How can I fix the surface of parquet flooring which I have damaged with the plastic casters on an office chair?
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posted by beerbajay
on Jan 25, 2010 -
7 answers
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 -
10 answers
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 -
6 answers
Very humid house on a slab -- what's the best kind of flooring to help alleviate my allergies?
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posted by odragul
on Nov 29, 2009 -
11 answers
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 -
18 answers
Drafty castles, stone construction, floors strewn with rushes, noble ladies' trailing gowns... Anyone who's read any historical fiction set in the Middle Ages is familiar with these popular Medieval motifs, but I have been troubled by a number of questions about these items. Perhaps we have some period history mavens who can ease my confusion?
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posted by taz
on Sep 23, 2009 -
28 answers
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 -
12 answers
How can I limit damage to my virtually-unfinished hardwood floors without the trouble/expense of refinishing?
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posted by aabbbiee
on Aug 25, 2009 -
14 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?
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posted by Bardolph
on Aug 24, 2009 -
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BugFilter: Unbeknownst to us, water got under our kitchen flooring. The bad section has been pulled up and cleaned but I'm seeing some small bugs in that general area. Help!
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posted by pghjezebel
on Aug 1, 2009 -
5 answers
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 -
11 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).
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posted by msalt
on Jun 21, 2009 -
9 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.
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posted by theora55
on Feb 15, 2009 -
13 answers
Our new theater has a huge, textured, highly-trafficked, sealed concrete floor in the lobby, and I'm really dreading the thought of mopping it. What can I buy to help make the job easier?
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posted by bjork24
on Jan 20, 2009 -
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My wife and I would like to install a floating Brazilian Cherry wood floor over radiant heat. Almost all manufacturers do not warrant this (and Brazilian Cherry is often called out as the worst possible wood to use over radiant heat). However, SOME manufacturers do warrant it. For example, I just finished speaking with Mannington, which warrants this
flooring over radiant heat (as long as the floor doesn't exceed 90 degrees). The rep couldn't tell my why their floor is different than anyone else's, so I'm skeptical that this is a good idea.
Can this be done successfully? I am suspicious of the manufacturers that claim to warrant it. I'm especially interested in hearing from someone who's had a similar floor installed for several years.
posted by jewzilla
on Jan 8, 2009 -
11 answers
Are there any flooring options for a concrete basement floor that occasionally gets moist from groundwater/high water table? If so, do I need to remove the paint on the floor first?
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posted by dayintoday
on Dec 31, 2008 -
10 answers
A company we ordered flooring from filed for bankruptcy while we were waiting for our stuff to come in. What now?
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posted by csimpkins
on Dec 12, 2008 -
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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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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 -
13 answers
I recently ripped up ceramic tiles from a patch of hardwood floor - what's the best way to remove the remaining glue and debris without harming the wood itself?
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posted by deern the headlice
on Oct 6, 2008 -
12 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?
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posted by Brian Puccio
on Sep 6, 2008 -
5 answers
What's my recourse with a flooring installation now gone awry that was partially contracted through Home Depot, and partially worked out "on the side" with the installer?
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posted by indigo4963
on Jul 7, 2008 -
7 answers
How do I remove this strange glue from my previously carpeted hardwood?
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posted by bradn
on Jun 29, 2008 -
5 answers
Need creative ideas for inexpensive flooring in a playroom/rec room. Our budget is next to nothing.
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posted by missuswayne
on Jun 26, 2008 -
18 answers
Where can I get modern, bright or otherwise designy carpet runners online or in Southern California? Long, long, by-the-foot options preferred, but if I find something I like I might just buy several of the same one. Other relevant information: I am allergic to beige.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur
on Jun 24, 2008 -
5 answers
I have about a week or so to find some of
this carpet. Yep, it is that stuff that's everywhere. You probably even have 3 rolls of it under your house as we speak. It's almost safe to say, at some point, you really did have like 3 rolls of it - what did you do with them?!! Where should I inquire about getting a scrap of it?? (30cm/12inch -sq.) Demolition.. people? The dump? Is there like an Elephants Graveyard but for carpet??
Also.. I need a hand with repairing melamine/laminex?? (
Bathroom vanity and a
cupboard). And (omg!) this
blind ( /s)...
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posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har
on Apr 2, 2008 -
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I keep hearing that synthetic wine corks are endangering the livelihood cork farmers. Why hasn't the upswing in the use of cork flooring offset this phenomenon?
posted by machaus
on Dec 9, 2007 -
8 answers
Would this art/home improvement project work, or can you share tips on how to make it work? Involves linoleum and vintage photos...
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posted by tristeza
on Nov 2, 2007 -
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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 -
8 answers
I need carpeting installed in an apartment in Yonkers NY within the next 48 hours. I also don't want to spend a lot.
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posted by Darke
on May 30, 2007 -
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Is there a way to tell if my kitchen floor is real linoleum, or vinyl?
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posted by peep
on Feb 17, 2007 -
13 answers
How do I get a few planks of flooring from a company that says they don't sell material without also installing it?
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posted by pmbuko
on Feb 13, 2007 -
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We are going to install about 200 sq. ft. of laminate flooring in our kitchen/dining area, which is 1/2 linoleum and 1/2 ugly blue carpet.
Because the previous owners installed 1/4" subflooring before they put in the original vinyl, there is a height difference between the carpeted area and the vinyl floor area. Should I rip out the old subflooring to level it out, or add subflooring to the recessed area so everything is level?
There is *really* old linoleum underneath the carpet and the subflooring.
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posted by mecran01
on Dec 9, 2006 -
13 answers
Vitreous Enamel Tiles absorb tea and turmeric, the stains of which can't be washed. They make tiles look ugly. Is there any method/chemical remove the stains caused by them?
posted by vicharak
on Nov 7, 2006 -
4 answers
I spilled olive oil on our new red oak hardwood floor, the day before the contractors are coming to sand, stain and finish it (a small bottle fell off the shelf and the top popped off) . How screwed are we?
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posted by Scoo
on Oct 8, 2006 -
11 answers
Carpet Tile users/owners: I need advice - Which style of
Flor has the thickest pile/nicest feel? It will be used in my living room.
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posted by somethingclever
on Aug 27, 2006 -
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What can I put down on my balcony as "flooring" which will fill in the gaps, keep stuff from falling through on my downstairs neighbor and maybe prevent her smoke from drifting up?
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posted by amanda
on Aug 15, 2006 -
13 answers
Has anyone used
carpet tile? If so, were there any problems with the tiles not staying in place? Also, if anyone can recommend a manufacturer, I'd appreciate the tip. I've seen
Interface Flor but want to explore my options, if any exist.
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posted by somethingclever
on Jul 12, 2006 -
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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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Experiences with hardwood floors in the bathroom? I have decided I want to install hardwood flooring in my bathroom. If you have ever lived with wooden bathroom floors, please let me know if there is anything I should be aware of.
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posted by evoo
on Jan 17, 2006 -
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