| 5/1/2008 3:42:27 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
mitchell1221
Chattanooga, TN
age: 45
| I had floating floors that were only 2 years old, when I flooded. I put that in myself.
did they float when the flood came? 
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| 5/1/2008 3:42:36 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
sea_dragon
Crystal River, FL
age: 31
| you had floating floors? so is the underlayment still good or do the floors need floated again to make level for the tile? concrete slab home or wood?
[Edited 5/1/2008 3:43:39 PM]
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| 5/1/2008 3:44:27 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
jessie7856
Jupiter, FL
age: 35
| Do it yourself and then you'll see what you've accomplished.
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| 5/1/2008 3:45:27 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
aka_neo
Marathon, FL
age: 51
| You have competent help with the proper tools .
As the ad say , "Just do it".
If you hit your thumb with the hammer you can cuss.
We'll still think of you as a Lady .
[Edited 5/1/2008 3:46:04 PM]
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| 5/1/2008 3:46:26 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
ldt
Houma, LA
age: 42
| concrete slab and I have to scrap off/pull up all the 40 year old linoleum, which will come up fairly easy.
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| 5/1/2008 3:50:21 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
sea_dragon
Crystal River, FL
age: 31
| i would suggest checking the slab for levelness after removing the linoleum. It may need floated to make level which will prevent air pockets beneath the tile. Also invest in underlayment so that as the slab develops cracks, it won't crack the tile.
[Edited 5/1/2008 3:50:49 PM]
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| 5/1/2008 3:52:48 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
ldt
Houma, LA
age: 42
| Bryan your hired.....
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| 5/1/2008 3:55:46 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
mitchell1221
Chattanooga, TN
age: 45
| ldt, it seems you have some knowledgeable help with all the needed tools.
don't be afraid to tackle this job. Just take your time and practice all
safety precautions. If you find that you are in over your head, email me.
I'll advise and or talk you through the problem. I am a carpenter with
over 26 years experience.
I'm sure you will do a great job. 
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| 5/1/2008 3:57:52 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
ldt
Houma, LA
age: 42
| thank you mitch, i'll keep you all posted on my progress and hopefully it won't take me weeks to do..
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| 5/1/2008 3:59:06 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
aka_neo
Marathon, FL
age: 51
| We want pictures ,please .
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| 5/1/2008 4:00:02 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
mitchell1221
Chattanooga, TN
age: 45
| thank you mitch, i'll keep you all posted on my progress and hopefully it won't take me weeks to do..
Make a video of the various stages of completion,
you can start your own home improvement program
for public television. 
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| 5/1/2008 4:01:07 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
mitchell1221
Chattanooga, TN
age: 45
| We want pictures ,please .
lol, yes, and preferable the kind with ldt in her apron, nothing else.
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| 5/1/2008 4:08:06 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
ldt
Houma, LA
age: 42
| that may be a little uncomfortable to work in...
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| 5/1/2008 4:12:30 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
sea_dragon
Crystal River, FL
age: 31
| i want first peek of those pictures.
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| 5/1/2008 4:13:52 PM | Weekend Warrior....HELP!!! | |
maresleg
Ashford, WA
age: 59
| THOSE floors are easy to install just follow the directions and start off [level and straight and you will be fine ---LUCAS
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