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I am installing ceramic tiles in my kitchen/dining room. Now that I've taken up the existing laminate I've found 2 layers of Lino flooring, which could contain asbestos(?). As long as the original floor is level, can I install the tiles over the original floor? (The base is a concrete slab)...

Would like to apply a solid stain to concrete, however after removing indoor/outdoor carpet the glue used is stuck to the concrete. Tried letting the etching acid soak in but it had no effect on the glue. Varsol softened it so I could scrap the surface but there's still glue left behind. Any...

Thanks for the response. I'll get a picture posted. In response to the 4" clearance, both entrances are raised approximately 6" from ground level and both are covered by the roof of the house. I did see on a Holmes on Holmes program a recycled rubber product ina variety of colors that you mix...

Have 2 entrances that are concrete with an indoor/outdoor type carpet glued down. Much of the mating is frayed and I would like to take it up, replacing it with a more inviting surface. I would have liked tile; however, the threshold is just about the same level as the doors. Does anyone know of...

Water based powder stains soaked in much better on the solid maple.

Thanks. Have you had any experience with aniline stains? I was thinking that might penetrate the solid maple more bringing the 2 closer in color and depth.

I am making kitchen cabinets with maple. The shaker doors are solid maple framing with plywood panels. I have read the information regarding the difference in the two pieces to accept stain; however, I can't even get the colors to match. In my experiment (one of many) I used an English Chestnut...

I am doing a reno to my kitchen and would like to replace the laminate with bamboo; however, my house is slab on grade. I intend to put down a new cushion unlay (moisture barrier) but would like to ensure it'll be OK. There seems to be a couple schools of thought as to whether this is the best...