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Can I use Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay in place of Vinyl & Cork Underlay?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: No, when a floor requires waterproofing an appropriate waterproofing membrane must be used as per Australian Standard for Waterproofing AS3740 Answer: No, Villaboard® Lining sheets are for wall and ceiling applications only, Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay must be used in an underlay application.
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Can I use a nail gun to install the Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay sheets?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: No, the nail is a 2.5 x 25mm Underlay Nail, which has been specifically designed for this application.
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Can Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay be laid over a concrete floor?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: No, James Hardie does not recommend Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay be fixed directly to a concrete floor by nailing or gluing.
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Can Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay be used over timber in an external decking application?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: No, James Hardie does not recommend Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay as an Underlay in an external decking application. Our 15mm or 18mm HPC products must be used as specified in our Decking Construction Manual.
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Can I lay my tiles over a control joint in Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: No, James Hardie does not recommend this method of fixing. You may consider other methods of floor materials or compounds to raise the floor level.
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Are control joints needed for large tiled areas when installing Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: Yes, at 5 metres and in rooms where there is a change in direction, that is L-shaped rooms and at doorways.
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Can I use Ezi-Grid ® Tile Underlay in a bathroom?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: Yes, you can use Ezi-Grid® Tile Underlay in all floor areas in a bathroom, as long as the product is waterproofed as per the manufactuers instructions. For further details on suitable waterproofing products, contact a waterproofing manufacturer.
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Can I use an underlay ?

Flotex - Frequently Asked Questions
No, Flotex was not designed to be used with an underlay. As a dimensionally stable material Flotex will not sit happily on top of a flexible underlay. So please lay on a solid floor.
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ARE ALL TYPES OF VINYL, CARPET AND UNDERLAY OKAY?

Radiant Heating Solutions Ltd, Lincolnshire UK - Frequently ...
These materials can be laid over screeded or timber covered floors. Maximum floor temperatures for vinyl type materials can be limited to those recommended by the manufacturer but a lower heat output may result. When selecting underlays for carpets, bear in mind that the use of dense or very thick underlays may also restrict the heat output from the floor. Radiant can advise on the best type of underlay to use.
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Can I Use The System To Clean Hardwood, Vinyl or Ceramic Tile Floors?

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Yes! Use the bare floor tool or install one of our most popular options: the VacPan? automatic dustpan. It's ideal for removing debris from the kitchen, bath or mudroom. Simply sweep trash towards the automatic dustpan, touch the toeswitch and use the power of your Beam to instantly remove it. No more dustpans or stooping over to pick up swept debris.
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Q What does Cork Seal do to the cork? Why should I use it?

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Cork Seal does exactly as the name implies. It seals the cork. This makes the cork easier to clean, less susceptible to sloughing and abrasive damage. It actually enhances that cork feel. It makes the factory fillers stay in place much better.
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Why use cork?

Renaissance FLOORING. INC
Cork provides the most functional, beautiful flooring available that combines functionality, ease of maintenance, beauty, and environmental sensitivity together.
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How are cork flooring tile shades achieved?

Renaissance FLOORING. INC
Core Flooring tiles are shaded through a unique baking process. No dyes or stains are used. Darker shades are baked for longer periods of time and at higher temperatures than the light shades.
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Will cork flooring tile shades fade?

Renaissance FLOORING. INC
The shades will lighten slightly over a period of years. The original shade can be brought back by sanding and refinishing the cork tiles. Cork tiles and other flooring surfaces should be protected from UV-Rays using a window treatment. Renaissance Flooring customers in Arizona have been extremely pleased with the numerous cork flooring installations we have completed. Please contact us if you would like more information about cork flooring.
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We stock a range of underlays but there is one basic rule; if you are laying directly onto a concrete floor, you must use a DPM (Damp Proof Membrane) first to prevent moisture from the concrete attacking your flooring. For all other situations any of our other underlays are fine; from the basic polyfoam to our Duratex sound proofing underlay. Membrane) first to prevent moisture from the concrete attacking your flooring.
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What about carpet, tile, and vinyl floor coverings?

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The Basement De-Watering System? is the ideal solution for carpeted basements. If the carpet has not been destroyed by years of water damage, enough of it can be moved or removed to provide clearance for the Basement De-Watering System?. Some carpets must be trimmed and replaced after the installation. If vinyl flooring has survived past seepage, it will be trimmed about 2 1/2" from the wall before the Basement De-Watering System? is installed.
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How do I clean my new vinyl tile floor?

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We recommend using a non-rinsing cleaner that leaves no film. We suggest that you vacuum, sweep or dust mop more frequently. Wipe up food or other spills immediately using a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth. You should NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, POWDERS, OIL CLEANERS, WAXES OR DISH DETERGENT; this will scratch the surface or leave a film.
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How do I prepare my floor for vinyl tile installation?

depot-tile.com - Frequently Asked Questions
You can use primer to prepare a sub-floor for vinyl tile. It aids in preparing the floor for the adhesive. We recommend Jasco Primer. NEVER USE A SEALER! TrafficMaster Pro Basement Proofer is a type of primer that acts like a sealer, but allows adhesion of the tile to concrete floors. Most importantly, it helps prevent moisture from getting between tiles and the sub-floor.
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Can I install vinyl tile on a concrete floor?

depot-tile.com - Frequently Asked Questions
Concrete Floors must not contain a sealer or finish of any kind. For installing below grade (below floor level, like in basements), we recommend Basement Proofer to prepare concrete floors. First, clean the sub-floor for any remaining dirt and grease. Tiles must be in the room of installation for at least 2 days to stabilize temperature. Never use polyurethane over vinyl tile.
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Can I install cork tile over an existing ceramic tile floor?

Cork Flooring Frequently Asked Questions | DuroDesign
You first need to flatten the floor with a skim coat of a Portland cement based patching compound. Or, you can simply install a floating clic cork floor directly over the existing tile.
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How do I place more than one tile in an animation frame?

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Each frame can only hold one "image", so you need to make an image out of the tiles you want in the frame—a Tile Bitmap. To make a tile bitmap (*.tbm), load its editor and resize the image to the required dimensions. Then add tiles to it as you would the board editor. Tile bitmaps can be selected as images for animation frames.
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What donation amount is required to place a tile?

The Cancer Mosaic - FAQ
A $20 tax deductible* donation to the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) is required for each 20x20 pixel tile in the mosaic. You are more than welcome to donate more than $20 for a tile, or to buy more than one tile if you have a few people you would like to honor, remember, or support.
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What should I use to clean my vinyl windows?

Frequently Asked Questions
Common sense mainly. Never use an abrasive cleanser or cleaning pad as this may scratch the vinyl frame material or glass. To clean the vinyl frame, use a mild detergent and water or one of the common household cleaners. For hard to clean marks or scuffs, try using varsol on a clean cloth and rub lightly. To clean the glass use one of the commercially available glass cleaners, or a mixture of ammonia and water or vinegar and water.
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Can I use your product if I have vinyl siding?

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Yes, many of our customers use our wooden products on vinyl-sided houses. For most items we recommend 'round-head' (also called 'pan-head') brass screws, with screw heads left exposed. Screws allow more adjusting than nailing, avoid damage from hammer blows, and permit easy removal for maintenance.
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Can I install DuroDesign cork flooring over my existing ceramic or vinyl floor?

Cork Flooring Frequently Asked Questions | DuroDesign
Yes, choose our clic floating cork floor and you can install directly over your existing flooring with very little surface preparation.
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Can I install ceramic tile directly over my vinyl flooring?

Ontario ceramic tile technical info - ceramic tile installat...
Although modified thinset will bond to the vinyl floor covering it doesn't mean it will allow for a successful installation. The vinyl should be removed along with the 1/4" plywood underlayment.
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Under what conditions can tile be installed directly over a vinyl sub floor?

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When the vinyl is firmly adhered to the floor and all contaminants and waxes have been stripped from the floor. If the vinyl is “cushioned,” it should be removed. Bear in mind that some older vinyl may contain asbestos, which can be dangerous if inhaled. In unsure, contact a professional.
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Can I have ceramic tile installed directly over my vinyl floor?

Great Western Flooring - FAQ's
We generally recommend that the underlayment be removed because the subfloor may mot be adequate to support tile; however if your existing vinyl floor was installed over an adequate subfloor using a full spread installation method then yes, it can be done if you use the proper installation products.
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