Category: Flooring
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Flooring and Asbestos what to look for
Many older floor materials contained asbestos as a strengthener. It was used in a similar way that glass fibers are used in Fiberglass but unfortunately we have later found that asbestos can cause serious health problems. For remodelers there seems to be no field test that we can use to findout if the tile we…
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Removing Tile Adheasive from Wood Floors
Too often people will try to cover up or quick fix a wood floor problem by sticking asphalt or adhesives backed tiles down. When the house is sold the headache of removing the cheap tile job and repairing the wood floor is handed to the new owner. To restore the floors finish you first have…
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Book – Stanley Complete Projects Made Easy
Book Description: Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentation for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts. Two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances. Comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure and cut tiles, seal finished surfaces, and repair broken tile. Prestart…
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Carpet Care
Good Carpet can be one of the larger investments in your home with proper care it can last you 10 years or more however it only takes a couple accidents to ruin it past repair. The first thing you need to realize is that no matter what the warranty or special protection all carpet can…
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How To – Preparing for New Carpet
Installing new carpet in your home is often a task that is left to professionals but sometimes you can improve the experience and lower your cost by taking some easy steps. First you should measure your room and make a floor layout of where you want the carpet. Most companies will charge you a $50…