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I have a flooring question, please.
What is this sheet stuff on my floor (pic below)? It's black, sticky on one side, and has a fabric finish on the other. Any ideas why it's there? More importantly, do I need to replace the chunk I pulled up?
I'm working on my floor again. One reason is to fill a low spot that caused a vinyl plank to crack. The other reason is I reinstalled the old flooring when fixing a different low spot last year. Apparently the flooring is only designed to go down once. The flooring I reused started failing right away. The sheeting. ![]() The 'low spot' in my 100 year old floor. (I can only guess the concrete is from a long gone little patio.) ![]() My kitchen right now ![]()
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Looks like some sort of *****ithane type membrane. Don't bother replacing it, float it flat with Feather Finish. I think you can find it at Home Depot.
Also, that's a rough way to install LVT planks. They should be clicked together all the way to the end wall before starting the next course. |
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Vapor barrier, perhaps?
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![]() As for the flooring, I didn't feel like pulling up and replacing all 900 sq/ft. I just pulled up what was messed up. I surgically removed the last several boards ensuring the end-locks are retained. Once I weave four new ones in, the rest house down as you describe. Here's what happens if you damage the end locks. ![]()
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They're not meant to be weaved. The lock system on the sides are meant to be started at a 30° angle then snapped downward. I'm not saying it can't be weaved but jus sayin.
It's important to have positive locking on all 4 sides of every board |
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You know the old saying about men and floors....
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Popping in to let y'all know I got my floor fixed. It cost me $400, including buying an oscillating saw. I was quoted $1,800.
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Looks fine!
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Great - and you've got the saw to fix (or make) something else later!
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Right now I'm building up my courage. I want to replace my shower stall this year.
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You’re gonna need a bikini and a shower cap for starters.
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You can do the shower, I've got any demo and tile tools you could need. ![]()
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Thank you for the kindly offer. I was thinking just a simple insert like the picture below. My fear isn't the effort. My fear is having mice and critters finding there way into my house while things are apart. Good Lord I hate mice!
Remind me, are you in Naples or Cape Coral? ![]()
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Good job, you're hired!
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Nice work, Dixie........congrats!!!
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![]() Install of that would be pretty quick, I'm sure you could seal with something as you go. Is the existing shower tile, prefab/fiberglass, or other?
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