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How to Sand a Wood Floor
You can sand down any old wooden floor - woodblock, mosaic woodstrip or floorboards - but it is almost certain that if you hire a sanding machine you will be…
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How to Repair Timber Floors
Even if your timber floor does not have any of the more serious problems, there may still be minor problems which need to be solved before using the floor as…
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How to Repair Stairs
Hints for Seniors stair lift installation service is offering COVID-19 safe estimates in response to the recent pandemic, they are working hard to keep their customers safe. If you are carpeting…
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How to Repair Solid Floors
Where you want to use a solid floor as a basis for a floor covering, ensure that it is sound, dry and level. Usually, it is possible to make repairs…
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How to Repair Chipboard Floors
Chipboard sheet flooring requires few repairs, unless it gets damp or if you need to make an inspection hatch for access to wiring or pipes. Because the large sheets are…
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How to Lay Wood Mosaic Flooring
When buying mosaic panels, check to make sure that they are all the same size. Any slight variation will leave unsightly gaps in the finished floor. Before laying mosaic panels…
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How to Choose a Hard Floor Covering for your House
There is no point having a luxury carpet if it is going to be ground down by excessive wear (the main wear point on carpets is where people change direction,…
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How to Carpet Stairs and Steps
Laying carpet on stairs is not much more complicated than laying it on flat surfaces, but you do need to follow a few basic rules. Before commencing, check whether your…
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How Floors are Constructed
When the time comes to replace or change a floor covering, this is the perfect opportunity to check that your floors are structurally sound, looking for signs of localized damage,…
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How to Lay Foam-Backed Carpet
Carpet with its own built-in foam underlay is much easier to lay than carpet which has a separate underlay. No gripper strips need to be fitted, underlay does not have…
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How to Lay Fabric-Backed Carpet
Fabric-backed carpet with a separate underlay takes much longer to lay than foam-backed carpet. There are two methods for securing this carpet turn and tack and gripper strip. With the…
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How to Lay Carpet Tiles
The big plus for carpet tiles is that if one tile gets damaged, it can easily be replaced. Also, most carpet tiles are washable, so are ideal for use in…
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How to Lay a Carpet
The way you lay a carpet depends on whether or not it has a foam backing which acts as an underlay. Foam-backed carpet is laid straight on to the floor,…
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How to Install Vinyl Sheet Flooring
The most popular type of sheet flooring is vinyl. This is available in both solid and 'cushioned' versions -cushioned vinyl is more comfortable and easier to maintain, though solid types…
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How to Get Rid of the Problems with Fitting Timber Flooring
No matter what type of timber flooring you are fitting, you are sure to encounter various difficulties along the way. The main problems will be cutting woodstrip flooring to size,…
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How to Finish off Timber Flooring
Some timber floorings already have a protective vinyl layer on top and need no further finishing (although a single coat of varnish is usually recommended). With others, and with stripped…
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How to Diagnosis Floor Problems
There is no point in laying a new floor covering of any kind on a faulty base, so the first thing to do is to have a good look at…
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How to Design Floors in Your Room
Since the floor makes up one of the largest single areas of any room to be furnished and decorated, its coloring, pattern and design need to be chosen very carefully…
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How to Choose a Wood Floor in your House
Having a hardwood floor installation has many advantages as a flooring material. It is relatively warm underfoot; it is less noisy than ceramic or quarry tiles (though, of course, not as…
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How to Choose a Soft Floor Covering for you House
The floor and its floor covering is one of the most important elements of any room. It determines its sound and its feel, its texture and pattern can set the…