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Dave Coil

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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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Recent Answers from Dave Coil

2011-06-16 subflooring moisture problem:

I would love to have a visible inspection of this before I render a truely accurate answer, but as you can tell...not an option.   I have a couple of thoughts.  Do you have sufficient air ventilation in

2011-06-07 Cracks in grout:

Sanded grout is for 1/8" or larger joints.  You might do better with unsanded grout.  It has the paste consistancy to bond in a thin layer.  You are also advised to scratch out as much loose as you can

2011-04-26 laminate flooring warping:

This is information of a delicate type.  I imagine you have air/moisture intrusion from an outside source.  A window leaking, a vent that is moldy or other such unseen situation  if your moisture per room

2011-04-24 laminate flooring warping:

Warping is not always a moisture issue.  Sometimes it is expansion.  Edges can get compressed an tweek.  Heat can also affect an area.  When I install laminates I make it understood, I glue All seams/joints

2011-03-15 Laminate flooring:

If you want a quality floor....stay away from Laminates.  If you want the look of wood...go with engineered flooring.  It is alittle more money...and alot more worth it.    I have not seen ONE laminate

 

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