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Posted on 4/7/15 at 8:09 am to unclejhim
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I don't mean to hi-jack this thread but.... I have engineered wood floors that need refinishing. Does anyone know someone that does this? I'm in the Zachary area.
Rent a floor sander and do it yourself. Several youtube videos out there
Posted on 4/7/15 at 8:10 am to Rev1897
Just don't cheap out on it. Do your research and get something reputable. The crap that is in my current house is garbage. Holds up well to my large dog, but there are gouges here and there from the previous owner moving out and my movers moving in. Very thin top layer from what I can tell. I'm the second owner, so I don't know what it is or how expensive it is. But the house is only 3 years old and I see myself changing out the floors if it looks like we are staying here for a while.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 8:11 am to AUtigR24
Use my email above and I will advise
Posted on 4/7/15 at 8:27 am to Rev1897
Downstairs as in walkout basement or on a slab?
If you're considering installing engineered wood/real wood in the basement don't do it. Basements or lower level floors can flood due to heavy rain or a pipe bust. If that occurs you will be replacing your floor.
In the basement or lower level do one of two things:
1) Nice tile (I suggest looking at wood plank tile. Pretty great stuff!)
or...
2) A professionally stained concrete floor. I just toured a home with a basement that had an incredibly awesome stained concrete floor. It looked better than about any type of floor you can imagine.
"Wood Tile" (Look like real wood))
"Stained Concrete Floor"
If you're considering installing engineered wood/real wood in the basement don't do it. Basements or lower level floors can flood due to heavy rain or a pipe bust. If that occurs you will be replacing your floor.
In the basement or lower level do one of two things:
1) Nice tile (I suggest looking at wood plank tile. Pretty great stuff!)
or...
2) A professionally stained concrete floor. I just toured a home with a basement that had an incredibly awesome stained concrete floor. It looked better than about any type of floor you can imagine.
"Wood Tile" (Look like real wood))
"Stained Concrete Floor"
This post was edited on 4/7/15 at 8:36 am
Posted on 4/7/15 at 8:33 am to mizzoukills
"" My bamboo had been awesome for nearly 10 years. Perfectly finished right out of the box.
Direct glue down on slab.
Used in high traffic areas and it looks fantastic. ""
This ^^^^^
Direct glue down on slab.
Used in high traffic areas and it looks fantastic. ""
This ^^^^^
This post was edited on 4/7/15 at 8:33 am
Posted on 4/7/15 at 9:48 am to jimmy the leg
It is flat? I hate tile due to the grout dropping down and being never level.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 10:01 am to torrey225
quote:
It is flat? I hate tile due to the grout dropping down and being never level.
If you professionally stain your concrete floors then you won't have to worry about a level issue.
However, you could simply level your furniture. It's not that difficult. Just requires an electric drill and about 10 minutes of your time.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 10:05 am to TigahRag
quote:
Bamboo isn't even wood .. It's woven grass that's highly sensitive to any moisture .. Good luck with that ..
That's bullshite
There is a "woven" Bamboo product but it's nothing like the solid bamboo flooring.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 10:39 am to OLDBEACHCOMBER
bamboo is the type of "wood floor" that you would install in high moisture areas due to it's ability to absorb moisture without warping. Perfect for kitchens and bathrooms.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 7:14 pm to OLDBEACHCOMBER
Are you saying Bamboo is actually wood ? Because it's not ..
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:47 am to TigahRag
Guys, ive been in the business over 10 years. I posted my work email and would be happy to help any of you. My advice is free. I don't mind giving you as much information as I can. I can also sell it to you and have my company install it. However, I don't want any of you to feel like you have to buy anything from me. I'll give you all the info and if you request any pricing I'll get it for you but only at your request. For the record I'm not high on bamboo. The reason is that it's harder to find a true deal on the stuff. Typically if it's less expensive it's because it was harvested too early and probably will dent like fender in a hail storm.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:05 pm to mizzoukills
quote:
Downstairs as in walkout basement or on a slab?
If you're considering installing engineered wood/real wood in the basement don't do it. Basements or lower level floors can flood due to heavy rain or a pipe bust. If that occurs you will be replacing your floor.
In the basement or lower level do one of two things:
quote:
mizzoukills
You've never been to south Louisiana have you?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:55 pm to Rev1897
Concrete slab?
If you want wide planks then you need to go towards engineering floors.
Some are 8 or 9 per ft and ridiculously nice.
It all depends.
Bamboo is hard and durable but I think it looks like a laminate. If over a foam it feels like laminate as well.
If you have big dogs...cchoose wisely. Bottom line get educated on engineered wood floors.. you will perceive them differently. Step outside typical places homeowners look. Go into the builder world
If you want wide planks then you need to go towards engineering floors.
Some are 8 or 9 per ft and ridiculously nice.
It all depends.
Bamboo is hard and durable but I think it looks like a laminate. If over a foam it feels like laminate as well.
If you have big dogs...cchoose wisely. Bottom line get educated on engineered wood floors.. you will perceive them differently. Step outside typical places homeowners look. Go into the builder world
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