FabSwingers.com forum: Carpet fitters

By *empting Devil. OP Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Does anyone know any reliable, reasonable carpet/flooring fitters in the Sheffield area?

I had a mini flood and need to take up my hall carpet and could use some advice.

I'm thinking it might be best to replace with hard flooring, possibly lino tiles but how easy are they to fit? Can I do it? Do I need any specialist tools?

If I opt for laminate how well does it hold up against cat claws? And what if I get another flood?

(yes I know I need plumbing help to make sure it doesn't happen again but I know one of those!

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Off to rip up carpet that smells of mildew, a joyous way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I know a lovely guy, sadly straight, but full of personality and nice to chat with. I'll send you his details

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi. Can't message you but just wanted to say, if you're claiming on insurance, don't throw away your old carpet just yet. We did that once and the insurance company wouldn't pay out. They wanted to see the stinky old carpet

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By *empting Devil. OP Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Hi. Can't message you but just wanted to say, if you're claiming on insurance, don't throw away your old carpet just yet. We did that once and the insurance company wouldn't pay out. They wanted to see the stinky old carpet

Tbh I don't think it's worth claiming cos it's not a big area.

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By *empting Devil. OP Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Oh and any suggestions what to treat the floorboards with? I'm going to let them dry out and was then going to scrub them with plenty of bleach - is this the best way?

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

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Are the twins ok?? They haven't drowned I hope

I hope the weather's nice so it dries quickly xx

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By *andm288Couple
over a year ago

oxford

Hi vinyl floor tiles are easy to fit and if another flood happens they should hold back the majority of water

They are easy to replace just warm the damaged ones and re stick new

The only drawback being you will need to lay them on top of plywood not floorboards

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By *empting Devil. OP Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Are the twins ok?? They haven't drowned I hope

I hope the weather's nice so it dries quickly xx"

Lol they're fine.

And the stinky carpet is now in the bin so hopefully my house will start to smell better again.

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By *empting Devil. OP Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Hi vinyl floor tiles are easy to fit and if another flood happens they should hold back the majority of water

They are easy to replace just warm the damaged ones and re stick new

The only drawback being you will need to lay them on top of plywood not floorboards

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I was thinking about those but had no idea what I need to do to prep the area.

Guess I'd need some kind of power tool to cut the ply.

Looks like I might need to get a man in!

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By *andm288Couple
over a year ago

oxford

It's easy you need the following

A piece of 6mm plywood enough for the area

Screw plywood down with size 6 x25 mm screws

Then pva the plywood to seal it

Then apply flooring glue wait untill tacky then lay vinyl tiles

If you can wait untill swingfields I will bring you the ply glue & adhesive just let me know the area m2 so all you need is the vinyl tiles

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By *empting Devil. OP Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Thank you the forums, I've had some great advice and I think I've worked out what to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know a lovely guy, sadly straight, but full of personality and nice to chat with. I'll send you his details

Haha that tickled me x

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