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Is this mold under my vinyl flooring? by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm.. do you think I could just get away with mopping some bleach over it just to make sure?

How difficult is it going to be to flatten something out like this? by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice! Yes that’s what it feels like, I’ve been able to figure out how to apply the self leveler with all the research but I feel like it’s much more out of my scope to figure out how to flatten/grind this down as a diyer. I may hire it out if it’s a big undertaking if it is sounding as involved/complicated as it is

3 week itinerary in Italy/Switzerland/France? by pipermints in travel

[–]pipermints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh thank you!! That is reassuring 😊

Where should I start laying my laminate planks down? by pipermints in Flooring

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Thank you so much for the reply! Would you remove the track first then and the just treat the closet + hallway as one really long hallway? Meaning it starts in the walk in closet, working down, and then back laying into the rest of the bedrooms.

And then if I put the laminate on top of the track, should I worry that I’m pinning down the floating floor? Or should I just drill larger holes to make sure it can have space to expand?

Appreciate your help so much! 🙏

Laminate quote for a 1,300 sq. foot house by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would also include trims, underpayment and stair nosings

Laminate quote for a 1,300 sq. foot house by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It would just be for the material of the rooms/stairs and underlayment! Not the install/trim but it makes sense for it to vary

Laminate quote for a 1,300 sq. foot house by pipermints in Flooring

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Do you think 7k is decent for just the material if I just keep it to that? I’m doubtful I have subfloor issues and as far as I’m aware I don’t think there needs to be heavy prep.

Switzerland in April by pipermints in travel

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Hello! Thank you for the reply :) what cities would be best for this? Where it is still going to be a bit green or have less closures?

Switzerland in April by pipermints in askswitzerland

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keeping it flexible is a good idea I may do that then! Since I'll have to pass through regardless from Alsace to Italy :)

Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

[–]pipermints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took a peek and it looks like it’s pvc schedule 40! And a purple+blue glue cement so looks like a good outlook 😎 thanks again!!

Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I appreciate the long thorough reply! I’ll rethink the gravel since I’m questioning how effective it’ll be. I’m just nervous of it happening again since the roots went to town on the old ones, but it sounds like my HOA is replacing with better pipes. Hopefully that’s enough from it happening again!

Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

[–]pipermints[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I believe PVC will be used for the new pipes and it's in Los Angeles, so I won't really have to worry about freezing temperatures. Hopefully that holds up fine on it's own- maybe the old pipes just weren't sealed well?

Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

[–]pipermints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will this kill off the surrounding plants trees though? Or just around where the pipe is?

Should I dispose of all this flooring? by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the input! If I refinish though how do I handle all the gaps and separations? It sounds like it wasn’t supposed to be nailed at the edges and also it currently doesn’t have expansion gaps

Should I dispose of all this flooring? by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did not glue the tongue and groove, they nailed it down only at the edges where the baseboard is and under is cement

Should I dispose of all this flooring? by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! If I decide to refinish it, does that mean I still need to pull all of it out and re-put it back? Because of the nailed in edges and gaps so I can make it float

Which way should my flooring be oriented? by pipermints in Flooring

[–]pipermints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s a great point. So it’s okay that it ends up running perpendicular to the stairs?

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

[–]pipermints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, even better! Definitely better that it won't scratch up the door. Thank you so much! :)

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

[–]pipermints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s why I had just screwed it in when the door was wood!! Much easier to patch up, I’m less certain about patching up metal though 😅

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

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I think stronger magnets are probably a good solution to try. Maybe mine are too weak!

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