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Yesterday, 08:29 PM
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Posted By sam floor

Both places should have had caulk

Both places should have had caulk
03-17-24, 12:26 PM
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Posted By sam floor

Here, you cannot have fence any farther front...

Here, you cannot have fence any farther front than the front of your house unless it is purely decorative.
02-12-24, 12:12 PM
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Posted By sam floor

Flooring installers are in short supply and there...

Flooring installers are in short supply and there is a lot of work. Maybe they don't want to do your job for some reason.
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Posted By sam floor

I would not want hardwood in the kitchen, But if...

I would not want hardwood in the kitchen, But if you do, sanding both down and staining would give the closest match
01-29-24, 07:28 AM
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Posted By sam floor

Could be a permanent stain. Let it set for...

Could be a permanent stain. Let it set for several days before you try cleaning it again in case it is coming up from underneath.
01-19-24, 02:52 PM
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Posted By sam floor

Never used a Rug Doctor, saw too many carpets...

Never used a Rug Doctor, saw too many carpets ruined by one.
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Posted By sam floor

Some times the new flooring is not the same width...

Some times the new flooring is not the same width as the old, that can decide how you do things.
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Posted By sam floor

Far better to have a solid substrate instead of...

Far better to have a solid substrate instead of the strapping.
12-21-23, 06:04 PM
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Posted By sam floor

Any thing that contracts and expands needs caulk,...

Any thing that contracts and expands needs caulk, not grout.
12-21-23, 06:03 PM
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Posted By sam floor

Has it been laying on vinyl?

Has it been laying on vinyl?
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Posted By sam floor

MDF looks good painted but not stained.

MDF looks good painted but not stained.
11-30-23, 08:21 AM
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Posted By sam floor

I have done it for customers. Just don't expect...

I have done it for customers. Just don't expect it to look pretty.
11-22-23, 11:40 AM
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Views: 181
Posted By sam floor

A scraper should take it off, but it won't be...

A scraper should take it off, but it won't be easy.
11-20-23, 11:55 AM
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Views: 263
Posted By sam floor

Just remember, flat and level are not the same...

Just remember, flat and level are not the same thing. And flat is more important.
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Views: 289
Posted By sam floor

Don't let your dog drink beer.

Don't let your dog drink beer.
11-12-23, 08:26 AM
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Posted By sam floor

Putting the binder over the tackstrip, like it...

Putting the binder over the tackstrip, like it should be done, the nails should nail to the tackstrip. In fact, they may be too long if you do it right and you may need to shorten them.
11-11-23, 02:31 PM
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Views: 309
Posted By sam floor

I have no idea where to find longer ones and I...

I have no idea where to find longer ones and I started in this business in 1973.
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Posted By sam floor

You need to start checking installation...

You need to start checking installation instructions on products you like. To put down anything glue-direct, the floor will need to be warm at time of installation. Also, vinyl flooring gets brittle...
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By sam floor

Saw a video of an EV lawnmower suddenly bursting...

Saw a video of an EV lawnmower suddenly bursting into flames at a lawn equipment show.
09-24-23, 09:31 AM
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Views: 459
Posted By sam floor

Go to a real flooring store and buy adhesive made...

Go to a real flooring store and buy adhesive made for that flooring and a trowel with the right notches. Yes, you will need to cut some tongue off. But as long as you use enough adhesive, it should...
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Views: 222
Posted By sam floor

Most concrete will sweat some, so a vapor barrier...

Most concrete will sweat some, so a vapor barrier over the plywood could hold moisture in and cause the plywood to mold.
09-04-23, 07:07 AM
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Posted By sam floor

Go to a flooring store. Buy a very small...

Go to a flooring store. Buy a very small container of flooring multi-purpose adhesive. Use a paint stir stick or anything thin and put some adhesive under where it is lifting and then put some weight...
08-28-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By sam floor

The tile will not stick to the vinyl and even if...

The tile will not stick to the vinyl and even if it did, there would be no give and it would crack. You need to take up the vinyl and see what you have for a subfloor.
08-28-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By sam floor

It could just be that the vinyl is lose layed....

It could just be that the vinyl is lose layed. Not unusual.
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Views: 401
Posted By sam floor

I don't know of any coating that is dry enough to...

I don't know of any coating that is dry enough to walk on the same day. And how bad is the odor?
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