AT HOME OUT WITH THE OLD By Tresa Erickson You’ve been working on your home for years, and you’ve saved the best task for last: replacing your kitchen floor. That grungy white ceramic tile has got to go. It won’t be easy, but it’s got to be done. The time has come for you to roll up your sleeves and get ready to do some hard labor. You will need to gather the proper equipment first. Safety gear is a must. You must wear goggles to protect your eyes from flying shards of tile and kneepads and gloves to protect your knees and hands from bruising as you dispose of the old tile and crawl around the floor. The tile is too worn to save, so your best course of action is to break it up with a small sledgehammer and a towel. You will also need a scraper, either a hand one or a power one, and some floor-leveling compound. To remove the tile, place a towel over a section of it and use the sledgehammer to break it up. Then remove all remaining pieces and adhesive with a hand scraper. If you have a rather large floor, you may want to rent a power scraper. The sharp blade will get under the tile and break it up more easily. When you have finished removing all of the tile, sweep up all of the residue and dispose of it properly. You will probably have some gaps and gouges in the subfloor. You may fill these with floor-leveling compound. If the subfloor is really damaged, you may need to replace it. Keep in mind that removing the old tile will take time. If you are on a tight schedule, you might want to bring in a professional. They will have the tools and experience necessary to make quick work of the job. Once you have removed the tile and repaired the subfloor, you can move on to the next step of installing the new flooring. The procedure for this will vary, depending upon the type of material you have chosen. Do your homework, take your time and you are sure to end up with a beautiful floor that will last for years to come. for breaking news visit www.qns.com JUNE 16, 2016 • at home • The CourieR SUN 41 Mon: 10-6 Tues-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-5 Closed Sunday TODAY’S HOME DECOR “Beautifying The Neighborhood One Home At A Time” Kitchens & Baths For Every Lifestyle • FREE Estimates • Contractors Welcome 137-07 Cross Bay Blvd • Ozone Park, NY 11417 718.835.7400 • Professional Installation Available Designer Kitchens At Affordable Prices! Visit Our Website At ® www.todayshomedecor.net SUMMER SALE Today’s Home Decor Now Offers Financing By Cambria. Call To Make An Appointment Today
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