Can I reuse materials like blankets and towels for floor protection?

• <div><p>It’s possible to reuse household materials to cover floors, but they won’t provide the same level of protection as dedicated materials. They’re also more difficult to tape down and more prone to slipping and bunching up—and any dirt or debris on them could scratch or stain your floors. That being said, extra materials like these can be useful for protecting the sides of furniture and placing in areas that could use added protection.</p></div>

Can you mop bamboo floors?

• <div><p>You can mop bamboo floors, but exercise caution to protect the material from excess moisture, which can seep into the bamboo, causing it to warp and well. Moisten a microfiber mop and wring it out until it’s just damp, or use a pH-neutral cleaner, as this will prevent damage to the bamboo fibers. Avoid harsh chemicals, like traditional floor cleaners. After cleaning, wipe the floor dry. </p></div>

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Q: Does damaged subfloor need to be replaced?

• <div><p>Dry rot or severe water damage may warrant a replacement, but you don&rsquo;t always need to replace damaged subflooring. If your subfloor has warped because it was installed incorrectly, you can sometimes shim the panels (in other words, add a thin, wedge-shaped piece of wood to level the surface). If your subfloor bows upward, you may be able to sand it down at the joist so it&rsquo;s level, depending on the extent of the damage. </p></div>

Q: What can I use as a stair covering besides carpet?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t want to use carpet as a covering for your stairs, you have several alternatives. A few popular choices include hardwood, laminate, and rubber flooring.</p></div>

Q: Can I reuse materials like blankets and towels for floor protection?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to reuse household materials to cover floors, but they won&rsquo;t provide the same level of protection as dedicated materials. They&rsquo;re also more difficult to tape down and more prone to slipping and bunching up&mdash;and any dirt or debris on them could scratch or stain your floors. That being said, extra materials like these can be useful for protecting the sides of furniture and placing in areas that could use added protection.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest DIY flooring?

• <div><p>Sheet vinyl is the cheapest DIY flooring, depending on the brand, style, and quality you choose. Not only is it one of the most affordable flooring products on the market, but it is also easy for most homeowners to install, as it only requires cutting, trimming, and gluing down to the existing floor surface. Some sheet vinyl manufacturers make a loose-lay sheet vinyl flooring that does not even need to be glued.</p><p>Carpet squares, tile stickers, painting or stenciling existing tile floors, and painting existing concrete flooring are also affordable options for DIY flooring.</p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
I was really pleased with the installation of my flooring. The job was complete in no time. Will definitely be hiring for future services 😁
D-CO
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Reviewed in January 2023
They did very professional work. They did a great job on the transition and trim outs around all the corner. They were fast and easy to work with time scheduling.
CWS Real Estate Investments LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
He removed a section of the hardwood laminate area and saw that the sub floor and floor joists were completely wet and rotted, falling apart. What was to be a simple replacement was now a larger job to remove the hardwood laminate in both my dining room and kitchen area and replaced the wood,...
Discount Renovations
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Reviewed in April 2014
They came out and went over all of the options, we were going to go with a different product, but they informed us that with our dogs, it might not have been the best choice. Installation went smoothly, completely happy with the product. This was our second time using them. We also had tile...
C & A CARPET
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Reviewed in May 2015
Amazing work!! Workers arrive and go right to work, careful to not allow dust to escape to other parts of the home. Mr. Sandman himself (Bob) takes the time to listen to your request and accommodate to your wishes. The floors turned out beautiful with three coats of finish applied. We are having...
Mr Sandman Hardwood Flooring LLC (2 LOCATIONS)
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Reviewed in December 2012
Pete contracted to prepare the current flooring to lay the laminate. He came to take a look, prepared an estimate, gave us an overview and said it would take about 7 days. He began work after a few days and worked hard for about 12 days. He sanded a few high spots, filled in others with a...
PNP HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Reviewed in August 2009
We couldn't be more pleased with our new (old) hardwood floors. Carpathian was quick and professional and did the whole job for an unbelievable price. We contacted them a few weeks in advance, and they worked with our schedule and had the whole job (probably near 1400 sq. ft.) done in a little...
Carpathian Hardwood Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2011
I was very pleased with the entire process. The sales person was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable and actually came out to the house a few times during the installation to check on the progress. The installers were very professional, on time and did a great job and they cleaned up after...
Carpet Baggers Carpet One Floor & Home
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