I have 1x3 slatted floors under my living room carpet. I need to tear the carpet out and need a cheap way of finishing the floor. I don't have a lot of money to work with on this project, any ideas?
2006-09-04 20:15:12 · 5 answers · asked by Hopelessly Devoted 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The floor is only a sub floor and i'm not sure its condition but I can hear the slats when I vacuum so I know the paddings gone , the people who lived here before completely ruined the carpet so there is no choice but to pull it up.
2006-09-05 12:48:45 · update #1
Don't remove the carpet. Bare floors are so "cold" looking... not cozy at all. And the dust flys around.
2006-09-04 20:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Genie♥Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent a floor sander from the local hardware store. They usually only charge 30 something for a 24 hour rental. I would also suggest getting someone to help if you have never done it before. From the way you spelled Improvements, I don't think you know much. I am not trying to be mean only helpful. Find a friend that can help you. Floor sanders can be tricky.
2006-09-05 03:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by gin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The style of your home would have been nice to know, because if it is Country or Cottage, a painted floor would work perfectly. Combined with stenciling around the perimeter of the living room, would add an elegant look and feel.
2006-09-05 04:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Excel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
assuming the slattes are hard wood, use 100- 180 grit belt sander, or rent a floor sander for large area, (this is hard labor part). (rougher sandpaper for rustic look, finer for smoother floor) remover all dust with a vaccum, then tacky cloth. stain according to manufactures instructions. coat with polyurathane according to manufactures instructions. all items found at lowes. now if the slates are only a sub-floor, you will nead atleast 1/2 inch thick HDPB, and a few carpentry skills, im me for more info
2006-09-05 03:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by ricie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TEAR OUT CARPET, THEN LAYER 3/8 INCH PLYWOOD OR THINNER OVER EXISTING FLOOR, MAKING YOUR FLOOR EXTRA DURABLE, COVER PLYWOOD WITH WHAT EVER YOU DESIRE, BUT MAKE SURE YOUR FLOOR IS EVEN WITH WOOD PUTTY AND A LEVEL
2006-09-05 03:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mike H 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋