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If you purchase and install good quality laminate flooring, you should not have to seal it. Generally, it's difficult to seal and may not seal reliably. Some people will use silicone to seal their floors, but its best to ask an expert because of the skill level to complete this job.
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Could you put polyurethane on vinyl tile floor to seal it and make more waterproof?
Yes you can, however, ensure that this is the best option before executing. I do this to reinforce the self-stick vinyl tile and laminate flooring in my basement and it works great. I got tired of dropping a knife or something creating a huge gash requiring replacement. The polyurethane layer has protected my floors for years. Occasional reapplication of polyurethane in spots where needed making it look new brand new again versus cutting out and re-sticking a piece of the laminate floor that will never look as good as new...I use the former. There are a lot of nay-sayers out there about polyurethane on vinyl tiles and laminate floors, but I've always had great success.
Why do you need to flush a floor drain periodically?
Floor drain trap can dry out leaving no seal, allowing sewer gases to escape.
Laminate flooring next to a door can I use silicone instead of a transition piece.?
Yes. The purpose of the transition is to create a pleasing edge to your flooring without binding it, since a laminate floor is designed to "float" and must not be inhibited in movement. Silicone, instead of a transition piece, will still allow enough movement for expansion and contraction. In fact, even if you do use a transition piece, it's a good practice to run a bead of silicone along the edge to seal out moisture that could creep under your flooring and ruin it.
What is the minimum trap seal depth requirement for a bath waste connection to a ground floor gulley?
50mm
Should you seal the gap between your toilet and tile floor with silicone... why or why not?
If the toilet is sitting solid on the floor, you don't need to. I would use latex instead of silicone because if you should ever have to pull the toilet, it would be much easier. One reason not to seal it down would be if the wax ring should ever fail. You could have a lot of damage to the floor before you noticed the leak.
Would you recommend gym seal for hardwood residential floor?
I would....if you can get it in a flat or satin at the most. You put a shiny seal on the floor and it will show every scratch and scuff mark. And god forbid you have pets. Those little claws will show every mark.
What is floor seal used for?
To seal floors
What animal is Slugger the sea dog?
Slugger the Sea Dog is a seal. There are a huge variety of seals but the Slugger version seams to be a leopard seal or a fur seal because of its gray coloring.
Refinishing Hardwood Floor?
Over many years, the surface of hardwood floors can deteriorate to the point where they are full of scratches and have lost their warm shine. When hardwood floors have lost their finish, they can look dirty and old despite regular cleaning and maintenance. Hardwood floors are natural products that do not hold up to years of heavy traffic and wear without occasional maintenance. Despite your best efforts, all natural, hardwood floors will have to be refinished at some point in order to restore their beauty.Real hardwood flooring comes in two main varieties: solid hardwood and engineered hardwood. Solid hardwood floorings are planks of solid wood, while engineered hardwood floors are composed of layers of lesser wood glued together and topped with a thin piece of hardwood. Despite the difference, the cost of these two options is roughly the same. One advantage that engineered hardwood has over solid hardwood is that it is more durable. However, engineered hardwood cannot be refinished as often as solid hardwood since the top layer is very thin. When refinishing the hardwood in your home, it is important to know what kind of hardwood floor you have so that you know whether or not it can be refinished.The first step to refinishing a hardwood floor is to make sure that the floor is even and that all nails have been hammered flush with the surface of the floor. After that, you will need to rent a floor sander from a hardware rental store. You will also need to purchase different grades of sandpaper that will fit the sander. The most common grits used for refinishing hardwood flooring are 36, 60, 80, and 100, with 36 being the coarsest and 100 being the finest grit. You will be doing multiple passes with the sander at different grit levels in order to achieve a smooth surface. Start sanding the floor with the grain of the wood using the heaviest grit sand paper. Once the entire surface of the floor has been sanded, go over it again with the next finest sand paper grit and repeat the process till you finish with 100 grit paper.Next, vacuum the entire room and use a tack rag to collect all the dust. The floor must be spotless and free of dust before the staining process. Next, apply the stain of your choice to the floor by applying it with a rag. If you would like a darker finish, you can elect to use a brush to stain the floor. When using a brush, be sure to paint with the grain of the wood. Allow the stain to dry and apply a second coat to cover up any missed spots and to enrich the color.The final step in refinishing a hardwood floor is to coat it with polyurethane, which will seal and protect the wood for years to come. Apply the sealer with a brush or roller going with the grain. Allow the floor to dry according to manufacturer specifications and then apply a second coat.Once the second coat has dried, the floor is finished and ready for several more years of use.
Why does your Jeep Wrangler leak when it rains?
Theres just so many seams that need good seals. You didn't specify where it's leaking, but check the roof seal, door seal, the seal between the top and the body, the rear window seal as well as the rear wiper, and a real common one is the body seal where the windshield folds down and the front clip attaches to the tub. Inside, there is the heater/ac box, there should be a drain there, and possibly missing floor plugs
How do you remove scratches from a laminate floor?
ScratchesScratches in laminate floors can often be filled in with a little bit of wood putty that is similar in color to the floor. Use a putty knife to fill in the cracks, and then clean the area with a dry cloth to remove any residue. You should put some type of seal over the wood putty to protect the repair; clear nail polish can be an excellent solution if the scratch on your laminate floors is small.Another option is to check with the manufacturer to find out if they sell scratch repair pencils. This pencil is made of a waxy substance that is color matched to your specific floor. You "color" over the area in your laminate flooring that has the scratch and small bits of the pencil fill in the scratch. Consider purchasing one of these pencils if available when purchasing your laminate floors to take care of any scratches as they appear. Found this answer on a website: Published by Amy Whittle on Mar 27, 2008 at Associated Content
Can you install wood flooring in the basement?
Yes, you can...provided that there is not a water nor moisture issue. If the basement is below grade (i.e. beneath the ground), then you need to use an engineered hardwood (rather than solid hardwood). Some engineered hardwoods can be glued and others click into place. It's best to consult a flooring professional on best structure/installation method and whether floor prep is needed (since many basements are uneven). Oops...I forgot to sign in. Engineered hardwood is real (and not be confused with laminate which is fake).
What would cause the passenger floor to be very wet when it rains on a 1998 Lincoln town car?
Windshield seal? Lower door seal? Hole in floor ?
What are the advantages of unfinished hardwood floors?
The main advantage of installing unfinished hardwood floors is that it allows finishing to occur onsite. This creates a better monotony of finish and seal, and allows for more customization options.
Cost to clean and seal a travertine floor?
what the cost of cleaning travertine floor and what do they charge for polish..
Would an axle seal leak on a Mountaineer not show fluid on a garage floor?
When the front axle seal first starts " weeping " it doesn't necessarily drip on your garage floor , but it will eventually !
How do you Replace a toilet after you tile the floor?
With a deep floor flange Or a wax seal with a horn and extra long Brass floor flange bolts
