Help us figure out how to cover up or replace this god awful kitchen floor. We just purchased a farmhouse that was renovated in the mid 50s. The mudroom and kitchen have 9" asphalt tiles that are all coming up (so not level), and on top of that, the prior owner used these rooms as a kennel for his incontinent daschund.
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posted by checkitnice
on Feb 16, 2013 -
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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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How hard is it to "sister" floor joists or is it something a reasonably skilled home handy man/woman could do without breaking the bank?
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posted by wwax
on Aug 25, 2011 -
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What color engineered hardwood should I put in? What are the trends? What are the fads? What color would you NOT recommend?
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posted by Toto_tot
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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What’s the cheapest way to make an unfinished basement work as usable living/working space?
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posted by victoriab
on Jun 3, 2011 -
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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 -
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My wife and I are about to close on a house. Most of the rooms are carpeted and we're wondering what we should do; we'd like to rip out the carpets but are worried that the hardwood floors underneath (assuming that the floors
are hardwood) might be covered with lead-based paint. Also, we pretty much have less than one month to do the floors.
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posted by Deathalicious
on Mar 20, 2011 -
23 answers
My roommate and her dogs are finally moving out. Now how do I rehabilitate the floors in my house?
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posted by elsietheeel
on Aug 16, 2010 -
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So, Mr. Sunny and I need to get some work done on our house.
We need to replace the sliding glass door, probably with another sliding door. There is condensation in-between the panes.
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posted by annsunny
on Jun 16, 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 have no idea if my floor is vinyl or linoleum. What's the best way to clean it?
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posted by ohisee
on Dec 27, 2009 -
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Squeaky floorboards in hallway. Sleeping toddlers that wake at the slightest noise. What are your best tips for reducing the creaks and squeaks?
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posted by SueDenim
on Sep 27, 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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Should I keep the $800 worth of as-yet uninstalled Shaw VersaLock laminate flooring, or is this just a shoddy product that I need to return to "Larry" at the floor store?
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posted by tristeza
on Oct 13, 2008 -
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