertine tile | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am considering installing travertine tile in entry/hall/kitchen area. It currently has ...
A: Travertine is a soft stone, so you need to have furniture leg protectors on the bottom of the legs. ...
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| Carpeting | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have three bedrooms that need carpeting plus the upstairs hallway. My bedrooms are Lt Blue, Lilac ...
A: I am not an interior designer, but I have dealt with designers for a number of years and have a ...
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| Old wet basement | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My basement has a sump system, works OK, the room was originally a coal and furnace space, then ...
A: We are not construction experts, however, you need to find the source of your moisture problem. Is ...
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| steam cleaning engineered hardwood flooring | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have heard so much about using a steam cleaner on hardwood floors, our floor is mercier engineered ...
A: You have made an investment that, I believe, comes with a warranty. Wood flooring and water don't ...
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| brick floor | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a way to lay a brick floor over a tile floor? We have already bought the ...
A: If your current tile floor is down very solidly, you may be able to put down a cement type ...
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| flooring | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have an old vinyl floor that needs replacing. A friend is pleased with her DuraCeramic floor (by ...
A: DuraCeramic is a good flooring product. It does require that certain products and installation ...
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| carpet gluing | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I live in a condo in Victoria,b.c. We are replacing the carpet throughout the building. A ...
A: again, Jim;Great! I'll look for your response. Don't forget to let me know what is being carpeted. ...
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| carpet gluing | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I live in a condo in Victoria,b.c. We are replacing the carpet throughout the building. A ...
A: When you indicate you are going to replace the carpet throughout the building, does that mean just ...
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| Basement Floor | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My basement floor has ceramic tiles now and I would like to use floating vinyl tiles over the ...
A: again, AG;Maintenance, again, is a major factor. Don't forget proper walk-off mats at all entries ...
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| new ceramic floor tile | 6/11/2009 |
Q: John, I just had glazed, black, ceramic floor tiles installed in my kitchen and am disheartened that ...
A: again, Lynn;You are in kind of a rural area, so I would suggest that you put pressure on Lowe's ...
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| new ceramic floor tile | 6/11/2009 |
Q: John, I just had glazed, black, ceramic floor tiles installed in my kitchen and am disheartened that ...
A: Alfa ceramic tiles are made in Egypt. They must have representation by an agent in the United ...
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| Carpet to concrete floor transitions | 6/10/2009 |
Q: John, Hopefully tou can help. We are building a new home and would like to go with stained concrete ...
A: Unfortunately, you have decided to disagree with my opinion by, instead of simply responding in your ...
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| flooring in basement | 6/10/2009 |
Q: we are finishing our basement and trying to decide on flooring.We wanted to go with laminate buyt ...
A: again, Mike;The basement area calls for a proper looped pile carpet, but since you have a dog, even ...
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| Carpet to concrete floor transitions | 6/10/2009 |
Q: John, Hopefully tou can help. We are building a new home and would like to go with stained concrete ...
A: Why do you want to go with stained concrete in general living areas and baths? Concrete is ...
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| Laminate Flooring Underlay | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I am installing 12mm laminate flooring with a 2mm attached underlay. Will the 2mm underlay provide ...
A: I would need to know the name of the manufacturer of the laminate floor, the style name of the ...
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| Installing sheet vinyl floor in bathroom | 6/9/2009 |
Q: John, I am remodeling the hallway bathroom in my house. As part of the remodel, I decided to ...
A: There are all types of information you will find that will be 'generic' type. In floor covering, ...
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| Basement Floor | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My basement floor has ceramic tiles now and I would like to use floating vinyl tiles over the ...
A: It's not the carpet backing, it's the carpet pile that keeps those harmful allergents from becoming ...
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| exercising on carpet | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have recently installed new carpet in my basement (frieze). I am a daily home exerciser, doing a ...
A: Sorry to hear you installed a frieze texture. A different construction such as a dense commercial ...
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| using versabond quickset as a floor surface | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to use versabond quickset as a floor surface? If so, what would we use to seal ...
A: Versabond is not designed to be a floor covering. It is designed to be a mortar adhesive on which ...
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| flooring in basement | 6/6/2009 |
Q: we are finishing our basement and trying to decide on flooring.We wanted to go with laminate buyt ...
A: If the basement is going to be used as a family type rec area, I would suggest carpet, however, even ...
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| Highest r-value underlayment for a floating floor | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Can you advise me which underlayment has the highest R-value. I am putting a floating floor with no ...
A: again, Martin;We're in Jersey so I know the exact spot where you got rear ended. I'm assuming you ...
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| Highest r-value underlayment for a floating floor | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Can you advise me which underlayment has the highest R-value. I am putting a floating floor with no ...
A: Regardless of the R value, one, some, or all of the underlayments you list may not be compatable ...
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| Finding Tile? | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I live in southern Louisiana. I have acquired some glazed ceramic tiles for free. My problem is that ...
A: The only suggestion I could give you is to contact the manufacturer and see if the product is still ...
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| wet carpet | 6/2/2009 |
Q: We are having an upstairs bath remodeled. After demo work, the contractor did not cap the water ...
A: again, Penny;Usually carpet will naturally shrink to an extent, so proper stretching may not be able ...
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| Sheet vinyl - crackling noise at edges | 6/2/2009 |
Q: John, 5 weeks ago, a local flooring company installed sheet vinyl (Mannington Sobella Supreme) in ...
A: again, Carol; Yes, call the dealer, speak to the owner, just tell the owner about the noise and ask ...
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| wet carpet | 6/2/2009 |
Q: We are having an upstairs bath remodeled. After demo work, the contractor did not cap the water ...
A: The contractor, I assume, has insurance to cover any damages. Concrete is absorbent and always ...
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| Sheet vinyl - crackling noise at edges | 6/2/2009 |
Q: John, 5 weeks ago, a local flooring company installed sheet vinyl (Mannington Sobella Supreme) in ...
A: No, it does not sound normal. Since I can't see your installation, I can only guess what's ...
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| Water under vinyl tile | 5/31/2009 |
Q: We had a drain for the air conditioner leak, we do not know how long it was leaking. We noticed ...
A: If you do not have a crawl space under the slab, then I would suggest that you contact the ...
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| maintaining slate floor in screened in porch | 5/30/2009 |
Q: We have not done a thing to the slate floor in our sunroom since we moved in 3 years ago. We have no ...
A: If you know the name of the manufacturer of your slate floor, visit their website and click on the ...
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| floor instalation | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am using tar paper as a sub floor, do I have to glue it down before I install the vinyl tile on ...
A: DON'T DO IT! If you know the name of the manufacturer of your tiles, immediately contact that exact ...
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| Vinyl | 5/29/2009 |
Q: i have to install non-adhesive tiles in my bathroom. i have gallon of Roberts #2057 VCT and need to ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry manufacturers ...
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| elevator | 5/28/2009 |
Q: What type of grout and sealer do i use for the floor of an elevator? the old grout is cracking from ...
A: It really depends upon how old the grout is. Within the past 1 to 2 years, all floor covering ...
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| Tile floor water damage | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We recently had a major water leak inside our home , of about 1-1/2" to 2" of water. The question I ...
A: You left out a lot of information, so I'm just guessing that you have ceramic tile installed over ...
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| Which Type of Flooring? | 5/25/2009 |
Q: .. My home was built in 2003 and I had to have the kitchen and upstairs bathroom flooring removed ...
A: The true cost of any floor covering is product, installation, and maintenance over its useful life. ...
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| Vinyl vs Fiberglass floor covering in kitchen | 5/24/2009 |
Q: We are redoing a kitchen on the Jersey shore and have looked at vinyl by Mannington and fiberglass ...
A: In today's world, floor covering manufacturers are in the throes of producing 'green' products, ...
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| laminate floor peaking and chipping | 5/23/2009 |
Q: We purchased laminate flooring June 2006 in April 2007 had several boards replaced by company who ...
A: again, Jan; I suggest you contact <mbdinspectfloors.com> They inspect all over the U. S. and ...
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| removing saltillo tile | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have saltillo tile with 3/4" grout in laundry room which connects to small bathroom and also in ...
A: First understand the products you wish to use. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one ...
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| Cork Flooring and Pet Nails | 5/22/2009 |
Q: How would cork flooring hold up to the daily wear and tear of a large young dog with nails.
A: Cork flooring is available in different thicknesses and quality, and there are different standards ...
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| Cork flooring | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I had Wicanders cork floating floor installed in my condo, ground floor, a few months ago. I ...
A: again, Jane; Visit the website of <mbdinspectfloors.com>. They have over 800 inspectors scattered ...
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| Cork flooring | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I had Wicanders cork floating floor installed in my condo, ground floor, a few months ago. I ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem. First, to protect your investment, if you haven't paid the full ...
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| commercial tile | 5/20/2009 |
Q: what if the commercial grade tile is uneven causing ledges all over the floor? The floor was ...
A: Ledging can be caused by numerous things. Rarely is it related to manufacturing, however it could ...
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| asbestos tile kitchen flooring | 5/20/2009 |
Q: We love the look of this "retro" floor in our kitchen - black with a colored stripe around the edge. ...
A: First, if you are certain the tiles contain asbestos, if it were my home, regardless of the 'retro' ...
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| transition strips | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Recently installed 18" vinyl tile in the kitchen. I have two doorways where the tile meets hardwood ...
A: again, Ed; The problem with nail or screw in transition strips is that you must make certain the ...
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| transition strips | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Recently installed 18" vinyl tile in the kitchen. I have two doorways where the tile meets hardwood ...
A: Usually at a tile/hardwood juncture, one flooring is slightly higher, requiring a transition strip ...
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| Porcelain tile looking dull and streaked | 5/18/2009 |
Q: 3 years ago we had new porcelain tile installed in a vacation home. At the beginning, it took many, ...
A: again, Joanne;Hard surfaced flooring is non-absorbent, so harmful track-in soils such as dirt, ...
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| Porcelain tile looking dull and streaked | 5/17/2009 |
Q: 3 years ago we had new porcelain tile installed in a vacation home. At the beginning, it took many, ...
A: Porcelain tile is available in different qualities, glaze levels, thicknesses, etc. If you look at ...
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| moisture issues | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have had tile floor laid professionally twice the first time my linoleum was taken up and tile ...
A: From what you tell me, all you have received is the wrong advice. I would need to have an indepth ...
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| carpet on hardwood floors | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Do I need a pad under my new wool area rug on my new hardwood living room floor? The rug is ...
A: You should use a proper rug pad under ALL area rugs and most residential carpet. Then, since ...
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| Hardness of Marbonite | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I'm building a home in rural India. I prefer a softer type of flooring for bare feet (e.g., clay ...
A: Marbonite is closer to ceramic type tile, however its perceived softness in walk is dependent upon ...
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| engineered wood import price | 5/12/2009 |
Q: my question is: the whole salers who import maple, walnut, hickory, etc.... engineered wood from ...
A: My understanding that in a normal market, they work on about 1/3 based on selling price, not cost. ...
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| wood filler | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I recently installed meritage brazilian cherry engineered wood floors. I have been looking for wood ...
A: There are all types of products that go into the make-up of 'Brazilian Cherry' engineered wood ...
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| HARDY BOARD | 5/11/2009 |
Q: CAN I INSTALL TILE ON HARDY BOARD.THE HOUSE IS NEW. OSB BE FLOORS.
A: I believe OSB is a suitable underlayment for a backerboard however, I suggest that you visit the ...
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| carpet wrinkles | 5/10/2009 |
Q: lived in house for 4 years- carpet started wrinkling after one- carpet cleaner advised that carpet ...
A: Why didn't you contact the dealer and/or installer when you first saw the wrinkles? If your sales ...
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| laminate flooring installation | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I live in IL but own a condo in Florida. I am going to install a floating laminate floor over vinyl ...
A: First, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry manufacturers (underlayments, ...
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| Flooring Dilemma Over Concrete Slab | 5/8/2009 |
Q: We own a 1967 ranch home built on a concrete slab in the Texas Hill Country. The house has had ...
A: Why is the raised floor separating from the slab? If it is because you may have a moisture problem ...
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| tile problem | 5/7/2009 |
Q: John. I have an ongoing issue with a tile floor that I had installed. I will try to be brief, but ...
A: Your problem is precisely why you should have purchased the tile and installation from the dealer. ...
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| gypcrete or not? | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I do not know whether to pour gypcrete or just glue down our engineered wood to the 3/4" subfloor of ...
A: Creaking sounds are related to installation issues such as improper nails/screws, being used to ...
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| laminate floor peaking and chipping | 5/6/2009 |
Q: We purchased laminate flooring June 2006 in April 2007 had several boards replaced by company who ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem. I am NOT an attorney, so I can't give you any legal advice. What ...
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| Mohawk carpet | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to put new carpet in my family room and den, I had a guy come to give me an estimate and ...
A: again, Chuck; PTT is a relatively new fiber and has some maintenance related issues that are ...
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| Mohawk carpet | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to put new carpet in my family room and den, I had a guy come to give me an estimate and ...
A: When you say poly, do you mean polyester or polypropylene. If you mean polyester, do you mean PET ...
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| Pergo Installation/Waterline | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a kitchen with vinyl flooring and a sink across from the fridge...If i buy a fridge with an ...
A: I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you planning to install a Pergo laminate floor over ...
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| Squeaky tile bathrooms downstairs/craw space | 5/5/2009 |
Q: From Winston-Salem, NC. Our house is about 5 years old and we have a lot of movement/squeaks/pops ...
A: Dudas;Squeaking sounds originate from many sources. It could be a moisture problem in the crawl ...
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| Indoor carpet for outdoor patio | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if I can use indoor olefin carpet on my outdoor covered porch? I was shopping for ...
A: Don't use carpet designed for indoors, outdoors. Besides the dampness, the carpet, or any floor ...
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| Jute carpet - ok for outdoor? | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I'd like to purchase a jute carpet for my front porch. Is a jute carpet that has a non-slip backing ...
A: I'm assuming you are describing a flat weave carpet with a rubber type backing. If you are, what ...
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| tile installation in bathroom | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Do you need a certain type of flooring in the bathroom room 2nd floor in order to install tile ...
A: All floor covering manufacturers, and floor covering sundry manufacturers (underlayments, adhesives, ...
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| Engineered wood floor thickness | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I've been shopping for wood floors for my wife's Mother's Day gift. Have just discovered that there ...
A: First remember that the product for which you are shopping is a layered product. There is a ...
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| OVERLAY ARMSTRONG LINOLEUM WITH VINYL PEEL & STICK TILES | 4/29/2009 |
Q: In the basement we have a white with grey pattern cushioned Armstrong Linoleum floor. An expensive, ...
A: I need you to do me a favor. Just before I went to answer your questions, I cut my finger and had ...
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| QuickStep laminate flooring installed over tile and cement slab | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I live in Tucson, Arizona in a 55 year old brick home. About 2 1/2 years ago I had my home ...
A: again, Carol;Asbestos is a serious thing. When was it noted that the tiles and/or grout contained ...
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| QuickStep laminate flooring installed over tile and cement slab | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I live in Tucson, Arizona in a 55 year old brick home. About 2 1/2 years ago I had my home ...
A: First, concrete is absorbent and always moves. Moisture could be coming from the ground cover used ...
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| 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: With all the errors made, you appear to be compounding them by getting advice from 'others'. The ...
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| carpet question | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have been researching carpet and pad options for my concrete basement floor. The basement is dry ...
A: Since concrete absorbs moisture and always moves, if the concrete has dampness, no matter how ...
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| Basement floors | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I bought a house built in the mid 1920's. The basement floor is concrete and looks like it was ...
A: Nothing is moisture proof. There is moisture resistant, however if you have 'damp' concrete, since ...
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| Marble vs Porcelain tile | 4/25/2009 |
Q: what are the advantages and disadvantages of marble over porcelain tile for bathroom.
A: Both are available in textured surfaces, both should be grouted, both can be sealed, both can be ...
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| granite tile flooring | 4/24/2009 |
Q: When we put granite tiles (18/18) on the floor is it better to put grout or no grout between tiles. ...
A: again, Ann; There will be some slight gaps inbetween tiles so grouting with an unsanded grout is ...
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| granite tile flooring | 4/23/2009 |
Q: When we put granite tiles (18/18) on the floor is it better to put grout or no grout between tiles. ...
A: The answers to your questions depend upon a number of things. What I suggest that you do is obtain ...
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| Rug to Linoleum Transitions - removal | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Professionals installed a rug on my basement cement floor. They used a hard rubber transition strip ...
A: again, Garth; From your photo, it appears that you have the vinyl & (probably) aluminum transition ...
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| granite slab flooring | 4/20/2009 |
Q: We just finished building a new home and we have granite flooring 3x3. Flooring was installed ...
A: Do you have grout in between the tiles? If so, that may be a grout and/or filler residue that will ...
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| Rug to Linoleum Transitions - removal | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Professionals installed a rug on my basement cement floor. They used a hard rubber transition strip ...
A: If you have a concrete floor and a transition strip was installed, it was either glued onto the ...
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| Installation of hardwood floors | 4/19/2009 |
Q: We are purchasing a new home and red oak floors are being installed. There are spaces large enough ...
A: If you have that type of gapping, do not allow any fillers to be used. That gapping is due to ...
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| hard floor over carpet needed | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have a playroom which is carpeted - I eventually plan to remove all the carpet but I cannot do it ...
A: First, remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile ...
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| carpet melting | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Help!! my carpet is melting..we had a new carpet installed in the autumn of 2008, recently i came ...
A: I would assume that any carpet sold in UK has to pass the same standards as in the U.S. In order ...
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| problems with wood floor splintering and crakcing | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have a splintering and cracking problem with my wood floor. The floor was installed in August ...
A: I am NOT an attorney, so I can't give you any legal advice, and I don't know of any attornies in ...
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| Ceramic tile over concrete slab | 4/18/2009 |
Q: We recently hired a contractor to do a large scale kitchen remodel and also to tile our entire first ...
A: Your contractor appears to be not telling you the truth. EVERYBODY who knows how to install ceramic ...
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| sub-flooring | 4/17/2009 |
Q: i work for a apartment complex and had to replace a subfloor in the kitchen. when i pulled up the ...
A: Two things. First, if the boards were rotted, there may be a moisture problem that has not been ...
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| marble over cork underlayment | 4/16/2009 |
Q: New construction for condo, post tense slab requires floating floor. Has to deal with condensation ...
A: You MUST obtain the installation specifications published by the exact manufacturer of the marble ...
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| Tile flooring at enterance door w/crack | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have ceramic tile to lay at our back door going to the patio. I cut out the carpet and right at ...
A: You need to know the cause of the crack. If it is a moisture related problem that you may not see ...
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| Carpet Installation on Stairs and Hall | 4/15/2009 |
Q: John, I have 2 questions regarding carpet installation on our brand-new stairs and the upstairs ...
A: Usually, the installer will either use a knee kicker on each stair tread, away from both sides of ...
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| underlayment / sound transmission | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to combine cork and floor muffler underlayment to minimize sound transmission? I am ...
A: again, Kirk;Sorry to disagree with you, but today's carpet is totally different than carpet made ...
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| underlayment / sound transmission | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to combine cork and floor muffler underlayment to minimize sound transmission? I am ...
A: I'm not happy with your approach to your flooring purchase. You may not fully understand what you ...
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| 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: again, Beau;What is under the hardibacker? If the roofing nails are not long enough to seat firmly ...
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| 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: You're not giving me enough information to answer your question. What type of tile VCT, Ceramic, ...
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| Bamboo Flooring | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I am looking to install bamboo floors in my home in Arizona as was wondering about engineered vs ...
A: First, remember that one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have is carpet. It has a pile ...
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| carpet types | 4/10/2009 |
Q: we have a 3 season porch that is neither heated or cooled, we live in Minnesota so the temperatures ...
A: All carpets will pack down, so you need to properly maintain any carpet, and, by the way, any floor ...
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| Carpet Laid in 2 Story Entrance Stairwell | 4/10/2009 |
Q: John, We recently had carpeting laid in a 2 story entrance way. It is commercial carpeting that ...
A: I assume the carpet is installed over padding, since you voice concerns about shrinkage. Is the ...
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| baseboards | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Do you need quarter round on baseboards of a laminate wood floor?
A: This has nothing to do with your question, but do you mean a laminate floor, which is made up of ...
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| removal of vinyl composite tiles, installing ceramic | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Due to water damgage, our current vinyl composite tile flooring will be removed, and prepped for ...
A: Concrete is absorbent and always moves. You had water damage. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE OF THE ...
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| Qu.s to Ask Carpet Installers | 4/8/2009 |
Q: One week ago, 3 carpet dealers came to our home to measure for their bids on stair/hallway carpet ...
A: That's certainly your decision, however, in my opinion, if I am happy with the new dealer and their ...
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| berber carpet suggestion | 4/7/2009 |
Q: We are finishing our basement and I am now thinking about flooring options. The rest of our house ...
A: The word 'berber' goes back to the berber tribespeople of Northern Africa who were nomads and made ...
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| vinyl tile | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am laying 12 inch vinyl tile in a laundry room. I am putting down luan sub floor. Can I or should ...
A: Make sure the ground in your crawl space is fully covered with a proper plastic type moisture ...
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| Qu.s to Ask Carpet Installers | 4/6/2009 |
Q: One week ago, 3 carpet dealers came to our home to measure for their bids on stair/hallway carpet ...
A: again, Carol. Your steps can be installed in either fashion, however, depending upon the type of ...
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| Installing DuraCeramic Flooring | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am inquiring about installing Congoleum DuraCeramic tiles, with the grout option, directly over ...
A: We have not seen any performance problems with this flooring. There have been cases where damage has ...
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| Qu.s to Ask Carpet Installers | 4/5/2009 |
Q: One week ago, 3 carpet dealers came to our home to measure for their bids on stair/hallway carpet ...
A: What I think should have happened is that, when you chose the dealers, you should have indicated ...
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| Stretching with a spike | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have heard conflicting opinions regarding the use of a carpet spike during the installation of new ...
A: I'm conservative in my approach to installation techniques, especially stretching in carpet. I like ...
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| Flexitec bubbles and seam turning colors | 3/26/2009 |
Q: We had Felxitec Atlas installed in 07. We have had bubbles come up in the vinyl starting about a ...
A: Cummings;If you have a perimeter glue installation on concrete and darkening along the seams, ...
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| 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: I do not know of any adhesive that contains asbestos, HOWEVER, what I suggest that you do is contact ...
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| thinset vs quickset | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I am having porcelein tiles installed in a commercial space (1100 sq. ft) The tile supplier has ...
A: again, Kathryn;That does not sound correct. No matter where you live, your supplier purchased the ...
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| thinset vs quickset | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am having porcelein tiles installed in a commercial space (1100 sq. ft) The tile supplier has ...
A: I would suggest getting another installer. Porcelain tiles have a low porosity so the importance of ...
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| steam room cleaning | 3/23/2009 |
Q: we've just installed a new steam room and it's all marble. Walls, seating and floors. I'm wondering ...
A: A good cleaner is Aquamix Concentrated Stone & Tile cleaner. That would be for routine maintenance. ...
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| Flooring for a concrete basement | 3/23/2009 |
Q: We have abpout 750 sq ft of basement concrete floor to be finished. We are going to use the space ...
A: First, remember that hard surfaced flooring, vinyl, wood, laminate, etc., is non-absorbent, so all ...
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| Armstrong VCT subfloor prep | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am converting a room as a light duty shop and considering use of the subject tile (such as that ...
A: Nothing wrong with your choice of tiles, however just know that maintenance will be a very key ...
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| wood floor gap | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I just read your advice to someone on having a credit card width space between baseboard and wood ...
A: Hardwood flooring comes from trees. It acts like trees. It will expand, contract, dent, scratch, ...
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| New Floor Streaks | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I just installed a small floor area at my front entrance way. I used Armstrong vinyl no wax tiles ...
A: Don't try anything more. Those streaks could be due to many things. A reflection, a problem with ...
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| Cleaning floating laminate floors | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have moved into a new place with floating laminate floors. What cleaning agents can i use on ...
A: again, Mandy; 'Supermarket' type 'generic' cleaners, NO MATTER WHAT THEIR LABELS SAY, usually are ...
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| Effects of bad carpet install | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I asked you a question dated 2/5 here is the link to the discussion we had. ...
A: I would suggest that you find your own certified floor covering inspector to view the carpet and ...
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| Cleaning floating laminate floors | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have moved into a new place with floating laminate floors. What cleaning agents can i use on ...
A: Please do NOT try any cleaning agent. In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers, including ...
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| Coating a laminate floor | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I'm building a bar in my basement and making the counter top with laminate flooring. Is there a ...
A: A laminate floor is just that, layers, laminated together. Most laminates should not be cleaned ...
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| Non skid coating that doesn't yellow over time | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Aloha, I'm helping my dad out here. He's looking for a coating to go on tiles that would make them ...
A: Yellowing usually is due to several things. One is maintenance. 'Supermarket brand' type cleaning ...
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| Grass Indoor Outdoor Carpet on patio | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help with this topic. I've had indoor/outdoor carpet with a jute back on my ...
A: You mention that the carpet has a jute backing. Are you certain it is jute? Jute is a natural ...
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| MetroFlor Konnecto Vinyl Plank | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have purchased Konnecto vinyl plank flooring for installation in a bathroom after seeing it in a ...
A: We are not fans of this product, especially in the do-it-yourself market. If you surf the internet, ...
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| Marble vs. Porcelain Tile flooring in kitchen | 3/9/2009 |
Q: .. Can you tell me which product would be most easy care and resistant to staining, gravel scrapes, ...
A: What you should do is obtain two publications published by the exact manufacturers of the marble and ...
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| Porcelain tiles | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a house and I want to DIY to save money. I found a real good deal on porcelain ...
A: First stop listening to people. Second, NEVER purchase any type of floor covering from one of those ...
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| sealing new pavers | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I live in central Florida. 2 months ago we had concrete"brick"pavers installed for our driveway, ...
A: My expertise is floor covering. I really don't know about concrete pavers. What I suggest that you ...
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| Heaving cracks in concrete basement floor | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Our home, built in 1970, has 60 foot pine tree about 5 feet from foundation. Previous owner finished ...
A: Concrete is absorbent and always moves. Moisture that can be seen, such as in the crawl space, can ...
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| Bathroom design | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am remodeling the bathroom and need advice in picking colors and designs. How can i get pictures ...
A: Go to a local store (NOT ONE OF THOSE LARGE HOME SUPPLY STORES OR ON THE INTERNET), but a retailer ...
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| leveling laminate flooring | 3/5/2009 |
Q: John, This is a follow up to a question asked late last year regarding using sand as a leveler, and ...
A: We are a floor covering inspection service. We have over 800 inspectors and we cover every city and ...
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| Installing VC Tile | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I would like to install vinyl chloride tile in my bathroom. What is the best way to cut the tile, I ...
A: VCT stands for vinyl composition tiles. Old tiles were VAT, which stood for vinyl asbestos tiles. ...
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| Mohawk Engineered wood splintering and cracking | 3/4/2009 |
Q: 1. Per following attached report by manufacturer's inspector, “If the environmental conditions are ...
A: My answers or suggestions to your questions are based solely upon the information you put forth in ...
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| Basement flooring | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have read your other input on basement flooring, but want to confirm a few things (trying to ...
A: again, Michel; You may think, now, that you will be ok with the scratches, dents, etc., however ...
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| hardwood install over mixed sub-floor | 3/3/2009 |
Q: For our kitchen remodel, I am installing 3/4" prefinished oak in the room. The sub-floor in the 500 ...
A: Wood flooring comes from trees. It acts just like a tree. It is a cellular material that will ...
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| Basement flooring | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have read your other input on basement flooring, but want to confirm a few things (trying to ...
A: First understand what an engineered hardwood floor is. It is a product with a base, topped with a ...
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| cold floor | 3/3/2009 |
Q: and thank you for your time.. I live in the northeast, (Boston) and need new carpeting for my ...
A: again, Jeanne; I would suggest that you shop for a carpet that contains all cut pile, is made of ...
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| cold floor | 3/3/2009 |
Q: and thank you for your time.. I live in the northeast, (Boston) and need new carpeting for my ...
A: There are several different types of carpet and padding I would suggest for you, however I would ...
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| 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: First, with that many pets, no matter what type of floor covering you install, maintenance is the ...
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| Tiling my countertops | 3/2/2009 |
Q: John, How hard is it to remove a sink and disposal in order to tile my countertops? I don't want ...
A: I'm involved in floor covering only, however what I might suggest that you do is call one or two ...
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| konnecto sierra/prestige | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Have had one set of installers do sierra. they took up carpet and prepped the concrete. It's a ...
A: again, Patricia; Thanks for getting back to me. The right carpet installed and maintained ...
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| konnecto sierra/prestige | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Have had one set of installers do sierra. they took up carpet and prepped the concrete. It's a ...
A: First, I'm not happy that you took up carpet in a healthcare facility, unless that area is subject ...
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| floor problem | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I live in a 25 yr. old log cabin, the sub floor is plywood with what looks like brown hard board ...
A: First, is the vinyl flooring sheet vinyl or tiles. No matter what, if the vinyl flooring was put ...
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| Laminate floor separating | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My laminate flooring has one place on the main floor that separates during the winter months and ...
A: This could be related to several issues. 1. A moisture problem in your underlayment or subfloor. 2. ...
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| Floor poping sound without anyone there | 2/26/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 year old, two story home, the master bedroom is directly over the family room. The ...
A: again, Leon;There could be only one layer of plywood, however normal construction on second floors ...
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| Attaching Faux Painted Board to Stair Risers | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a wood staircase leading to the second floor of my house. In lieu of tiling my stair risers, ...
A: As nice a look that it will give to your stair risers, I don't think what you plan is a good idea. ...
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| Floor poping sound without anyone there | 2/26/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 year old, two story home, the master bedroom is directly over the family room. The ...
A: the popping sound could be coming from nails used to install the underlayment to the subfloor and/or ...
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| Installling carpet and wood over existing wood flooring and transitions | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We currently have 3/4"hardwood floors installed over plywood on the entire second floor of our ...
A: again, Jan; First you need to find out the source of the unevenness and squeaking. You may find ...
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| Installling carpet and wood over existing wood flooring and transitions | 2/23/2009 |
Q: We currently have 3/4"hardwood floors installed over plywood on the entire second floor of our ...
A: Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile that traps, filters, ...
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| Existing Hardwood to New Hardwood Transition | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I am adding 3/4-inch unfinished hardwood to my den and office. I planned to lace them into the ...
A: This is what I would do. First I know that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can ...
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| asbestos | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I would like to pull up some linoleum off of wood floors, it has been there about 30-50 years, I ...
A: The main question is it linoleum or vinyl. They are two vastly different products. Asbestos was ...
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| asbestos | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I would like to pull up some linoleum off of wood floors, it has been there about 30-50 years, I ...
A: The testing company can take samples of the air in that room and in other rooms of your home and ...
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| asbestos | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I would like to pull up some linoleum off of wood floors, it has been there about 30-50 years, I ...
A: again, Tricia;I don't mean to be a smart alec when I answer your first question as, I'm not a doctor ...
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| asbestos | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I would like to pull up some linoleum off of wood floors, it has been there about 30-50 years, I ...
A: There is a big difference between linoleum and vinyl. Linoleum is a product made of natural things ...
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| tile to tile transition | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I laid new tile in my laundry room last year. I'm about to remove old tile from the kitchen and ...
A: I feel that you should delineate both rooms, either with a complementary tile, or a totally ...
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| Hardwood floors, underlayment, moisture barrier | 2/16/2009 |
Q: We live in Hampton Roads Virginia and our ranch home is on a crawl space. We have removed the ...
A: Bear with me for a minute. Sorry you are not recarpeting. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor ...
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| Proper carpet installation | 2/16/2009 |
Q: We just had carpet installed yesterday and I have a question about seams. Evidently, two of our ...
A: I would have the carpet inspector address all the installation issues including the laminate ...
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| Proper carpet installation | 2/15/2009 |
Q: We just had carpet installed yesterday and I have a question about seams. Evidently, two of our ...
A: again, Patty; It sounds like you purchased the carpet at a dealer who has no control over the ...
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| Proper carpet installation | 2/15/2009 |
Q: We just had carpet installed yesterday and I have a question about seams. Evidently, two of our ...
A: What you describe sounds like installation related errors. The dealer should have supplied you a ...
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| basement floor tile upgrade | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1940 home with what is presumably asphalt tile over the concrete floor in the English ...
A: You may have a major problem. Tile, way back then, may contain asbestos. When you indicate asphalt ...
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| Transition between vinyl floor and carpet | 2/13/2009 |
Q: John, I recently purchased carpet from a retailer. I got home after the installation and the ...
A: It is common practice to install the carpet without a transition strip by simply turning the raw ...
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| arpet over parquet flooring | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Is it wise to install carpet over existing parquet flooring? Should tack strips be glued down or is ...
A: If the parquet is firmly bonded to its underlayment, adhesive could be used to install the tackless, ...
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| subfloor for travertine | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I had a 16 x 16 travertine floor installed in two adjoining rooms. One half of the floor is ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers are in the throes of producing 'green' products, ...
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| ceramic tile on kitchen floor | 2/11/2009 |
Q: a contractor laid our ceramic tile (13" X 13") down on our existing kitchen floor ( 100sq. feet) ...
A: From your description, it sounds as if those old tiles were held down by the old black cut back ...
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| Room to room transition | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We have an older home that has carpet laid over hardwood floor. We would like to remove the carpet ...
A: The folded over transition was probably done by just folding over the carpet to hide the raw cut ...
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| elevator floor | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Good Morning: I'd like to know what is the recommended type of tile for the floor of a well used ...
A: Tell me more about the apartment building. What type of soil conditions are tracked in from the ...
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| Konecto Vinyl Flooring | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am considering installing Konecto Vinyl Flooring strips in my basement. Currently my basement is ...
A: again, Dara; Konecto vinyl strips, as you describe them, is exactly what I meant. Konecto is not a ...
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| Konecto Vinyl Flooring | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am considering installing Konecto Vinyl Flooring strips in my basement. Currently my basement is ...
A: First you should 'google' Konecto and see the numerous bad reports it has gotten from people who ...
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| effects of bad carpet install | 2/5/2009 |
Q: We have had our carpet installed for just short of 2 years. I have not been happy with it and have ...
A: again, Dawn; Mohawk's number is, 800-241-4900. The name of the carpet on your sales slip may not ...
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| Installing vinyl over self-leveling compound | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Problem: Kitchen, carpeting and linoleum removed from concrete floor showing long, deep cracks where ...
A: again, Priscilla; The reason the hardibacker cannot be put over your concrete is because of the ...
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| Installing vinyl over self-leveling compound | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Problem: Kitchen, carpeting and linoleum removed from concrete floor showing long, deep cracks where ...
A: again, Priscilla;Moisture is a major problem in all floor covering installations. It should be ...
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| Installing vinyl over self-leveling compound | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Problem: Kitchen, carpeting and linoleum removed from concrete floor showing long, deep cracks where ...
A: What type of floating floor does your contractor want to install? If it is a hardwood or laminate ...
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| effects of bad carpet install | 2/4/2009 |
Q: We have had our carpet installed for just short of 2 years. I have not been happy with it and have ...
A: If you truly have cornrowing, that is a manufacturing defect, no matter how the carpet was ...
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| home office flooring | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am putting an office in my home(basement) with concrete floor. what would you recommend for floor. ...
A: First, no matter what type of flooring you use, BEFORE you purchase anything, obtain, and thoroughly ...
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| Radiant Heat under Vinyl | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I want to install electric radiant heat wire under vinyl in my bathroom. I did not consider the ...
A: No guessing, or take advice from those who are not qualified. In today's world, all floor covering ...
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| floor tile over luan over T&G plywood | 2/2/2009 |
Q: The tile has cracks in it due to a structural issue. Water or wax stripper material got into the ...
A: again, Russell; Thanks for getting back to me. If the tiles were glued, directly to lauan, and the ...
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| Konecto | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am concerned that Konecto is getting a bad reputation. I sell the product to do-it-yourselfers as ...
A: You must use common sense and 'read' your customer, however being able to get into their home is an ...
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| Konecto | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am concerned that Konecto is getting a bad reputation. I sell the product to do-it-yourselfers as ...
A: again, Dave;My answer to your last question is yes. I don't agree with some of the other points you ...
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| Tile or hardwood | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I live in a town house with a small living room. The living still has the cheap original carpet and ...
A: again, Ali; My daughter teaches in Phoenix, so I'm aware of your climate. Hardwood is basically ...
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| Konecto | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am concerned that Konecto is getting a bad reputation. I sell the product to do-it-yourselfers as ...
A: With Konecto, the DIY market is where most of the problems exist. Whomever sells that product ...
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| Tile or hardwood | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I live in a town house with a small living room. The living still has the cheap original carpet and ...
A: Remember that one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have is carpet. It has a pile that ...
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| 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: again, Shelby;Just about all hard surfaced floor coverings that are installed with some type of ...
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| 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: Where are you planning to use Konecto? Remember, it is a hard surfaced floor. Hard surfaced floors ...
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| floor tile over luan over T&G plywood | 1/28/2009 |
Q: The tile has cracks in it due to a structural issue. Water or wax stripper material got into the ...
A: I need to know what type of tiles you have, the name of the manufacturer of the tiles (both of those ...
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| Installing Carpet Over Tile? | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My living room floor is finished in Saltillo Tile, with 3/4" grout between each tile. I would like ...
A: I would suggest wall to wall carpet installed over a proper pad, or an area rug, used over a proper ...
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| Floor covering inspection service | 1/27/2009 |
Q: We have porcelain floor tiles and many have a hollow sound. Where can I locate a floor covering ...
A: We do not solicit business through this All Experts website. We are a floor covering inspection ...
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| What to put next to marble? | 1/27/2009 |
Q: We are purchasing a home that has marble in the entryway, down the right side of the large living ...
A: Yes, recarpet. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile that ...
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| Laminate Flooring | 1/26/2009 |
Q: What a great site. Thanks for your time and expertise. My question isn't that earth-shattering but ...
A: again, Mike;We are floor covering inspectors. We have over 800 inspectors scattered throughout our ...
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| Tile with vinyl and luan underlayment | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I had my kitchen tiled last year and now I'm having problems with tiles and grout popping and ...
A: again, Dave;Yes, it should be in those installation specifications. Lauan is usually an approved ...
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| Patio floor | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have a new cement floor in an enclosed patio unheated and would like to put a carpet or vinyl ...
A: again, Carolyn; I would suggest that you obtain a carpet that has a pile of 100% solution dyed ...
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| Patio floor | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have a new cement floor in an enclosed patio unheated and would like to put a carpet or vinyl ...
A: If you want to protect your floor covering investment and have it serve you properly, for years, you ...
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| Transition for hardwood to hearth | 1/25/2009 |
Q: after the installation of a hardwood floor we have a about a 3/4 inch gap between the hardwood floor ...
A: Couple of suggestions. First, if you go on the internet and 'google' wood transition strips, you ...
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| Laminate Flooring | 1/25/2009 |
Q: What a great site. Thanks for your time and expertise. My question isn't that earth-shattering but ...
A: I read your follow-up, so I will include those questions in my answer. Sorry to hear about your old ...
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| Tile with vinyl and luan underlayment | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I had my kitchen tiled last year and now I'm having problems with tiles and grout popping and ...
A: Your problem stems from the installation errors by your contractor, and may have been accentuated by ...
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| stained tile | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I recently tiled a wall with an off white subway tile with a crackle finish, in the tile design ...
A: There may be a chance, however this is Friday evening, and I won't be able to check into this until ...
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| Carpet Patching (Berber) | 1/21/2009 |
Q: We are remodeling our basement and had a wall removed. This leaves us with two sections in the ...
A: You can patch the area, as long as the 4' length of the remnant has its grain running in the same ...
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| wood/carpet flooring | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to find anything about installation of a wood/carpet flooring ie: bedroom with 3 ...
A: Sure, this type of installation can certainly be done. The hardwood floor can be installed over a ...
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| Streaking tile floors | 1/19/2009 |
Q: John, I clean a beauty shop that has all tile floors. I have tried everything to keep these floors ...
A: You did not mention what type of tiles. Are they vinyl, ceramic, etc.? The products you mention ...
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| Bathroom Grout | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I used a product called Mapei Premixe Grout to Grout a shower surround. I have since learmed that ...
A: Your use of Mapei products was a good choice, since they are the premier manufacturer of adhesives ...
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| Is laying carpet over cemented carpet an option? | 1/16/2009 |
Q: We are not sure what kind of carpet is cemented to our basement floor. It is very thin and the ...
A: again, Cheryl; The key in your location is maintenance. You want to protect your investment. ...
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| cement slab and interior ice and mold | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I live in a cement slab house and I noticed that I have ice and black mold on my north bedroom ...
A: Since I can't see your problem, I could only give you guesses as to the cause and remedies. ...
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| plywood floor | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of using plywood as flooring in the second floor of our small cottage. I would like ...
A: again, Pauline;Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile that ...
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| plywood floor | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of using plywood as flooring in the second floor of our small cottage. I would like ...
A: You mention that the plywood is cheap, however to prepare it for usage as a main floor covering is ...
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| Mannington engineered hardwood floors | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a complaint about manningtons engineered hardwood flooring. We had a store in Exeter ontario ...
A: What you indicated happened on your original floor and on this floor, doesn't sound like a moisture ...
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| chemical reaction, vct/adhesive/concrete | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have VCT in my basement. The tile is starting to bubble up like something is eating through it ...
A: Check your sales contract to see if there is any information about where the responsibility in ...
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| Report write-up | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Please how do i go about writing a project on wall and floor tiling in residential buildings. i ...
A: again, Samuel; Please let me know what you want to include in your report. I can give you some ...
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| project | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Please how do i go about writing a project on wall and floor tiling in residential buildings. i ...
A: Let me know what you want to include in your project, such as 'green products', how to install them, ...
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| tile flooring | 1/11/2009 |
Q: i am currently installing tile flooring in my bathroom that somehow my grout lines have increased up ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem. Some possible reasons; Walls are out of square. Movement in the ...
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| Is laying carpet over cemented carpet an option? | 1/11/2009 |
Q: We are not sure what kind of carpet is cemented to our basement floor. It is very thin and the ...
A: Laying new carpet over old carpet is a bad idea. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings ...
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| Subfloor installation | 1/10/2009 |
Q: We have pulled the carpet out of our master bedroom in preparation of installing solid hardwood ...
A: First, remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile ...
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| dog pee on laminate flooring | 1/10/2009 |
Q: Mr. Michaels, Hello, I have a question on how to clean up dog urine properly from laminate flooring. ...
A: Laminate flooring is just that, layers, laminated together. Usually the layers are a base for ...
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| laying over saltillo tile | 1/9/2009 |
Q: We have a house built in the 80's with saltillo tile floors. We are planning on having travertine ...
A: First, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry (mortar adhesives, grouts, ...
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| Hate our Saltillo tile but don't know what we can do about it! | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I was reading your response to someone who asked about putting down laminate over saltillo tile, and ...
A: I would suggest that you consider applying a leveler to the surface of the tile, and then installing ...
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| carpet over wood parquet | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a wood parquet floor with many loose tiles. Carpeting is going over this floor. Could I ...
A: If you are installing the carpet over proper padding, you could install the carpet and pad over the ...
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| ceramic tile | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I want to replace linoleum in my laundry room, with ceramic tile. Is using thin set sufficient to ...
A: You mention the word 'linoleum'. True linoleum is made from natural products, mainly a linseed oil ...
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| Choice of flooring for washer and dryer | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I'm just re-doing the basement and I'm laying down dricore (http://www.dricore.com/en/eIndex.aspx) ...
A: I would suggest that you use either vinyl tiles or vinyl sheet goods in that area, taking great care ...
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| peel and stick tile | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I live in a 16X80 mobile home and they had carpet installed in the master bathroom, which I think is ...
A: Look at the back of a tile that lifted and see if the latex primer lifted off the underlayment. The ...
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| Engineered Wood Over Vinyl Floor on concrete | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I just bought a brand new house and the builder have vinyl floor on the 1st floor. I want to install ...
A: First think about what you really need. First, engineered hardwood is a product that has a base for ...
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| engineered flooring | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Is Thomasville 1/2" engineered hardwood flooring a good product? We will be installing it over a ...
A: I'll give you some information and you may want to rethink your project. First, one of the ...
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| Family cabin flooring | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Our family has a cabin we use on our families land. We have a woodburner for early spring and late ...
A: All types of hard surfaced flooring, whether its able to be loose laid (stable enough to be put down ...
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| laminate flooring | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I would like to install laminate flooring in my house, but I have a dog that still pees on the ...
A: Laminate flooring is just that. Layers laminated together. There is a base for stability and some ...
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| Asphalt floor tiles | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have an asphalt floor laid out in a squared pattern in red and beige, which was very nice 45 years ...
A: again, Helen;Carpeting is a great choice. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can ...
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| Asphalt floor tiles | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have an asphalt floor laid out in a squared pattern in red and beige, which was very nice 45 years ...
A: Asphalt tiles are absorbent, so stains and fading probably have penetrated well below the surface of ...
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| wood slat flooring | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i purchased a house that has wood slat flooring beneath the carpet. the house is 38 years old. i ...
A: First, remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile ...
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| cleaning/waxing Lock n Seal Laminate Flooring | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have had Lock n Seal Laminate Flooring about 2 years. My grandchildren and pets on the floors have ...
A: First, immediately cease using the cleaning agents you indicate. Get the name of the manufacturer ...
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| Wood flooring over cement | 12/30/2008 |
Q: We want to install a wood floor in our kitchen which currently has vinyl tiles down. The tiles are ...
A: Hardwood flooring comes from trees. It acts just like trees. It will dent, scratch, expand, ...
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| porcelain tile with hollow sound when tapped | 12/30/2008 |
Q: what causes a hollow sound on tapping a porcelain tile applied on a concrete floor 24 hours prior? ...
A: again, Noel;We've never heard of a topical wetting of any type of tile helping a hollow sound, ...
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| Floor prep for tile installation | 12/30/2008 |
Q: About 7 years ago I ripped out carpet in a den and painted (concrete stain?) the bare concrete until ...
A: Sorry to hear tat you are not recarpeting. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can ...
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| Bathroom Wall Tiles | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Seeking some matching 10cm x 10cm wall tiles for our bathroom. On the box of spares left by the ...
A: The only cross reference material I have is for products sold in U.S., and there is no similar ...
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| hardwood flooring | 12/29/2008 |
Q: We have purchased some bamboo flooring for our living-dining room. The room is 12' wide and 25' ...
A: As a 'rule of thumb', hardwood flooring should be installed so that the boards run into, NOT across, ...
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| Damp Basement | 12/28/2008 |
Q: We moved into our house about 3 years ago and our basement was not finished. We never had any ...
A: Sorry to hear about your moisture problem. That problem needs to be solved ASAP, since it can only ...
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| porcelain tile with hollow sound when tapped | 12/28/2008 |
Q: what causes a hollow sound on tapping a porcelain tile applied on a concrete floor 24 hours prior?
A: Numerous things can cause that sound. Most are locally caused and most are installation related ...
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| installing laminate hardwood over saltillo tile | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if it would be prudent to install a quality, laminate hardwood plank floor over ...
A: Let's talk about your family room first. I'm surprised you don't mention carpet for that room. ...
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| 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: There are 9 sq. ft. to a sq. yd., so the sizes you list would require about 26 sq. yds., however ...
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| leveling concrete floor for ceramic tile | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have applied leveling compound on my concrete floor. Some tiles rock slighty and I sand down high ...
A: again, Daryl;I don't mean to be a 'smartee', in my answer, but we are floor covering inspectors. We ...
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| leveling concrete floor for ceramic tile | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have applied leveling compound on my concrete floor. Some tiles rock slighty and I sand down high ...
A: Before you do anything else, if you haven't done so already, obtain and thoroughly read the ...
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| Dog-proof family room rug over ceramic | 12/21/2008 |
Q: We are looking for the best floor covering choice for a family room. The rug will be positioned ...
A: No floor covering is anything PROOF. Hard surfaced flooring will stain, dent, and scratch, even ...
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| mopping tumbled travertine floor | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have tumbled travertine throughout most of my house. It has been sealed but I have had mixed ...
A: If the grout starts to discolor, there could be several things causing it. You are using an ...
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| Konecto Floating Tile Sorento Collection | 12/19/2008 |
Q: We have had Konecto Tile installed in our home - the first time a complete failure of adhesive and ...
A: We have heard nothing but negatives about Konnetco. If you 'google' Konnetco, you may come up with ...
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| pads for area rugs on hardwood floor | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy padding to put under some area rugs I bought for on my hardwood floor. What ...
A: The best advice I could give you would be for you to call the No-Muv Corp. They are in ...
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| Hardwood flooring | 12/16/2008 |
Q: How do you remove or lighten dark wear mark on a hardwood floor (Oak) that has just been sanded for ...
A: again, Woodrow;I don't think the person who told you it was caused from wear has proper knowledge ...
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| Hardwood flooring | 12/16/2008 |
Q: How do you remove or lighten dark wear mark on a hardwood floor (Oak) that has just been sanded for ...
A: Are you certain the mark is from wear, or is it due to heat caused by the sanding machine, a topical ...
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| Kitchen flooring recomendation | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Would you recommend an appropriate durable flooring choice for my low-budget high-performance ...
A: I don't suggest plank products such as Konnecto or Allure. If you will 'google' those products, you ...
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| ceramic tile moisture | 12/10/2008 |
Q: We've recently installed ceramic tile on our screened back porch. Things were done properly and the ...
A: First I need you to obtain the installation specifications published by the exact manufacturer of ...
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| vinyl "wood" plank floors | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are considering a vinyl "wood" plank floor for our living/family room. We have ...
A: First remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile ...
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| ceramic tiles, floor | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if a diamond pattern saves more tile or a traditional jack on jack pattern is more ...
A: again, Robert; Thanks for getting back to me. You will use more tile material installing in a ...
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| engineered floor over concrete | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I'm having an engineered floor put over a concrete slab. Pros & cons of a glue down verse a floating ...
A: again, Tom; First, especially with two dogs, no matter what type of flooring you install, you must ...
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| TILE/MOLD | 12/8/2008 |
Q: MY BASEMENT GOT WATER IN IT & KNOW I HAVE MOLD UNDER MY TILED FLOOR - I AM IN THE PROCESSES OF ...
A: The old tile floor should be totally removed, since mold and mildew, which are living organisms, ...
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| 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: Is this new construction? What room(s) are you planning to cover? In what section of what Country ...
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| ceramic tiles, floor | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if a diamond pattern saves more tile or a traditional jack on jack pattern is more ...
A: Please get back to me with a follow-up, letting me know the size of the tiles you plan to use, if ...
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| Floor Covering Weekly & Floor Covering News | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I too am a ALL EXPERTS, expert in ceramic tile. I am new to ALL EXPERTS and find it rewarding to ...
A: If you 'google' floor covering weekly and 'google' floor covering news, you will find their ...
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| tile flooring | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I operate a child care center. We have industrial tile on the floor. Its been down for many years. ...
A: I would need to know the name of the manufacturer and style name of the tile. With that ...
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| regrouting tile | 12/3/2008 |
Q: .The house I live in has tile with grout that is popping out. the home is 2 yrs old and the builder ...
A: again, Kristy;I agree. Even if the builder is very reputable, he probably subcontracts flooring, ...
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| regrouting tile | 12/3/2008 |
Q: .The house I live in has tile with grout that is popping out. the home is 2 yrs old and the builder ...
A: You first should determine why the grout is popping out. Could it be a moisture problem that will ...
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| Kids, dogs & floors | 12/1/2008 |
Q: We have 2 kids and 3 dogs. Someone is having an accident at any given time. From simple food and ...
A: Before you think of actual product, think of maintenance. The true cost of any floor covering is ...
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| carpet seaming | 11/27/2008 |
Q: i am afitter got an inviseseamer dont know how to use it is there a dvd or video i can buy got some ...
A: I'm not sure I fully understand your question. If it is how to use an inviseamer, I would suggest ...
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| wood flooring/urethane coating | 11/26/2008 |
Q: We are building new. I had planned on tile floors because they hold up so well with pets (and their ...
A: again, Deborah; Shop for your tile and BEFORE you purchase, obtain and thoroughly read the ...
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| wood flooring/urethane coating | 11/25/2008 |
Q: We are building new. I had planned on tile floors because they hold up so well with pets (and their ...
A: First, in today's world, all floor covering manufactuers and floor covering sundry (adhesives, ...
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| problems with Congoleum Duraceramic | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I am a professional ceramic tile installer, but know very about vinyl & their proper adhesives. I ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry (adhesives, ...
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| Wood flooring | 11/25/2008 |
Q: What type (essence) of wood to you recommend over a heated floor (Wirsbro system). Thank you! ...
A: again, Helen;Thanks for getting back to me. Remember that hardwood flooring comes from trees. It ...
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| Wood flooring | 11/24/2008 |
Q: What type (essence) of wood to you recommend over a heated floor (Wirsbro system). Thank you!
A: In what room(s) are you considering installing hardwood? What is the population of your home, ...
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| glueless vinyl flooring on waferboard | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Mr. Michaels. My wife purchased a sheet of glueless vinyl for our small bathroom floor. I removed ...
A: Make sure your plywood underlayment is an approved plywood and proper thickness as indicated in the ...
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| Carpeting Over Existing Carpet Which Covers Asbestos Tiles | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Our house of worship contracted with a local flooring company to recarpet. When they began the ...
A: Sorry to hear about the asbestos tiles. Is the existing carpet installed over pad or glued directly ...
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| rug repair | 11/20/2008 |
Q: The edge of my living room rug borders a long tile hallway. The rug was originally glued down. It is ...
A: If you have any unused waste carpet left, from the installation, an installer should be called in to ...
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| glueless vinyl flooring on waferboard | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Mr. Michaels. My wife purchased a sheet of glueless vinyl for our small bathroom floor. I removed ...
A: again, Richard;Chemicals is not the issue. When loose laid, a floor covering has to be ...
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| glueless vinyl flooring on waferboard | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Mr. Michaels. My wife purchased a sheet of glueless vinyl for our small bathroom floor. I removed ...
A: First, the manufacturer of your glueless vinyl floor published installation specifications which ...
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| travertine vs. terrazo | 11/19/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between travertine and terrazzo? I am trying to decide what to use in my ...
A: Terrazzo is a combination of marble and granite ground down to a high finish level, cut into smaller ...
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| Radiant floor heat and tile | 11/17/2008 |
Q: We have a new structure that has radiant heat in concrete. Is it a good choice to install ceramic ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry manufacturers ...
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| Engineered wood flooring | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have engineered hardwoods in the basement and I mopped the floor and put plastic down on the wet ...
A: Engineered hardwood cannot be refinished since there is just a very thin piece of hardwood under the ...
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| Carpet PTT vs. Nylon | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Am concerned about polyester carpet's resiliency and "bounce-back"/matting problems. The Smartstrand ...
A: The Smartstrand, because the frieze will tend to bloom on the tips of the tufts in the trafficked ...
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| Carpet PTT vs. Nylon | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Am concerned about polyester carpet's resiliency and "bounce-back"/matting problems. The Smartstrand ...
A: again, Jane; You mention this 'whole basement thing'. Does that mean you are also carpeting your ...
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| Carpet PTT vs. Nylon | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Am concerned about polyester carpet's resiliency and "bounce-back"/matting problems. The Smartstrand ...
A: The Smartstrand yarn system is manufactured with a very tight twist level which allows recovery from ...
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| Radiant floor heat and tile | 11/15/2008 |
Q: We have a new structure that has radiant heat in concrete. Is it a good choice to install ceramic ...
A: I need to know some more information about your location to give some advice. Where do you live. I ...
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| PRESSURE TREATED\TILING | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I JUST TOOK OVER AN ABANDON PROPERTY.I HAVE PRESSURE TREATED FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS BATHROOM,I BELIEVE IT ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and floor covering sundry manufacturers ...
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| Carpet? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I plan to put down laminate tile in my entry which steps up one step into the living room which is ...
A: I would suggest keeping the carpet wrapped over the nose of the step. I don't think your choice of ...
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| underlayment | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I am installing a floating engineered wood floor over concrete and would like to use a high quality ...
A: In today's world, most floor covering manufacturers are in the throes of making 'green' products, ...
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| painted concrete floor covering | 11/9/2008 |
Q: We are redoing the cleanroom gowning area where I work. The floor is painted concrete. There have ...
A: I need to know a little more about the location, so I can recommend something for you. What occurs ...
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| Saltillo Tile removal | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have approximately 800 sq ft of saltillo tile to remove from my home. What is the best method of ...
A: again, Alyson;I'll answer your question on Monday with a follow up. I have to leave now and won't ...
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| Saltillo Tile removal | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I have approximately 800 sq ft of saltillo tile to remove from my home. What is the best method of ...
A: I need to know in what room is it installed, what type of underlayment is directly under the tile, ...
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| travertine tile height variance | 11/6/2008 |
Q: What is the allowable height variance for adjoining tiles? We had travertine tile installed in an ...
A: If your underlayment was prepared properly, the mortar adhesive applied properly and allowed to set ...
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| konecto country flooring | 11/6/2008 |
Q: John, Can konecto country be layed over concrete slabs with a moisture reading of 5.1 lbs per 1000 ...
A: We are not fans of Konecto products and do not recommend them. We just see too many complaints on ...
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| carpeting | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I shampooed a wall to wall carpet in an unoccupied home that I recently purchased but have not moved ...
A: Without being in that home and smelling the odor, I can only guess. Perhaps the cleaning solutions ...
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| Insulation 1950s Apartment building floor | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have an unusual problem! Hope you can give me some GREAT advice! I've lived in an older ...
A: First, carpet was not made to be padding, so by placing a rug on top of installed carpet may produce ...
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| Kitchen floor | 11/2/2008 |
Q: We are redoing our kitchen. In pulling up the flooring, the old flooring (installed 1969) separated ...
A: Two underlayments and a subfloor nailed to the joists would create flex (bounce), even if you don't ...
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| Removing stair railing | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I read somewhere that there is no need to remove the posts and railing when installing hardwood on ...
A: In today's world, most hardwood manufacturers have their own installation specifications for their ...
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| Carpet and Vapour Barrier | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I was hoping to pick your brain to try and help me solve my problem. I have read a couple answers ...
A: I think you should entertain the idea of putting down radiant heat strips under the pad. Both the ...
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| duraceramic installation | 10/31/2008 |
Q: We are looking at installing duracmeramic in a bathroom and are wondering if it is necessary to use ...
A: Go to Congoleum.com and click on installation. Up will pop Duraceramic. There is a 20 page ...
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| two questions about hardwood floors | 10/30/2008 |
Q: 1stHave you heard of lighter colored streaky areas when a water based finish is used on walnut ...
A: When you say 'they' are blaming you. Do you mean the company that applied the finish or did you ...
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| Carpeting to cover wood floor | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am looking to purchase carpeting to cover a wood floor in a theater and community center. But I ...
A: I would suggest a commercial type carpet, all loop pile in a very dense, low pile height, and made ...
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| two questions about hardwood floors | 10/30/2008 |
Q: 1stHave you heard of lighter colored streaky areas when a water based finish is used on walnut ...
A: I need to know more about the finish. Do you have solid hardwood or engineered hardwood. Was the ...
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| selecting colors for molding and hard wood floring | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I need information on how to chose colors for molding and hard wood flooring that will look good ...
A: again, Leslie; First understand what you intend to purchase. Hardwood comes from trees. It acts ...
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| selecting colors for molding and hard wood floring | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I need information on how to chose colors for molding and hard wood flooring that will look good ...
A: Color choice on hardwood, or any other flooring is a personal like thing or should be addressed by ...
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| solving a real problem with concrete slab floor in kitchen reno | 10/29/2008 |
Q: PLEASE help with direction or advice on the following: I have initiated the renovation of our ...
A: Unfortunately moisture is a threat to you and your family's health and any flooring you plan to ...
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| flooring | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Renovating home and adding space. Want to go "green" and be durable/cost-effective. Have two young ...
A: again, Dex Roberts; Hardwood, engineered or solid, comes from trees. It acts like a tree. It will ...
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| Direction of Hardwood Floor | 10/26/2008 |
Q: We have a split entry home and are installing hardwood on the landing by the stairs (the entrance ...
A: Of course it is a matter of preference, however it is nice to change direction, or even install the ...
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| flooring | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Renovating home and adding space. Want to go "green" and be durable/cost-effective. Have two young ...
A: Carpet where you can. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor covering one can have. It has a pile ...
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| unfilled bathroom shower travertine tiles | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I love the holes in the tiles. I want to keep them or some of them. how do i accomplish and is it ...
A: Contact the manufacturer of your specific tiles. Obtain the maintenance manual that will detail ...
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| Konecto Sierra Jackson Plank Flooring | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Please help. I think you are the 26yearsinflooring on DIYCHATROOM but would like to ask anyway. We ...
A: Jenny; I'm now visiting my son in Hollywood, CA. He works in the movies and tv production. If you ...
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| Konecto Sierra Jackson Plank Flooring | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Please help. I think you are the 26yearsinflooring on DIYCHATROOM but would like to ask anyway. We ...
A: I've read your history and do not fully understand if your problem is happening on both ...
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| Bruce Lock&Fold® Hardwood Collection | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I was wondering about Bruce Lock&Fold® Hardwood Collection. Can it be refinished? How well does this ...
A: again, Tracy; Your Dr. is totally incorrect. He appears to be from the 'old' school. He really ...
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| damaged marble flooring by acids | 10/23/2008 |
Q: how to maintain damaged marble flooring by acids. what material should be used on it to prevent the ...
A: Your question did not come through complete. It appears you want to know how to maintain acid ...
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| Bruce Lock&Fold® Hardwood Collection | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I was wondering about Bruce Lock&Fold® Hardwood Collection. Can it be refinished? How well does this ...
A: The product you mention is an engineered hardwood floor. It is made in layers. There is a bottom ...
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| your website | 10/22/2008 |
Q: How do I get into your website: www.mbdinspectfloors.com? I try to locate an inspector in Irvine, ...
A: We had no idea our website was down. I found out this evening (we're in New Jersey), by calling our ...
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| Konecto floating floor | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago, I had a Konecto floating tile floor installed in my basement. The next day, the ...
A: There could be numerous things causing your problem, including installation errors, improper ...
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| Carpet Installation | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Today we had an entire floor of Coronet Sausalito Frieze(B6962)with Odor Ban II pad installed by ...
A: The installer should be using his iron to make the old glue soft so he can EASILLY remove the old ...
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| 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: If the hardwood is an engineered hardwood (a bottom layer, topped with a core, topped with a thin ...
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| Carpet Installation | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Today we had an entire floor of Coronet Sausalito Frieze(B6962)with Odor Ban II pad installed by ...
A: I am assuming you have a 'nose' on each step. If you don't, let me know. The carpet and pad should ...
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| Very high (45mm) tile transition to carpet | 10/20/2008 |
Q: In our Hall we have laid porcelain tiles (11mm) over amorphous tape underfloor heating and thermal ...
A: Transitions can be done by either building up the subfloors under the carpet and pad installation to ...
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| hardwood acclimation time | 10/17/2008 |
Q: We are installing amendoim 3/4"thick (2 1/4" wide) real hardwood in our new construction home. The ...
A: Forget what your builder says. He may be right or he may be wrong. First, hardwood must be ...
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| MSM Duolock Rug Pad | 10/16/2008 |
Q: my floors are scored, stained concrete and I have just purchased an 8/10 wool rug w/cotton backing. ...
A: Usually pads, rubber backed mats, or latex backed mats, are not the cause of 'staining'. Some ...
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| Cement vs hardwood flooring with Radiant heat | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find info on the pros and cons (including cost) of using stained cement vs. ...
A: First you MUST make certain, after the construction is finished that you have absolutely no moisture ...
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| flooring is it marble or granite or vetrified | 10/15/2008 |
Q: i want to know which flooring is good is it marble or granite or vetrified pl send details , is ...
A: Either marble or granite is fine, if you must have hard surfaced flooring instead of carpet ...
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| Tile floor ASAI standards | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I recently had a tile floor layed out in our new construction. The tile is uneven, my dinette ...
A: If you have any verbal communication with anyone but your attorney, and the matter does end up in ...
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| Tile floor ASAI standards | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I recently had a tile floor layed out in our new construction. The tile is uneven, my dinette ...
A: again, Kathy;Sorry to hear about your problems. It sounds like you definitely have an installation ...
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| Cleaning white haze on newly installed tile | 10/14/2008 |
Q: A friend and I recently started a post construction cleaning company. We have several jobs, most ...
A: again, Terry;The haze is usually caused by the installer leaving residues from the grout. Obtain a ...
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| Tile floor ASAI standards | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I recently had a tile floor layed out in our new construction. The tile is uneven, my dinette ...
A: I need some more information. What type of tiles do you have-ceramic, slate, etc., are they ...
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| Plywood flooring | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in using plywood as a finished floor in my kitchen, laundry and dining room (approx ...
A: again, Beth; As far as the carpet is concerned, you need to check to see if that filth was due to ...
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| Flooring in unheated Breezeway | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I live in CT and have a closed in, but unheated breezeway. What type of flooring would work best? ...
A: Those people are correct. You might want to consider outdoor stone, like pavers, etc., and, during ...
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| ceramic tile saeler | 10/12/2008 |
Q: We just bought a new house and have tile in it. I have heard different opinions if I should seal the ...
A: If it is a new house, you shouldn't have a problem finding out the name of the manufacturer of the ...
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| Cleaning white haze on newly installed tile | 10/12/2008 |
Q: A friend and I recently started a post construction cleaning company. We have several jobs, most ...
A: There is no 'magic bullet'. In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers are in the throes of ...
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| Plywood flooring | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in using plywood as a finished floor in my kitchen, laundry and dining room (approx ...
A: If you have a moisture problem in the crawl space, the ground, in that crawl space should be covered ...
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| Rubber flooring for an office | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I need to relay the floor in abour 2/3 of my office space. The 1/3 that isn't to be relaid is wood ...
A: The adhesive is usally put down with a 1/32 in. x 1/32 in. x 1/32 in trowel so the adhesive is very ...
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| Rubber flooring for an office | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I need to relay the floor in abour 2/3 of my office space. The 1/3 that isn't to be relaid is wood ...
A: again, Duncan;You can choose rubber flooring in commercial tiles that have options of choosing ...
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| Vinyl or Linolium? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: We own a house built in 1978. In our kitchen, I want to replace the floors but I don't know if it ...
A: If you have 2, maybe 3 layers of flooring, that is an unacceptable underlayment for new vinyl or ...
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| Rubber flooring for an office | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I need to relay the floor in abour 2/3 of my office space. The 1/3 that isn't to be relaid is wood ...
A: First, let me know why you want a rubber floor. Is it because you MUST have certain static levels ...
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| carpet installation | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I recently had new carpet (berber) installed in the upstairs of my home. Great job - except - in a ...
A: I need to see the plan of the job. After it was measured, someone drew up a plan that determined ...
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| Dip in floor | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I am remodelling the kitchen, and want to put down cork flooring. The flooring I have bought is the ...
A: You need to call in a general contractor to look at that dip and determine its cause and how to ...
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| Basment Finishing | 10/8/2008 |
Q: John, I appreicate your help and expertise. I live in a new home that had some water problems in ...
A: again, Adam;The moisture resistant 'skin' on a pad is designed to prevent topical spills on the ...
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| Basment Finishing | 10/8/2008 |
Q: John, I appreicate your help and expertise. I live in a new home that had some water problems in ...
A: After reading your story, it has possibilities for a movie script. Just kidding. If you have ...
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| rubber flooring | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Do you recommend rubber flooring for a basement bathroom? What about for a basement rec room? I'm ...
A: Several things to consider. First, do you have a moisture problem in your basement floor and/or ...
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| area rugs on wood laminate flooing | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I recently had wood laminate flooring installed in my kitchen and I would like to put a non skid ...
A: The rugs did not cause the discoloration on your old vinyl floor. Hard surfaced flooring-vinyl, ...
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| Engineered 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: In today's world, all floor covering manufactuers and sundries (adhesives, grouts, underlayments, ...
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| Polishing an old floor | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of re polishing back my living and dining room floor. What is the best polish that I ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and sundry manufacturers (polishes, polyurethane ...
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| Subfloor 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: If you have purchased your laminate, so be it. If you haven't purchased your laminate remember that ...
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| Pet accidents and floor selection | 10/2/2008 |
Q: We want to replace the pile carpeting in our family room. The area is 12"x17". I like carpet in ...
A: The odor from urine is caused by the salts. That odor can be very quickly eliminated with a proper ...
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| loose tile over radiant heat | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have a house that has radiant heat in the bathroom, covered with concrete, then floor tile was ...
A: again, Robert; You need to remove all the old thinset. One major problem may be that ALL floor ...
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| loose tile over radiant heat | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have a house that has radiant heat in the bathroom, covered with concrete, then floor tile was ...
A: If none of the thinset adhered to the tile, then it sounds like the installer allowed too much open ...
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| Konecto | 9/29/2008 |
Q: As a All Experts advisor I am concerned about your knowledge base concerning Konecto by Metroflor.I ...
A: You don't know us and we don't know you. We are not questioning your expertise, since we don't know ...
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| Konecto | 9/29/2008 |
Q: As a All Experts advisor I am concerned about your knowledge base concerning Konecto by Metroflor.I ...
A: To compare carpet to Konetco, or any other floor covering to carpet complaints you indicate, we ...
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| uneven travertine tile | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I recently had about 900 s.f. of travertine tile installed and the flooring ended up very uneven ...
A: Don't do it. No quick fixes. It may or may not work. You need to have your floor inspected by a ...
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| Konecto | 9/28/2008 |
Q: As a All Experts advisor I am concerned about your knowledge base concerning Konecto by Metroflor.I ...
A: Glad you have had success with this product. We have heard and seen, good and bad things about it. ...
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| 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: You say you have very little dampness. I assume by 'water problems', you don't see standing water. ...
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| Konecto Prestige floor covering | 9/27/2008 |
Q: A flooring company recommended Konecto Prestige plank to overlay our vinyl tile flooring inj our day ...
A: I strongly urge you NOT to use Konecto. If you will 'google' Konecto and read consumer's feedback, ...
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| PTT poly carpet vs nylon | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I am ready to recarpet my home. I was about to select a 50 oz. Stainmaster Frieze when I came across ...
A: again,Joe;I hope you know that Stainmaster does not make carpet. Stainmaster is a coating that ...
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| PTT poly carpet 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: Let me know the population of your home, including pets, and what rooms you will be carpeting, ...
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| 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: You definitely have recourse, however I need to fully understand your installation. You have a ...
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| Carpet Installation | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Today we had an entire floor of Coronet Sausalito Frieze(B6962)with Odor Ban II pad installed by ...
A: If you have not paid for this purchase, don't pay. If you paid by credit card, notifiy the credit ...
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| USB subflooring | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I want to pull up the carpet in my upstairs office and paint the floor. What do I put over the USB ...
A: Why do you want to pull up the carpet? If its worn or horribly stained, or if you are going to use ...
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| 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: First, STOP EVERYTHING NOW! There is a huge difference between linoleum and vinyl. Linoleum is NOT ...
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| travartine shower | 9/24/2008 |
Q: How can I best keep my travartine shower clean and mold/mildew free?
A: I need you to let me know if you have travertine on the walls, ceiling, and floor, or only on the ...
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| Hardwood - Ceramic Tile Connection | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Where these two surfaces meet the builder want to install a T-molding (speed bump). I don't like ...
A: The 'T' molding is the best idea, however 'T' moldings are available in all sorts of styles. ...
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| putting flooring down on a concrete slab. | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Our utility room is an unfinished room and there is no flooring on the concrete slab. We have ...
A: Just be CERTAIN you don't have any moisture problem in the concrete. Concrete is absorbent and ...
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| Cement floor in basenent | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Can I put a floating laminate floor down in my basement? I don't have any water problems and very ...
A: Padding is very important, since it will prolong the life of the carpet. I would suggest a very ...
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| Cement floor in basenent | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Can I put a floating laminate floor down in my basement? I don't have any water problems and very ...
A: again, Bob;engineered hardwood, solid hardwood, and laminate would be an improper flooring to ...
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| 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: First, get back to me as to why you want laminate and for what are you going to use the basement ...
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| Basement flooring choices | 9/18/2008 |
Q: We just removed carpet from our basement b/c of a water damage claim (hurricane IKE heavy rain). We ...
A: Whomever is telling you those things about carpet is greviously incorrect when it comes to carpet ...
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| Wet Basement Carpet | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I live in Northwest Indiana, where we got the tail end of Hurricane Ike. Our street was flooded and ...
A: again, Carol; I'm glad you told me it came from the walls. Moisture will be retained in those ...
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| Wet Basement Carpet | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I live in Northwest Indiana, where we got the tail end of Hurricane Ike. Our street was flooded and ...
A: Sorry to hear about your moisture problem. Unless you had a felt type pad under your previous ...
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| Basement flooring choices | 9/18/2008 |
Q: We just removed carpet from our basement b/c of a water damage claim (hurricane IKE heavy rain). We ...
A: Remember that one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have is carpet. It has a pile that ...
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| Travertine installation - Pedestal sink | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We replaced H/W with Travertine in our downstairs bath room. The contractor removed the pedestal ...
A: again, Ming; I'm concerned about resetting the sink in that matter, when you get water spilling ...
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| asbestos tile over radiant heat retrofit | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We purchased a used office trailer with old asbestos tiles, most in good shape, but some broken or ...
A: Sorry to say that I think you are putting your life at risk working in an enviornment containing ...
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| Travertine installation - Pedestal sink | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We replaced H/W with Travertine in our downstairs bath room. The contractor removed the pedestal ...
A: The contractor's responsibility is to properly re-install the sink, and not for you to call in a ...
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| "THROW RUGS" | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My wife is very concerned about dirt being tracked into our house and on to the fairly new carpet so ...
A: I'll try to save your marriage. First, to protect your investment of the installed carpet, remember ...
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| Flooring Question | 9/16/2008 |
Q: You mentioned in one of the past replies that you would not suggest porcelain tile, specifically the ...
A: Sometimes, if a salesperson is not properly educated about the products he or she is selling, then ...
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| Flooring Question | 9/15/2008 |
Q: You mentioned in one of the past replies that you would not suggest porcelain tile, specifically the ...
A: again, Christi;You can be educated enough, but you have to remember that many installers who do ...
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| Which flooring to choose | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Our house (3000 sq ft) was built in 1992. We bought it in 2001. The entry and great room had tile ...
A: Why were you desperate to get rid of the carpet. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings ...
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| Flooring Question | 9/13/2008 |
Q: You mentioned in one of the past replies that you would not suggest porcelain tile, specifically the ...
A: Where are you planning to put the tile? Also, I feel I would have mentioned in my reply that I ...
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| marbonite vs. vetrified | 9/11/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE TWO?
A: It's vitrified, not vetrified. Marbonite is a vitrified tile. Marbonite simulates italian marble. ...
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| water barrier on a slab after mold | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My 85yo mom lives in Vermont house, built on slab, in damp area. Furnace is hot-water, and pipes ...
A: again, Mary;No paint. If you have a problem on the surface of the concrete, the paint will come up, ...
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| water barrier on a slab after mold | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My 85yo mom lives in Vermont house, built on slab, in damp area. Furnace is hot-water, and pipes ...
A: Hopefully, the moisture came from the burst pipes, and not because it seeps up from the ground, ...
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| floor substrate with hydroponic radiant heat? | 9/10/2008 |
Q: can you tell me which sustrate would be best to use over hydroponic radiant heat? For example could ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and sundry(underlayments, levelers, adhesives, ...
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| embossing leveler with self adhesive tiles | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I purchased self adhesive armstrong tiles for my kitchen.My home is older:I sanded and cleaned the ...
A: There are numerous manufacturers of peel and stick tiles. The various adhesives used are not ...
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| Pet odor damaged carpet | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We have a very small (~2 feet X 3 feet) area of Berber carpet that had cat urine damage 2 years ago. ...
A: You probably have tried numerous incorrect remedies to remove the odor. First you should use clear ...
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| rectified porcelain floor tiles | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We are having electric underfloor heating fitted in our kitchen and have chosen a beautiful ...
A: Don't listen to anyone who is telling you something. BEFORE you purchase the tile or have the ...
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| plywood | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I'm putting down a full spread vinyl floor. I'm looking at multiply/ halex as an underlayment. It ...
A: On the back of the vinyl should be stamped with the manufacturer's name, and, probably the style ...
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| Faux Wood Floor Over Existing Commercial Carpeting | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I own a photography studio that has 3 year old, thin commercial grade carpeting in the area that I ...
A: You have to remove the carpet and, probably the underlayment to which it is glued. If it is glued ...
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| Travertine installation, cleaning and sealing | 9/7/2008 |
Q: We recently had travertine tile installed in the lower level of our home which is just under 2000 ...
A: again, Linda; There are many travertine manufacturers. Travertine, a soft stone, comes from ...
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| Travertine installation, cleaning and sealing | 9/7/2008 |
Q: We recently had travertine tile installed in the lower level of our home which is just under 2000 ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers are in the throes of producing 'green' products ...
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| help with concrete slab basement floor options | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a half basement that I want to redo. The basement floor is rectangular approx. 40' - 0" x ...
A: First, I would not choose any of the options you contemplate. If you have vinyl tiles that are that ...
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| installation of carpet on concrete floors | 9/7/2008 |
Q: John, I just spent $14,000 in floor covering for my new yoga studio. The part that was carpet was ...
A: Sorry to hear about your installation problem. Also, sorry to hear that you contracted with the ...
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| Travertine over old glue | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am doing my first install in my house and I know its a hard one. (2000 SQ FT of 18" travertine ...
A: Travertine is a soft stone. Some manufacturers add 'hardning' agents. Travertine also comes from ...
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| Travertine over old glue | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am doing my first install in my house and I know its a hard one. (2000 SQ FT of 18" travertine ...
A: Sorry, I thought I did answer your questions. You must obtain and thoroughly read the installation ...
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| carpet next to Schluter's | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am laying marble tile with a Schluter's edge around the perimeter. I will be laying carpet next ...
A: Glue down carpet is ok, but you MUST be certain of several issues. First make sure the installer ...
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| Travertine over old glue | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am doing my first install in my house and I know its a hard one. (2000 SQ FT of 18" travertine ...
A: Phil;I'm going to be very honest with you. You are making a large investment and you are taking a ...
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| carpet next to Schluter's | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I am laying marble tile with a Schluter's edge around the perimeter. I will be laying carpet next ...
A: again, Ro; I understand what you mean, however it is improper to 'roll' the carpet. You need a ...
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| Removing Gyp-crete over hardwood floor | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Just tore up the carpet in the living room, the hardwood under the adjacent hallway is in great ...
A: I hope you removed the carpet and pad because the animals were urinating or deficating all the time ...
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| carpet next to Schluter's | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I am laying marble tile with a Schluter's edge around the perimeter. I will be laying carpet next ...
A: When the carpet gets installed, depending upon the measurement of the area, you will probably have ...
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| damp basement floor | 9/3/2008 |
Q: About 7 years ago, I installed vinyl flooring in a section of my finished "dry" basement in my 100 ...
A: In today's world, all floor covering manufacturers and sundry manufacturers(underlayments, sealers, ...
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| subfloor for tiling | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I'm preparing my bathroom floor to tile. There is particle board which I gather needs to be ripped ...
A: In today's world, ALL floor covering manufacturers and sundry(underlayments, adhesives, mortars, ...
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| amendoim wood flooring | 9/2/2008 |
Q: What color is amendoim flooring,not the engineered type, before the boards are finished. I know ...
A: Amendoim hardwood comes from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. It will vary, in color, depending ...
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| PORCELAIN TILE | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I JUST PLACED OVER 200 SQ.FEET OF ITALIAN PORCELAIN TILE BUT IT LOOKS REALLY DULL, AND WHEN I TRIED ...
A: Porcelain tile is available in a high gloss or low gloss (matte) fininsh. Check your sales receipt ...
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| carpet to tile transition | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Carpet was installed in our new house then we had tile fitted in the wet areas. The tile guys cut ...
A: Depending upon the width of the gap, I assume just a transition strip is needed. Visit the website ...
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| home gym over garage space | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Your answer to the man putting a home gym in his basement was very helpful, but does the answer ...
A: Certainly you can use carpet. Have the carpet installed over a proper pad, and make sure the ...
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| Installing ceramic floor tile over vinyl floor | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Installing ceramic floor tile over vinyl floor I am a general contractor, mostly self taught. I am ...
A: again, Anthony; Even if the leveler changes the height of one floor to another, you will still need ...
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| home gym flooring over concrete | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Converting an unfinished 1st floor space with concrete flooring into a large home gym. Lots of ...
A: You simply contact the manufacturer of the rubber tiles you wish to purchase BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ...
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| carpet or ceramic tile for basement floor | 8/30/2008 |
Q: We recently experienced a sump pump burnout resulting in flooded finished basement. A contractor ...
A: In today's world, ALL floor covering manufacturers and sundry(adhesives, underlayments, levelers, ...
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| underlayment for laminate floor | 8/29/2008 |
Q: The concrete subfloor is not within 3/16inch in 10 foot span in flatness and laminate floor ...
A: again, Jim; You MUST eliminate any chance of moisture and any chance of flex. You may not even ...
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| underlayment for laminate floor | 8/29/2008 |
Q: The concrete subfloor is not within 3/16inch in 10 foot span in flatness and laminate floor ...
A: We do not sell, install, or maintain any floor covering. We are floor covering inspectors. We are ...
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| dirty travertine tiles | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing an older home with a very dirty (decades of ground in grit and dirt) ...
A: I think you are using the wrong word-solvent. Solvent is a petrochemically based product. It ...
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| regarding marble or marbonite | 8/27/2008 |
Q: iam living in india its rainy and humidity place, no pets on my house,we will walk around the house ...
A: again, sheik;I would suggest marble, however, make sure the marble has a slightly rough surface, ...
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| hi reagrding marbonite | 8/27/2008 |
Q: iam constructin amy house i need to know which is suitable for home either marble or marbonite?
A: Where in your home are you planning to use either marble or marbonite as a floor covering? How many ...
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| Installing ceramic floor tile over vinyl floor | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Installing ceramic floor tile over vinyl floor I am a general contractor, mostly self taught. I am ...
A: You should determine how old that vinyl floor is. It may be a product that contains asbestos, so ...
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| 'soft' hardwood flooring | 8/26/2008 |
Q: A relative is having a new hardwood floor installed during renovations. There have been some ...
A: First, flooing MUST be the last trade in. It should NEVER be traversed by other tradespeople. Your ...
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| engineered wood planks for stairs | 8/26/2008 |
Q: What do you think of using engineered wood planks for stairs? The planks have about 2mm thickness of ...
A: I'm going to answer your questions based upon our experience. We do not sell, install, or maintain ...
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| Meritage vs. Mullican | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am about to purchase hardwood flooring and need to know which is better: Meritage or Mullican. I ...
A: Are you comparing engineered hardwood products or solid hardwood products? What type of surface ...
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| glass tiles on wood | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am not doing flooring but I was hoping you could help. We have a wood table that has some glass ...
A: Two suggestions. If you still have the container of the adhesive that you used, contact the ...
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| Engineered Hardwood Floor | 8/26/2008 |
Q: We just installed engineered hardwood flooring using the recommended adhesive manufactured by ...
A: When you say remove the adhesive, I assume you mean adhesive residue that got on something (surface ...
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| Crackling in Laminate Flooring | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I'm sorry to bother you but I just wanted to make sure you got my follow-up question regarding the ...
A: again, Muna;I answered your follow-up this morning, 8/25/08, around 6 A.M. East Coast Time. In case ...
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| Crackling in Laminate Flooring | 8/25/2008 |
Q: As a follow-up to my initial question and your reply. The owner of the flooring company said he ...
A: again, Muna;If I were you, I would allow an inspection as long as the dealer is paying for the ...
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| tile | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I want to cover a bad concrete job outside about 3000 sq feet with tile. I live in Central Oregon ...
A: What's bad about the concrete, and is it caused by a moisture problem? What kind of tile were you ...
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| Stairs | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Have you ever heard of the fact that if the interior stairs have gaps at the sides that the carpet ...
A: I don't think the air is coming through at the back side of the carpet. Thank goodness for the ...
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| Floor prepartion fot tiles installation | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have stripped my ground floor kitchen floor vinyl in order to replace with tiles, But Noticed ...
A: again, Siva;Porcelain tiles are heavy, and with what would be under the tiles if you install them ...
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| Crackling in Laminate Flooring | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Chris suggested that I email you to see your thoughts. Thank you in advance for your attention. We ...
A: First you are making tremendous mistakes by handling this yourself and talking to people. DON'T OIL ...
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| Floor prepartion fot tiles installation | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have stripped my ground floor kitchen floor vinyl in order to replace with tiles, But Noticed ...
A: I want to make sure I understand your question. You have a sheet vinyl floor in your kitchen that ...
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| foyer flooring | 8/23/2008 |
Q: We are (or I am) considering granite tiles for our split entry foyer. My husband says it is not a ...
A: Granite tiles are available in both a smooth and rough surface. If you are worried about slipping, ...
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| Linoleum as area rugs | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Can a linoleum be laid on top of carpeting?
A: You use the word linoleum. Do you mean true linoleum, which is a natural product made of linseed ...
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| fLOORING | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to put 12x12 vinily tile over ceramic tile in kitchen. I know we must prep the ceramic ...
A: If the ceramic tile is installed on a cement backerboard which is on top of an underlayment, which ...
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| Baseboard without shoe molding | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My house has an uneven floor, and there is gap between the bottom of the baseboard and the hardwood ...
A: again, Wil;If the hardwood floor was recently installed, the problem may be with an improper ...
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| Baseboard without shoe molding | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My house has an uneven floor, and there is gap between the bottom of the baseboard and the hardwood ...
A: You do NOT want the bottom of the baseboard flush and tight with the surface of perimeter planks and ...
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| Installing 12 x 12 tile on a floor of various substrates | 8/20/2008 |
Q: feet of porcelain tile to install on a combination wood and new cement slab floor and am wondering ...
A: In today's world, manufacturers of all types of floor coverings and manufacturers of sundries ...
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| Porcelain Tile subfloor | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am getting 20x20 porcelain tiles installed this week. Previously, we had 12x12 ceramic laid on ...
A: Your concerns are true. We are floor covering inspectors. We do not sell, install, or maintain any ...
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| landlord wants to rip up floor, concerned about asbestos | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Our landlord would like to rip up our kitchen floor tile and re-tile. I'm concerned because the ...
A: I am NOT an attorney and cannot give you any legal advice, however, I feel, you have every right to ...
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| floor reducers | 8/19/2008 |
Q: We have just had black and white vinyl tiles installed in our kitchen. Where that floor meets our ...
A: again, Pat;Black metal is usually painted metal. Two suggestions-First check the Johnsonite ...
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| kitchen flooring | 8/18/2008 |
Q: What, in your opinion, is the absolute best flooring to install in a kitchen like ours? We get a ...
A: Regardless what type of flooring I will recommend below, just remember that water, if it is allowing ...
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| floor reducers | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We have just had black and white vinyl tiles installed in our kitchen. Where that floor meets our ...
A: Visit the website of Roppe.com. They make reducer strips, many in classy rubber, in various shapes. ...
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| Laminate floor install | 8/18/2008 |
Q: John I have an office in my home which the previous owner took one or the garage bays and converted ...
A: Please remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile ...
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| Crema Marfil honed/polished | 8/17/2008 |
Q: In my market there seems to be more selection or Crema Marfil Polished vs Honed(unpolished). The ...
A: To reduce the polish sanding is an acceptable method as long as you use a proper rotary brush type ...
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| Carpet Manufacturers Mark | 8/17/2008 |
Q: ! I have another question for you. I have a scrap piece of carpet left over from new carpet that ...
A: When you contact Mohawk, ask them if 3468-955, which sounds like a quality and color number, is ...
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| Basement Flooring w/ Pets | 8/17/2008 |
Q: John, Finishing off our basement...I expect it to be very nice. Not much of a moisture problem ...
A: You should have NO moisture problem on your concrete to be certain any floor covering you install ...
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| Crema Marfil honed/polished | 8/17/2008 |
Q: In my market there seems to be more selection or Crema Marfil Polished vs Honed(unpolished). The ...
A: You may be making a mistake by trying to reverse a manufacturing process. Various manufacturers who ...
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| Carpet Manufacturers Mark | 8/17/2008 |
Q: ! I have another question for you. I have a scrap piece of carpet left over from new carpet that ...
A: Griege is usually a batch of yarn or a roll of white yarn that has been tufted into a primary carpet ...
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| installation of a wood and travertine floor | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am getting ready to redo the floors in my kitchen and I like the look of travertine mixed with ...
A: Wood is a poor choice for a kitchen area. Wood comes from trees. It acts like a tree. It will ...
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| Floor preparation for laminate | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Issue: Home Office room area where I ripped up carpet, then had an abatement company remove ...
A: I have a lot of information for you, however my computer is infected with a virus so I can't send ...
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| re-saining floors | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have older wood stairs that are blotchy. The old owner told me that they were only stained with a ...
A: If you have solid hardwood you need to have the wood sanded down and refinished, which will allow ...
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| stone or ceramic tiles on raised floor | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am remodeling my kitchen and would like durable flooring which will resist water and oil damage. ...
A: again, Ken; I don't suggest any stone. I suggest sheet vinyl installed over an acceptable ...
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| porcelain/ceramic tile | 8/13/2008 |
Q: We've just installed kitchen tile. Is there a difference between porcelain and ceramic? The box ...
A: Porcelain is a type of ceramic. Some tiles and some grout can and should be sealed. You need to ...
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| gapping in newly installed Brazilian cherry hardwood floors | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Michaels, We did indeed have an expert from the National Association of Hardwood Floors, and, ...
A: Hardwood floors come from trees. They act like trees. They will dent, scratch, expand, contract, ...
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| choice of floor covering | 8/12/2008 |
Q: We are purchasing a home in upper Ohio as a summer place. It is in foreclosure and will need to be ...
A: Hard surface flooring such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, stone, etc., all require environments with ...
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| bathroom floor | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I want to put a piece of vinyl on the bathroom floor without having to remove the small ceramic ...
A: Get the name of the manufacturer of the vinyl floor you intend to use and obtain the manufacturer's ...
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| Vinly Flooring | 8/10/2008 |
Q: We are thinking of changing the vinyl floor in the bathroom and the laundry room because of some ...
A: NEVER use the cleaning agents you list on any vinyl floor. ALWAYS obtain the vinyl floor ...
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| planning a tiled foyer/entranceway | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to tile an area in front of the main door in my home. The door opens right into my ...
A: When planning to tile an entry, remember that you are using a hard surfaced floor covering that is ...
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| Porcelain shiny 18 | 8/9/2008 |
Q: We put shiny porcelain 18" floor tiles in our bathroom. It looks like marble without the ...
A: again, Sheila;There are numerous manufacturers of what you want. I really suggest that you visit ...
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| BAD CARPET SEAM LOCATION | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I am in the middle of a horrible dilemma and am in desperate need your advice and the proper ...
A: again, Mimi;Seam placement usually is done with the seam running in the direction that is into the ...
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| Vinly Flooring | 8/9/2008 |
Q: We are thinking of changing the vinyl floor in the bathroom and the laundry room because of some ...
A: Laminate flooring which is a backing, topped with some recycled products (some of which may be wood ...
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| Acclimating Max Windsor Engineered Flooring | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have installed Max Windsor Maple flooring throughout my home. Initially my contractor dropped off ...
A: Acclimation is a very important aspect of a hardwood floor installation so you have to protect your ...
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| BAD CARPET SEAM LOCATION | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I am in the middle of a horrible dilemma and am in desperate need your advice and the proper ...
A: The visibility of a carpet seam, if properly made, is in the eye of the beholder. Seams are never ...
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| Porcelain shiny 18"floor tiles | 8/8/2008 |
Q: We put shiny porcelain 18" floor tiles in our bathroom. It looks like marble without the ...
A: My strong suggestion to you is NOT to shop at one of those large home supply stores. The best place ...
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| porcelain on wood decking | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I wish to install 12"x12" porcelain tile over 1x6 wood decking on a covered porch. I am advised to ...
A: Please do NOT think generic type of installation. In today's world where all types of floor ...
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| glue and maintence of original hard wood | 8/6/2008 |
Q: We are preparing to sell, so we just lifted old carpeting and found the original hard wood floors. ...
A: You mentioned that 'they' are telling you stuff. Who is 'they'. If 'they' are the people who do ...
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| travertine tile over new floor trusses | 8/5/2008 |
Q: We are building a house and used the floor trusses, spanned 24 inches apart. We were told that we ...
A: The information you were given was correct. Also, with that type of flex, the tiles may crack and ...
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| Subfloor recommendation and tips needed | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am going to install vinyl tile in a kitchen. I removed the old tile and subfloor. I now need to ...
A: BEFORE you do anything more, simply obtain the free installation specifcations that are published by ...
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| hardwood cracking | 8/4/2008 |
Q: We were denied a claim by Shaw on our new hardwood floors. They said because it was installed over ...
A: again, Sue; First you should demand to be given a copy of the report. If they refuse, then you may ...
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| hardwood cracking | 8/4/2008 |
Q: We were denied a claim by Shaw on our new hardwood floors. They said because it was installed over ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem. Did you purchase engineered hardwood or solid hardwood? ...
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| Haze of Tumbled/Antiqued Marble Floor | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I just had 1,700 feet of a tumbled marble in the French pattern put down and there is a haze all ...
A: There are many manufacturers of marble tile, and, although all have published free maintenance ...
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| marble vs vitrified tiles | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I am not able to decide between marble and vitrified tiles for my house flooring, I have had ...
A: again, Rajeev; Maintenance is the secret to protecting your investment in floor covering. Make ...
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| Removing 12" x 12" marble tile from fireplace surround | 8/3/2008 |
Q: As the subject line indicates, the current fireplace has a white marble surround for the fireplace. ...
A: A grout saw is usually a proper piece of equipment depending upon what you now have installed. I do ...
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| marble vs vitrified tiles | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am not able to decide between marble and vitrified tiles for my house flooring, I have had ...
A: What room or rooms are you going to tile? A vitrified look can result in a very 'glassy' ...
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| water damaged ceramic tile | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My husband and I built our house almost 5 years ago. The alarm company drilled holes through the ...
A: Really sorry to hear about your mess. Your insurance company is wrong. Mold and mildew are living ...
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| Carpet Question | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I just got new carpet installed in a bedroom in our 23 year old house. The rest of the carpet in the ...
A: They make transition strips that will handle your need. Some of them are 'T' shaped, and others are ...
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| Tile level | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I had tile installed throughout my living room and kitchen - what is the industry standard for ...
A: again, Nicola; Thanks for getting back to me. When they removed the two tiles were you there, and, ...
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| carpet | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. We had carpet installed and the installers seemed to do everything correctly, ...
A: again, Michelle;The pad construction is ok. The burning smell probably came from their seaming ...
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| Marble cracks | 7/31/2008 |
Q: i have installed marble slabs, ( Sunny Gold) at my home, after 6 months only it has developed cracks ...
A: Without seeing your marble, I can only guess the causes of the cracks. Cracks usually occur because ...
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| New ceramic tile /Island moved further into kitchen | 7/31/2008 |
Q: We hired a professional to remove old floor ceramic tile and replace, move an previously installed ...
A: There are various shapes of transition strips. Visit the website of Roppe.com to see some and ...
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| carpet | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. We had carpet installed and the installers seemed to do everything correctly, ...
A: What type of padding is under your carpet? If a rebond type, it should not be thicker than 7/16 ...
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| Travertine Installation | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We are installing travertine tile in our den. We have removed all of the hard wood flooring that ...
A: There are many manufacturers of Travertine. Some of the manufacturers have installation ...
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| Carpet pad noise, power stretcher question | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I had approx. 200SY of Shaw (Evening Shadow II) plush carpet installed over 8# rebound pad. I ...
A: Don't pay him. First, if he supplied the pad, and it is a rebond type pad, it is made up of ...
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| VCT prep work and Installation | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am looking to bid on this job that has had an old vct removed and there is still residue from the ...
A: Be certain that the old tiles that were removed were vinyl composition tiles (VCT), and not vinyl ...
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| Sweating Concrete | 7/29/2008 |
Q: We had laminate flooring and carpet installed in the dining room and living room respectively ...
A: I'm having a little difficulty in understanding your question, so correct me if I'm wrong so I can ...
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| Air pockets in engineered flooring, on concrete | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Two years ago I had engineered wood floor installed on my concrete slab home. It was glued using ...
A: Sorry to hear about you and your daughter's problems. First you should check your sales contract to ...
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| Tile floor | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to mix travertine and ceramic tile when laying a floor in a kitchen?
A: It is ok, however you MUST obtain the installation specifications from the manufacturers of both ...
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| installing a carpet runner over carpeting existing on steps | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I had done this before in another home. Now I have new carpeting on steps and i purchased fairly ...
A: Sorry, I don't agree putting a carpet runner over installed carpet. Carpet was never designed to be ...
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| Laminate wood flooring | 7/26/2008 |
Q: We are interested in using the Konecto Prestige flooring planks in a small bathroom. We have 3 ...
A: Sorry to give you my opinion, but I would avoid using that, and similar products. There are so many ...
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| installation of ceramic floor tile | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I am in the middle of a rather big kitchen remodel. I have chosen a design company to act a project ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problems. I suggest that you not make any more payments to the installer. ...
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| Acclimating engineered wood floors | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are building a home with a national builder, and we have selected Mannington ...
A: Mannington engineered hardwood floors do not need to be acclimated unless they have been transported ...
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| Gluing Engineered Hardwood On Concrete Floors | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Forgive me for intruding, however it is a huge mistake to glue flooring down in any situation, as ...
A: From those answers to your bid inquiry, it sounds as if an installer who comes from the very old ...
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| flooring | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am going to replace some of the flooring in my grandparents house, granted it's 40 years old, I am ...
A: Don't us laminate or hardwood if the area is in a kitchen, bathrooms, or laundry room areas. Those ...
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| flooring for an open shower | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am designing a compact bathroom and need advice on what flooring material to use. The shower has ...
A: Definitely stick to tile, because the other products you list are not designed for moisture prone ...
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| Engineered floors | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I just purchased Sure Source Red Oak 3 inchx 5/16 inch plank floorings. I only purchased a box to ...
A: What holds an engineered hardwood floor down in a floating installation is the weight of the boards. ...
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| High Closs Polish | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have inlaid vinyl in my kitch. I am going to strip it, and I want to put a high gloss mirror like ...
A: again, Jamie;Mannington makes their own cleaning and restoration products. Let me know if you have ...
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| High Closs Polish | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have inlaid vinyl in my kitch. I am going to strip it, and I want to put a high gloss mirror like ...
A: From your questions, and I may be wrong, but it sounds like you have not been using the cleaning ...
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| Engineered floors | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I just purchased Sure Source Red Oak 3 inchx 5/16 inch plank floorings. I only purchased a box to ...
A: again, Brody;I really did not give you any type of generic response. I told you about the 'grab's ...
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| cleaning urine stains from carpet | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Recently had carpet cleaned by Chem Dry. Carpet had been cleaned by Chem Dry on 2 previous occasions ...
A: If what you indicate was the cleaning systems used by the carpet cleaner, then I would send a ...
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| konnecto sierra flooring | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I recently had konnecto sierra flooring installed in my kitchen / dining area and bathrooms. I am ...
A: Minor imperfections in the underlayment mirroring through, joints not meshing evenly, varrying ...
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| konnecto sierra flooring | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I recently had konnecto sierra flooring installed in my kitchen / dining area and bathrooms. I am ...
A: again, Chris;NEVER, NEVER buy any floor covering over the internet. Even if you could have ...
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| konnecto sierra flooring | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I recently had konnecto sierra flooring installed in my kitchen / dining area and bathrooms. I am ...
A: Sorry we didn't chat before you made your purchase, since I would have told you all we've heard and ...
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| bamboo flooring | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am considering bamboo flooring for my house. I have heard everything from it is the best stuff ...
A: Got lots of information for you. First I want you to know that carpet is one of the healthiest ...
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| stained tiles | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i ave just laid these matt finish italian tiles on my verandah, and discovered that the dark stains ...
A: Are these indoor or outdoor tiles? Do the dark stains mirror the outline of the workmen's boots? ...
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| Flooded basement - Carpeted | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to save carpeting after it has been soaked with rain water? ANSWER: Hi ...
A: again, Madeleine; The padding may not be able to be salvaged. When you say berber carpet I am ...
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| Flooded basement - Carpeted | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to save carpeting after it has been soaked with rain water?
A: Yes, however let me know how the carpet is installed, (over pad, glued directly to the floor, etc.), ...
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| laminate floor choice | 7/13/2008 |
Q: We want to install a laminate floor in a craft room area we are making in our basement. We had the ...
A: I would not suggest any Pergo product, nor would I suggest any laminate flooring in that area. ...
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| Basement concrete floor | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Today, I'm seeking advice on basement concrete flooring. I've bought vinyl flooring to put over ...
A: This product needs to be installed in an area with a temperature range of, I believe, between 50 ...
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| Basement concrete floor | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Today, I'm seeking advice on basement concrete flooring. I've bought vinyl flooring to put over ...
A: again, Juliana;You indicate that you have a floating vinyl floor, which indicates that it should be ...
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| Basement concrete floor | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Today, I'm seeking advice on basement concrete flooring. I've bought vinyl flooring to put over ...
A: What goes on in your basement and what rooms will get floor covering. Remember that carpet is one ...
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| Carpet installation over dried glue | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I installed bamboo flooring using glue a couple of years ago, and it is necessary to ...
A: After you removed the bamboo, if the residue from the adhesive is relatively level, you can install ...
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| Floor maintence | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have a five year old bleached birch floor that has some large dark areas on it. It appears to be ...
A: again, Justin; Laminate is not hardwood, so engineered hardwood is not laminate. If you have any ...
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| Floor maintence | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have a five year old bleached birch floor that has some large dark areas on it. It appears to be ...
A: You should have been provided, at the time of sale, with a maintenance manual published by the ...
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| Hardwood floor touch up and recoading | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have hardwood floor basically in very good condition. Only few spots wares that need to be touched ...
A: If you have a solid hardwood flooring, it can be refinished by sanding and applying coats of a ...
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| VCT in garage | 7/10/2008 |
Q: We had old carpet in our garage taken out and VCT installed. It looked great. We waited 3 weeks to ...
A: again, Patty;If the tile is commercial VCT, it would have been delivered with a protective coat to ...
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| Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Thickness? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: 1/2" vs. 3/8" in 3" strips: Does the 1/8" difference in the thickness between the above engineered ...
A: again, Jasmin;There are 9 sq. ft. to a sq. yd., so at $3.29 per sq. ft., you are paying almost ...
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| VCT in garage | 7/9/2008 |
Q: We had old carpet in our garage taken out and VCT installed. It looked great. We waited 3 weeks to ...
A: First, VCT is not rated for the weight of a car. Second, what type of preparation work was done to ...
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| Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Thickness? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: 1/2" vs. 3/8" in 3" strips: Does the 1/8" difference in the thickness between the above engineered ...
A: First know what you intend to purchase. Hardwood comes from trees. It acts like a tree. It will ...
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| Improperly applied laminate flooring | 7/9/2008 |
Q: The installer put the product down in a symmetrical pattern. The manufacturers installation ...
A: To answer your questions, I would need to know the name of the manufacturer, the style name of the ...
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| Asbestos Floor Tiles | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a small room in my basement with asbestos floor tiles and would like to cover them I would ...
A: I'm going to give you some information that may be a little long winded, however asbestos, as I hope ...
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| float vs. glue down engineered wood | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I had too many replies so i had to start a new question section. Here is what happened when i bought ...
A: Great! Glad you found the manufacturer. Just one thing they may not have told you. Adhesives have ...
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| laying of dura ceramic | 7/8/2008 |
Q: We just today had dura ceramic put down in our kitchen. We chose the roman elegance( warm clay). ...
A: When installing ANY floor covering, the installer MUST follow the instructions in that ...
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| porcelain vs. travertine | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am remodeling my kitchen and was planning to use a travertine, but found a porcelain tile that ...
A: Travertine is a softer stone than porcelain, which is a type of ceramic. Between the two, I would ...
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| float vs. glue down engineered wood | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I had too many replies so i had to start a new question section. Here is what happened when i bought ...
A: Your floor could be floated HOWEVER, what holds the boards down is their weight. If you have a ...
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| engineered hardwood floating vs. glue down installation | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i have recently purchased some very beautiful 3/8 x 3" engineered hardwood, which comes in about 5 ...
A: Your engineered hardwood can be floated. Just be certain you put a moisture barrier over the ...
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| vinyl flooring | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have the mannington audura plank flooring. the kind that you would glue down. My question is that ...
A: If you move heavy furniture or appliances back on the flooring immediately after installation, the ...
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| engineered hardwood floating vs. glue down installation | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i have recently purchased some very beautiful 3/8 x 3" engineered hardwood, which comes in about 5 ...
A: again, Jim;Kempas does not come from Brazil. It comes from Southeast Asia. It is a hard, course ...
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| engineered hardwood floating vs. glue down installation | 7/6/2008 |
Q: i have recently purchased some very beautiful 3/8 x 3" engineered hardwood, which comes in about 5 ...
A: First, know what you purchased. You purchased a product that comes from trees. It acts like a ...
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| ceramic tile | 7/5/2008 |
Q: We are remodeling our kitchen and our intentions were to put in ceramic tile. We were told that ...
A: I've never heard that type of complaint with ceramic. I would assume that type of complaint could ...
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| thinset mortar | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have a customer who is very sensitive to latex. Even that which is airborne. Thus, I am using ...
A: again, Tim; Your indication that you would suggest that she leave the house for several days ...
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| Which Flooring? | 7/3/2008 |
Q: We are considering replacing our carpet with hardwood type flooring. Our subflooring is ...
A: First remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings you can have. It has a pile ...
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| mudroom floor | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Our mudroom carpet got wet this last winter, probably from seepage from the adjoining crawl space. ...
A: Since some of the tiles are loose, you really don't know how the moisture has affected the adhesive ...
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| mudroom floor | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Our mudroom carpet got wet this last winter, probably from seepage from the adjoining crawl space. ...
A: again, Fieh Chan; If the tiles are loose and the adhesive is fugitive, anything you put over the ...
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| mudroom floor | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Our mudroom carpet got wet this last winter, probably from seepage from the adjoining crawl space. ...
A: Most important NOT to attempt to remove any of the tiles until you are CERTAIN that they do not ...
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| carpet over hardwood | 7/2/2008 |
Q: We have oak floors that are freezing cold in winter, and it would be very difficult to insulate in ...
A: Carpet and/or area rugs must have proper padding under them. You could consider putting area rugs ...
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| Floorcovering for unheated space | 7/2/2008 |
Q: We recently started a building project for a cabin in the North Woods of Wisconsin. It is our ...
A: again, Lisa; We do numerous inspections of vinyl floors in manufactured homes. The vast majority ...
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| Floorcovering for unheated space | 7/2/2008 |
Q: We recently started a building project for a cabin in the North Woods of Wisconsin. It is our ...
A: We do not sell, install, or maintain any type of floor coverings. We are floor covering inspectors. ...
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| carpet | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Can you review these carpet specs and tell me if this is a quality carpet that will hold up to high ...
A: again, Kellie;The weight density factor is decent. Remember that you definitely need a walk-off mat ...
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| carpet | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Can you review these carpet specs and tell me if this is a quality carpet that will hold up to high ...
A: Nylon is, just about, the strongest wearing fiber known, so wear will not be a problem. Nylon won't ...
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| slate tiles that popped up | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a small mud room, that is heated, and the 12 inch slate tiles have pooped up. Underneath of ...
A: again, Gretchen; Either the wrong adhesive was used, or you do have a moisture problem that you ...
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| slate tiles that popped up | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a small mud room, that is heated, and the 12 inch slate tiles have pooped up. Underneath of ...
A: Stay away from that installer. Too much money for what he wants to do. A couple of questions. Are ...
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| linoleum floor - yellow staining from bath mats | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I read your note about the staining of linoleum from bath mats. I've just sold my home and, to my ...
A: I don't mean to talk down to you, however you are using terms that may be incorrect. Linoleum is a ...
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| OSB/Carpet | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Do you anticipate any problem with using glue down carpet on OSB used as a fire rated floor?
A: Where is the carpet being used? In a residence or a business? If the carpet is a 'commercial' ...
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| stone flooring | 6/30/2008 |
Q: can I set 18by18 marble tiles with out any spacing between them?
A: Do you mean no grout or absolutely no room between tiles, not even a 1/64 to 1/32 inch space? You ...
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| choosing flooring for kitchen/dining/laundry | 6/30/2008 |
Q: We are looking to replace the vinyl flooring in our kitchen, dining room, hall, and laundry room but ...
A: again, Cari; Any hard surfaced flooring would need enough, proper, absorbent walk-off mats, at each ...
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| marble tiles | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find 16x16 white carrera marble tiles, but I am not having any luck. I was wondering ...
A: Sorry, I don't know where 16x16's can be had. I know where 12x12's and 18x18's are available. If ...
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| choosing flooring for kitchen/dining/laundry | 6/29/2008 |
Q: We are looking to replace the vinyl flooring in our kitchen, dining room, hall, and laundry room but ...
A: Why do you want to replace the vinyl floor? What problems have you had? Wood, laminate, bamboo, ...
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| Laminate Flooring | 6/29/2008 |
Q: We bought our home (built in 1991) last summer, and before moving in, had all the carpet on the top ...
A: again, Shilo; If you are using area rugs, make sure you use proper rug pads under them. If you ...
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| Mud Setting travertine on a concrete floor | 6/29/2008 |
Q: John, Although I am not a professional tile setter I have done many small tile projects and numerous ...
A: Different manufacturers of tile have specific installation requirements for their products. There ...
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| Concrete staining carpet | 6/29/2008 |
Q: We carpeted our basement rooms over a poured concrete slab.In one room, the carpet is turning a off ...
A: again, Steve; First, NEVER, EVER have anything to do with ANY carpet salesperson who tells you to ...
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| Laminate Flooring | 6/29/2008 |
Q: We bought our home (built in 1991) last summer, and before moving in, had all the carpet on the top ...
A: What you need to investigate is the method of the installation of the laminate. Perhaps an air vent ...
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| Concrete staining carpet | 6/28/2008 |
Q: We carpeted our basement rooms over a poured concrete slab.In one room, the carpet is turning a off ...
A: Tell me about the type of carpet you have. Of what is the pile made. Is it nylon, olefin, ...
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| Flooring on a slab | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Hey there. I have a home with an above grade concrete slab. I am looking to have prefinished ...
A: Have a moisture test taken of the concrete, then, if there is no moisture problem, apply a leveler ...
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| Hardwood flooring on underfloor heating | 6/25/2008 |
Q: pretty soon im going to be installing oak flooring throughout a new build with underfloor heating. i ...
A: again, Rhodri;First let your girlfriend's parents know what they intend to have on their floors. ...
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| Random Orbital Floor Sander | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Any recommendations for a Random Orbital Floor Sander? What should I be looking for? What don’t I ...
A: again, Randy; If you are just going to do one room and you are planning to rent equipment, it would ...
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| installation of large tiles | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are building a new home in Ottawa, Canada and we are thinking of installing porcelain ...
A: First know what you intend to purchase. You are purchasing a non-absorbent hard surfaced floor. ...
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| Choosing the best flooring for a garage which has been converted into an apartment | 6/24/2008 |
Q: About 10 yrs. ago we converted our garage into a mother-in-law apt. We used vinyl a flooring. A ...
A: If you had mildew and moisture, you have a moisture problem in the concrete, and/or in the walls. ...
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| Vinyl Floor | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I had to start a new question. It said I had too many followups. :) The adhesive is made by ...
A: A 'U' shaped will allow more adhesive to be applied, so you might want to have two trowels, one 'U' ...
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| direction question | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My wife and are heading up to our cottage in a couple of days, and our "big project" for this year ...
A: again, John; You mention laminate and hardwood. Two different products. Laminate is not hardwood. ...
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| Hardwood flooring on underfloor heating | 6/23/2008 |
Q: pretty soon im going to be installing oak flooring throughout a new build with underfloor heating. i ...
A: You mention, 'throughout a new build'. Is this a commercial installation or in a home? What room ...
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| direction question | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My wife and are heading up to our cottage in a couple of days, and our "big project" for this year ...
A: Pergo is not a good choice. There are other laminate products on the market that are better choices ...
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| flexitech flooring | 6/22/2008 |
Q: john, hi. i'm trying to find new flooring for my kitchen. i have some pretty nice congoleum in ...
A: When you say they leveled the floor under it, was that done on an old vinyl floor or on the ...
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| Wood floors | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I own a second story condo and I want to put in wood floors but I'm concerned about the daily noise ...
A: There are noise reduction underlayments available, but they 'ain't' cheap. You would have to take ...
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| Vinyl / Leveling Compound | 6/22/2008 |
Q: We are replacing a tub / shower with a new one. The new one is not as wide as the old, so there is ...
A: I suggest that you check with floor covering installation suppliers where floor covering installers ...
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| carpet over carpet | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have about 1600 sqft of office space that presently has commercial jute back carpet glued to the ...
A: Carpet is not designed to be padding, so it must come up. Also, even if you have that old carpet ...
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| Hardwood flooring selection | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking at engineered hardwood flooring and want to go with a good, quality company, the cost ...
A: again, Julie;I have a border collie. They normally run all over the place. Her nails even scratch ...
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| Vinyl / Leveling Compound | 6/21/2008 |
Q: We are replacing a tub / shower with a new one. The new one is not as wide as the old, so there is ...
A: again, Lee;Glad your project is working along, however, please remember to get the installation ...
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| Cracks on newly installed marble | 6/20/2008 |
Q: We have our kitchen floor installed with natural marble by a professional contractor. The marble ...
A: again, Phuong Ha;Different manufactuers of tile, no matter what type, have their own installation ...
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| Hardwood flooring selection | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I am looking at engineered hardwood flooring and want to go with a good, quality company, the cost ...
A: No matter what type of floor covering you wish to purchase, you should know what you are buying, its ...
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| Moisture between tiles and chip wood subfloor | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I suspect some moisture between tiles and the chip wood subfloor underneath it in one of my ...
A: Moisture can result in mold and mildew growth. They are living microragnisms. They are tremdous ...
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| Vinyl / Leveling Compound | 6/19/2008 |
Q: We are replacing a tub / shower with a new one. The new one is not as wide as the old, so there is ...
A: Patching, leveling, etc., are all just stop gap measures that will fail, in time, especially where ...
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| Cracks on newly installed marble | 6/19/2008 |
Q: We have our kitchen floor installed with natural marble by a professional contractor. The marble ...
A: Without personally seeing your installation, from your description it appears that there are several ...
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| care for hardwood floor | 6/18/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to care and clean a meritage engineered hardwood floor.
A: First, please DON'T use one of those 'over the counter' products. The hardwood floor has a top ...
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| floor tiles - maintenance | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have a floor tile maintenance question. We installed dark brown tiles in our kitchen/living room ...
A: I went to that website and all I could determine that you have purchased a ceramic tile. I could ...
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| thickness of hardwoods | 6/18/2008 |
Q: We are currently deciding on what hardwood flooring to put in our living/dining/kitchen area and are ...
A: Several things you need to consider. First, know what you are purchasing. You are purchasing a ...
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| Hardwood floor installation question | 6/14/2008 |
Q: Can I install an engineered hardwood floor by gluing it down over a floating laminate floor? I'd ...
A: First-you are dealing with hard surfaced floors, the laminate and engineered hardwood. Hard ...
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| Hardwood floor installation question | 6/14/2008 |
Q: Can I install an engineered hardwood floor by gluing it down over a floating laminate floor? I'd ...
A: No, you must remove the floating floor because it is not an acceptable underlayment for an ...
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| ditra underlayment | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My builder installed my ceramic tile on my post tension slab using a product similar to ditra as an ...
A: The very first thing you need to do is obtain, from your builder, the name of the manufacturer of ...
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| fixing tiles | 6/13/2008 |
Q: what is a VC shield on tiles? what is the best way to install a ceramic tile with VC shield on to ...
A: again, v;Don't stick the tiles to the surface of the mosaic. Remember that adhesive has two ...
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| fixing tiles | 6/13/2008 |
Q: what is a VC shield on tiles? what is the best way to install a ceramic tile with VC shield on to ...
A: In my unanswered follow-up questions, I received the same follow-up question I answered. I just ...
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| fixing tiles | 6/13/2008 |
Q: what is a VC shield on tiles? what is the best way to install a ceramic tile with VC shield on to ...
A: Sorry, I've never heard of a VC shield. Ask whom ever is giving you that terminology, its meaning. ...
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| floating Kahr wood | 6/12/2008 |
Q: We had Kahr floating wood install over cement in our basement. We are having odors and wet spot in a ...
A: The odors need to be identified, however, if you see a wet spot, you may have mold or mildew. From ...
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| Best Underlayment | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have two questions regarding underlayment for tile: 1) When is it appropriate to install cement ...
A: You mention the word, 'tile'. What type of tile? Vinyl, ceramic, porcelain, travertine, carpet ...
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| Waterproofing under Hardwood Flooring | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am working on an apartment renovation and we are being required to waterproof the hardwood floor ...
A: First nothing is water proof. There is water resistant, however you are dealing with wood. Wood ...
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| Vinyl removal from concrete before laminate | 6/9/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a condo built in 1982 and are remodeling the kitchen. It is on a concrete slab and ...
A: again, Sue;You need more than a paint scraper. You might want to try a paint scraper, however the ...
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| Vinyl removal from concrete before laminate | 6/8/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a condo built in 1982 and are remodeling the kitchen. It is on a concrete slab and ...
A: First, I would not suggest you use laminate in a kitchen. Laminate is a polyurethane type ...
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| Installing over tile | 6/7/2008 |
Q: We currently have 12x12 Italian Tile in a dark Terra Cotta color installed in a kitchen & dining ...
A: To install over the tile, you would have to install another underlayment such as plywood, lauan, or ...
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| floor | 6/7/2008 |
Q: we live in Texas - our house foundation is slab - there is an area of our interior floor ...
A: When you say buckle, do you mean that the boards have a convex shape (crowning), or do you mean that ...
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| flooring for Sunday School rooms | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Would a vinyl flooring such as Konecto be good to replace carpet in Sunday School rooms?
A: First, remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have. It has a pile ...
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| travertine floor | 6/5/2008 |
Q: i just had travertine floor install in my living room and kitchen (french pattern). Grout already ...
A: Travertine is a soft stone, and the grout could be a mortar based or an acrylic based. The shine ...
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| VCT that is textured and has a grout? | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I was visiting a business the other day and I commented on how beautiful their tile was. It was a ...
A: The grout line just may be a 'fake' grout line that is manufactured in the tiles. We have that same ...
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| previous plywood preparation | 6/4/2008 |
Q: What should I use to prepare(smooth) the plywood for replacing previous lino with "peel and stick" ...
A: The adhesive on the peel & stick tiles, as well as any other adhesive, has two grabs. One grab ...
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| tile on slab | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I just removed carpet and have 20x20 tiles to install. Left on the slab was paint, and the stuff ...
A: You mention 20x20 tiles. What kind of tiles-ceramic, vinyl, etc. A several things to ...
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| hardibacker install | 6/3/2008 |
Q: can i use bostiks best to install 1/4 inch haribacker over osb to strengthen floor
A: Contact the James Hardi Company who makes Hardibacker. They will let you know if osb is an ...
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| Staining woodworking | 6/2/2008 |
Q: We hired a reliable contractor to build our new home. He recommended a painter and the same person ...
A: Cudos to your painter/stainer. He is totally correct and knows that floor coverings MUST be the ...
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| Best flooring with 2 active cats | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I currently have 8 year old builder installed carpeting throughout my 1200 sf slab foundation house ...
A: No wishful thinking. It's all do-able. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings you can ...
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| carpet on top of carpet-fire dangers | 6/2/2008 |
Q: recent CSI episode showed new carpet over older carpet with flammable matarials construction, ...
A: First, carpet was not designed to be padding. Any carpet that is installed must be installed over ...
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| marble tile around fireplace | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a project in need of your assistance please.the fireplace has marble tile on the floor in ...
A: Sorry, I'm not understanding your question. Do you mean you have marble tiles on the floor, in ...
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| carpeting floating stairs | 5/31/2008 |
Q: What is the best installation technique for carpeting floating stairs. I took over a job that is ...
A: I would need to know more information as of what type of floor are the steps made, what type of pad, ...
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| preparing floor to lay laminate | 5/31/2008 |
Q: There was originally indoor-outdoor carpet, throughout our house. The subflooring is particleboard, ...
A: First, why are you putting down laminate. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor covering one can ...
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| Squeaky tile floors | 5/29/2008 |
Q: We have ceramic tile floors which are squeaking in one are. We have tried screwing and nailing from ...
A: I truly hope that solution will work, because the dimensional stability of the grout may have been ...
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| laminate floor | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We recently installed a laminate floating floor in a customers laundry room, since then her washer ...
A: again, Megan; First I wanted to let you know who we are. We do not sell, install, or maintain any ...
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| laminate floor | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We recently installed a laminate floating floor in a customers laundry room, since then her washer ...
A: Not a good choice to install a laminate in a laundry room, especially floating. I assume you have a ...
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| rectified porcelin tiles | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have installed 1 ceramic tile floor, but I have a home owner that wants me to do a 18" rectified ...
A: If your customer insists that you do it, and you told him you were not qualified, if I were you I ...
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| carpeting | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are remodeling and are at the point of choosing carpeting for our bedroom. I told ...
A: You are certainly more than welcome. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me ...
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| carpeting | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are remodeling and are at the point of choosing carpeting for our bedroom. I told ...
A: again, MaryLee;Olefin has a low melting point. When the colored olefin chips are melted down and ...
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| carpeting | 5/25/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are remodeling and are at the point of choosing carpeting for our bedroom. I told ...
A: We suggest that you not consider Shaw products. We do not sell, install, or maintain any floor ...
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| Squeaky tile floors | 5/24/2008 |
Q: We have ceramic tile floors which are squeaking in one are. We have tried screwing and nailing from ...
A: Without doing an on-site inspection, I can only guess. Usually squeaking is due to an installation ...
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| Floating Floor | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me why one should not apply wax to a floating floor? I love shiny floors, and ...
A: When you say floating, what type of floor do you have-Laminate, engineered hardwood, vinyl, etc. If ...
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| Best Carpet pad for Area Rug | 5/24/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding the best carpet pad to use with my area rug. I have an 8x10 wool area ...
A: When you place an area rug on top of carpet remember that you somewhat inhibit natural evaporation ...
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| tile removal | 5/23/2008 |
Q: John, I'm removing old 9" ceramic tile that were set in mortar over a plywood subfloor (circa ...
A: You do need to have a smooth plywood underlayment, so you can either obtain a grinder that can ...
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| Carpet to carpet transition | 5/21/2008 |
Q: We are remodeling the stairs by replacing the carpet with oak stained wood caps and carpet in the ...
A: The transition strips could be vinyl, rubber, or wood. The wood cap manufacturer may also make ...
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| OSB board | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have ripped out my carpet in hallway. I have OSB board as subfloor. I have no money. Can I stain ...
A: again, Rosemary;If you have a moisture problem that is 'hidden' under any of your floor coverings, ...
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| L shaped room | 5/21/2008 |
Q: We have an L shaped room that we are putting carpet down in. My husband and I are debating about ...
A: I don't mean to be rude, but if you want to get it right, have it professionally installed by a ...
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| Wide gaps in Wood Floor | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I need information on who to call to fix this problem. We've been told that when the wide plank, ...
A: I don't think the information you received about the wood being 'green' is accurate. From your ...
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| OSB board | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have ripped out my carpet in hallway. I have OSB board as subfloor. I have no money. Can I stain ...
A: Sorry to hear about your financial position. I would not suggest staining or sealing the OSB ...
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| vinyl tile | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Should I avoid peel and stick vinyl tile (1.2mm thickness) if the manufacturer says that stiletto ...
A: Just about ANY hard surfaced floor covering (vinyl, hardwood, laminate, and some stones and grout ...
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| travertine tile | 5/18/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to install 3' x 3' travertine tile on a mortar bed?
A: Your question leaves many unanswered items such as what type of underlayment do you have, what type ...
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| Basement flooring | 5/18/2008 |
Q: John- We recently purchased a house. In the basement they covered all of the floors with ...
A: That gooy, sticky substance may have been adhesive that was used to install an old floor covering ...
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| Patio enclosure floor covering | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a patio enclosure with a smooth trowel concrete floor. I'm considering a porcelain tile ...
A: First you must obtain the porcelain tile manufacturer's installation manual to see what type of ...
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| tile removel | 5/16/2008 |
Q: how many square feet per hour can I remove with airhammer ANSWER: Hi Liz;Forget the air hammer. ...
A: again, Liz;I know of no table that would give a sq. ft. per hour listing, however, it really depends ...
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| Wood Flooring Gaps | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Mr. Michaels, I just purchased a new home. We have wood floors throughout the main floor. ...
A: Acceptable gapping is usually 1/32 to 1/16 inch, however it really depends upon the type of wood, ...
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| floor painting | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have an odd problem with my floors. When we built our house, we ran out of construction mortgage ...
A: again, Florence; The plywood will also absorb paint and it may take several coats to cover. It ...
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| basement flooring options | 5/13/2008 |
Q: what is the best flooring for a basement that occasionally takes in water...we've done evrything we ...
A: I suggest that you don't use the vinyl tiles. They are hard, and if you have kids running around, ...
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| basement flooring options | 5/13/2008 |
Q: what is the best flooring for a basement that occasionally takes in water...we've done evrything we ...
A: Moisture is a major problem with any floor covering and it needs to be corrected before you install ...
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| floor painting | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have an odd problem with my floors. When we built our house, we ran out of construction mortgage ...
A: If you seal the hardwood after you have sanded and thoroughly vacuumed so there is no saw dust under ...
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| tile to carpet transition | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I just had some ceramic tile installed in a portion of my family room (at the entrance area from the ...
A: again, Sue; Z bar is fine, however I think you should have your installers show it to you before ...
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| tile removel | 5/12/2008 |
Q: how many square feet per hour can I remove with airhammer
A: Forget the air hammer. That is no way to remove tiles. First, how old are the tiles. Are they ...
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| poshing marks on new polished porcelain floor | 5/12/2008 |
Q: We recently had our whole house tiled in a 600x600 polished porcelain tile. We engaged a ...
A: A couple of things come to mind. First, there are porcelain tiles that contain a 'glazed' surface ...
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| Removing Vinyl Sheet Flooring Laid Over Hardwood | 5/12/2008 |
Q: John, Here is my situation. I am remodeling the dining room floor in my new house and have found ...
A: again, Buddy; I think you should have an installer do the take up of the vinyl floor, so you might ...
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| Removing Vinyl Sheet Flooring Laid Over Hardwood | 5/12/2008 |
Q: John, Here is my situation. I am remodeling the dining room floor in my new house and have found ...
A: Several things to consider. First, is the vinyl floor installed by perimeter adhesive, or applying ...
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| tile to carpet transition | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I just had some ceramic tile installed in a portion of my family room (at the entrance area from the ...
A: You definitely need a transition strip because the raw edge of the carpet will be exposed. Visit ...
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| bathroom flooring | 5/11/2008 |
Q: My husband & I recently bought a 130 year old house that we are fixing up gradually as we can afford ...
A: Several places, and I'm sorry if I alarmed you, but you probably know the consequences of asbestos. ...
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| bathroom flooring | 5/10/2008 |
Q: My husband & I recently bought a 130 year old house that we are fixing up gradually as we can afford ...
A: FIRST-STOP THE REMOVAL. IF YOU ARE REMOVING OLD VINYL TILES FROM A HOME THAT IS THAT OLD, MAKE ...
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| kitchen floor | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I'm renovating my kitchen and will have a rolling penninsula on casters that will be quite heavy ...
A: Solid hardwood or engineered hardwood comes from trees. They act like trees. They will dent, ...
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| fax number | 5/8/2008 |
Q: had "to many follow-ups ask a new question" appear on screen when I tried to reply to your last ...
A: I just faxed 4 pages to you. Go over them all, including the issues I marked with arrows. ...
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| flooring | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Installed Armstrong #70 - Sentinel Parquet Natural flooring at project over a year ago. Product ...
A: The fact that the floor bubbles up and then lays flat is an indication of a moisture problem The ...
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| Installing ceramic instead of vinyl | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to install ceramic on my kitchen floor where we currently have vinyl floor. According ...
A: A cushioned resilient is NOT a proper underlayment. By installing another plywood or approved lauan ...
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| Discoloration of Linoleum flooring | 5/7/2008 |
Q: We have a fairly new home - four years old. We have linoleum flooring in the kitchen and three ...
A: again, Jeanine; Rubber backed type rugs cannot be used on any vinyl floor unless the vinyl floor ...
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| carpet over ceramic tile? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am expecting my first child in September, and my husband and I are working ...
A: First know that carpet or rugs are one of the healthiest floor coverings one can have in a home. ...
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| Discoloration of Linoleum flooring | 5/7/2008 |
Q: We have a fairly new home - four years old. We have linoleum flooring in the kitchen and three ...
A: You mention that you have linoleum. Do you really have linoleum, which is a product made from ...
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| Ceramic Tile/Grout Sealing | 5/7/2008 |
Q: We have just purchased a new construction home and are preparing to move in. There is 12x12 (I ...
A: First, during construction, there may have been installation errors of the ceramic such as the ...
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| Congoleum Dura Plank | 5/7/2008 |
Q: We are considering the Congoleum Dura Plank for our new kitchen. I haven't found any info from ...
A: We have had no negative feedback on that Congoleum product, however we have had admiral comments ...
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| slates sealing | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have an outdoor patio covered with slates that were sealed by Miracle Gold seal about a year ago. ...
A: Don't mind if you ask more questions. The reason I recommended Aqua Mix, is that they are highly ...
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| slates sealing | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have an outdoor patio covered with slates that were sealed by Miracle Gold seal about a year ago. ...
A: The sealers you used are penetrating sealers, since slate does absorb. The sealers protect the ...
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| mdf flooring? | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I've recently ripped up the carpet in my spare bedroom and have a vision in my head of a high gloss ...
A: If this is still going to be a bedroom, please remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor ...
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| flooring | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Installed Armstrong #70 - Sentinel Parquet Natural flooring at project over a year ago. Product ...
A: This is a modified looselay product. It is new technology and must be handled and installed per the ...
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| slates sealing | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have an outdoor patio covered with slates that were sealed by Miracle Gold seal about a year ago. ...
A: To answer your question, I need some more information. When was the slate installed, when was the ...
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| flooring | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Installed Armstrong #70 - Sentinel Parquet Natural flooring at project over a year ago. Product ...
A: It does not sound like a product failure. It sounds like an adhesive or underlayment problem. ...
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| Hard wood flooring over Quik Track system | 5/5/2008 |
Q: We installed 5" wide Maple (select) directly over a Quick Track system. We glued the flooring down ...
A: Just about nothing can be done. The radiant heating may be drying out the wood cells to where the ...
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| Shiny porcelian tile | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a home that is 2500 sq. ft. the whole downstairs has shiny porcelain ...
A: The shine is probably a glaze that cannot be taken off. It may take a very long time, but it may ...
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| Flooring | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if i can but wood flooring over the top of the vinyl without removeing it? ...
A: First understand what you plan to purchase. Solid hardwood or laminate, they are both made from ...
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| Flooring | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if i can but wood flooring over the top of the vinyl without removeing it?
A: You are using the word 'but' in your question. Did you mean to say put or butt(running the wood ...
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| Hard wood flooring over Quik Track system | 5/4/2008 |
Q: We installed 5" wide Maple (select) directly over a Quick Track system. We glued the flooring down ...
A: First thing is to understand that you purchased a product made from trees. It acts like a tree. It ...
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| bamboo flooring | 5/3/2008 |
Q: We are installing a dark stain bamboo flooring in our formal living & dinning room and all the ...
A: In case you haven't made your purchase, rethink about carpet. Carpet is one of the healthiest floor ...
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| flooring | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I presently have peel and stick tiles on my kitchen floor. My ex put these down and I'm not sure if ...
A: You mention Duraceramic. I believe they are a Congoleum product. Don't install the Duraceramic ...
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| hardwood floor transition | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I am replacing carpet with 3/4 in oak.The wood will set 3/4in higher than a tile entrance. The ...
A: First, why are you replacing the carpet with hardwood? Just remember that carpet is one of the ...
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| Porcelain, Ceramic Tile, Stone Floor | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I want to install a tile on my radiant concrete slab. Am considering Stone, Ceramic Tile and ...
A: As long as your room will be used for building and painting projects, then a hard surfaced floor is ...
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| Installing a transition piece between carpet and wood floor | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My floor is concrete with carpet on one side and fake wood floor on the other. The length that I ...
A: We feel the improper place to purchase any floor covering is at one of those large home supply ...
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| flooring options for unheated cabana in Wisconsin | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I want to install a wood grain looking tile floor (ie Manington Adura) in an unheated cabana in ...
A: Adhesives used to install any hard surfaced flooring are designed to perform within certain ...
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| cleaning film off of newly installed marble floor tile | 5/1/2008 |
Q: We recently had a marble floor installed in our bathroom. The installer did the prep work and ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem. I hope all the cleaning agents that have been used have not ...
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| Konecto | 4/30/2008 |
Q: What is the difference in Sierra Plank and Prestige flooring? I am looking to cover 4000 sq. ft. ...
A: again, Charlyn; There are many laminates that offer superior protective layers. I suggest that you ...
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| Konecto | 4/30/2008 |
Q: What is the difference in Sierra Plank and Prestige flooring? I am looking to cover 4000 sq. ft. ...
A: Lots of things to consider. First, remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings ...
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| ceramic tiles | 4/30/2008 |
Q: It's been one year since I had my brand new apartment handed over to me. Upon hand over, I was ...
A: You're addressing your request to Bill. Sorry, we have no Bill here. Swelling paint, crumbling ...
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| Installing decorative tile on stair risers | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I want to install some decorative 6"x6" talavera tile on my hardwood stair risers, what is the best ...
A: What you are attempting is tricky, and adhesives that must be used must be compatable with the ...
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| laminate floor in kitchen | 4/29/2008 |
Q: We are re-doing our kitchen floor. I found a wood-look laminate (Pergo) that I like, but my mom was ...
A: A laminate floor is laminated layers of wood and wood products. There is a backing, then layers of ...
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| VCT in Garage? | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I'd like a shiny, black & white checkerboard floor in my Southern California garage, but I'm nervous ...
A: Oil in concrete, usually, connot be totally removed, so I suggest not wasting time grinding, and any ...
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| porcelain tiles | 4/28/2008 |
Q: we just had our porcelain tiles installed in the most of the rooms, its colored dark brown (looks ...
A: Hard surfaced flooring is non-absorbent, so all the harmful polutants and allergents that are ...
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| regrouting over recently grouted and sealed | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have beautiful Portugal tile in my dining area. I originally grouted and sealed myself and it ...
A: There are grout sealer strippers, however, since grout is absorbent, any sealers applied have ...
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| granite tile grout stains | 4/26/2008 |
Q: A contractor installed granite tiles and did not seal before grouting (nor after). After he left, we ...
A: I need to know the name of the manufacturer of the tiles and the manufacturer of the grout, and to ...
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| VCT in Garage? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I'd like a shiny, black & white checkerboard floor in my Southern California garage, but I'm nervous ...
A: Many have done this, many have failed, and many have been successful. I am assuming you will be ...
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| Travertine or Not? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I was all set to spend a bazillion dollars on travertine for my kitchen, laundry, and baths...and ...
A: Travertine is not a problem, however, any stone must be properly maintained. I would suggest that ...
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| laminate flooring | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Are there any good laminate floors out there for a bedroom? I have dogs so I didn't want hardwood. ...
A: Laminate floors are hardwood. You have a backing, then 90 degree cross layers of wood products, and ...
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| laminate trim | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I want to install laminate flooring up to a sliding glass door. The strips will be perpendicular to ...
A: Laminate flooring is a wood product. It comes from trees. It will dent, scratch, change colors, ...
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| choosing a wood floor | 4/22/2008 |
Q: i want to install engineered wood flooring in my kitchen and dining room, but i can't figure out ...
A: First remember what you are buying. An engineered hardwood floor is a product with a backing, ...
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| vct flooring | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have vct flooring in a basement that so far has worked out well. Now a tenant has moved and left ...
A: I assume the black marks are on the surface of the tiles and have nothing to do with anything ...
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| Hardwood - Engineered vs Solid | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am building a new house in New Orleans. The house is on a 4ft raised/above ground concrete slab. I ...
A: Engineered wood can not be refinished. It is a product laminated together with a backing, strips of ...
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| Installing ceramic tile | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I am planning to install ceramic tile on a concrete floor for my wine cellar. I don't have a lot of ...
A: You need to obtain the installation specifications of the tiles you wish to install. Manufacturers ...
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| tile foyer | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I am attempting to change from hardwood to tile in a small 3'x6' area at my front door. I have ...
A: First you must get the name of the manufacturer of the tile. That manufacturer publishes an ...
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| TRAVERTINE | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I APPLED AN ENHANCER/SEALER ON MY TRAVERTINE FLOORS. iT LOOKS GREAT BUT MY DOGS CAN'T GET UP OFF THE ...
A: Sorry you felt I didn't answer your question. I probably was not clear enough. There is no sealer ...
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| CARPET SEAMS COMING APART | 4/16/2008 |
Q: THE CARPETING IN THE LIVING ROOM OF OUR 7 YEAR OLD HOUSE IS COMING APART AT THE SEAMS. DOES IT NEED ...
A: Without seeing the carpet I can only guess your problem is due to an installation error. If your ...
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| Porcelain tile problem | 4/15/2008 |
Q: We have porcelain tile in most of our downstairs that was installed about 2 l/2 years ago. About a ...
A: Yes, that does make sense. Follow the test cleaning suggestions and remember just do small areas of ...
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| cleaning and maintaining Porcelin tile | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Just installed porcelin tiles with tinted grout. They used dilute vinigar to clean the floor when ...
A: Different grout manufacturers have different cleaning agents and techniques that must be used, so ...
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| Porcelain tile problem | 4/15/2008 |
Q: We have porcelain tile in most of our downstairs that was installed about 2 l/2 years ago. About a ...
A: I guess it's about time to ask your husband to leave. Just kidding. The image of the vinegar brine ...
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| Ceramic tile installing in kitchen | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am installing ceramic tile over our old kitchen floor,which is vinyl over 3/4 inch plywood. I plan ...
A: You may not want to hear this, but you have too many variables to do the installation yourself. My ...
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| ceramic | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Do you know how electric heat elements under ceramic tile work. Do they cause any problems like ...
A: If you have a pad type radiant heating system, put that pad on the hardibacker underlayment and then ...
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| sub floor question | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a very stable hardwood floor that I am going to put ceramic tile over. Must I install a ...
A: The hardwood floor may have a protective polyurethane type coat over it, which would have to be ...
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| Home gym/exercise room flooring | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I am finishing the basement in my 3 yr old home and making one room an exercise room. What kind of ...
A: I suggest you not consider laminate. You need something with cushioning and absorbency. Since you ...
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| One Last Question... | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I got booted off for too many follow-ups. Here was your last response: Answer Hi Carla; It ...
A: I misinterpreted your photo. Yes, the installer would have to put an acceptable underlayment over ...
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| Flooring Transition Update | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I didn't know how to update my original thread with you, so I'm opening a new one. You deserve my ...
A: It appears that the installer would have to nail or screw a piece of wood (plywood would do), on top ...
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| Flooring Transition Update | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I didn't know how to update my original thread with you, so I'm opening a new one. You deserve my ...
A: If you mean the new vinyl floor would be installed partially over the existing hardwood floor, then ...
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| Flooring Transition Update | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I didn't know how to update my original thread with you, so I'm opening a new one. You deserve my ...
A: If the installer and flooring dealer want to make you happy, they should meet with you at your home, ...
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| Flooring Transition Issues | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My flooring installation for my kitchen remodel was completed today. Long story short... the ...
A: Installing vinyl on top of vinyl can be done, however the existing vinyl would have to be properly ...
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| tile over painted concrete. | 4/11/2008 |
Q: We are installing tile on a painted concrete bathroom basement floor. Its been painted with ...
A: Painted concrete is an unacceptable underlayment for any floor covering except carpet over pad. ...
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| Flooring Transition Issues | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My flooring installation for my kitchen remodel was completed today. Long story short... the ...
A: Who measured for the quantity needed for your vinyl kitchen floor? If it was measured by the ...
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| how to dry a wet pad and carpet | 4/11/2008 |
Q: John. You look like the guy most likely to offer a solution to my problem. I have a tiled bathroom. ...
A: I need to know some facts. What type of carpet do you have. Is it a tufted or a woven carpet. Is ...
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| Carpet to carpet transition | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I am removing the old berber from a bedroom and replacing with a nylon cut loop. I am leaving the ...
A: You should have everything you are going to do done professionally by a knowledgeable, certified ...
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| Making a piece of carpet into a rug! | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I'm getting some indoor/outdoor 26oz carpet for an area of my kitchen and want to order extra to use ...
A: I assume you are getting indoor carpet for your kitchen. Indoor/outdoor would be a product similar ...
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| flooring | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My question is: I live in Texas, single floor house.I am planning to pull up the carpet and put ...
A: First remember that carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings you can have. It has a pile ...
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| Flooring for occassional flooded basement | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Generally, we have a dry basement but occasionally during heavy rains and a outage, water can get ...
A: You may have a high water table that could be corrected with a simple dig around the outside of the ...
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| Flooring for occassional flooded basement | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Generally, we have a dry basement but occasionally during heavy rains and a outage, water can get ...
A: Do you have a french drain in your basement? That is a trench around the inside walls pitched ...
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| Tiling over enclosed painted floor | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We have converted a former enclosed breezeway into an 9x9 breakfast room. We want to lay 12" ceramic ...
A: Painted concrete is not acceptable. If you apply the proper mortar adhesive for the tiles to the ...
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| concrete vs backerboard | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We are planning to put in a ceramic tile over 4 sheets of vinyl (the 2nd layer has asbestos). The ...
A: Asbestos hasn't been used in vinyl floors for a long time. Are you sure it contains asbestos? If ...
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| concrete vs backerboard | 4/6/2008 |
Q: We are planning to put in a ceramic tile over 4 sheets of vinyl (the 2nd layer has asbestos). The ...
A: If I were you, I would get it in writing and a warranty or guarantee from your installer that even ...
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| Why wait 24 hours for tile to dry before grouting? | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Our tiler did not wait 24 hours for the travertine tiles to set before applying grout. He waited ...
A: Sorry to hear about your installer make an error. It takes a long time for the adhesive to dry, so ...
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| tile installation on bath | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I'm installing new tile, in a new bathroom, on hardiebacker. The tub has a flange on it that goes up ...
A: It is not a new question, however one gets different answers from different manufacturers because of ...
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| Linoleum installation | 4/5/2008 |
Q: We are installing lino in our entrance way and want it to in a semi circle at the end. We are told ...
A: Remeber you are installing a non-absorbent floor covering in the entry way to your home. It will ...
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| hardwood flooring | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Are there special considerations when installing wider (5 inch) oak flooring to prevent cupping or ...
A: No joke-if I were the installer I would walk away from this job or get an attorney and get a ...
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| Carpet | 4/3/2008 |
Q: We will be replacing the exsisting carpeting with another carpet of some type. We need to re-carpet ...
A: Rental property is always a problem because tennants usually wreak havoc on carpet. Therefore, ...
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| flooring over radiant heat | 4/3/2008 |
Q: We have an old farm house in North Dakota. We have put radiant heat under the wood subfloor in the ...
A: We are fans of carpet, however in a kitchen carpet would be in an area where frequent spills may ...
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| Wood over Marble tile | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Can you glue hard wood planks (12" wide, 8' long) to marble tile? The sub-floor is a concrete slab. ...
A: Marble tile is not an acceptable underlayment since adhesives used in the installation of a hardwood ...
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| What flooring to choose? | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have an enclosed entryway that is not heated. It desperately needs new flooring. I live in ...
A: We are fans of carpet. Carpet installed over pad would be a great insulator. It also has a pile ...
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| My granite tile is discolored after installation | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Michaels, Over the course of yesterday and today I installed a black and gray speckled granite in ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem. In order to give you an exact answer, you must find out the ...
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| rough concrete floor | 3/30/2008 |
Q: We want to refloor a bedroom, but the concrete is so rough that wood strips would not match. ...
A: A few things come to mind. First you are doing a bedroom. Remeber that carpet is one of the ...
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| Hard floor over carpeting | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to lay a hard floor -- preferably glueless locking laminate -- over a medium-low ...
A: Jack; Again, get the installation specifications for that floor to make sure your underlayment is ...
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| hardwood flooring | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Are there special considerations when installing wider (5 inch) oak flooring to prevent cupping or ...
A: Just let all remember that nothing is moisture proof. You will be installing flooring from a tree. ...
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| Hard floor over carpeting | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to lay a hard floor -- preferably glueless locking laminate -- over a medium-low ...
A: Several things come to mind with your question. First why is laminate being used where there was ...
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| hardwood flooring | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Are there special considerations when installing wider (5 inch) oak flooring to prevent cupping or ...
A: You mention cupping. Cupping is due to one thing, moisture. It can effect any width or length ...
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| Staining laminate floors | 3/27/2008 |
Q: New house - laminate floor color is too light. Can it be stained? ANSWER: Hi Diana;A laminate is ...
A: Sorry, it cannot be done. Bruce is made by Armstrong, unless you have a Bruce floor before ...
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| Staining laminate floors | 3/27/2008 |
Q: New house - laminate floor color is too light. Can it be stained? ANSWER: Hi Diana;A laminate is ...
A: There are usually two types of protective layers. They are polyurethane gloss levels. One is high ...
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| Konecto Flooring | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I need to put some sort of flooring down on my screened porch. I live in Georgia so our only ...
A: Beside heat, you also have humidity. Konecto would not be a wise choice. Whether the porch is ...
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| hardwood flooring choice | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Would I be better off purchasing 5/16" thick by 2 1/4" wide or 3/4" thick by 3" wide maple hardwood ...
A: Mullican products are fine. It really doesn't matter which thickness or width you choose. What is ...
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| Tile replacement | 3/26/2008 |
Q: We have replaced our external patio door to a sliding door however the carpenter managed to break ...
A: Sorry to hear about your damage. I assume these are ceramic tiles and not vinyl tiles. If that is ...
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| Staining laminate floors | 3/26/2008 |
Q: New house - laminate floor color is too light. Can it be stained?
A: A laminate is made up of a backing, layers of wood products laid at 90 degree angles, and then a ...
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| preparation on the surface | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Good day John, I'm preparing the floor of a 4'x5' w /c that will have 12x12 3/8 ceramic tiles. The ...
A: If you install a backerboard over an unlevel plywood subfloor, the backerboard will mirror the ...
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| preparation on the surface | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Good day John, I'm preparing the floor of a 4'x5' w /c that will have 12x12 3/8 ceramic tiles. The ...
A: Sorry I didn't fully understand your question. From your questions am I to assume that the subfloor ...
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| Sealing a basement floor | 3/25/2008 |
Q: John, Good evening, here's my problem, it's a long story so please bear with me. I bought a 52 ...
A: I'm not kidding when I tell you that you should immediately go to your Doctor and be tested for ...
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| Installing laminate thru an archway | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are installing laminate flooring throughout our home. We have just begun and have ...
A: You MUST have the laminate flooring manufacturer's installation manual, since various manufacturers ...
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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: mnlhats;Thanks for your feedback. The mortar could be an issue, so let me know what you find out. ...
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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: What was the mortar used to set the tiles. Was it a premix or powder, and get me the name of that ...
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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: Please get back to me with the name of the manufacturer of the tiles, and the name of the ...
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| basement floor | 3/23/2008 |
Q: With our first child on the way, I am looking to finish the basement and make a laundry/mud room and ...
A: The wet, unlevel concrete is a major problem you need to address. Any moisture barrier is not ...
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| Vinyl & laminate flooring | 3/22/2008 |
Q: We are replacing carpet with some other flooring. We just started looking. Is there a difference in ...
A: Is this only a kitchen or other rooms and a kitchen. If other rooms also, remember carpet is just ...
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| preparation on the surface | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Good day John, I'm preparing the floor of a 4'x5' w /c that will have 12x12 3/8 ceramic tiles. The ...
A: From the name of the product it sounds like it is manufactured overseas. It would then be shipped ...
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| laminate and ceramic tile over indoor/outdoor | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Read your reponse to someone who wanted to lay laminate over regular carpet. Mine concerns putting ...
A: Carpet is not designed to be padding. Also, there must be soils in the carpet that, if covered with ...
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| felt backed carpets / carpet grippers | 3/21/2008 |
Q: from accross the water in the UK. We are decorating the dining room and replacing the carpet. It is ...
A: Several suggestions You might want to get rid of the dog. Just kidding. I have a dog and 2 cats ...
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| Ceramic Tile | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a well cured interior radiant heated slab above grade which will have ceramic tile as its ...
A: We are working on your problem and should have information for you tomorrow. Cordially, John ...
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| preparation on the surface | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Good day John, I'm preparing the floor of a 4'x5' w /c that will have 12x12 3/8 ceramic tiles. The ...
A: We feel you will not end up with a successful installation. You need to have a proper, level, ...
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| Porcelain tile install | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am installing a porcelain tile in my kitchen. I have a non cushion Linoleum currently in this ...
A: I assume you mean a vinyl floor, not a true linoleum floor. Linoleum is an all natural product made ...
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| popping noise | 3/15/2008 |
Q: We have a brand new home (6 months old). We have carpet in main living areas. When we walk across ...
A: The more you tell me about what happened, the angrier I get. That attempt at repair was rediculous. ...
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| popping noise | 3/15/2008 |
Q: We have a brand new home (6 months old). We have carpet in main living areas. When we walk across ...
A: The only time we have EVER heard of someone inserting screws through the carpet has been in a ...
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| Travertine Installation | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have been getting conflicting answers. I need to found out if we need to use sanded or unsanded ...
A: If you are installing the travertine stone on a floor, you need sanded grout. As far as installing ...
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| marble tile flooring | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I want to install 6-inch square marble tiles (.375" thick) on my bathroom floor. The floor has small ...
A: Don't use SLC Sister the joists however, get the manufacturer's name of the tile, go to his website ...
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| popping noise | 3/14/2008 |
Q: We have a brand new home (6 months old). We have carpet in main living areas. When we walk across ...
A: When the builder's people put more screws in the subfloor, I assume they had to lift the carpet. ...
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| Travertine Installation | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have been getting conflicting answers. I need to found out if we need to use sanded or unsanded ...
A: Who have you asked that is not able to give you correct answers? Different manufacturers and their ...
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| Tongue & Groove Installation | 3/13/2008 |
Q: This is an older house with original tongue & groove fir flooring, with no subfloor. My idea is to ...
A: Being an older house, we assume the home has fully settled. If you have any reason to think the ...
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| Granite floor tile discoloration | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I installed 12 X 12 Granite floor tile in my bathroom using a white premixed thinset from Home ...
A: In order to answer your question, we need to know the names of the manufacturer of the tile and its ...
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| kitchen flooring options | 3/11/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of gutting our kitchen and entryway and remodeling. The decision I have to ...
A: Based upon your needs, we suggest that you stay away from Pergo. Adura is a good choice, however, ...
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| Backerboard for tile floor | 3/10/2008 |
Q: We are having a debate over whether or not you need to use a mortar base when setting your ...
A: You always need a Portland Cement Fortified thin set mortar when setting your backerboard. To ...
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| wood floors | 3/10/2008 |
Q: We are wanting to get new floors in our one story home. We live in South Texas and it gets very hot ...
A: Why do you want wood instead of carpet? Carpet is one of the healthiest floor coverings. It has a ...
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| Stair Runners On a Carpeted Area | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I started to notice that the carpeted stairs are getting really slippery at the (rounded)edges. So ...
A: I assume the carpet is also about 3 months old. Several reasons for the stair noses becoming ...
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| Home Gym on Wood Floor | 3/9/2008 |
Q: We are installing a 8'x8' square home gym in an extra room with wood floors. We have decided its ...
A: If you put a rug on the wood floor, you MUST put a proper pad under the rug. The type of pad you ...
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| Nafco or pergo | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I want to install new flooring and I have been told that Nafco Vinyl is great. I also here pergo is ...
A: We have cats in our office and home, and we found that by simply using solution dyed nylon pile ...
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| Nafco or pergo | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I want to install new flooring and I have been told that Nafco Vinyl is great. I also here pergo is ...
A: My first question is what rooms are you going to cover, and if not a room like a bathroom or ...
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| Carpet Reinstall | 3/7/2008 |
Q: The floors in our house squeak horribly due to improper installation. The best solution seems to be ...
A: Are you certain that the squeaking is coming from a loose subfloor or underlayment? Sometimes ...
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| Laminate Wood Flooring | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex where we are now allowed to remove the carpeting, but it will be ...
A: No. Laminate flooring is designed to be installed over solid underlayments such as plywood, lauan, ...
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