Recent content by tilemandan

Is there anything that nealtw isn't an expert on? Or doesn't have a comment for???

You can do the test as Neal stated, duct tape a piece of visqueen to the floor and see if any condensation appears. Or for about $20 you can get a calcium chloride test from a local flooring supplier . It is a fairly simple process, just follow the directions included with the test. Tile is very...

The original question was if ceramic or porcelain needed to be sealed; which I answered no.

Usually it is next to impossible! I've seen people find a grout color similar to their terrazzo and use that to patch the holes

Use the thinset, not the cement mix. I am assuming the thinset is latex modified and this will help with the adhesion.

Check out stone tech , I highly reccomend the bullet proof sealer, but they also make a salt resistant sealer that might suit your situation. It was actually developed for use for stone around salt water pools

Stone tech makes a poultice for removing grease stains from granite, I am pretty sure it will work on terrazzo

This tool will give you very inaccurate results, if you are seriously wanting to know get a calcium chloride test from a local flooring distributor and perform the test S stated in the instructions. This will give you an accurate MVER rating

I vote for LVT , luxury vinyl tila This stuff is bulletproof, has the wood look and can easily be replaced!

I agree on the saw but use a jamb or undercut saw , these saws would be ideal for your issue

Agreed sanding would be best, however I disagree with the bleach recommendation! Bleach will raise the grain on wood so you'd end up sanding anyway

No sealer only works on porus surface, which ceramic is not!

I would vote for the stain refinish route! Laminate usually doesn't hold up too good for renters!!

The best way would be a floor scraper!

A shot blasted runs on electric, it's almost like a sandblasted but uses metal beads ( similar to ball bearings) most tool rental places will have them available for rent. Google shot blaster and you'll see what type of machine I am talking about