Absolutely! As long as the existing floor is level, you can lay a new floor over the top. However bare in mind that the new floor installed will raise from 12mm to 19mm depending on the thickness of the floor you choose to have installed.

When choosing a coating for your floor you must take into consideration the traffic in which will be entered. A polyurethane finish is the most durable and will stand up to any heavy traffic. Whereas a water base finish, although, minimal smell when applied at first, is less durable and wears a lot quicker. This particular finish is more popular in department stores and restaurants because of the minimal smell it distribute out and the time frame in which it dries.

Of course, this depends on the size of the room, the coatings used, the weather and the chosen timber products. To give you an idea:

No you can not, unless of cause you first install a layer of black polythene with taped joints using moisture resistant tape to the total floor area prior to installing underlay. This method of installation is suitable for concrete floors that test between 75% - 80%rh. Ask your installer to advise the best option for your project. You can visit our "Find a Professional" page for contact details of a professional in your area.

Most times, no. Most existing floors can remain in place and have new floors installed right over top of them.

It is better to remove the existing vinyl, but if it does not cause a transition problem from one floor to the next and/or if it does not cause a problem with the installation or removal of appliances and doors then it can be done. Keep in mind though that you may want to remove and raise your base boards so they have the proper reveal.

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A timber floor can be installed in all areas however; we try to avoid installing timber floors in wet areas for obvious reasons.

Timber framing is very adaptable to different architectural styles. A huge percentage of the work we do is from clients who like a certain plan, but who wish to change a few things to meet their needs. We are careful not to reproduce any copyrighted plans from other companies, and work with you to use your plan as a starting point to develop a custom timber frame home that is uniquely yours.

With existing buildings being refurbished it is common to have an old ceiling in place. These are costly to remove, create numerous problems with their disposal and slow down the construction program. The LAF Vermitex system does not require existing ceilings to be removed, however due care must be taken to ensure that the Fire upgrading Ceiling installed over the existing ceiling is fixed through to the Floor joists and not to the existing Ceiling battens.

Carolina Flooring Specialists has it's own installers. We don't sub out the work to contractors you've never met. The best part...one of the owners of Carolina Flooring Specialists is on every job ensuring you complete satisfaction. "We don't send guys...we bring them!"

New tongue and groove strip flooring and parquetry products are best finished with water-based urethane finish or oil type sealers.

If your original vinyl floor was installed using a full spread adhesive method, then you can apply an embossing leveler to the original vinyl to smooth it out and then install the new vinyl.

Yes and no. Is the vinyl flooring is tightly secured to the subfloor? Does the vinyl flooring have a thick cushion attached? If the vinyl floor is thin and well secured to the subfloor you may be able to float a wood floor over it. In some situations you may be able nail/staple a wood floor over it also. If the wood subfloor is sound you may be able to nail a solid wood floor over the top.

Yes, but the preferred method is removal. The Uniform Building Code allows two (2) roofs on commercial (flat) buildings and three (3) roofs on residential(steep) buildings. Removal allows for inspection of the substrate, and the elimination of any wet, rough, and/or unstable existing materials.

The sub-floor must be level to 3mm over 3mtrs. If not then either a leveling compound must be used, the floor sanded/ground to the required level or battens could be installed and packed and the plywood attached to them. Keep in mind that the last option would, of course, increase the height of the floor. Please note: This type of floor in not suitable to span battens.

Beetle-attacked timber can be used for anything from standard framing lumber, to value-added wood products, to energy generation. The beetle-transmitted blue stain has no practical effect on strength properties, gluing characteristics or adhesion of furniture finishes. The Province has been actively encouraging alternate timber processing and value-added industries to use as much beetle timber as possible.

Floating floor and timber overlay are completely different products. Floating floor is a composite product made up of either a laminate, or thin veneer of timber glued to plywood and sold in pre-finished panels which clip together. The panels are laid over a 3mm thick piece of foam and wedged on the edges. The product was originally developed as a commercial product for situations such as retail stores, where tenants are not allowed to permanently fix to the concrete slab.

The sub-floor must be level to 3mm over 3mtrs. If not then either a leveling compound must be used, the floor sanded/ground to the required level or battens could be installed and packed and the plywood attached to them. Keep in mind that the last option would, of course, increase the height of the floor. Please note: This type of floor in not suitable to span battens.

Yes you can lay timber over concrete. If the concrete slab is less than five years old, we can apply a membrane between the slab and the timber so as the moisture from the slab doesn't damage the timber.

To maintain your timber floor is simple. All you need to do is give it a quick vacuum, a swift going over with a dust mop or when you have any spills or dirt on your floor, using cleaning product in warm water that is suitably recommended for timber boards.

Unfortunately not. The installation of tile heating can only be done before the tiles are laid. If however you have purchased a new existing home without tile heating, you can have a carpet heater installed under a loose lay rug to negate the problem.

Different jurisdictions have different code regulations but generally speaking, Enviroshake® can be installed over one layer of existing asphalt shingles, provided the roof is structurally sound underneath. There is considerable cost savings since there would be no additional cost for removal and disposal of the shingles. There are considerable environmental benefits to this as well because the old shingles need not be put in a landfill. No.

Not exactly. Factors such as the age and the cut of the wood affect the coloring. We will make every attempt to match the existing floor using stains and dyes. Very few repairs are discernible after the finish ages a few years.

Solid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.

Yes, choose our clic floating cork floor and you can install directly over your existing flooring with very little surface preparation.

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.

When installing a pre-finished floor, you need to take care in the handling and installation process. The Porta-Nailer is designed not to damage the flooring. The shoe bases are made of a non-marring material and the hammer rubber cap is made of a non-marring material to protect the pre-finished surface.

Ans) It totally depends on what material you will select. The hard surfaces are easily available. The carpet that is ordered is based on the size of the room and it will take several days to receive. It might become slight delay in installing your new floor due.

A Solid Colors and Light/Heavy Chip Floors can be installed in two days. Granitex Floors will take three days to install. Solid Color Floors have two coats; one coat of epoxy and a topcoat of polyurethane. Chip Floors have at least three coats and Granitex floors have up to five coats.