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How Do I Put Down A Threshold Over Carpet On A Concrete Floor?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:18:50 +0000

i am trying to lay a door threshold crossing carpet and tile. the floor beneath is concrete. I have tried screwing into the fllo between the carpet and tile – but the screw doesnt hold and can just be pulled out. What is the best way?
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How Do You Make Concrete Counter Tops?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:21:17 +0000

I am an experienced DIY’er, right now remodeling the kitchen.
I think these custom made concrete counter tops are beautiful, but I am a cheapskate, and really don’t want to pay for the information to do something myself. So, if you can tell me how to make concrete counter tops like those pictured on the web page, or direct me to where I can read about making these types of concrete counter tops myself, I’d appreciate it. Have you any experience making countertops like those pictured here: http://www.concreteexchange.com/?OVRAW=H…

Urgent ” How Do I Mix My Own Floor Screed To Put On A Concrete Base?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:19:04 +0000

Hi I am going to lay my own tiles, I have run out of money but I have sand and cement and pva glue if need be. what are the ingredients I need to make my own floor screed? is it just a 3 to 1 concrete mix ?
And do i make it fluid enough like when I Plaster walls? It is a big area in the kitchen so I will do it in stages. How long after to let it dry before I can lay the floor tiles – I have the adhesive. A friend of mine says that a screed made out of concrete and sand will just crack, Hey I live in a barn nothing is straight ! I need to start tomorrow if someone could email me back asap.
Thanks B.

Does Any 1 Know How To Prepare Limestone Tiles? The Floor I Am Laying Them On Is Concrete. Thanx?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:09:07 +0000

Natural limestone must be sealed before and after installation. This prevents thin set and then the grout from staining them..I ve never used a 3/16 trowel even w/ back buttering.. Tile council of America calls for a minimum of 3/8 square notched trowel.. This varies w/ the tile size though..I use a 1/2 square notched trowel on a regular basis “twisting ” the tile back and forth to get as full as coverage as poss.. Using a white modified thin set will prevent stain bleed thru on lighter stones.. Clean cement(sweeping and then washing ) before hand is a big help.. Using flat side of trowel run a :”smooth coat” bonding thin layer of thin set 1 st.. Then use a full spread of the thin set.. This allows a bit of moisture on the cement to prevent to fast thin set drying . Grouting you ll go over and fill any holes or pit s that come w/ some natural stone.. If your using a tumbled lime stone use a small joint because when grouted the joint will look much wider GL

I Am Laying 18×18 Inchtravertine On 4 Yr Old Concrete Slab Floor That Is In Good Shape, Clean And Quite Level.

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:13:39 +0000

Do I need to put moisture barrier (paper) down first? Home Depot has a gel form of the paper. You spread it on the floor first. I have 4 different answers from 4 different tile contractors. This a single level home located in Riverside County of Southern CA which is quite dry. I am told this is not needed for porcelean tile compared to Travertine which is stone. Please send answer directly to my email if possible. teamconsultant@yahoo.com

Quarry Tiles On Concrete Floor

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:27:22 +0000

Hi how long after laying a concrete floor can you lay quarry tiles on it it is of importance that i find out.

Do I Install Cabinets On Concrete Slab, Or On Finished Floor?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:23:20 +0000

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How To Paint My Concrete Kitchen Floor?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:22:05 +0000

I have recently painted my concrete kitchen floor an all over light tan color. I’m going for the cheap paint/tile look. It’s quite a big kitchen so I don’t want to spend the money laying tile although, I know it’d look nicer. My fiance is using the small duct tape to create the squares and we bought a darker shade of tan/brown paint to finish the floor. The lighter tan being the “grout” line and the darker shade being the “tile”. Should we use a regular roller or perhaps one of those fancy sponge like rollers for a more “tiled” look? Just a thought…need good advice. Please do not try to talk me into tiling or sticky tiling the floor as that’s out of the question no matter how cheap this may look. The house belongs to my father and I am doing my best to make it livable (for me), nice, comfortable, but still reasonably cheap as I do not own the house but he will be reimbursing me for all that I do. Thanking everyone in advance for all the opinions & ideas.

Slate Tile Walkways & Concrete Walkways?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:10:45 +0000

I was told that you can use slate (indoor/outdoor flooring) tiles outside on walkway if you mortar them over a concrete walkway.Do they have to be mortared to a concrete walk or is there another way to place the tiles?Part 2. Can you use concrete you mix at home from a bag for laying a new small concrete walkway or do you have to order mixed concrete from a concrete supplier?

Slate Tile Walkways & Concrete Walkways?

Orange County Floor Kitchen Bath — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:08:39 +0000