Dog Pee Stained Floor Boards?My dog used to urinate on corner walls in my rental property and my landlord pulled the carpets up and polished the floorboards only to discover nasty black stained (and now polished) wood in the areas where Oscar used to pee. I don't know how to fix the floor - can someone help me please? Also this is a good warning to people who think dog pee only affects the carpet on top, no sir!
Nicola - Australia
Fixing Squeaky Floors?Tips for fixing a squeaky floor. Post your ideas.
Laminate Flooring and Cats?I am thinking of putting down wood laminate in my house. Does anyone with cats have this? I am afraid that cat spray/pee may get on the floor and soak down between the crack and stink up my house forever!
Installing Flooring on Particle Board?I moved into a house which I am buying. I am living alone except for my critters and recently it has been a challenge. A section of square, pre-glued linoleum came loose from the dining room floor. Then several more loosened and came up. Underneath the flooring appears to be particle board?
New Floors for Cheap!I've never been crazy about the carpet in our living room. I want to do some kind of tile floor or hard flooring. Any tips on installing tile or has anyone painted/stenciled, or done anything with the plywood under the carpet with any luck?
Cutting Vinyl Tile For Around The Toilet?How do you cut the vinyl tile around your toilet and make it fit and look nice without pulling the toilet up?
Removing Vinyl Flooring?I need to take up particle board to make the floor the same level as the hallway. I will then put down Hardibacker Cement Board and then ceramic tile. Any suggestions on tearing up the vinyl flooring and then the particle board? Wow, this is hard! I think I need a guy!
Information About a Cork Floor?I am thinking about replacing my kitchen floor and perhaps using cork flooring. Does anyone have any experience, pro or con, about this type flooring?
Removing Carpet?I want to take on a huge project of painting my entire house and ripping out all the carpeting to put in floors. What would be the easiest way to do this? I look around and sigh, where to begin?
Installing a Painted Wood Floor?I want to install a wood floor over a concrete floor and I want to paint it white. Does anyone know how to proceed? What type of flooring do I purchase?
Problems Installing Ceramic Tile?We are currently tiling our bathroom floor, and my uncle is the one that was doing it. He started with plywood 1 1/4" thick, and started putting down the thinset in 4 square foot sections, and I guess he didn't put down enough thinset, all the tiles came right up when it dried. Now he can't come back to fix it until friday, so I'm thinking I want to do it myself.
Restoring Heart Pine Flooring?I am restoring a rear porch on a 100-year-old home that had painted heart pine tongue-in-groove flooring. To repair beam rot, part of the floor has been replaced with 3/4 PT plywood.
Painting Linoleum Tiles?My apartment has linoleum tiles. They're in pretty good repair (aside from one or two in the bathroom that have come up from a recent leaking toilet) but I hate the colour. The landlord is happy to let me paint them over and I'd be willing to do that.
Painting or Staining Subflooring?I live in an apartment with very old carpet. The landlord will not remove or replace it. I want to pull up the carpet and either stain or paint over the subfloor. I will then use area rugs over it. Please pass along your tips for the best process and type of paint and/or stain to use.
Replacing Carpet With Vinyl Flooring?Replacing Carpet With Vinyl Flooring. I am contemplating replacing my 30 year old carpeting with one piece vinyl. Does anyone have any advice for me? What brand? Color? I have 7 inside cats and one dog and I'm thinking it might be easier to keep clean.
Installing Ceramic Floor Tile?I want to replace the flooring in my kitchen and bathroom with ceramic tile. Is this an easy "do-it-yourself" job or should I just pay a professional?
Painting Laminate Flooring?Has anyone painted old laminate flooring? The previous owner placed ugly old style fake wood laminate flooring in the kitchen, which abuts real wood flooring in the dining room in this kitchen dining combo.
Removing Linoleum Flooring?Does anyone have any experience with removing linoleum flooring from hardwood floors? My house was built in 1956. I do not know when the linoleum was laid over the hardwood floor or why they would do it. It is in just one hall way.
How can I remove wax build up on vinyl flooring?How can I remove wax build up on vinyl flooring?
Removing Wax From Hardwood Floors?I am looking for tips for wax removal from finished hardwood floors?
Flooring for Bad Knees?Flooring for Bad Knees. Which type of wood flooring is recommended for bad knees? What are the advantages/disadvantages of bamboo flooring over cherry wood?
Armstrong Tile Floor Has Lost Its Shine?Armstrong Tile Floor Has Lost Its Shine. I have a not-too-old (5 years) Armstrong mostly white tile kitchen floor and the finish seems to be gone on. It is driving me crazy as it NEVER shines or looks clean.
Repairing Vinyl Tiles?My daughter and I laid the pre-glued vinyl tile on my kitchen and bathroom floors. Some of the tiles are loose at the edges. Is there a way to keep them down? Should we use some kind of sealer?
Warped Wood Floor?We pulled up old rug only to find that cat pee had warped the floor in a couple of places, any suggesstions on how to remove the stain and fix the wood?
Carpet Glue on Tile?I want to remove old carpet glue from my bedroom tiles.
Wax Build-up on Cherry Wood?How do I remove wax build-up from cherry wood?
Solutions for Slippery Vinyl Tile?The floor in our new townhouse has some slippery spots. Two people have already fallen and we were hoping to use this space as a rec. room, so we need to stop the slipping!
Uneven Tile Floor?My tile floor has become uneven (sticking up in spots). Is there any way to fix this? I cannot remove any of the tiles. They are 12X12 inches.
The Best Flooring for Dogs?Any suggestions on the best flooring with dogs in the house? Hardwood? Laminate?
Installing New Flooring Over Linoleum?I hate my inlaid linoleum in my bathroom! I would like to replace but would like to avoid ripping up the current stuff. Can I put new peel and stick tiles over it? How about ceramic tiles?
Should You Use Dark Floors In Small Rooms?Should you use dark color floors in small living area
Painting Ceramic Floor Tiles?Does anyone know if it is possible to paint old ceramic floor tiles? My kitchen floor is covered in really ugly old tiles and I would like to freshen the room up in an economical way. Thank you
Repairing Bubbles in Rug Flooring?How does one repair bubbles in rug flooring?
Can Linoleum Floors Be Painted?Can linoleum floors be painted?
What Is New In Flooring?What's new in flooring when replacing carpet?
Hardwood Floor Damaged By Zep?Zep hardwood floor cleaner RUINED our brand new wood floors which cost us $9000! We used the product for the first time a few weeks ago and it left a gray haze over our floors. I cannot get the haze off. I have tried Windex. I even used my steamer and steamed the floors 4 times to no avail.
New Vinyl Flooring Not Laying Flat?I need help with my new floor. My husband and I put down vinyl in our kitchen and it is not laying down. We are on a fixed income so there is no way we can hire anyone. Any help would be good. Thanks so much.
Mold on Vinyl Flooring?We recently had to take up some wood subfloor in our kitchen because it had gotten wet and moldy. We were able to take up the vinyl top floor without damage. It, too, had some wetness and mold on the underside.
Affordable Alternative To Carpeting?I hate carpet but cannot afford to lay new flooring at this time. I heard something about some kind of spray paint for inside homes. Can you advise me? Thanks!
How To Paint a Cement Floor?What is the best way to paint a cement porch floor? I would love to brighten up my porch for next year but want to do it right the first time...but I know NOTHING about types of paints, sealers, etc. Is one way better than another? Thanks.
Durable Hardwood Flooring?I need your expertise here on hardwood flooring. We are going to be building a new home and I need to know which is the best color and most durable hardwood floor we can get. I want a color that doesn't show every foot print, every speck of dirt and dust shortly after it's cleaned.
Hardwood vs Laminate with Children?I have 3 children, 10 months- 7 years. I want to put in either hardwood or laminate in my kitchen, living room, hallway and possibly bedrooms. I would prefer to put hardwood in, but am concerned about the durability of it. I would love some feedback from people with children and hardwood or laminate.
Laying Down a Tile Floor?I have purchased floor tiles for my kitchen and am not sure how to measure so that they are laid evenly. Anyone have any advice?
Where Do I Start When Putting Down Floor Tile?I am getting ready to put down the self stick Linoleum tiles in a small bathroom. Please tell me where should I begin, in the middle, the bottom of the room (entry) or at the top. I don't want to have to cut but so many tiles to fit.
Putting Self Stick Tile Over Linoleum?I want to lay down self stick tiles on top of linoleum in the bathroom. Can it be done successfully?
Making Laminate Floor Less Slippery?I have a laminate floor. My dog is constantly slipping on it and I am worried he is going to hurt himself. How can I make it less slippery?
Does Paint Seal a Concrete Floor?I'm planning to install rubber-backed carpet squares on a concrete basement floor. The floor was previously painted. 16 years ago I installed berber carpet with no pad, and fastened with carpet mastic. The carpet square company says the floor should be sealed, and I'd rather not take up the adhesive. Can I consider the floor sealed because it was painted (actually two coats), some years before the carpet was installed?
Securing Quilt Used as Area Rug?I have a quilt that has been in the family for several generations. I would love to use it as an area rug in my guest bedroom. Can anyone suggest how I can keep the quilt/rug in place, so it will not slide on the floor?
Ceramic Tiles Over Terrazzo Flooring?Can ceramic tiles be laid over terrazzo flooring?
Fixing Separated Planks on Laminate Flooring?I have 2 yr. old laminate flooring and have noticed separated in planks in a couple of places. Any help is appreciated.
Installing Vinyl Tiles Over Vinyl?How do I install vinyl tiles over coved vinyl?
Installing Laminate Flooring Over Ceramic Tiles?I have a ceramic floor in my kitchen which is installed under the cabinets also. I have been thinking about putting a laminate floor down since I hate the ceramic tiles. Can the laminate floor be installed over the tiles?
Replacing Carpet In Home With Lots Of Dogs?My carpets have had it. We live in a mobile home and have six dogs. We are on a very limited income, as we are disabled. I'm aware we probably shouldn't own so many dogs with are limited income but they bring us great joy and were almost all rescued from really bad homes. Just looking to ask what the most affordable thing to replace the carpet with? It would need to be something that can be easily cleaned since we have so many dogs. Thanks and God Bless You
Staining Particle Board Flooring?I am about to remove my carpet from my living room and hoping to stain the particle board underneath. Any suggestions?
Laminated "Textured Stone" Flooring?Would laminated "textured stone" flooring reveal streaks after cleaning? I'm interested in buying this pattern for my kitchen, dining and utility room and would hate to have it installed and then learn it streaks. I know that people have posted that some brands of hardwood floor show prints and streaks.
Reviving Linoleum?How do I paint an old linoleum floor? What kind of paint do I use?
Hardwood Flooring Color Ideas?I just bought a house, the kitchen has light oak cabinets and a cream colored laminate counter top. The walls are beige colored too. What color of hardwood floor should I get?
Laying Tiles Around Toilet?I am getting ready to install thick peel and stick tiles in my powder room over the existing thin peel and stick tiles. Do I need to remove the toilet before or just make a template and cut the tiles to fit around the toilet?
Odor Coming From Chipboard Flooring?We had intended to lay a laminate floor in our dining room which includes an under stair cupboard previously used for storage. We laid plywood over the old chipboard floor with PVA and screws. Since then we have been getting an unpleasant odor from the cupboard area but nothing from any of the rest of the floor. We have now lifted the plywood in the cupboard to try and find the source of the smell. We have sealed the area with PVA but still the smell occurs.
White Blotches on Engineered Wood Floor?How do you get rid of white blotches on an engineered wood floor? I think it maybe from moisture. It is a Mannington engineered floor.
Laying Wood Floor Over Vinyl?Is there a system to laying wood floors over vinyl?
Trouble With Pre-Finished Hardwood Floor?Has anyone else had trouble with wear on the finish of pre-finished hardwood floor? It is a Johnson product, Brazilian Oak, and is supposed to be harder than domestic oak.
Filling Cracks in Floor Tiles?I have several ceramic floor tiles that have fine cracks and some pieces of the surface chipped off. Is there a material that I could use to fill these cracks and dents. I would like to be able to add a color to attempt to match the tile. Thanks for any advice.
Inexpensive Ways To Tile a Floor?What is the least expensive way to tile a floor?
Tips For Tiling Bathroom Floor?Does anyone know how to tile around a bathtub and toilet? We are doing it all ourselves and never have done tiling period! We're handy, just need to know the secret. We have a wet saw we can use just don't know how to make round edges. Thanks!
Rejuvenate Floor System?I need to know about the "Rejuvenate Floor System".
Putting New Tiles on Top of Old Tiles?I used the wrong type of tiles (wall tiles) to floor my bathroom. Now these tiles, which are porous, have collected scum and algae in the tiny porous holes. They are impossible to bleach (with Clorox) or acid clean. So now I want to replace these tiles. Can I just lay new tiles on top of the old ones without removing the old tiles first? It would save me a lot of time. Thanks.
Removing Wall-to-Wall Carpeting?My cat has pretty much ruined my bedroom carpet. I really need to put in a tile floor, but I can't afford to at this time. I would like to remove the carpet and paint the floor or use vinyl. How do you remove a wall to wall carpet? Is there something that will cut it into pieces for easier removal? What would that be?
Installing Porcelain Tile?Is it acceptable to lay porcelain tile from the front door, into a hall bathroom and adjoining kitchen, all the same color?
Wood Floor Recommendations for a House With Dogs?Can anyone recommend a very durable hardwood or laminate flooring for a household with three big dogs?
Choosing Vinyl Flooring for a House with Cats?What is the best flooring for cats? The previous owners of our house had a cat which peed inappropriately in the house in the laundry room and family room. We moved in with 2 cats, they never peed outside the box, I had no problems with urination anywhere in the house.
Pictures of Painted Concrete Floors?Does anyone have pictures of painted concrete floors, not stained?
Keeping Wax on Floor?How can I keep my wax on my floor?
Installing Pergo Over Tile?I have tile squares in my bedroom. I had wall to wall carpeting installed over it and now want to remove it. Can I re-tile over the existing tile? I would like to put down Pergo or wood grained vinyl tiles.
Restoring Laminate Floors?How do you make laminate floors look better? We have a lot of wear marks and damage from water?
Pine Floors Have Turned Orange?We finished a southern pine floor with clear, oil based semi-gloss varathane. We wanted the floor to stay a natural color, but they have turned orangey. How could we have prevented this orange color?
Using Plywood For Flooring?Has anyone had any experience with making wood flooring out of lumber or plywood? Our carpet is awful and needs to be taken out. I was just wondering if it's possible to lay lumber and then sand and stain?
Using Laminate Flooring in Unheated Space?Is a wood laminate floor suitable for my cabin that is unheated most of the year? If not, is any type of wood floor suitable?
Static from Wooden Floor
?I get a shock of static electricity from a wooden floor that is laid on top of carpets. What could be the problem?
Brown Papering a Vinyl Floor Before Faux Painting?I think I have a good idea for "painting" vinyl floors and need to know if anyone else has tried it? First, super clean the floor and prime it. I thought that I"d get a really large roll of light brown or light gray medium weight paper and cut it into 2 or 3 foot squares, crumple it tightly and leave it crumpled for a few days.
Painting a Vinyl Floor?I would like advice on painting a vinyl floor.
Polyurethane Over Tile?My Kitchen floor tile is unsightly. It holds the dirt really easily due to the grain on the tile. Is there something I can coat my floor with, once cleaned to make life easier? I was thinking maybe a polyurethane or a varnish if possible.
Making Water Based Concrete Stain?Does anybody know how to make a homemade water based concrete stain? I have a project that I am doing; I need a small amount of brown color and a moderate amount of green. I hate to have to purchase a whole gallon of each color for just small areas.
Laminate Flooring on a Stairway?Has anyone installed laminate flooring on a stairway? We are wanting to do this, but need some advise in doing so.
Kitchen Flooring Ideas?Can I use maple floor and oak cabinets?
Removing Vinyl Tiles?How do I remove vinyl tile from concrete floor?
Staining Floors to Coordinate With Knotty Pine Walls?We have beautiful knotty pine walls and are refinishing the floors. What color stain should we use for the flooring?
Repairing Cigarette Burns on a Linoleum Floor?I have several cigarette burns on my kitchen linoleum floor? Any way to remove them other than replacing the linoleum ?
Staining Concrete Floors?How do I stain a concrete floor?
Shiny, Colorful Concrete Floors?I've read the archives on staining concrete floors; but is there a stain or process by which you can make the concrete floor colorful and shiny?
Finding Inexpensive Flooring?What are the cheapest ways to improve kitchen flooring? Is there anything cheaper than laminate or linoleum?
Pergo Floor Squeaks?I put a Pergo floor in the kitchen last summer and it squeaks. What can I do now? I hate it.
Removing Mortar Residue from Marble Floor?I just installed a new marble floor in my bathroom and I need advice on how to clean the mortar residue and the footprints on the floor.
Removing Rubber Carpet Back From Cement Floor?How do I get carpet rubber backing off of a cement floor?
Dull Hardwood Floors?What hardwood floor cleaner really works for cleaning up a wood floor that appears dull and has residue on it? I can't refinish it right now.
Vinyl Flooring On Hardwood Flooring?How do you remove vinyl tile and glue from hardwoods?
Removing Self Stick Tiles?How do I remove self stick tile flooring?
Choosing Best Flooring for a Kitchen?My kitchen has a double layer of linoleum flooring. Right in the middle of the room is a huge spot where the sub-floor is exposed from the table and chairs being moved around for years. My question is once I get to the sub-floor what's best to use on it? Linoleum again? Adhesive tile squares?
Laminate Flooring and Pets?I need any advice or suggestions concerning laminate flooring. We are planning to replace the living room and dining room floors with laminate, but we have a dog and 2 cats and wonder about scratches, etc.
Removing Grout from Tile?Our sons tiled our house a couple of months ago and we are still trying to get the extra grout off the tile where they didn't finish cleaning it. Any ideas how to get it off?
Putting New Self Stick Tiles Over Old Ones?I have put self stick tile down years ago in both bathrooms and easily removed the linoleum first. Now after 18 years I want to put a solid color self stick down. Can I put the new self stick on top of the old?
Painting a Linoleum Floor?Can I paint the linoleum on my kitchen floor to match my new paint job? The floor stuff is ugly in my modular and I can't afford to lay new stuff.
Differentiating Between Hardwood and Wood Laminate Flooring?How can I tell if my wood floors are hardwood or laminate?
Cleaning Aggregate Flooring?What can I use to clean my aggregate flooring without loosening the rocks? I was told using a steam cleaner is not good because it loosens the rocks. Is there anything else I can try that will clean with good results?
Indoor Concrete Floor Finishes?We have a finished lower level and I am thinking about pulling up the carpet in one of the bedrooms and painting the concrete floor, as the carpet is a little smelly from the high humidity. Any ideas about how I can do this creatively?
Removing Tile Adhesive From Concrete?How can I clean the glue from the vinyl tile off the concrete floor in my kitchen? I have a sticky concrete floor and I want to lay self stick tile again.
How Durable if Laminate Flooring?I have new laminate flooring and the salesman said that it's very durable. He demonstrated by rubbing a key on the sample piece. It didn't scratch. I want to know from readers if laminate is sturdy and is it really that scratch resistant?
Installing Laminate Flooring?Can laminate flooring be installed over particle board?
Installing Vinyl Tile Over Old Linoleum Tile and...My home was built in the 40's. In the utility room in the basement the concrete floors were covered with I think linoleum tiles. The red and green square tiles however, do not completely cover the concrete floor so it looks unfinished.
Pros and Cons of a Dark Colored Laminate Floor?We are getting laminate flooring and I would like a dark colour, but am wondering if anyone can tell me any pros or cons of having a dark colour floor. I am worried it will look too dark once totally installed. Will it show footprints too easily, anything?
Temporary Flooring for Installing Over Terrazzo Flooring?I have terrazzo floors and I need to cover them. My landlord refuses to let me use anything that will be permanent. I was thinking of just using peel and stick tiles and am not sure if they would be able to be removed easily.
Brown Paper Bag Flooring?We are getting ready to paint our interior concrete floor in our family room. We want to use the kraft paper and just want some help as to the easiest way to start this project? We would like it to look like quarried stone, like marble....
How Do I Paint a Concrete Floor?I am looking for information on painting a concrete floor. Thanks.
Putting Crushed Charcoal Between Padding and New Flooring?Can you crush charcoal and put it between padding and new flooring?
Peel and Stick Tiles Coming Off?Is there a glue I can put on some peel and stick tiles that are coming off?
Painting Varnished Floorboards?Is it possible to paint over varnished composite floor board flooring and make it look like painted floorboards?
Removing Varnish from Flooring?We have just painted a floor after priming correctly, and it looked great. We bought a really good varnish, but it has left a brownish colour over the paint and looks awful. How can I take the varnish off?
How Do I Remove the Finish on a Hardwood Floor Without Damaging the Stain?I need to remove just the finish on my hardwood floor. It is too shiny so I need to go with a lower gloss finish. I don't want to affect the stain. I just need to remove the finish. Any ideas?
Installing Peel and Stick Tiles?I live in an older mobile home and would like to put peel and stick or regular tiles over the back splash in the kitchen that is made of laminate, like the counter tops. Can this be done?
Refinishing Wood Floors?Does anyone have or have stained and refinished red oak floors to a pickled oak, limed or pickled white finish on them. I actually want a translucent white beige look and can't find the right stain formula.
Can I Put Linoleum Over Indoor-Outdoor Carpet?I have old kitchen carpet (indoor-outdoor type) that is badly stained. Could I put linoleum over the top of if rather than having to take the carpet up first? The carpet is glued down.
Painting a Wood Floor?I was told to purchase polyurethane oil paint to use on my wood floors inside. They had already been painted with latex paint before. The paint is not sticking well and is scratching easily even though I did light sand before painting.
Gluing Bamboo Flooring to a Fiberglass Subfloor on a Boat?Can I glue down bamboo flooring to a fiberglass subfloor on a boat?
What is the Best Type of White Flooring?I have a small kitchen with white cabinets and want a white floor to brighten the kitchen. What do you suggest?
Kitchen Flooring Advice?My kitchen floor desperately needs to be replaced! So what should I use? Ceramic tile? Linoleum? Laminate? I have hardwood floors throughout the rest of my house (built in 1941) and I have two children and a dog running all over the place. What would be my best choice?
Choosing a Color for Hardwood Flooring?I am looking to install hardwood flooring in place of carpet in my family room, living room, hallways, and kitchen. I have medium to dark oak furniture and cabinets in the kitchen. I have cream countertops. I have light green walls. What color flooring should I use?
