We have everything needed to refinish a tile floor. First you would mop a liquid floor stripper on the tile. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes or so and scrub the floor with a floor buffer equipped with a stripping pad. The next step is to mop the floor with clear water. It may be advisable to mop it twice so you are sure that all the stripping product and dirt is off the tile. When dry, the floor should look clean but dull. Then apply the floor wax.

Typically the removal and disposal of that type of asbestos containing material is not regulated by EPA (even commercially) if it is in good condition. If the material can be taken up with no significant breakage, there is little risk for fiber release. See similar questions...

Tile Installation over Cracks - I am building a house in Florida, and the slab is a year old, and its cracked. Before I install the ceramic tile, should I use any kind of underlayment to prevent the tile from cracking, and if yes, what kind? Can I use roof paper as an underlayment? I will appreciate your answer, thank you! Old Thin-set Removal - The first floor of my house is currently comprised of carpet in the living areas and tile in the kitchen and major hallways. See similar questions...

If floor is already 5/8 you need to add another 5/8 of exterior grade plywood screwed every 6" on outside perimeter and 8" in body of plywood. See similar questions...

It's important that your floor be strong and without any flexibility. Your joists should be 2"x10" centered every 16". The plywood subfloor must be either 5/8" exterior grade plywood or 3/4" OSB before you begin adding to the substrate. Deflection both dead and live loads must not exceed L/360 for ceramic tile or L/720 for natural stone and some larger ceramic tiles. There are allowances made for variances to the above. Check with the pros in the forum for recommendations. See similar questions...

As often as desired, but per package directions, ABREVA® should be applied a minimum of 5 times/day, until healed. Apply ABREVA® after you wash your face. No. It is not recommended for use longer than 10 days. You should contact your doctor if your cold sore has not healed within 10 days while using ABREVA®. See similar questions...

If you have not been enrolled in classes at TCC for more than three years you will have to update your records at Enrollment Services Office on your campus. Complete an application for admission and print "UPDATE" on the top http://www.tcc.edu/students/admissions/pdfs/application.pdf If it has been less than three years you will still be able to register as usual. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Yes, when proper installation methods are followed. Exterior applications require special precautions and installation methods. Do not install floor tile on exterior walls unless the product specifically recommends this application. See similar questions...

Ceramic tile in either glazed or unglazed form do not need to be sealed. These products are impervious to moisture and topical sealers will not properly adhere to them. Also, you can not change or alter the appearance or the sheen of a ceramic tile by adding a sealer. Therefore, a sealer in not recommended for glazed and unglazed surfaces. See similar questions...

Tile mosaics are a wonderful, lively addition that complements the appearance of your pool. They can be selected and ordered upon your visit to choose waterline tile. See similar questions...

Water and oil will bead up on your floor when sealed as recommended in our Installation Specification Guide. You need only mop it up with a sponge. For routine cleaning vacuum or sweep it, as you would any other natural stone floor or a wood floor. To wipe up, use a non-acid based cleaning product. Warm, soapy water is also fine. AquaMix makes a tile cleaning product, Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner, which can be used on your floor. Check their website at www.aquamix. See similar questions...

No paint must be removed off of a concrete floor before tile can be applied. Removal of Paint can be done by scraping it or a shot blaster machine. See similar questions...

If the floor is cracked it is advisable to use an anti-fracture membrane, otherwise cracks may transmit through the tile. Also as stated in question #2 you cannot tile over a painted concrete floor. See similar questions...

Do not use household dust treatment chemicals on the tile. Use a vinyl floor cleaner and separate finish. Both must be water-based. Vacuums: Do not use a beater brush on a vinyl floor. Use the proper solid floor attachment for vacuuming. NO WAX! Do not wax a vinyl floor. All of our vinyl flooring contains a no-wax finish. The flooring is non-porous and will not absorb wax. It will build up and collect even more dirt. See similar questions...

büji Block helps protect against poison ivy/oak rashes for up to six hours. Do not re-apply büji Block™ after possible exposure to poison ivy, oak or sumac. The same invisible barrier designed to keep urushiol off you skin, could trap the oil against your skin after exposure. If you may have come in contact with poison ivy, oak or sumac, thoroughly wash your skin with a specially formulated urushiol cleanser, such as büji Wash™, before reapplying. See similar questions...

A floor finish is designed for interior use only and should not be used on exterior jobs. The floor finish will act as a sacrificial lamb for the sealer to be used. The use of a floor finish will also act as a minimal anti-skid on the floor surface. All floor finishes are manufactured to what they call "Coefficient of Friction" of 0.05 or greater, this is an anti-skid standard. See similar questions...

To ensure the lasting beauty of your Duro-design Bamboo floor, an additional coating of urethane should be applied every year for high-traffic commercial (i.e. retail stores, restaurants, etc.), 2 to 3 years for medium traffic (i.e. offices, museums, etc.) and 5 to 7 years for light commercial or residential bamboo flooring. See similar questions...