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Hello, I want to install Laminate flooring over a concrete slab. Totally new to this so I want to know if it is necessary to remove this solid, adhesive that held one of the carpet layers down. If so, what is the best method of removing it? I bought vapor barrier but I am not sure if it is correct or not. I have attached images that show what I mean. Any tips are appreciated submitted by /u/Archy38 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I hate the way the floor looks, looking into alternative ways without changing the whole vinyl flooring. Is there a way that i could just darken the white stripes with paint? submitted by /u/swaggykjasd22 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

So this job I’ve been doing has these LVP tiles that are way too tough to score and snap. Think they’ve got some layers of magnesium and fibres inside them or something cement like. So I tried using my table saw and was burning through blades after a few passes. Found this little tool kicking about in store and thought I’d give a go. Called the DeWALT XR 75mm Cut Off Tool DCS438N-XJ. Well it’s perfect for the job. Only thing I would like is a guide or track saw style sled. But I might rig one together if free cutting gets too tedious. I found it works best in reverse and pulling the tool tow ..read more

Now what?! I pulled up a ton of these tiles in my dining room and disposed of them in a dumpster a few weeks later… is there anything I need to do now that I know i royally fucked up? ? We’re a family of 5, two adults and 3 small children and I was just trying to get rid of my awful carpet. It’s currently the subfloor in the dining room pending some sort of linoleum replacement. I feel so awful! submitted by /u/ItchyButterscotch814 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

So I recently ripped up some engineered wood that I was planning on replacing, but stumbled upon this great tile. Guessing a large part of my lower floor used to be a patio years ago. I believe it is slate. Anyways, I want to keep it, but there’s residue of the floor installation I can’t get off. Any suggestions on how to clean this off? submitted by /u/cchabrunn12 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Need help identifying this flooring. I live in an apartment and accidentally screwed up a single plank. I really don't want to be charged a very expensive fee so is there any way for someone to help identify this flooring. It's probably a cheaper brand if I had to guess. Probably a Shaw or Cortec branded product. Just one of their value lines. submitted by /u/marvinbrown2002 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Was planning to renovate our bathroom and began removing the old linoleum to find a large crack wall to wall in what might be self leveler(?). Not really sure what's going on with the floor so if anyone can explain why it would be like this in the first place that'd be great. The edge is clean and about 8" deep, my guess is it may have been cut out previously for repairs in piping. But let me know if that is off base and might be something else. Appreciate any knowledge you may have. I would like to lay vinyl plank here and repair/level the floor prior. Not sure though what to use or how to g ..read more

Is the spec sheet accurate? It says "Glue/ Nail/ Staple" Can this be a floating floor? Ignore the fact that this may be a shitty floor. I'm asking on behalf of an elderly family member who had this installed floating. https://www.flooranddecor.com/eco-forest/corbett-wire-brushed-solid-stranded-bamboo-101019412.html submitted by /u/LChi90 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I’m not sure if it’s obvious in this picture, but we have these streaks going against the grain. It is consistent throughout. Our flooring contractor stained with the grain, so to me it looks like a bad sanding job. His sander did break and had to get it fixed, so I wonder if another issue came out from that. This is the text I got from our contractor regarding the whole thing: “I believe it is the first re finish on these floors. The top layer is too thick. I think whoever finished it last made it look chattered and the dark stain has showed it to us.” Could this really have been a PREVIOUS ..read more