Choose your laminate flooring.
Laying laminate flooring under skirting board We had a company lay laminate flooring throughout our ground floor about 9 years ago. At that time they installed beeding along the skirting board, as they advised I would need to replace the skirting altogether if i wanted the laminate to lie under it.
Laminate flooring can be installed on stairs, or anywhere else that you would install hardwood flooring. The major issue with installing laminate flooring on stairs is durability - stairs tend to get more wear-and-tear than most other surfaces in your home. For this reason, it is advisable to ask the supplier or manufacturer for the most hard-wearing laminate they have.[1]- In addition, laminate flooring can be high-gloss and very slippery - which may be a concern if you have young children in the house. To minimize the risk of slipperiness, go for laminate flooring with a textured, matte finish.
- You should also specify that you want matching nose stripping when choosing your laminate, as many manufacturers do not have matching nose stripping for all of their flooring.
- In terms of quantity, you should order about 10% more flooring than you actually need in order to cover the square footage of stairs. This is necessary as you may need to cut a number of boards to fill in extra spaces. It will also allow you a comfortable margin for potential errors.
This is not a good idea without using a cement /mortar boardunderlayment.
Can you install ceramic tile over travertine tile?
Yes you can lay over travertine as long as they are stuck well , there are products available such as ultrabond which combined with the correct glue makes job less messy and totally guaranteed Read More
Wood laminate floor over hardwood floor?
Yes, you can install a laminate floor system over existing hardwood floors. Just be sure that the existing hardwood is pretty smooth or the hump in the floor will transfer through. You must use a vapor barrier over your existing hardwood to reduce sound as well as moister transfere between two floor systems. Be sure to let your new floor acclimate to your room temp. for at least 48 hrs. this is especially important if… Read More
Install hardwood flooring?
Fontaine Flooring has been installing hardwood flooring for over 9 years and can answer any questions about hardwood flooring. What is you exact question. Read More
Can you install hardwood flooring over laminate flooring?
Not a good idea. If you are going to the expense of good hardwood flooring, do it right. Read More
Do you install tile or hardwood first?
I have done this and I always have the hardwood installed first. Then I install the ceramic tile. To protect the hardwood floor from getting grout or glue on it I cover the hardwood floor with a soft cover (to prevent scratches) and tape it down. Then place a plastic cover over the hardwood. Then I can install the ceramic tile at the edge of the hardwood creating hardly or no seem and level with… Read More
If you add hardwood floors to your home currently upstairs is carpeted will you get your money back when you sell the home?
Most likely yes, buyers prefer hardwood over carpet. Read More
Can you install hardwood flooring over existing hardwood flooring?
Yes, but you need to lay the floor the opposite direction of the old one. Read More
Can you install hardwood flooring over laminate?
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks. Read More
What are the benefits of epoxy floors over hardwood floors?
Epoxy floors are very strong and durable, a well installed epoxy floor can last up to 25 years. They are also scratch resistant and are ideal for areas with heavy traffic Read More
Can solid hardwood floors be laid over vinyl flooring?
Yes. there is usually an underlayment under vinyl, so it sometimes gives you a height issue. Read More
How do you install engineered hardwood flooring over concrete?
The engineered flooring can be either floated above or glued to the concrete. Read More
What is the difference between laminate floors and hardwood floors?
Laminate floors are manufactured, a thin layer of wood or Formica is glued to a backer. The surface is only about 1/16th of an inch thick and the whole board is about 3/8 inch thick. Hardwood floors are all wood and 5/8 to 3/4 inch thick. Oak is the most common but there are many different types of wood available. They can be sanded and refinished several times over a long period of time. Laminate… Read More
Can you install hardwood flooring over carpet?
no I have seen it done (really), but it's a bad idea. Read More
What kind of floorings can go over radiant heat?
The floor you can install on top of the radiant heat is Tile and hardwood floor. Read More
Can hardwood run parallel to JOISTS?
If you're installing hardwood floor boards over a strong 3/4 inch plywood sub-floor, then yes, you can install the hardwood floor parallel to the joists. If your sub-floor is weak, then you should fix the subfloor. Read More
Could a cloudy white film on your hardwood floors be caused by a build-up of cleaning products?
If you use cleaners like Mop & Glo or Orange Glo on your floors than yes you will get a cloudy white film build up. The reason being is that these products have oils in them, that when used over and over again will build up and take away the shine. Answer Yes it can be too much of a build-up or simply the type of product you are using. Go a hardwood dealership and… Read More
Can you install a new hardwood floor over existing hardwood floor?
Nope, you need to take out the old one, i believe. Edit - No, I disagree with this. This depends on the situation. If you have a hardwood floor installed on top of plywood, it is generally better to remove the hardwood and replace it. But, if there is no subfloor (and this is sometimes the case in the older homes in our area), then sometimes it is actually fine to install on top of… Read More
Can you apply a stain to varnished floors?
Not over the varnish, no. You have to sand the varnish completely off and then apply the stain. I highly recommend that you hire a pro hardwood contractor, because that is my profession, and I have seen many floors that a homeowner tried to sand themselves and ruined. The sanders that we use are powerful, and if you don't know how to operate them properly, you will do damage to your wood floors. Read More
Can you install wooden floors over ceramic tile?
You are better off ripping out the tiles first. If you really want to lay the hardwood over the tiles, first lay down 3/4 plywood so you have something to staple the new floor to. The ply is glued down with PL, and then screwed into the tiles/sub floor. You will need to pre drill with a masonary bit, and screw in every 12 inches. Seems like more work than ripping the tiles out. And… Read More
Can you install travertine tile over ceramic tile?
Yes you can but it is a difficult and expensive install. Also you can only do it if there are no loose or cracked tile. However, travertine does not 'tile over' well- nor does it last very long when doing so in most environments. Travertine is extremely vulnerable to acids and acidic conditions- should any water collect between the two tile layers & their binder and then become acidic (which stagnant water often does) it… Read More
Can laminate flooring be installed over hardwood flooring?
Yes. Assuming that it is a floating floor (ie:Pergo), you can install it over any solid surface. You could also install a glue down laminate as long as you used the appropriate sized glue trowel. Read More
Can you install rubberized flooring over radiant heated concrete floors?
Probably but you REALLY want to get that in writing from the vendor's Tech Service department Read More
Can you install hardwood flooring over parquet floor that is glued to concrete slab?
No, parquet has been known to buckle because he moisture in the cement has nowhere to escape too. Read More
Where can you find Travertine?
Best quality travertine is mainly found in Turkey and Italy. Where Italy is more focused on travertine tile and produces better quality products, Turkey produces the best quality travertine pavers in the world. You can find these products in the marketplace. Italian travertine tiles have been popular for years and is readily available in the North American market. Turkish travertine pavers have been in the market for over 5 years and it is the best… Read More
How do you remove skunk odor from hardwood floors?
I hope you get a better answer on this, but I firmly believe you can't. The only reasonable solution is to remove the floor where the skunk has sprayed. It might help a bit if you use a UV light (Skunk spray is fluorescent in UV) to see the spray location. Good luck. YES! My mom's dog was visiting, and literally was sniffing the skunk when she got a full spray in the face. She… Read More
What is the best way to sand hardwood floors?
I work for someone part time who has over 20 years experience installing and finishing hardwood floors, and honestly the best thing to do is hire a professional to do it. The tools available for rent to average consumer will take you over a week to do something we can do in one day, and also get your inferior results. I'm a big fan of DIY, but this is one thing where the pros have… Read More
Can vinyl plank flooring be laid over old hardwood floors?
Yes, you will have to research what is needed to bond the old finish. A floating floor with a sound barrier might be a better option. It would be equal to re-finishing your existing floor... Read More
Can you put hardwood floor over carpet padding?
No, carpet pad is both taller and softer then pads meant for floating laminate and wood floors. No pad of any kind should be used on any other type of wood installation. Read More
Can you put laminate flooring over terrazzo without underlayment?
No. unless you want your floors to buckle from the moisture. It is not recomended to install laminate flooring over terrazzo flooring. The moisuture buildup will ruin the wood planks. Read More
How do you know if the floors in your house are hardwood?
Nowadays, 'hardwood' is a generic term used for any type of wood flooring. Woods such as pine are considered soft woods but are still used as 'hardwood' flooring. In my experience any floor that has finished wood covering the surface is a hardwood floor. The term is used more loosely today. 50 years ago, a 'hardwood' floor meant maple, in almost all cases. Today, man-made laminate 'wood' might be called a 'hardwood' floor, but flooring… Read More
Can you install hardwood floor over existing hardwood floor?
You can; although you may want to use either tar paper or something else to reduce 'Squeaks'. Remember also that installing a new floor over the existing one is going to raise the new floor up by up to an inch (depending on the flooring); therefore you may be creating trip hazards or other problems. Read More
What is the difference between hardwood and engineered wood floors?
Engineered wood floors are made of a plywood with a layer of solid wood on top. These floors allow wood to go where traditionally it could not like a cement sub floors or a sub grade level of your home. Engineered wood is sometimes called a remodel floor because it is more often thinner then solid hardwood. This allows a homeowner to more easily transition between floors that are close in height. They can be… Read More
Is hardwood used to make furniture?
Yes, hardwood is used to make furniture. -More expensive furniture may be entirely hardwood and even cheap furniture is often faced or edged with real hardwood over chipboard. Read More
How do you install a real oak floor over concrete?
Each individual strip of hardwood flooring is nailed to the sub-flooring below it. You're not going to be able to do that with a cement floor. If you attempt to glue plywood down to the floor first, it's going to end up buckling. The temperature and humidity on one side of the plywood will be different then the other because of the cement. If you really want to do this, you're going to have to… Read More
Can hardwood flooring be laid over tile?
Yes, but it must be a floating hardwood floor. It can in no way be glued or nailed into place. Read More
What Casters wheels work best for ottomans?
There are a variety of Casters wheels that work on ottomans. One should instead look at the material that the ottoman is being rolled over. Metal or sharper wheels may scratch hardwood floors, while rubber may scuff tile. Read More
Explain the usage of Minwax polyurethane Polyshade on hardwood floors.?
As I just found out the hard way - Minwax Polyshade is NOT RECOMMENDED for floors. My 'expert' at the hardware didn't mention this when he recommended it for my hardwood floors. The manufacturer does NOT recommend it and I also see its written on the can 'not for floors'. I should have checked that myself except the home hardware 'expert' assured me it was great and 'more durable'. It is NOT more durable. In… Read More
Can you install tile over finished oak hardwood floor. My wife wants a ceramic tile doorway entrance to our already existing oak floor. Can I install the tile directly to the finished oak floor?
You can glue the tile down, only concern is there enough room for the door to clear the tile? Read More
How do you not fall through floors in Pokemon sapphire?
you use a bike and you will get over the floors before they break Read More
What injuries do dance floors prevent?
At the dance studio i go to, they have springs underneath the floors and they help us immensly with our joints. The main purpose of the floors is to cushion the bouncing and slamming that happens over and over again when dancing. Dance floors also have specific coverings that prevent a dance from slipping. Read More
Redo hardwood floor before you paint?
Opinions vary on this, but most contractors agree it's better to paint the walls before refinishing hardwood floors. It's a matter of practicality - you don't want to splatter or spill paint on your newly finished floors, nor put stepstools and such on top of floor finish that hasn't fully cured yet. Others will say the sanding process on floors will leave dust all over newly painted walls, and mars the trim. So it's really… Read More
Can you install ceramic tile on a paint wall?
You can in areas like a kitchen back splash. Just use a mastic glue. Don't tile over drywall in areas prone to high moisture, such as a shower, tub or floors. Read More
How do you lay 18mm Brazilian hardwood floor over a terrazzo floor?
Do you mean solid hardwood? You should not install 3/4' solid hardwood directly on top of terrazzo, or concrete or tile. Solid hardwood is supposed to be nailed into 3/4' plywood. Now theoretically, you might be able to add 3/4' plywood in, if you can actually get it into the terrazzo. It is possible (but challenging) to add plywood into concrete using hilties, but it tends to be expensive and time consuming. Also, if you… Read More
Can you install carpet over floating wood floors?
Yes, but only if it's glue-down carpet. You cannot install tack-strip and pad, and then stretch carpet over a floating floor because it will pull up sections of the flooring at the edges and very likely buckle in the middle. Then your carpet comes loose. Floating floors are incredibly EASY to remove - just bust a piece out at an edge, and the rest will come up like puzzle pieces. Only tools needed are a… Read More
Can you tile over existing cork flooring in bathroom?
It is not a good idea to install tile on top of anything that will degrade over time, is softer and more flexible than the tile, or is not securely set to the floor or sub-floor, as most cork floors are 'floating' floors. Save yourself any aggravation and remove the cork. Chances are it will come up much easier than you might think, even if it's glued down. Read More
How much weight can hardwood flooring support between joists?
Typically you would not put hardwood flooring directly over the joists. You should first put down a subfloor. Read More
Can you install a hardwood floor over an existing hardwood floor?
I've done it many times. Make sure the original layer of wood is nailed tightly to the subfloor so that it doesn't squeak. Ideally you would go perpindicular to the original flooring, especially if it is Fir which has very loose milling. If you go the same direction as the Fir, you are married to the same vertical problem of movement that is inherent in that product. A layer of 30# felt helps reduce that… Read More
Can you install laminate flooring directly over hardwood flooring?
Laminate installation is a very easy thing to do. There are many laminate options too: * Glueless laminate flooring: These laminate floors snap together at the edges If you're installing laminate on grade, below grade, or in other areas subject to moisture, you'll also need a thin plastic underlayment to prevent seeping moisture from below. * Laminate floorings with underlayment attached: These glueless planks come with an included underlayment * Glued laminate flooring: there are… Read More
Installing hardwood over terrazzo?
Each individual strip of hardwood flooring is nailed to the sub-flooring below it. You're not going to be able to do that with a terrazzo floor. If you attempt to glue plywood down to the floor first, it's going to end up buckling. The temperature and humidity on one side of the plywood will be different then the other because of the cement. If you really want to do this, you're going to have to… Read More
Is natural stone porous or non-porous?
All natural store is porous and needs to be sealed. Travertine is the most porous over marble and granite Read More