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By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:36:40 +0000

We have ceramic tile in our kitchen and I want it out! If they take up the tile, would it be smooth enough to lay engineered hardwood on the concrete backer board?

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 06:55:04 +0000

I am looking at replacing tile floors with hardwood. Can u tell me if the subfloor would have to be completely replaced due to the tile mortar? Or can the subfloors just be cleaned up?

By: Rob Jones

Rob Jones — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:23:17 +0000

In reply to Elain Pierce.

Hi Elain,

If you’re looking to find a style of floor that can be installed over your tile, then engineered floors, laminate, vinyl plank, and LVT tile are all viable options for you. These types of floors can generally be floated over a flat, clean, dry substrate which can include tile. For the light question, you might want to consider going with a brighter color spectrum when choosing your flooring. It may not replace a lot of actual natural light, but lighter colors tend to reflect what light there is in a space, and to help make that space seem larger, too.

I hope this helps!

By: Elain Pierce

Elain Pierce — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 18:07:59 +0000

Just purchased a house. That has tile all through out the house and no windows for natural light.. I do not like grout. And I am having a hard time trying to find the correct flooring for the house. Could you give me some ideas??? Please.

Thank you,
Elain

By: Rob Jones

Rob Jones — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:30:44 +0000

In reply to Caroline.

Hi Caroline,

If you’re going to float the floor then I assume this means you’re going with engineered wood. Where the core layers in the boards will help them to manage temperature changes, it’s still a good idea to maintain a constant and moderate temperature in any room that features a real wood product. Also, moisture levels in dry cold climates can be an issue, too. If the air in your space is particularly dry, a humidifier can help restore the balance.

Hope this helps!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:23:26 +0000

I am considering a eucalyptus floor for an space that will not be heated. It will be floating. And there will be a vapor barrier under flooring. Is this a good choice in a cold climate?

By: ron elguera

ron elguera — Thu, 08 May 2014 08:10:49 +0000

Greetings Eric.
I live in Albuquerque New Mexico and have just moved into a Mossman home. Fred Mossman was a contractor who built in Albuquerque in the 50’s and is noted for building homes of extremely high quality. To this day a Mossman still commands top dollar. Mossman used oak floors and I assume that like everything else, it is of high quality. After purchasing the home, I realized that the bedrooms still have the original oak floors, but the hallway and living room are plywood due to a flood from a broken bathroom pipe which flooded while the owner was away. I would like to restore the floors that are currently plywood. I don’t mind a few knots here and there or a slight variation in color. I would like to know if I can put the new wood directly over the plywood or do I have to tear out the plywood? The original floors have no plywood base and it is pier and beam construction. Do you have any advice as to thickness (I would like to get the new flooring as close as possible to the height of the original floors….I also assume I will have to install thresholds where the original wood meets the new. Any and all advice you offer will be much appreciated! Sincerely, Ron Elguera

By: Regina Simpson

Regina Simpson — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 23:00:18 +0000

We decided to put solid hard wood flooring in our living room. We been thinking about hand scrapped. Not sure what is best for us. I know I do not want a high gloss finish that would show fingerprints. We have 4 dachshunds , I had my heart set on a semi shinny floor. my daughter has red oak floor with a little bit of shine….just feels a little smooth and looks like that is what I want. Her floor it seems like no water marks or doggie footprints…..NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING on her floor….it always looks nice and no she is not always mopping every minute. We purchased a red oak with very very little shine, it feels rough. I am not sure of what type of floor, we want it to wear good, something that doesn’t look like it needs mopped 10 minutes after it was mopped……YES I HAVE LAMINATE NOW….haha. Am I looking for a floor with aluminum oxide finish ? What type of floor is best for someone who wants a floor that looks good all the time and shows no water marks, doggie footprints or human footprints or is that possible. I thought it was because of my daughters floor…..but just not sure what it is. My daughter and son-in-law bought the house new and floor was there so we have no idea what floor she has. Help….please….any advice…THANK YOU