Articles for tag: Carpet Tiles, Floor Coverings, Floor Tiles, Vinyl Tiles

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Do it Yourself: How to Install Carpet Tiles

For years, carpet has been the standard floor covering. Since they come in very bulky, it is not an easy do-it-yourself project. Most of the time, this job is left with the professionals. Carpet tiles, however, are easier to install than the regular bulky roll of carpets. If you have installed ceramic or vinyl tiles, ...

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Sanding Tips: Smoothing Surfaces by Hand and Power Tool

A surface is sanded to get it really smooth before decorating. A power-sanding tool may also be used to shape and round timber. The material used for sanding is paper- or cloth-coated with grains of an abrasive such as silicon carbide. The coarseness of the abrasive is graded from fine to coarse, by words or ...

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Tile Vs Carpet or Linoleum

If you are replacing your floor covering your choices are tile, carpet, linoleum or wood. Before tearing up your old floor covering you will want to decide on a new floor covering. You also may want to purchase the new floor covering and have it readily available before taking the old floor covering out to ...

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How to Clean Up a Basement After a Water Flood

No matter if you’re experiencing a regional flood, or only your basement is under water because a pipe broke, you’ll need to clean it up immediately afterwards. The faster the water flood is cleaned up, the less damage can occur. Assuming you have already contacted the insurance agency who covers your house, your next step ...

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Redecorating Your Home: Tips for How to Pick Out Flooring

Home flooring has changed greatly in recent years and consumers who are choosing new floors for their home are often quickly overwhelmed with the range of choices available to them. However, a little planning ahead and research about the options available, can make choosing a floor surface less confusing and even fun! Below are some ...