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Posted in install hardwood floor on Oct 14th, 2008
the hardwood floor will be either set on top of an existing hardwood floor which would probably use laminate or engineered wood….or on the alternative take out the old floor and install new solid hardwood of 3/4 inch thickness. Regardless, I would like to know a ball park figure for either scenario. Thank You
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Posted in install floating hardwood floor on Oct 14th, 2008
I don't like the look of laminates compared to wood, but I have a concrete slab and can't afford the expensive installation process of putting in a solid hardwood floor. Do all engineered floors have the option of a floating glue-together installation, or are they just glue-down?
The simple answer is yes. It, however [...]
Posted in install floating floor on Oct 14th, 2008
I saw an episode of this old house that did this and I need more information so I can convince my Husband that we can do this
Home Depot has a flooring that my friend used and it turned out real nice. My friend is not a very hands-on kind of person but the product made [...]
Posted in install wood floor on Oct 14th, 2008
I am wanting to install flooring through my entire house. I cannot afford to do this all at once. Is it possible to just do my kitchen and dining area first and then next year do my living and it still match? I believe that I have heard that if you do not get it [...]
Posted in install wood floor on Oct 13th, 2008
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Posted in install floating floor on Oct 13th, 2008
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Posted in install wood floor on Sep 30th, 2008
Hi,
I am going to buy a new house. After I sign the contract, they start to build. If I want everywhere wood floors instead of carpets then I need to pay more $8000+tax. Can I go directly with builder instead of agent to get a better/cheaper deal? Or I should use those new carpets for [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Sep 30th, 2008
I'd like to glue down 3/4" deep x 2 1/4" wide solid oak stipe on first floor concrete slab (above grade) in my 30 year old town house. Is it possible? If so, what's the best way to do it? Should I use Moisture Vapor Barrier like Bostik MVP4? I am in PA.
You should use [...]
Posted in install floating hardwood floor on Sep 30th, 2008
I HATE carpet and I rent a home where I can't make any large improvements (ie- ripping up the carpet) so I want to put in "floating" hardwood laminate down over 100% of the carpet- meaning I'm not going to anchor it to anything. Can this be done? I can't afford to hire a professional, [...]
Posted in install floating floor on Sep 30th, 2008
I am nearing completion of construction for my own new 2 story home. On the 2nd floor, I am planning to install a floating bamboo floor (5/8" stranded type) over gypcrete (lightweight concrete floor poured over radiant in-floor heat tubing. I think I can handle most everything, but I am not certain what the best [...]