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What is the standard placement of a towel bar?
Towel Bar Height Here is input: Whatever height is most comfortable for you considering your height. If you are remodeling...
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How do you prepare and stain an existing interior concrete floor?
Preparing and Staining Concrete Apply muriatic acid to dry surface (good ventilation a must). This removes stains and oils....
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Can you use a steam cleaner to clean hardwood floors?
Yes I agree with the statement below. Make sure to know that carpet steam cleaners are not ever recommended for hardwood or...
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What do you use to finish a butcher block cutting board?
If you are using the cutting board for show then a polyurethane would work, if you use it for cutting, then a good rub down on a...
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How do you get a stone look on concrete floors with stain?
Staining concrete floors Any successful floor stain begins with a clean slab of concrete. It is not unusual for this to be the...
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Why is your home air conditioner blowing air but no cold air is coming out and the outside line from the unit is icing over?
The Freon may have lost its ability to cool or the Freon may not be circulating due to a faulty pump. Answer Freon does not...
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How do you restore terrazzo floors?
Composition: The floor consists of an under layer of cement concrete in ratio of 1:2:4(1 part of cement: 2 parts of coarse...
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Is hardwood floor or laminate floor better?
Hardwood floors can be sanded back and revarnished if they are damaged. They are also much warmer underfoot. You can remove a...
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What is the worst case scenario if you're about to close on a foreclosure with water stains and mold on the garage ceiling and a bathroom is above the garage on this house built in 1968?
I would think the bathroom has leaked....alot of pipes to a bath, could be any of them. At least you know, now you can fix the...
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How do you strip and seal vinyl floors?
waxing kentile I have old (20 plus probably) Kentile flooring in my home that I would like to wax. They are very dull and only...
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What is the best way to clean hardwood floors?
Buy a hardwood cleaner kit. Its a special spray you use with a soft terry cloth. After vacumming or sweeping, spray on and...
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Can you install laminate flooring in a basement?
It is not recommened that you install a laminate in the basement, however, if you really want to, there are certain precautions...
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Can laminate flooring be placed over existing linoleum?
lino is a kind person Yes, laminate flooring can be installed over existing linoleum. You would still want to use the 6 mil...
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What is the best way to clean laminate floors?
You shouldn't use wet products on laminate floors. A dry mop such as a swiffer duster will do the trick.
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How do you install oak flooring?
oak flooring Traditional thick oak flooring is laid opposite direction of the sub-floor. Generally the boards would run in...
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How do you lay tile floor?
--Answer-- One of the fastest growing trends in the flooring, tiles come in a wide variety of styles, patterns and colors. In...
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How do you get nail polish out of a rug?
You can try to use non acetone nail polish remover on it, wipe dry and repeat. Acetone will eat away at the carpet fibers. It...
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How much does it cost to remove ceramic floor tilE Most contractors charge 2 - 2.50 sq ft the surface under the tile would also determine the final price such as concrete plywood vinyl etc?
"It is free if you do it yourself or if you want someone else to do it find a highschool kid to do for $20.00"...... This is a...
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What is the weight of dried Oak wood i.e. lb per cubic foot or lb per square foot of .75 inch board?
The weight of dry, seasoned Oak depends on it's type (English Oak, Red Oak Cork Oak etc), but will be in the range of 590 to 930...
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How do you remove vinyl flooring?
A heat gun and a scraper works well, but it takes a fair amount of time. The local hardware store may have chemicals to soften...
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Do you need to seal your travertine tile floor?
YES natural stone is porous and will stain unless it is properly sealed Aside from staining, not sealing any natural stone tile...
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500 square feet is how many yards of carpet?
55.56 yards of carpeting. Just divide the feet by 9 and that gives you the...
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What is difference between tufted carpet and woven carpet?
Woven is a generic term to describe many different types of carpet construction methods. One of the most common woven methods...
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What is the easiest way to remove square by square linoleum?
I usually just use a sharpened putty knife or combination of different sizes of putty knifes. Usually they come up pretty easy....
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Would you pay 1 dollar per square foot to have your hardwood floors resanded in Janesville WI?
Getting new floor installed would cost you at least four times that, but with newer floors you wouldn't need the sanding or...
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Can you install a wood floor over an existing ceramic tile floor?
No. Generally wood flooring needs to be nailed down. You may be able to get away with installing a floating laminate floor over...
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We've had a leak in your bathroom sink which is now fixed. The floor is tiled and is we cannot access the subfloor.How do we dry the wooden underfloor?
Try using a hair dryer or a fan directed at the wet spot. The air will penetrate the floor and dry it out
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How do you clean cork flooring?
It really depends on what you are trying to clean from your cork flooring. For a more detailed answer, tailored to your specific...
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How do you figure out square foot?
In simple terms length times width. if a room is 10 feet by 14 feet, the square feet is 140 feet. The square footage of a home is...
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How do you convert square feet to square meters?
Converting square feet to square meters The square foot is the smaller unit of area, so you will have to divide a measurement...
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Does a handyman need a license?
State requirements vary. For example, in AZ, the contract price must be under 750 dollars. You must obtain any necessary permits...
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How do you fix a scratched hardwood floor?
If it is just one scratch, most home centers sell a stain pen you could touch up the scratch with. If there are scratches all...
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Can you install ceramic tile over wood floors?
Never install tile over wood floors, When you apply thinset to the hardwood floor you will cause the floor to swell from the...
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What is the average price per sq-ft for tile installation for a shower around washington dc?
The contractor going rate is $2.99 sq ft. for basic tile installations in an area that is already prep. This is with out...
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Is hardwood flooring required to meet hardness standards or is it merely the type of wood exposed?
Wood flooring is not required to meet specific hardness standards because each wood species has unique features and hardness. ...
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Will vinegar and water work on laminate floors?
I have used it with good results. Not too much vinegar, or the floor will have a slightly sticky feel. My best results are about...
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What is the average labor cost for ceramic tile installation?
The price should be around £25.00 psqmtr + vat is that a sq ft or a box 3- 5 bucks a SF and most guys charge a minimum...
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How do you replace broken floor tiles?
Tape around the old tile with gaffer tape to protect from any tool slipping. Use a mini grinder, cost £15 b&q, or hire for...
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What is the square footage of a 12 x 20 ft floor?
to get any square footage of flooring you multiply 12 x 20 and divide it by nine ( or the size of 'your' floor...ex 12 x 100...
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How do you remove linoleum flooring glued to wood that has been down for 30 years?
Use a shovel if the glue is agreeable. 2.Pull it up - throw it out. NO? A little heating from a propane torch is helpful. That...
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How do you remove scratches on hardwood floors?
Sand/refinish.
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Can hardwood flooring be laid over the existing laminate floor?
It shouldn't be done. Part of the instalation process is testing for humidity and you won't be able to get an accurate reading. ...
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How do you get carpet glue and yellow stain off terrazzo floor?
I would use ice cubes for the glue and toilet bowl cleaner for the yellow stain Depending on the stain there are different...
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What is important to know when buying Berber carpet?
Berber As an installer, I look for good solid rows in the manufacturing process. As a home owner, be aware of pattern match...
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What is the average cost per square foot for carpet?
For carpet only, not including padding and installation, the average price is $2.25 per square foot.
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Can you install a ceramic tile floor over linoleum?
If there is a concrete subfloor and you cannot remove the linoleum, make sure that it is well-bonded, clean and free from all...
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Is vinyl flooring better than laminate?
in general...absolutely...so long as you purchase a quality product. now, there are very good laminates out there, but by the...
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Where can you purchase carpeting and installation for a value?
Lowes always has great flooring sales. In fact I think right now they are offering installation for a flat rate of $150 whether...
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What is the best way to remove old small broken nails from a wood floor you wish to polish?
Since you want to finish it you probably don't want to gouge the wood. I would recommend trying to grab them up with needlenose...
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When was the seam ripper invented?
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What do you use to remove linoleum floor tile adhesive?
You have to use a floor scraper and scrape it off. It is a grueling job but if you're lucky it might just come off easy.
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Can you refinish a bamboo floor?
Yes, you can sand and refinish a bamboo floor much like you would any other wood floor.
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Is Shaw laminate flooring a good product?
Yes. Shaw is one of the largest manufacturers of flooring in the world. They have wonderful products an excellent selection and a...
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What is the most durable hard wood flooring?
there are exotics out of the amazon, milled in Brazil that are 80 times harder than oak, ipe, & jatoba.
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Is all bamboo flooring as environmentally friendly as the other?
No. Some of them are manufactured with adhesives containing formaldehyde. Read the specifications of the floor before purchasing...
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What type of padding is best to put under Berber carpet?
Carpet Cushion or "padding" is just as important as the carpet itself. There are various different types of materials used in...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo flooring versus wood flooring?
Bamboo flooring is usually more environmentally friendly. Bamboo also gives a very different visual look to a room than wood.
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What is Pergo flooring?
Pergo is a Swedish flooring product company noted primarily for its laminate flooring products. Pergo invented laminate flooring...
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How many square feet of carpet is this if he has ordered 10 square yards for his living room?
the answer is 90 sq ft. there are 9 square ft in 1 square yard. 9 * 10 = 90
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Is it better to use laminate or hardwood for a floating floor?
hardwoods are generally not floated...apply plywood subfloor and floor-nail, or you may choose to glue to concrete, and...
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Bolt of carpet that is 99 yards long and 12 feet wide How many square yards is this?
there are 3 ft in a yard so the carpet is 4 yards wide (12/3=4) and if it is 99 yards long the square yards are (4 * 99) which...
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Can laminate flooring be successfully installed over existing tile flooring?
In most cases yes. You should still follow recommendations by each manufacturer because they could vary. Make sure that the...
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What is good flooring for a bathroom other than tile?
Linoleum. Stick downs tend to move if your venting system is inadequate. Also consider cork flooring. It is waterproof and will...
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What are the advantages of Pergo flooring?
There are a couple of advantages of Pergo flooring. First of all, please understand that Pergo (a registered trademark) is a...
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What is the average construction cost per square foot in New Jersey?
I am in the process of trying to figure this out as well. Excluding the land I would feel "cost": $100 Square is fair &...
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Can tufted carpet and woven carpet be differentiated by looking at them?
Yes you can, but you need to know if you are talking about machine tufted and woven carpet or hand tufted and woven carpet. The...
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What type of carpet is called beebop?
Beebop is not a type of carpet such as Berber or Plush are types of carpet. It sounds like the style name of a plush carpet.
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How do you start a business as a handyman?
Register as a business in your state, which may be a simple as registering with the county as a 'doing business as'. In some...
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What happens if you make a mistake and use non sanded grout in a ceramic tile joint of one quarter inch?
Non Sanded grout can be used in any size grout joint but is ideal in smaller joints usually up to 1/4" The main draw back to...
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How do you remove concrete nails from basement tack strip for carpeting?
If you cant get them out with a pry bar you can shear them off at the surface with a chisel and hammer. Answer the back of a...
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How do you chemically strip hardwood floors?
YOU DON'T! Let a pro do it. People don't realize how specialized this procedure is. Chemicals can work for you or against you if...
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How do you install laminate flooring?
It is a fairly complicated process and unless you are familiar with power tools and general carpentry work it may be best to...
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How do you change a mr clean roller mop head?
After much dilligence I finally figured it out, and it only took me two nights!! The instructions that come with the replacement...
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How do you remove a residue buildup from prefinished hardwood floors?
Do NOT use this Orange Glo product nor buy any of the ebooks folks are trying to sell you on how to remove the build up/haze. I...
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What is the average price per sq-ft for tile installation around florida?
$1-$2 a piece not including any materials.
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What is the difference between thin set mortar and sanded grout?
Thinset is a type of blended portland cement used to set tile on a slab or cementboard. the tern "thin" is from the thin bed...
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What is the best flooring for a three season sunroom?
There are a variety of choices. Determined by preference and asthetics, one might opt for indoor/outdoor carpet or ceramic tile....
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How do you remove carpet?
1) Remove all furniture from room or move it to one side of the room. 2) Peel carpet back so you have about 3 feet of carpet...
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What product do you recommend for sealing white pine floors?
Pine Door Seal You can use a water-based polyurethane ( or oil-based if you prefer). Go to Home Depot or Lowe's where there is...
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How much does carpet cost per foot?
This is like asking how much does a car or a house cost. The average price for decent quality residential carpet is around $2.50...
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What colour will match brown floor tiles?
Actually, it depends on what colors you like. ther are a whole variety. i'll list some for you: purple, tan, actually, tan is...
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Why does polyurathane bubble on a wood floor?
Usually because of moisture under the finish.
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What type of flooring is best over radiant floor heat?
Ceramic. Ceramic.
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How do you level the ground for a concrete slab?
ground not important ,could eyeball ...the frame is what you level..with a builders level is the fastest .
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How are floor coverings rated?
Carpet is rated from one to five, the scale represents the carpeting's ability to withstand extended wear. A perfect rating of...
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Where can I buy a Sargent Hardwood Floor Steam Cleaner?
http://www.sargentsteam.com
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How much should good laminate flooring cost?
Around $3.50 to $4.50 per sq/ft
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Can you remove excess grout on slate tile after sealer has been applied?
I am currently working on this problem myself, having waited too long to clean tiles after grouting. We are using steel wool pads...
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How do you cut laminate flooring?
You cut laminate flooring by using a carbide tipped miter saw, a jigsaw, or a specially designed heavy duty shear. The first two...
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How do you remove mop and glo from laminate floors?
http://www.shinedullfloors.com
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Can laminate wood flooring be layed over vinyl flooring?
Yes, laminate flooring can be laid over vinyl flooring, however, there are some considerations. First of all, inspect your vinyl...
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What are the advantages of berber carpeting?
Generally speaking it is more durable and less expensive than plush carpeting.
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How many square feet are in 44 yards of carpet?
One squre yard = 3 linear feet [lf] x 3 linear, or 9 square feet [ft2, sqf.] per square yard. Therefore, 9 ft2 x 44 yards = 396...
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Do you need to remove all adhesive before you lay tile?
It depends on what kind of tile and what kind of adhesive it is. Adhesives(like latex) can react with portland cement products...
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Are laminate floors good if you have pets?
It depends on the pet. If you are potty training a puppy or something....it's a carpet saver. (if you can keep it in the area of...
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Was asbestos ever an ingredient in glue or epoxy?
Yes, asbestos mastic (glue) under the tiles. ceiling or floor tiles?
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Does a handyman need a license to work in maryland?
of course
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Best flooring for asian decor?
For an Asian decor, I'd go with Bamboo. There are many colors and styles of Bamboo available.
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How-to get scuff marks off pergo flooring?
It will sound strange, but rub your sneaker soles over the scuff. It should come right up. --- try Windex.
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How do you calculate the square meters area of an oddly shaped area?
i dunno what a pickle is
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