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20+ years flooring installation ...carpet,wood,tile and vinyl. Residential and commercial. I do not sell the products , just install what ever the shop / customer has purchased. I actually love seeing the finished project completed and it gives me great satisfaction to help others acheive that goal. If I don't know the answer I will say so, and then I will recommend another expert for you. I may even research the subject and answer to the best of my ability ...including links to my sources. I wish you all success Chris

Experience in the area

20 years as an independant contractor

Education/Credentials

H.S. diploma A.S. agriculture Mt San Antonio JR. College

Past/Present Clients

Gene Bonas and Kevin Churnock Inc. Sheward&Son&Sons Century 21 Forte Const. Famous Footwear BOSE Corporation Homebodies General Contractor Perry Floors, Tri Cord Flooring T.J.'S Supplies

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Joel02/01/12101010Thanks Chris, very helpful and thoughtful answer .....
phil01/17/12101010thank you. I've seen the part for .....
Bruce01/11/12101010Thanks, Chris. I appreciate your quick respsonse .....
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Recent Answers from Chris

2012-02-01 tile over radiant heat:

Ok Paul,    Typically since the floor is smooth / level and ready I would flat trowel the section of floor with a thin coat of mortar and staple cautiously the heat tape membrane.Then use a 1/4 x 1/4 x

2012-01-31 tile over radiant heat:

Paul,    What type of sub floor and grade are you going over. Wood / above grade ? Below grade? Concrete?    Who is the manufacturer of the radiant heat? What size tile are you using and what are the rough

2012-01-28 Install wood flooring over linoleum:

Nicholas,    What method of installation are you going to use? You can very well leave the vinyl down and use it as a sound damper/ moisture barrier. Unless the method for the wood installation is "Glue

2012-01-25 Carpet Installation:

Joel,    Sorry for the delay getting to you. I have been out of town for the last week and working my tail off.    I really am struck by how much you sound like me back 25 years ago. I started as a carpet

2012-01-13 door drags on carpet:

Phil,    I usually cut the door with a circular saw and a couple of clamps to set up a straight edge to get a true accurate cut.    However you are dealing with to different heights...the one height at

 

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