(Part 2) Best flooring supplies according to redditors
We found 236 Reddit comments discussing the best flooring supplies. We ranked the 129 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I got both from amazon. They work so well.
Chemical Guys CARPET BRUSH W/DRILL ATTACHMENT - MEDIUM DUTY - YELLOW https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003TU662Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_k3zKwCmEwanvm
ULTIMATE GROUT CLEANER: Best Grout Cleaner for Tile and Grout Cleaning, Acid-Free Safe Deep Cleaner & Stain Remover for Even the Dirtiest Grout, Best https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000Y232BI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_EIDdNrQ4jYuhS
https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-System-Tiles-Leveler-Spacers/dp/B07FYFJ215/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537272493&sr=8-3&keywords=tile%2Bspacer&th=1
So, I actually ordered a glass desk, and I didn't like that it was see-through, so I fixed it up myself.
It's a combination of:
https://www.hayneedle.com/product/targetmarketingsystemsatriummetalandglasslshapedcomputerdesk.cfm?source=pla&kwid=Desks%20newskus&tid=TMS160-1&adtype=pla&kw=&lsft=adtype:pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwiurXBRAnEiwAk2GFZhqLX8C5i84oR7Z_-oyg8tYw7D2MirEkafioV9JXTHEmOWqpNHerPxoCteMQAvD_BwE
And
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005OCTQYU/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hah, I like them but I understand that other people don't. The finish is really simple, just a few coats of this Osmo oil/wax.
I bought some heavy duty floor mats, like they have in gyms. The have edges that fit together. I drop anywhere from 1 or 2 to 4 or 5 down and have a soft, dry, clean spot to work.
Kind of like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergocell-Rubber-Horse-Stall-Mat/dp/B07RQVQQ3B/
A typical single car garage is something like 20' deep and 10' wide. 200 square feet. If you put your drywall 1/4" off of the ground, as is typical, you would stay dry until 1/4" * 200sqft = 6.6 cubic feet of water accumulated. That's roughly 50 gallons.
So I know there are places in the US that get a lot of snow... But not enough to melt into 50 gallons of water. And if it does, your garage probably has a slight slope to it (almost all do) that will naturally drain the water out the garage door.
I'm currently renovating my garage, and I left 1/4" of space, and I will be putting "Cove Base Trim" around the floor. It's a 4" tall, thin vinyl trim that will withstand any splashes.
https://www.amazon.com/M-D-Building-Products-73898-60-Feet/dp/B000R3X10G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487390981&sr=8-5&keywords=cove+base
Deck tiles would be easy.
I found these interlocking vinyl tiles at Lowe's the other day that I'm thinking about doing as my backsplash. I ordered a sample in 4 different colors.
There is a product, still expensive in the states, called hard wax oil:
http://www.amazon.com/OSMO-Polyx-Hard-Wax-125L/dp/B0055T61H2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404454077&sr=8-1&keywords=hard+wax+oil
I feel you want something really special in the finish; this stuff gets in the wood and leaves the surface very un-coated feeling visually; it is rich in tone but not slippery in sheen.
I would really -- for you specifically -- recommend finding a piece of the wood your existing floor is, bleach it, stain it gray, and use this on top. I believe you will find something very special, and you will still save so much money and time over buying into a blank-slate engineered solution.
Finish examples (your tone would be far more consistent after bleaching and staining):
http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/originals/c8/6b/1a/c86b1a352cd7dcd45aed6d1489786eac.jpg
http://www.restoremyfloor.co.uk/media/gfx/gallery/31.jpg
http://www.pollmeier-flooring.com/pollmeier_e/bilder/p_waxoiledfloor.jpg
In the Barefoot Running Step by Step book, Barefoot Ken Bob talks about a friend who uses Plasti Dip to coat the bottom of his socks. Plasti Dip is just liquid rubber so once it dries the socks will have a light layer of protection/padding on the bottom.
Apparently these allow for a more barefoot-like feel of the road as compared to VFF or Minimal shoes and they allow you to run in the winter while still being as close to barefoot as possible. The best part is you choose the socks that fit you best or that you want to use (can even use toe socks). The book suggests wearing the socks when you coat them (use a foam paint brush) which means hanging out in a well ventilated area for 45 min. or so.
For less than $10 you can get a jar of Plasti Dip and a pair of socks, and the jar will last for multiple pairs of socks. Sounds like a good deal to me, I've been thinking about trying it.
EDIT I missed the part where you can't wear the VFFs at work and are looking for a replacement. The rubber coated socks probably aren't a good solution for your problem.
The wall panels are from Nance Industries Nance Industries Versaplank Peel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1Q98ZW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It's great that they are free roam buns! :)
I would still consider though just gluing some colorplast or a couple carpet tiles to the wire bottom and also a fleece on the metal floor (unless that has bedding and serves as their litter tray).... bunnies feet are pretty sensitive and if they do spend time there and develop the sores it would be pretty tough to heal and be very uncomfortable/painful for the bunny.
You could do the whole set up with barely any expense, and very little time, so hopefully it would not be something too hard.
https://www.amazon.com/24-36-Coroplast-Sign-frames/dp/B00YG1PNTW/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1538141593&sr=1-4&keywords=colorplast
You could secure a blanket to that with some sticky velcro. Even bare it would still be better than wood and is totally washable with water if needed.
https://www.amazon.com/Nance-Industries-17665-Commercial-Assorted/dp/B07CYTRLNH/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1538796288&sr=1-10&keywords=peel+and+stick+carpet+tiles - these are peel and stick, and you get 10 for only 28 bucks.
Thank you. I am looking at this product, which is removal and residue-free. XFasten Double Sided Tape Carpet Tape, Removable, 2 Inches x 20 Yards (3-Pack), 2 Sided Floor Tape for Area Rugs and Carpets: https://www.amazon.com/XFasten-Double-Carpet-Removable-Carpets/dp/B07BB9G8SL
If you have any specific recommendations, I'd appreciate them.
https://www.amazon.com/RaceDeck-Free-Flow-Durable-Interlocking-Flooring/dp/B0753P1RVN/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/146-0941444-9945907?ie=UTF8&qid=1538655575&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=orange+tiles&dpPl=1&dpID=61Sys8vloeL&ref=plSrch omg they are my exact tiles... Aren't they beautiful?
This, otherwise you risk additional water damage down the road. The waterproofing membrane should also be covered up with a thick later of Hydro Ban or some other waterproofing agent. This is what I used when I did my DIY shower.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CZIHR8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hydroban (you may find it cheaper at your local tiling store - and/or be able to buy "cuts" of the fabric for only as much as you're actually needing) is a paint on membrane that has some insane expansion capabilities (iirc around 9:1). I've used hydroban effectively as a crack isolation membrane before (it also has other uses) - it's probably one of if not the best product on the market at its price point. We don't really typically use crack iso a lot in NZ (some tilers have never touched the products with such intentions), so again, take that with a grain of salt.
Kerdi is a sheet membrane. I'm not familiar with it's expansion characteristics.
Applied directly to the concrete - under the SLC.
One other thing you could consider doing is chasing the crack with an angle grinder and masonry blade, then filling with a low viscosity polyurethane adhesive. But that's probably going so far above and beyond what you're needing to achieve.
Try this Mirror adhesive
I've been using this grout cleaner with the Fuginator brush to clean the horrible grout in my apartment. It's not perfect, but it's still super effective.
Have you tried one of those bumper sticker removal wheels you chuck in a drill?
https://www.amazon.com/DocaDisc-Decal-Removal-Eraser-Wheel/dp/B074N7GDS6
They are supposedly meant to remove 'em off of cars and paint without damage, at least that's what I've heard!
Have you considered contact paper? It's gotten a lot better looking.
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Fix-346-0478-Adhesive-Rustic/dp/B005OCTQYU/
http://www.amazon.com/Stick-Pattern-Contact-Paper-Cypress/dp/B00C7FD2DS/
Something like this?
I got mine off amazon. These here are similar, not sure if same seller or “brand” but look identical.
Once you replace your drywall I'd suggest installing this
M-D Building Products 73898 4-Inch by 60-Feet Dry Back Vinyl Wall Base, Silver Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000R3X10G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Hx8qzb2R0SN2F
Should prevent any water wicking up the drywall again.
No impact at all, it's been in the same spot for over a year. Since the printer frame is rigid it doesn't cause me any issues. They're about a 1/4 inch thick. They're actually those things meant to hold rugs in place. Similar to these, I just folded them in half and put them under the the feet. (I'm not endorsing these, just a reference point).
https://www.amazon.com/Gripper-Curling-Reusable-Removable-Washable/dp/B07PKH7B51/ref=asc_df_B07PKH7B51/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=295599246147&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17163831905955713148&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003699&hvtargid=pla-679160536482&psc=1
MagicEzy Tile Repairezy - (White) - Fix and Color Tile Cracks and Chips in Seconds
That stuff worked well enough for me, might be worth a shot if you’re not happy with the results then you can still replace them
wonder if this would do the trick http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Dip-Intl-18201-Plasti-Dip/dp/B000HE9VV8
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H88SWCM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rgWUDbNA6GX4P