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Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-23-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By sam floor

Most companies use whoever offers the better deal...

Most companies use whoever offers the better deal at the moment.
Forum: Wall and Flooring Indoor Tiling
12-08-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 305
Posted By sam floor

Look for some border tiles that complement those...

Look for some border tiles that complement those tiles. A row on each side would look good.
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
07-07-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By sam floor

It takes a lot more carpet if it has a pattern

It takes a lot more carpet if it has a pattern
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
06-24-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By sam floor

Just make sure they either kick the carpet on...

Just make sure they either kick the carpet on with a knee kicker or use a stair stretcher. Some guys just push it into the gullies with a stair tool, and that won't be tight enough. Since those are...
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
02-15-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By sam floor

Actually, the base is supposed to go on first...

Actually, the base is supposed to go on first with no gap at the bottom. That is the way tack strip was designed to be used with it. Most contractors just do it wrong.Tack strip angles in on the...
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
01-07-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By sam floor

It can be taken apart and fixed. All carpet...

It can be taken apart and fixed. All carpet should be power stretched. It voids the manufacturers warranty if it isn't. You got some hacks.
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
10-06-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By sam floor

I would go to a locally owned store or find an...

I would go to a locally owned store or find an independent installer. Both are usually more honest than a big box store.
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
10-05-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By sam floor

There is no "free installation". They mark up the...

There is no "free installation". They mark up the carpet and pad to cover it. The installers don't work for them, they work for an installation company and don't work free. I would be very surprised...
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
09-25-19, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By sam floor

The pad should be glued. They make a special glue...

The pad should be glued. They make a special glue just for that. Over time the pad will gradually move and bunch up on the edges. The carpet will also wear prematurely if the pad moves. They need to...
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
08-23-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By sam floor

A pole stretcher is needed. Besides, a beginner...

A pole stretcher is needed. Besides, a beginner should never attempt to stretch a short carpet like that with a kicker. It is very easy to rip it.
Forum: Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring
08-04-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By sam floor

Get underlayment plywood (it is about 1/4"...

Get underlayment plywood (it is about 1/4" thick). Staple every 4-6" in the field. Every 2' on the edges. fill the cracks between. it will be fine installed over the old lino. . Then you can install...
Forum: Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
07-16-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By sam floor

Just use some double-faced tape.

Just use some double-faced tape.
Forum: Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring
07-02-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By sam floor

Not familiar with that particular vinyl. But if...

Not familiar with that particular vinyl. But if it is like Flexitec, and can be installed loose, it should work fine. Vinyl-backed-vinyls are not glued down. so they can be rolled up and relayed...
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