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I can help. I have installed wood, laminates, tile, marble, ceramics, vinyl, and painted applications. I have done some stone work, but that is seldom used anymore.

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My first work was in flooring and interior designs.   My first job... every room of the house was a different color of walls and carpet.   It can work...

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2009-11-02 lamanate flooring:

It sounds like the thin pad that is usually laid under the laminate, may have a wrinkle in it...causing a krackle affect. If any part of the installation is questionable...be sure the installers FIX it

2009-11-01 Removing carpet from hardwood floors:

For the least possible damage...use a putty knife on the floor, and a screwdriver under the staple. You will pry down on the putty knife instead of the flooring. If you need pliers in some areas...same

2009-10-25 Floor Touch up:

As long as you can tape off the surrounding area, and very lightly sand the scratch area...then a spray can of Lacquer (satin or semi gloss) should restore it nicely. Be sure to use mineral spirits or

2009-10-19 Laminate flooring problem:

Humidity is large in the south. If you go from 20% in winter to 90% in summer...the laminate will expand greatly. That is the reason for the gap around the perimeter of the flooring. But if the area

2009-10-11 installation of flooring:

The wood floor is installed first. Depending on the substrate...glue to concrete or nailed to plywood. The elevation may be a situation for the tile to abut the wood. This is where the contractor has

 

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