Help me protect my new bamboo floors [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Oct 30, 2009 - 13 answers

There is a tacky (as in sticky) film on top of my newly installed tile floor. Help me make it go away! (the tacky film, not the tile floor, mind you) [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Oct 29, 2009 - 5 answers

I am looking for a TV to put downstairs. I was shopping at bestbuy and I found a floor model for sale. [more inside]
posted by Mastercheddaar on Oct 5, 2009 - 4 answers

How easy are self-leveling cement compounds to use? [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Sep 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I've installed laminate flooring about a year ago, and individual pieces are sliding around. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Sep 19, 2009 - 10 answers

I've been to many, many concerts in the past but have always had seats and have no idea how it works when you have floor tickets. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by pised on Sep 14, 2009 - 14 answers

Should hardwood floors always be installed perpendicular to the joists?
posted by blue_beetle on Sep 10, 2009 - 11 answers

Flooring-filter: Talk to me about linoleum in general, and Marmoleum brand linoleum in particular. Is it nice? Is it DIY-able? What should I know before choosing it for our kitchen? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I clean this gunky stuff off my floor? Please save my sanity and help! [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius on Aug 16, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for suggestions/recommendations on economical home flooring solutions after a carpet de-install in a 70s era home. [more inside]
posted by specialk420 on Jul 1, 2009 - 11 answers

Hard medical evidence about sleeping on a hard, flat surface? [more inside]
posted by KMH on Jun 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Please give me advice and tips for a DIY linoleum installation. First my bathroom (5' x 10'), then if all goes well the kitchen (8' x 10', so a seam). [more inside]
posted by msalt on Jun 21, 2009 - 9 answers

How to protect hardwood floors from my dog and child? [more inside]
posted by Mid on Jun 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Have you ever painted a floor? [more inside]
posted by corey flood on May 25, 2009 - 9 answers

I need help with building a false floor. [more inside]
posted by ThaBombShelterSmith on Apr 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Can I lay tile over (real) linoleum? Maybe I should prime the existing floor first? [more inside]
posted by and hosted from Uranus on Apr 6, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I do the best job cleaning my floor for the least amount of effort? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Mar 20, 2009 - 25 answers

are there any roll-up/fold-up mats i could be comfy sleeping on every single night for, let's say, a year? i'm about to move to a teeny tiny room (about 11'x5'4"). i have plenty of common space available to me in the larger apartment but would love for my room to contain more than just a bed. [more inside]
posted by nevers on Feb 15, 2009 - 19 answers

I like cork flooring. Will my dog ruin it? Looking for ideas for kitchen flooring, preferably green* and not very expensive. Wacky ideas welcome. *green - least environmental cost [more inside]
posted by theora55 on Feb 15, 2009 - 13 answers

Cat-sensitive wood floor cleaner? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Feb 4, 2009 - 10 answers

What's a relatively reasonable amount to expect to pay to repair a hardwood floor in an office? I know, how long is a piece of string, etc. but this seems just a bit out of whack to me... [more inside]
posted by barc0001 on Feb 4, 2009 - 9 answers

What kind of travertine is this? We found photos of two floors that we really like, but haven't been able to find anyone selling something quite like it. We're pretty sure it's travertine, but the color and color variations are moderately different than anything I've seen at a store or online. Floor 1 | Floor 2 | another shot of floor 2
posted by jewzilla on Dec 21, 2008 - 5 answers

My mosaic tile floor is crumbling. I suspect its because the floor gives a little under weight. If I repair it, will the same thing happen again? Or, what else could I do to avoid giving up on it completely? [more inside]
posted by nzydarkxj on Dec 1, 2008 - 6 answers

We rent an apartment and have some pet stains in our hardwood floor. I believe they are too deep to sand out and I think the floor will have to be partially replaced. The damage covers parts of an area about 32" x 36". I'd like to try and take care of it without involving my landlord. Is it possible to replace only part of a hardwood floor? Does anyone know a reputable flooring company in the Chicagoland area?
posted by youngergirl44 on Oct 25, 2008 - 10 answers

My apartment started smelling really bad two days ago. Like some kind of solvent or glue, a chemical smell, strong enough to give me a headache. Could the wood floors that were refinished a few months ago be causing it? [more inside]
posted by hapticactionnetwork on Oct 14, 2008 - 5 answers

SQUEAKY Floor Filter. How can I stop the floor squeaks in random locations in the 2nd story of my house? [more inside]
posted by emjay on Sep 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Can we get area rugs (or custom cut+bound remnants) to cover our apartment's ugly carpet that won't bubble up or fall apart? [more inside]
posted by Brian Puccio on Sep 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I use this tile with a variety of colors, or am I limited to neutral tans? [more inside]
posted by kristymcj on Sep 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Advice/tips on re-tiling a kitchen floor... [more inside]
posted by rokusan on Sep 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Coping with a squeaky floor overhead. Will a thick carpet on the floor solve the problem? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 22, 2008 - 12 answers

I am looking for a bicycle floor pump that is particularly slim, suitable for packing inside a Trico Iron case with my road bike for air travel. The pump I have now is too fat in one dimension. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Aug 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Should I choose ceramic tile or wood floors? Is it weird to have the same tile floor throughout the entire house? [more inside]
posted by kristymcj on Aug 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Can you recommend a wholesaler to buy laminate flooring from in Southern California? [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Jun 15, 2008 - 1 answer

What's the cost and effort involved in fixing floors attacked by termites and fungus in the bay area? [more inside]
posted by bumpybear on Jun 14, 2008 - 1 answer

Please help me find free online blueprints for cardboard store displays. [more inside]
posted by Rykey on May 29, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm trying to help a friend clean up a bad situation with cats and wood floors; I'm looking for suggestions (Icky cat-related stuff inside) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Any wood floor refinishing experts in the house? I am in the midst of having the floors of a studio apartment refinished. And right now? I am not happy. Does the guy I hired know what he's doing? [more inside]
posted by kimdog on Feb 11, 2008 - 30 answers

D'oh! I refinished a floor with gloss polyurethane when I should have used satin. How do I fix this problem? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Feb 9, 2008 - 9 answers

I am 34 and grew up in Texas. I just heard a coworker ten years my junior say "Well, boys liked to pretend that the floor is made of lava." I totally knew what he was talking about. How old is this meme? How widespread is it? [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Feb 4, 2008 - 107 answers

Help me unravel the enigma of the "Mysterious Basement-floor Chalk Dust." [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Nov 14, 2007 - 7 answers

I just bought a brand new car and wondered about buying clear floor mats. The car comes with floor mats that are rubber on one side and carpet on the other side and right now I have them turned to the rubber side because we have wet weather. I live in a drier area of the Pacific Northwest but do not want my carpet dirty when we do get snow and slush. If I buy clear mats, are the ones at the local car supply store good enough? some people cut their own from the clear runners you find at office supply stores but that sounds like a pain. Any advice? Thank you!
posted by seekingsimplicity on Oct 22, 2007 - 6 answers

I am thinking of doing a tile mosaic on the floor of a bathroom, something like one of these, " by Cilla Ramnek, and I need some tips. [more inside]
posted by foxinthesnow on Oct 6, 2007 - 4 answers

I need to remove and replace 3/4" hardwood stair nosing that has been attached to the subfloor with some sort of adhesive. [more inside]
posted by oncogenesis on Oct 2, 2007 - 8 answers

I have laminate floor installed in my condo. We have swelling and warping in various locations, so we filed a warranty claim. As part of the fulfillment process they have requested that a chunk of the floor gets uninstalled and sent to a laboratory for moisture testing. If it turns out that it's our fault we have to pay for the testing. Does anyone have any idea how much something like that costs? If we wanted to dispute their findings, where do I find a lab to do the same testing?
posted by fellion on Sep 24, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a reasonably priced vacuum for use on hardwood floors. Doesn't need any sort of powered brushes just suction. Thanks!
posted by sandpine on Sep 17, 2007 - 12 answers

I wanna dance but I am driving the neighbors crazy. Can I stop the shaking? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Aug 15, 2007 - 4 answers

I cut my foot pretty severely on a broken glass, and now it looks like someone slaughtered a pig on my hardwood floor. How do I get the blood stains out? [more inside]
posted by gemmy on Jul 22, 2007 - 10 answers

Garage-floor repainting.. After etching the old surface, how do I rid of the fine powder? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Jul 9, 2007 - 7 answers

My new apartment has carpet in a few places I wish it didn't. Help me keep my (potential) mess away from this carpet and save my security deposit. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Jul 3, 2007 - 13 answers

What is this strange object attached to my basement floor? [more inside]
posted by fusinski on Jul 1, 2007 - 23 answers