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Wood laminate floor over hardwood floor?
Yes, you can install a laminate floor system over existing hardwood floors. Just be sure that the existing hardwood is pretty smooth or the hump in the floor will transfer through. You must use a vapor barrier over your existing hardwood to reduce sound as well as moister transfere between two floor systems. Be sure to let your new floor acclimate to your room temp. for at least 48 hrs. this is especially important if you are installing floor in the winter.
Laminate Wood Flooring: An Alternative to Hardwood?
Laminate wood flooring is a highly durable, cost-efficient alternative to traditional hardwood floors. Scratch, fade and stain resistant, laminate wood flooring never needs to be replaced or refinished. Laminate flooring is a composite material with several layers that make it strong and attractive. Available in a wide variety of colors, plank widths and wood styles, laminate flooring is versatile and will add style and class to any decor. Easy to install with a simple click joint or locking system, laminate floors don't require glue or nails and can be fully installed over an existing floor in a matter of a weekend.
What are the pros and cons of using laminate versus wood flooring?
I would not recommend real wood flooring for a kitchen. You are better off using tiles. Real wood flooring can decay faster if you spill something on it. With laminate flooring you don't have to worry about that. However, wood flooring does look nicer. I would go with tile flooring for a kitchen and wood flooring for other rooms.
Can you use r-134a instead of r-22 Refrigerant?
10 years ago they kept telling us that replacing R12 a/c system with 134 gas was not recommended because will destroy the compressor and so on, I have retrofitted all my vehicles to 134A with no negative consequences ,so I believe it can be done Just have to evacuate the system totally and remove the oil from the condenser,evaporator and receiver dryer(Filter) and add the recommended oil for 134A gas .
What are the advantages of owning a central vacuum system versus a regular moveable vacuum?
Central vacuums allow for easier cleaning because it is a system installed in the house and you do not have to take it to every room. It seems this method could also save time and prevent dust from blowing back out of the vacuum like it does with a regular vacuum.
