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Asphalt Tile FAQ

Asphalt Tile FAQ Asphalt Tile FAQ Years ago asphalt tile was used commercially and in many basements because it was inexpensive. Asphalt is a hard nonflexable tile, usually 9 inches by 9 inches by 1/8 thick. It is easily softened by solvents and grease, so wipe up spills promptly and do not use solvents or solvent-based polishes on it. Asphalt tile...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Installing the Flooring

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring Installing the FloorFull Spread Vinyl Flooring - Installing the Flooring Intro - Prep - Floor Prep - Template - Cut - Install - Checklist Margin of Error: Within 1/4 at edges, exact at seams Most Common Mistakes When estimating the amount of sheet vinyl, forgetting to account for pattern matching at a seam. Unrolling sheet vinyl too early, or waiting...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
Views: 230

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Introduction

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring IntroductionFull Spread Vinyl Flooring - Introduction Intro - Prep - Floor Prep - Template - Cut - Install - Checklist What you will be Doing In this section, we explain the variety of vinyl flooring materials on the market today and the techniques used to install them. There are now more patterns, colors, styles, and installation choices than...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Making the Template

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring Making the TemplateFull Spread Vinyl Flooring - Making the Template Intro - Prep - Floor Prep - Template - Cut - Install - Checklist Margin of Error Exact Most Common Mistakes Neglecting to make or properly use a template when working with sheet vinyl. A template or pattern is essential for accurately cutting your vinyl floor. Craft paper, butcher�s.

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Full Spread Vinyl Flooring Cutting the Vinyl

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring Cutting the VinylFull Spread Vinyl Flooring - Cutting the Vinyl Intro - Prep - Floor Prep - Template - Cut - Install - Checklist Margin of Error: Exact Most Common Mistakes Laying out the template on the wrong side, thereby cutting the floor backwards. Not lining up the template seam line with a pattern (grout) line on the flooring material. Unroll the new...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Full Spread Vinyl Flooring General Preparation

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring General PreparationFull Spread Vinyl Flooring - Preparation Intro - Prep - Floor Prep - Template - Cut - Install - Checklist Permits and Codes Replacing floors comes under the coverage of remodeling and may be regulated by local building codes. A permit may be necessary. Many areas require a permit if more than $100 of work will be done. Always check your...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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FullSpread Vinyl Flooring - Preparing the Floor

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring Preparing the FloorFullSpread Vinyl Flooring - Preparing the Floor Intro - Prep - Floor Prep - Template - Cut - Install - Checklist Margin of Error: Floor should be level within 1/8�, with gaps no Larger than 1/4�. Most Common Mistakes Not leveling the floor and/or applying an underlayment if needed. Not making the needed repairs before beginning...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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FullSpread Vinyl Flooring - Tools and Materials Checklist

Full Spread Vinyl Flooring Tools and Materials ChecklistFullSpread Vinyl Flooring - Tools and Materials Checklist Intro - Prep - Floor Prep - Template - Cut - Install - Checklist Tools for Full-Spread Adhesive Scissors Pencil or ball point pen 1� wide ruler Notched trowel Notched blade or utility knife Rolling pin or (rented) 100 lb. roller Materials for Full-Spread Adhesive Craft or butcher...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Installing Resilient Floor Tile

Installing Resilient Floor TileInstalling Resilient Floor Tile Introduction Resilient floor tiles are a very popular choice for flooring primarily because it is a fairly straightforward do-it-yourself project. But resilient tiles have so much more to offer. Their flexibility makes them easier to walk and stand on for longer periods. They can also be a little more...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Installing Vinyl Cove Molding

Installing Vinyl Cove MoldingInstalling Vinyl Cove Molding Introduction Vinyl wall base molding is an easy-to-install substitute for wood baseboard molding. In areas that you have installed a vinyl or carpeted floor, vinyl wall base molding is a very decorative and functional option for surrounding the room perimeter. You have several color choices that can provide a..

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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