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Flooring - Flooring Questions
1.00How can I make wood flooring with different colors and gains look the same?
Q.I am looking for a cheap flooring job in a room in my house, and it has to be wooden floors. I am friends with a guy that is a flooring contractor and he gets to keep all extra pieces that do not fit in the house. So he has all of the flooring that I need, they all fit each other, but not all of them have the same texture/gain and color. Is there any way to get them all to be the same? I was thinking that I would be able to sand them down and maybe stain them, but I'm not too sure.
A.Probably not. All woods accept stains differently. The only way to have uniformity with differing species and grains is paint.
1.00How do I get Black Wood Flooring?
Q.I want to get Black wood flooring but the problem is it's really expensive it ranges to 4.00 to 6.00 a square foot but people were telling me if I bought unfinished wood flooring and stain it black but see im not a craftsman and personally I don't want the paint fumes and all of that but my ? is Can I go to someone and can they stain it for me? if so can you suggest a company? or give me ideas who to go to for this and also if you find Black wood flooring less than 2.00 a square foot please notify me Thank You So Much.
A.You can sometimes get discounted wood flooring for as low as $2 a square foot (see the link I have provided), but it will cost you at least another $3 a square foot to have someone install it and finish it black for you. Hardwood flooring is a luxury, and add alot of value to your home. Remember, the money you spend doesn't go away; you keep it as in investment in your home.
1.00How long do you have to leave concrete floors to dry before laying hardwood flooring in a new house?
Q.We are considering laying hardwood flooring in the living/dining room of our new house. The floor is concrete and we have been told we need to wait for a period of time before laying wood flooring.
The time period varies with who we ask, but we've been told anything from 3 months to 2 years!
Does anyone have any direct experience of this? Is it a load of rubbish or is it genuine?
A.Would have thought that after a week or so when the concrete was set it would be ok to lay flooring. Maybe the flooring contractors are trying to put you off until they can fit in the job!!
1.00What area of california is having massive buildig grroth in need of flooring contractors?
Q.Im a flooring contractor looking for massive commercial flooring accounts
A.Lodi - Tracy - Stockton - Manteca area has tons of home building going on
1.00What to use as underlay under vinyl flooring on a concrete floor?
Q.I am about to have some vinyl flooring fitted in my kitchen and would grateful for any suggestions as to what I can use for cushioning and to try and keep the floor as warm as possible under foot. I have had vinyl flooring before and it is still hard and cold when standing on the flooring. I have even tried cork tiles and this did not seem to make a huge difference. Would a laminate and wood flooring underlay be suitable or would this be a waste of time?
I should add that I am in the UK.
A.An idea, There is a product by DRIcore subfloor which is designed to be put over concrete floors in basements, playrooms etc, this may be something you would want to look into, it would serve all your needs. Lowes carries this by the way, here's a link to the DRIcore website
http://www.dricore.com/en/eIndex.aspx
1.00What type of flooring is easiest in kitchen and less expensive that we can do ourselves?
Q.We have tile looking vinyl flooring right now. I love my floor but it has to go to add new cabinets, extra wall cabinets and a middle cabinet island. What have others did for their flooring that is easy and not too expensive. We have a good solid wood surface under (1) layer of vinyl flooring to work with. Thanks for any help and answers......
A.Dont go too cheap.....home depot or lowes has closeout tile (usually less than 1$ a sq.) really east to install and will last forever, and when you do a project like that yourself you will be proud!
1.00Can someone help me with stone pebble flooring?
Q.On a recent episode of Greenovate, a television programme aired on Planet Green - episode title Eric R. The contractors used a stone pebble flooring throughout his home.
They used the tool you'd normally use to spread concrete around, to spread this mixture of a epoxy and stone pebbles. It hardened and looked beautiful.
I've searched the internet and seem to come up with results geared towards stone TILE flooring. Can someone shed some light into this type of flooring, where I can get more information about it, etc ?
I'd appreciate it!
Thanks!
A.You may be referring to Epoxy River Rock. A common flooring used in Florida around a pool. Here is a link to get you started http://mckinnonmaterials.com/our_products/epoxy_stone.html
1.00Do I undercut a metal door jamb when installing laminate flooring? The 'experts' seem to disagree.?
Q.I have researched this issue in installing laminate flooring in metal framed doorways without getting a definitive answer. It seems to me if the door jamb is cut through the integrity of the structure coould be weakened. Any other experts have an poinion?
A.More than likely, unless you have the proper tools, cutting the jambs will cause you more damage and future problems than what it`s worth. I`d fit the flooring around the opening
Another solution may be to remove the unit, do your flooring then reinstall the door on top of the new flooring.
What you want in the end is the door jambs resting on a solid surface to reduce the chances of future door movement. Lots of "Flooring Experts" seem to ignore this problem when under cutting door jambs. (That`s where I come in)
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Fresno Flooring
The flooring in your house complements your décor, and its finish and looks depend on the quality of the flooring installation. So, take the trouble to find a floor company that's qualified for the job. Get matched to flooring contractors in Fresno by using our unique flooring company search system.
There are a number of factors that work to help you choose a new flooring material. Consult your flooring contractor about the durability and practicality of the material you are considering. Rooms like kitchens and bathrooms need non slip materials like tiles that are also easy to clean. A children's room will take plenty of abuse in the form of dirt, pets running about, increased traffic etc. a sturdy hard surfaced floor that doesn't collect dust, and is easy to clean are ideal for kids' bedrooms. Not all flooring will last for the same amount of time. For instance, laminates, although they cost less, can't be re finished, which makes them more expensive to replace. Also, consider the cost of installation and whether you plan to use floor coverings and carpets on your floor.
Unless you have exemplary DIY skills and can de code every last word of the manufacturers' instruction manual, you are better off hiring a floor contractor for your flooring installation. A reputed and experienced flooring contractor will have the experience necessary to install the floor perfectly with no room for error, leaving you with a smooth well laid out and beautiful floor. He will also save you repair expenses on flooring badly installed by a handy man. To find experienced floor tile companies in Fresno, fill out the form on this page, and our flooring installer search system will connect you with up to 4 flooring installers in Fresno. These contractors will provide you with free estimates for your project, all at no obligation! Hiring a pre screened contractor means that you have peace of mind about the professionalism of your floor installer.
Learn, Build, Connect.
The flooring in your house complements your décor, and its finish and looks depend on the quality of the flooring installation. So, take the trouble to find a floor company that's qualified for the job. Get matched to flooring contractors in Fresno by using our unique flooring company search system.
There are a number of factors that work to help you choose a new flooring material. Consult your flooring contractor about the durability and practicality of the material you are considering. Rooms like kitchens and bathrooms need non slip materials like tiles that are also easy to clean. A children's room will take plenty of abuse in the form of dirt, pets running about, increased traffic etc. a sturdy hard surfaced floor that doesn't collect dust, and is easy to clean are ideal for kids' bedrooms. Not all flooring will last for the same amount of time. For instance, laminates, although they cost less, can't be re finished, which makes them more expensive to replace. Also, consider the cost of installation and whether you plan to use floor coverings and carpets on your floor.