We may have made our already-ruined wood floor worse. How can we fix this, at least temporarily?
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posted by arcticwoman
on May 10, 2013 -
10 answers
My boyfriend owns a house in North Florida that needs to have the floors in the kitchen and living room redone. He rents out the house. He's looking for a good 'middle way': not expensive, but not so cheap that it will have to be replaced soon; nice, but not so nice that it it might get easily damaged by renters (nor ugly, which would lower rent value). N.B.: the price has to include installation since he won't be around to install it himself. Any suggestions for what types of flooring he should look at, especially given N. Florida's climate?
posted by flibbertigibbet
on Apr 17, 2013 -
13 answers
I recently moved into an older apartment with many quirks and charms. The floor is not one of them. It's quarry tile, like you find in restaurant kitchens, and it is disgusting. At one point it had been sealed or varnished, and the sealant is now peeling off. The grey grout looks like someone mashed dirt into it even after it's been scrubbed with Comet. Help!
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posted by tatiana wishbone
on Apr 8, 2013 -
17 answers
We live in a first floor flat with an empty space (the entrance to the under-flat car park) below us. Although it's a modern flat with supposedly high insulation, the floor in the lounge seems very cold and draughty and the heating takes ages to warm the place up.
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posted by mairuzu
on Feb 12, 2013 -
8 answers
Back in 2005, I visited St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York with a friend of mine. Recently he asked if I remembered a quote engraved on the floor, something to the effect of, "Forget the [...], take up the chorus". While this sounds very familiar to me, I can't recall the full quote or the source. I remember it was part of a series of quotes engraved on the floor, mostly from (I believe) 20th-century writers and thinkers. Other than that, I'm stuck.
posted by Yiggs
on Jan 31, 2013 -
4 answers
Help save our Christmas! My wife and I are sleeping on the basement floor of my parent's house during Christmas week. We've stayed on a queen-sized inflatable mattress before and it is incredibly uncomfortable. Any recommendations for alternatives?
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posted by swhitt
on Dec 12, 2012 -
22 answers
I am having my bathroom professionally remodeled and I am strongly considering having the shower floor made out of wood (most likely Teak or Ipe), resting over conventional concrete drainage. Any experience, advice or vendor referrals from people who have done this or from professionals would be appreciated. I'm particularly concerned with the ongoing maintenance and durability compared to traditional pebble or tile shower flooring. Is it worth the elegance and tactile comfort enhancements?
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posted by jameslavelle3
on Nov 15, 2012 -
8 answers
I need some advice about refinishing hardwood floors. Is this something I can do on my own? I've done plenty of research but I want to try and collect input from DIYers with actual experience.
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posted by penduluum
on Oct 10, 2012 -
15 answers
Second-floor toilet is leaking, can you help me figure out the best course of action regarding the floor?
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posted by joshwebb
on Sep 26, 2012 -
3 answers
I recently had the hardwood floors redone. The floor guy did a great job, except dropped the ball in the floor registers, now what?
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posted by silsurf
on Aug 18, 2012 -
8 answers
Doing cleaning for moving out. We had nail polish stain on our hardwood floor. Need advice how to clean it up.
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posted by akomom
on Aug 9, 2012 -
8 answers
So I'd like to know if homes built in the USA in 1958 commonly had wood floors and it is possible this owner added the carpet later. If true we'd have hope that the wood below has possibility for restoration.
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posted by usermac
on Jul 20, 2012 -
21 answers
What is the difference in quality between Home Depot/Lowe's porcelain tile and that from a specialty tile store?
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posted by amicamentis
on Mar 3, 2012 -
12 answers
I want to use my unfinished basement as a workout space and have laid down some interlocking foam tiles on the bare concrete floor. However, the floor under the tiles has started showing mildew after a few weeks in place. How can I set up a comfortable workout space in a typically humid but not wet basement without having to lift the tiles every couple of months to scrub out the mildew?
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posted by wexford_arts
on Feb 13, 2012 -
13 answers
I sit on the floor a lot. It's uncomfortable and difficult to sustain. Please share with me your techniques and poses to help me achieve this. Bonus points for Alexander-related techniques.
posted by tel3path
on Dec 24, 2011 -
11 answers
I have a small, tile, kitchen floor (small space, largish tiles). What is the best swiffer-type product to use after sweeping to get the last bit of dirt and crumbs that are left? Or is a traditional mop still the best bet?
posted by nadawi
on Oct 14, 2011 -
12 answers
Looking for non-surgical ways to stop/improve the condition of a uterine prolapse.
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posted by lizifer
on Oct 8, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm moving out of my apartment at the end of the month—and we've discovered that the hardwood floor in our office is moderately scuffed up as a result of a rolling office chair that's dug a bit into the floor. Can we fix this? Pictures and other details inside.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jul 19, 2011 -
15 answers
Is there anything I can do about this relatively small stain on my hardwood floors?
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posted by gregoryg
on Jul 10, 2011 -
7 answers
What options can you suggest for replacing carpet in a "catbox room" with something moisture-resistant and easily cleaned? Some of the cats occasionally get confused and miss the boxes. The sub-floor is plywood. I've been thinking along the lines of the 2-part epoxy coating I applied to the concrete garage floor several years ago, but don't know if it works well on wood, which flexes. Flooring companies have pointed out problems with conventional floor coverings either absorbing or being etched by cat urine. The room has a wood-burning stove in it, so something that won't burst into flame if exposed to an occasional ember would be best. X/
posted by Death by Ugabooga
on May 30, 2011 -
15 answers
Hi everyone,
I am thinking of putting in (DIY) laminate floorboards from Bunnings (australia) into my open plan kitchen/living area. Does anyone have any experience with the the boards from Bunnings or any other useful advice, thoughts or opinions.
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posted by katelizabeth
on May 14, 2011 -
6 answers
Has anyone survived a Texas summer (or a similar hell-like environment) living in a second story 110 year old building that has floor vents for air conditioning? Yeehaw.
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posted by hillabeans
on Apr 26, 2011 -
14 answers
Now I need help choosing tile for the shower floor. Is the one I picked going to hurt me? I know you are not my tile setter but I've got to order tile soon. Testing the tile before ordering is not an option.
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posted by bilabial
on Apr 14, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm building an addition to my home which will include a dance studio/gym area. Looking for advice on what sort of flooring to install. Activities will include pole dancing, might include ballet, yoga, tae kwon do and falling down a lot. I want cushiony floor for the falling, but floor that I can spin around on and slide across for the actual "moves". Do you have any experiences/advice to share on flooring?
posted by Hobbit
on Feb 10, 2011 -
9 answers
Soft Floors - are there any reasons not to use those interlocking foam squares as a floor covering?
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posted by coffeefilter
on Nov 12, 2010 -
15 answers
This is a two part question about cleaning a floor. Our floors our filthy, and I need help identifying the type of floor we have as well as suggestions for how to clean it. Assume I'm an incompetent bachelor who knows nothing about cleaning.
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posted by null terminated
on Sep 11, 2010 -
25 answers
How to clean unfinished plywood floor. I want to mop and freshen the bare plywood floor in our unfinished attic. I've already swept and vacuumed it.
The floor is not filthy, but there was rodent activity. I'd like to use a solution that sanitizes, if possible. But my priority is not to damage the wood.
There is an oily patch left by the former owners. Smells like they spilled a bottle of lotion. I'm inclined to just mop over that patch and not try to remove the spot. We use the attic for our home gym -- it's not a place where we bring company.
My bottles of Murphy's Oil Soap and Simple Green say "do not use on unfinished wood". Any recommendations for a cleaning solution?
posted by valannc
on Aug 28, 2010 -
19 answers
I'm looking for (tiling) industry standards for acceptable amounts of lippage (one tile higher than the one next to it) for 12"x12" granite tile. Also, what's the best way to a) Measure and b) photograph the amount of lippage?
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posted by If only I had a penguin...
on Aug 16, 2010 -
3 answers
Our new fridge is leaking water and has begun to damage the floor. What should we do?
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posted by roue
on Jun 16, 2010 -
5 answers
