I have a 2 story house and still have the crap cheap carpet the builder put in.
I would like to install Hardwood flooring preferable a dark shade(pre stianed) if possible as my kitchen cabinets are Cherry. Is it easy to install yourself or am I better off just going with Tile?
What is the best wood in your opinion? Real-wood flooring not that look alike stuff.
Thank you
We live in a rental property and the lino flooring is that old, industrial style stuff. It’s horrible, very scratched and stains so badly I essentially have to clean it on my hands and knees.
I have seen carpet tiles or squares in Bunnings, and I’m wondering if it’s possible to just lay them down over the lino? Obviously being a rental we can’t lay them properly, but what if we were just to fit them and lay them over the lino without any adhesive? Would it be a problem for the lino underneath, and would the vacuum cleaner lift them every time I did the floors?
Any advice would be appreciated, I really hate our awful floor and would like to improve it!
4 years ago my boiler had a major leak and ruined my basement floor tile. Pretty much everything was ruined except for the carpeting in my room, which is also in the basement. I figured that since the carpet wasn’t ruined in the leak I could leave it in there. I completely stripped the floor down to concrete, treated it with a conditioner, and laid down vinyl peel-and stick tiles. I know that p&s isn’t the best idea for a basement, but I had to cover over 1000 sq. ft. Since the tiles were high quality and the conditioner did a great job of adhering the tiles to the concrete, the floor came out great. (Still great today).
We laid new laminate in a kitchen and during the remodeling process blotches of paint have dried on the new floor. Some we have scraped off, other spots are being stubborn.
I pulled back a corner of the carpet to see what was underneath before I started this project…it was concrete. I did all the research to lay laminate on top of concrete and bought everything I needed. As I ripped everything up today there ended up being black ceramic tile under the carpet padding predominately in the middle of the floor. Almost like who ever layed the carpet was too lazy to take up all the tiles. Do I need to break them up and get rid of them before I lay the matting for my laminate floor or can I just leave it there and be lazy too? Will it have any effect?
I have a sheet of vinyl in my entry way. I need a temporary fix, until I can replace the carpet. Can I pull up the vinyl without disturbing the molding around it, place a thin sheeting down and then lay vinyl peel and stick tiles? My reasoning for the sheeting is that peel and stick are so hard to remove, I want to be able to lift them when I replace the carpet and put some permanent flooring down. Will this last for the year or longer if need be?
Thank you in advance for any input.
I have a 2 story house and still have the crap cheap carpet the builder put in.
I would like to install Hardwood flooring preferable a dark shade(pre stianed) if possible as my kitchen cabinets are Cherry. Is it easy to install yourself or am I better off just going with Tile?
What is the best wood in your opinion? Real-wood flooring not that look alike stuff.
Thank you
The vinyl planks are lifting and peeling. This is the third time I have installed this type of flooring and had no problems before. I called their customer service number and an inspector is coming tomorrow morning to tell me if im eligible for a refund or credit. I want to make sure he has no reasons not to give me credit. Has anyone else had a representative personally come to their home and visually inspect flooring before giving a refund (trafficmaster in particular)? It was installed correctly, and I just dont want him to come over and say “oh geesh, you didnt let the tiles breathe before laying them down, sorry buddy, no refund for you…”. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
In my 1950’s home, the enclosed patio has this horrible horrible old 1950’s thick floor tile. I’m not sure if it’s a ceramic, but it’s ugly and there are a few missing. I’m wondering what options I have. Can I lay a fresh coat of concrete or cement over it and then stain it? I’m hoping to not have to break up all the flooring. I do love the look of stained concrete, but I’ve got to do something that will look good, but not break the bank…ideas? I’m a big fan of DIY, but need to be sent in the right direction…
I need puppy-proof and little boy-proof floors, and something easy to clean. I only want to remodel once, so I want something tough 
What are my options?