Engineered product - Floating and gluing are allowed - Which one?
Thinking seriously about this flooring (below), and instructions allow for both floating and gluing for concrete slab. Bought a box to lay some out. Some boards bow up a bit. Unsure how the feel of...
View ArticleRestoring insulation from underneath house - moisture barrier?
I have finished plumbing and electrical runs in a house that is up on pilings. (what a journey!) When returning insulation up against subfloor/between joists, I am finding some of my material has the...
View ArticleHow should I fix this floor
Hi everyone, Apologies ahead of time for not using proper words or giving more specific description. I am not sure what I am looking g at and that's why I am here! My condas floor has shown defects...
View ArticleNew Wire through subfloor
I need to pull two (2) new 14 gauge wires up from the crawlspace into an interior wall to connect one to the receptacle and run the other to a different location. Problem is the hole diameter is too...
View ArticleLifeproof
Any reviews on this product going to install in 3 rooms dont want to do again.
View ArticleHeated Tile Floor.........Worth the Extra Cost?
I'm replacing the tile floor in the upstairs bathroom..........is radiant heating under the tile worth considering even though the upstairs floor doesn't get as cold as the downstairs bathroom floor. I...
View Article2nd layer of subfloor or underlayment?
So, I have been doing a lot of research and could not find a solid answer. There seems to be different opinions. For my half-bathroom renovation, I am starting fresh. For flooring, for the first layer...
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Black mastic
(Prewar NYC apartment) So, I've heard that old black mastic often contains asbestos. Our wooden floor, which I assume is the original floor, is in relatively worn down condition. Should I be concerned...
View ArticleWould peel and stick tile stick to tar paper?
For a rental property, I was thinking about making a floating peel and stick floor from fakewood peel/stick vinyl plank over sheets of tar paper. I don't want to stick vinyl tile directly to the...
View ArticleManufactured Wood Floor Bulging at Joints
Our home just hit 10 years old. I just noticed this ~2x3 foot section of floor in front of our sink has a few panels that are bulging at the joints. I ran a humidity meter over the area, and it reads...
View ArticleAny Guesses as to my Type of Hardwood?
The carpeting in my master is shot because a dementia patient used to sleep there. I have the same carpeting in the closet and on a nearby staircase. The rest of the downstairs is hardwood or tile. I...
View ArticleHelp me with Vinyl Flooring
I need some help with choosing some vinyl flooring that will cover our kitchen, dinning room, and laundry/mud room. Specifically, what I'm looking for is information on which brands and styles to...
View ArticleProblem with getting this piece in between two door jambs.
I’m using 6 mm vinyl plank flooring using this product https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections/5013567177 This is my issue. I can’t figure out to get the planks to lock: Any help is appreciated
View ArticleQuestion about different height subfloor
Good Evening, this is my first post after reading around here for a bit. I have a question regarding different heights of subfloor. There was an addition put on the back of our house before purchasing...
View ArticleHow to clean concrete dust off floor?
Just finishing up my new shop and even though I have swept the floor there is still a fine layer of concrete dust on the floor. I would like to clean this dust before I move everything in the shop....
View ArticleFlooring for often-wet basement?
Hi! My concrete block basement leaks occasionally when we get long and/or hard rains -- while I'll do my best to fix those (but can't afford professional waterproofing at $20k+), I was curious as to...
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DuPont Real Touch
Does anyone have any. DuPont Real Touch Tuscan Stone Terra? I need a couple of boxes
View ArticleVinyl Plank / Basement
Good morning - I would like to put in some flooring in my unfinished basement like vinyl plank. However, I had french drains put in a year ago and I now have a 1" gap between wall and floor. Silly...
View ArticleDIY-friendly concrete subfloor flattening
I’m prepping my basement slab for LVP install. It’s in decent shape only 12 years old. There’s a minor slope across the entire floor ranging from level to 1/2” over 10 feet. I’m not planning to level...
View ArticleInstalling hardwood over floor system over slab on grade
We have a space that I have posted about previously, which is a former 1952 garage (concrete slab), that was converted to living space in 1970. At that time, they built a 2x6 floor joist system on the...
View ArticleRigid core LVP over vinyl sheet flooring and underlayment question
I am working on an LVP project. I have removed the carpet from the family room to expose the OSB subfloor. The rest of the area where the planks are to be installed is covered in sheet vinyl. I have...
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Kitchen Floor
This is my kitchen floor. We plan to tile it in the future - once the budget settles. What can I do in the meantime to make this pretty, or at least not get further damaged?
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Fixing gap between quarter rounds
Hello, I am looking to fix this space between the quarter rounds. It’s not a huge deal but bothers me. I have spare pieces of the same quarter round. What are some solutions to fixing this? I am afraid...
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Basement Flooring
Hello! Looking to get some advice on insulating my basement. House was built in the mid 60s and located in the Midwest. We have had no moisture or water problems in the 3+ years we have been there....
View ArticleGlue down or floating LVP in bathroom
I am looking to put in a new floor in a very small bathroom. Based on feedback I am looking to use LVP or LVT. I am seeing conflicting information on whether I should use floating or glue down style...
View ArticleRadiant floor heat in manufactured home - possible?
I have a 1995 manufactured home. All the floors are bare - took out all the carpeting. Am wondering if it's possible/reasonable to install radiant floor heat (hydroponic - propane) in a manufactured...
View ArticlePlywood over tongue-and-groove planks
Hello, My house currently has 3/4" tongue-and-groove planks as a sub-floor. About 3.5" wide, installed diagonally across the joists, and not actually installed with the tongues in the grooves, just...
View ArticleVinyl plank flooring over concrete.
Friend has basement floor & wants to cover with vinyl plank flooring. A contractor said to glue it down so there would be no movement with flooring. Would it be better to just place over concrete...
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Where to start laying LVP in basement?
Hi all, Looking for some suggestions. Just finished laying basement subfloor and have LVP coming this week. Any suggestions where to start laying in this open concept basement with lots of obstacles...
View ArticleMildew on caulk/grout that won't come off
Good morn In between my vertical wall and shower tile floor, I had grout that came off slowly. That corner gets direct sun after 1pm, and it heats up quite a bit. To replace said grout, I used this...
View ArticleBasement Floor Uneven
Hello. Finishing my basement. Concrete slab floor is uneven. I don't know what would be considered a lot. I put down long straightedge and there a def gaps. Maybe a about 1/2" in spots. 1. Do I need to...
View ArticleNoise when walking on wood floor - HVAC duct?
Hello During winter months we seem to observe sound similar to HVAC duct flexing when walking over a specific section of our wood floor? The area under that section of the floor is finished so we can’t...
View ArticleCan someone recommend a wood floor cleaner?
I have an 1,850sf house that has soild oak floors in the kitchen and great room. I have 3 kids and a large dog so they are just tearing them up. So I’m looking for recommendations on both something to...
View ArticleCarpet cleaning question
First off, I've never had carpets before so forgive my ignorance. When I bought my house the first and second floors were carpeted with a light gray carpet and it didn't look too bad so I left it in...
View ArticleAHHH! Just dented my hard woods! Help please
I just dropped a sharp metal object on my floor (on the corner of course) and put a huge gouge in the floor (.5' in dia and about .25 to .5" deep). Is there any thing that I can get that will at least...
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