CJ Robinson asked:

Apr 27, 2016
What is the best way to handle unraveling carpet.
May 14, 2016

seweing kit and a glue strip or sealent under the seam without looking at it. I would call a capet install compamy and have them look at it for sure. Find out what the cause is before the remedy. Gavigan Homes uses Lowes for install

John Ford asked:

Feb 17, 2014
What's the best hardwood flooring product for pet owners?
Aug 23, 2014

Your best bet will be white or red oak. In any kind of wood, I would recomend you to do the finish coat with BONA HIGH TRAFFIC, is the hardest finish yo can put on your floors and is water base.

Apr 28, 2020
I'm taking up an old vinyl tile floor from concrete and im nervous about continuing to use the torch. I'd like to try a heat gun instead. Not sure which to buy
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Oct 29, 2015
I scratched at few places in my Engineered Hardwood Floor. How do I fix it. Also how do I clean Engineered Hardwood Floor?
Dec 14, 2015

I would try to find out the manufacturer of the product and follow their instructions.

Philip

HDR Remodeling 

Berkeley Ca

Aug 31, 2021
What is the best flooring for a basement (concrete slab) with some moisture / humidity present?

Mason Hearn of HomeMasons, Inc. PRO answered:

Sep 14, 2021

It would be difficult to prescribe a proper floor without specific knowledge of the conditions - how much moisture, and where is it coming from?  As well, it is always better to think of most anything in a home as a complete system.  By that I mean, proper preparation of the substrate (the concrete) including some manner of vapor / moisture barrier and/or other assembly to mitigate the moisture or its effects.

Additionally, consideration of the space function and/or requirements for use, aesthetics, etc.

There are moisture-resistant / moistureproof flooring materials such as LVT.  However, I am always concerned that these non-breathable coverings might trap moisture beneath, and create ideal conditions for mold growth - a problem which may be invisible but harmful.

I know... the concern and prospective solutions may seem simple, but - for the RIGHT answer, no so much.  Summarily, there are rarely easy answers to such questions without a more-thorough analysis which can / should really only be done by professional examination of the space.  For that, engage a professional designer / archtect and/or a well-educated remodeling professional. 

Oct 17, 2020
How long have you been renovating?
Oct 21, 2020

Our business opened in 2011. I have been in the construction industry for over 30 years.

Oct 7, 2014
What is the best flooring for a cold, damp basement? There is existing carpet over a concrete slab.

Daniel Hartness answered:

Nov 4, 2019

The moisture issue has to be solved first and independently before a flooring option is chosen. When it comes to flooring options, I'm a huge fan of LVP for a couple of reasons. The first is that is extremely cheap for high quality and looks like real hardwood. Second, LVP is inherently waterproof. This is great for a lot of basements that open up to a pool area and are going to have a lot of traffic because of that. That being said, you shouldn't leave water sitting on any flooring surface for days or weeks on end without wiping it up. Then you'll have to call your insurance adjuster. Finally, there are a large number of options containing Aluminum Oxide in their finish. This the of the hardest compounds we have and it strengthens the wear layer to point where the plank is nearly scratch impervious. These are some of my favorite reasons to pick LVP.

Here's a link to one of the most helpful blogs I've been able to find in my research if you're interested in learning more!: https://www.reallycheapfloors.com/blog/what-is-luxury-vinyl-plank-flooring/

Oct 7, 2014
What is the best flooring for a cold, damp basement? There is existing carpet over a concrete slab.

George Millard answered:

Mar 6, 2017

Basement flooring is the common issue faced by most of the house owners. Try to create bright and warm flooring for more appealing look. We planned to change our flooring with concrete floors and for more details we contacted http://www.pcwoodfloors.com/ the experts of flooring. Even the prices are reasonable and long term investment. Such floor is one of the most durable and quickly addresses water issues.

CJ Robinson asked:

Apr 27, 2016
What is the best way to handle unraveling carpet.

Luke Vogel of Roofs R Us PRO answered:

Apr 27, 2016

Wood on the enrty will help stop it, also find the end of the part of the carpet that has begun to unravel and cut it with a sharp knife or clip with a sissors and place a drop of glue on the end down in the carpet, stay off it until it dries. That should work....

Steve Adams of GuildQuality PRO asked:

Feb 18, 2016
Can I install a laminate wood flooring on top of existing laminate wood flooring?

I probably would not recomend it.  A laminate floor is a floating floor and the flex, expansion and contraction of both as well as the hollow sound you can have with a laminate may give you undesireable results.  Laminates come out very easily and I feel it worth your while to remove the 1st laminate to elimate any future floor structural issues and install the new floor to the manufacturer's specifications.

Oct 29, 2015
I scratched at few places in my Engineered Hardwood Floor. How do I fix it. Also how do I clean Engineered Hardwood Floor?
Oct 30, 2015

Ailwood Scratch Cover is a coating that masks dents and scratches.  Start with that.  Apply per instructions. Comes in three colors.  Available at most fine paint stores.  Cleaning engineered floors is easy.  Just use a mild cleaner and a damp mop.

Oct 29, 2015
I scratched at few places in my Engineered Hardwood Floor. How do I fix it. Also how do I clean Engineered Hardwood Floor?
Nov 3, 2015

Start with a washcloth and some rubbing alcohol and gently wipe down where the scratches are.  Take a cotton swab and go through each scratch with some rubbing alcohol to make sure they are cleaned out.  Purchase a floor repair wax kit from your local hardware store (I recommend Picobello Flooring Repair Kit).  Using the putty knife, apply wax to scratches and ensure its all the way inside the cracks.  Once you are done, take the flat edge of knife and scrape off any excess wax. Last step just gently wipe repaired areas with a cloth to wipe up any residual wax.  

For cleaning the floors, make sure you are using a damp (not soaking) mop with a small ammount of floor cleaner.

Hope that helps!

-Brittany

Oct 29, 2015
I scratched at few places in my Engineered Hardwood Floor. How do I fix it. Also how do I clean Engineered Hardwood Floor?
Oct 30, 2015

 If you simply want to color them, Old English does a great job.  Bona wood floor cleaner is the best out there.  Hardware stores should have both.

Oct 7, 2014
What is the best flooring for a cold, damp basement? There is existing carpet over a concrete slab.
Oct 10, 2014

"Best" is a relative term.  There are certainly options that provide different levels of comfort at different price points.  Recently, we've used a product called Thermal Dry from a company called Basment Systems that installs a over the concrete. It is a snap together PVC product (unaffected by moisture) that has a matte finish(for carpet) or a faux finish (like a wood appearance).  This prevents direct transfer of moisture from concrete to carpet and provides a (minimal) insulation layer at the floor layer.

I am sure there are other simlar products on the market, but this one has served us well.

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