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Can MICROCEMENTO® be applied on wooden and parquet flooring?
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Wooden floors are not rigid enough and contain a great number of mobile joints. Therefore, they are not suitable for the application of MICROCEMENTO®. In such cases, the existing flooring needs to be removed prior to application of the product.
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Why is hard surface flooring recommended for classrooms, offices and homes?
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Hard surface floors are easy to clean and maintain because they provide a one-dimensional surface that doesn’t absorb odors, spills, dust or soil. They also don’t easily retain moisture, which can promote the growth of microorganisms, such as dust mi
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Where can I find a list of flooring products that have earned the FloorScore® seal?
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A current list is maintained at http://www.scscertified.com/products/program.php?a=FloorScore.
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What Are Joist Hangers?
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Joist hangers are a type of hardware device used to anchor floors, ceilings and decks within a building. These hangers are made of steel or aluminum, and are used to connect joists and support beams to the surrounding framing systems. These devices a
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Can I install hardwood flooring over an existing hardwood floor?
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We've run into this situation a few times recently. If you really don't want to tear out the floor you have, the best thing you can do is use a floating wood floor like Kahrs that click together and doesn't attach to the existing floor.
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How do I get oil stain out of kitchen flooring!?
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Use vinegar. That separates the oily bits and makes it easier to clean up. I know all about making a mess in the kitchen!
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How waterproof is pergo-type flooring?
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I'm looking at a bathroom remodel. The bathroom is going to get used by little kids. My first solution would be sheet vinyl flooring. It is seamless and waterproof. The homeowner says that it is generally ugly (and I agree). She's seen those snap-tog
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How do you remove linoleum flooring glued to wood that has been down for 30 years?
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Also, you do not have to remove it depending on what you want to do with it. You can lay sub floor over it or trim any edges that are curling, flash it with leveler and then put new lino on top of it.
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What type of maintenance does Wilsonart Flooring require?
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Wilsonart Flooring is very easy to maintain. Daily maintenance consists of vacuuming or using a dry electrostatic cleaner. For more thorough cleaning, damp mop using water and Wilsonart Flooring Cleaner. No waxing or special surface treatments are ev
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Where can Wilsonart Flooring be installed and can I do it myself?
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A. Wilsonart Flooring can be installed almost anywhere, although we do advise caution in areas where the floor may be subjected to large amounts of water and do not recommend installing Wilsonart Flooring in rooms with floor drains. While professiona
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