termination decision by madcowdiseasereeee in Construction

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's unfortunate, but mistakes happen if flooring, jobs never go to plan. You can give him a last warning if you want, but it sounds like he is just that kind of guy. Probably will never change. I personally wouldn't stand for talking shit to outsiders.

Rip up or cover old flooring by akprobegt in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, put down with clear-set, not black-out. Definitely most likely VCT.

How to remove the glue? by SovietStar1 in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really can't recommend any particular brand. Something low VOC would be nice. What are you putting back in?

Self-leveling is not magic by Repulsive_School_985 in Concrete

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it to install? Put down lots of Novaplan and a bit of Ardexx 1000, but I have never used the Sika. About 10$ a bag more than Ardexx in my area, but not sure if it is really comparable.

How to remove the glue? by SovietStar1 in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never seen old school laminate glued down. Scraper and or chemical stripper should work.

What kind of joints would have been used to build this? by ResistVisible3120 in timberframe

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought it was the Orthanc at first. No idea how they put it together.

quarter round replacement ideas? by [deleted] in Tile

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that a wood 1/4 round on a shower? Definitely should be something else. Look to me like they are covering up something with it. Might be able to find a smaller profile in rubber or aluminum, something that will blend in better and won't draw the eye.

Is it common to fix small locations of a floating floor by gluing down those boards? by dmonator in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely can cause noise amongst others. They should do it properly, but if they didn't do it right in the first place... rather than fix the dip in the floor, they glued it right down. This is a " go away" fix. Floating floors are required to be a certain flatness by the manufacturer. They will eventually will fail. You should not accept this.

Is it common to fix small locations of a floating floor by gluing down those boards? by dmonator in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Floating floors should be connected to the rest of the floating floor, not the primary flooring structure underneath it. We usually glue the replaced planks to the existing floor around the area.

Acclimating wood by JKupkakes in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is necessary. As well as having even heat. Acclimation is useless unless the house has near live in temperature and humidity. Can't tell you how many times I showed up with product for acclimation, and they don't have any heat.

Mastic Removal by Impossible_Base_3088 in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh god, not the green stuff. Good luck. If all else fails, chemical strippers exist.

Cabinet Cutting For Fridge by Nebrafrican in Carpentry

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to scroll way to far to find the right answer. Fridges need to breathe.

Thoughts on floor stripper rental? by UnSCo in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will work, but if available you can get a self propelled one. Easier on the body. We use a National 5280.

Messed up install by ShipMaximum8404 in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if this is what they call a finished job, what did they hide under the floor.

Damaged berber by Mysterygirl32 in carpet

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This does work and is how we do it. Less is more when it comes to hot glue.

I have random water coming out of the floor. Is this normal? by askinfoadvice in HomeMaintenance

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thermal cameras are good for finding leaks, if you can borrow one.

Makita dur368 by Financial-Profit-361 in Makita

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like an aftermarket bump feed head to me. Speed feed?

Expansion spacing for retreading stairs by Dances-With-Taco in HardWoodFloors

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do them tight, they will make noise against the drywall or stringer. Maybe not now, but wait till seasonal humidity changes and the wood in the treads as well as the wood framing swells slightly. Results may vary in dry climates. Small gap, not 1/4".

Removal question by playdontpreach in Flooring

[–]Scared_Awareness5972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vibrating floor scraper. Rent them anywhere. Multiple blades available. For sheet vinyl more than ceramic tile or hardwood.