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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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 -
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Is cement polishing a viable and cost-effective way to treat cement floors that have been carpeted for decades?
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posted by arnicae
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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We just put in a new floating laminate floor and it looks great, but we aren't sure what to do about the trim.
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posted by bristolcat
on Mar 5, 2010 -
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We're putting in a laminate "wood" flooring in our kitchen. I've read
this thread for great tips. However (underlayment question)...
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posted by carlh
on Jan 18, 2010 -
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I've installed laminate flooring about a year ago, and individual pieces are sliding around.
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posted by mecran01
on Sep 19, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by Bardolph
on Aug 24, 2009 -
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Looking for suggestions/recommendations on economical home flooring solutions after a carpet de-install in a 70s era home.
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posted by specialk420
on Jul 1, 2009 -
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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).
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posted by msalt
on Jun 21, 2009 -
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I like cork flooring. Will my dog ruin it? Looking for ideas for kitchen flooring, preferably green* and not very expensive. Wacky ideas welcome.
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posted by theora55
on Feb 15, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by nzydarkxj
on Dec 1, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by Brian Puccio
on Sep 6, 2008 -
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I need to remove and replace 3/4" hardwood stair nosing that has been attached to the subfloor with some sort of adhesive.
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posted by oncogenesis
on Oct 2, 2007 -
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Hardwood Floor Filter -- How can I spruce up my hardwood floor without a major refinishing project?
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posted by Mid
on Mar 10, 2006 -
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RenovationFilter: We just bought an old library out on the great plains. Yes, library. But that's not the point. It's a wonderful, hundred-year-old brick building. The floors are beautiful, straight-grained, old-growth fir. Unfortunately....
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posted by dersins
on Jun 10, 2005 -
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Can you lay Pergo over concrete? We are negotiating with a builder to buy a house he's built. The negotiations revolve around what kind of flooring he will install. There's a family room with a concrete floor in the lowest level of the house, and we'd like to have Pergo on the floor. the room has a door to the back yard, and we figure laminate is the most durable, comfortable compromise.
The builder doesn't think you can lay Pergo on concrete, and is pushing carpet. We don't want the maintenance burden of carpet next to an outside door. Tile would be too cold. All the web sources say if you put down a vapor barrier first, Pergo is OK. Anyone have experience with Pergo on concrete?
posted by Kirth Gerson
on Feb 14, 2005 -
14 answers
How are floors held up in a typical house? Such as, for instance, a
Dutch colonial? How much weight can they support?
posted by adampsyche
on Aug 26, 2004 -
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