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Free weights could dent hardwoods or damage laminates if dropped. Same issue with tile. I recently had to replace a few tiles in a clients kitchen, where a weight was dropped.

sand, then I wipe, then vacuum. After that I Prime, using 2 coats. Now the fun begins! PAINT!! Cut in from the walls, then roll. Let dry then do a second application and let dry. Now you can decide if you want a pattern. If you do measure it out, tape it off and paint it. The patterns you can do are unlimited. Once that's done, then seal it. Wait 24 hours and add a second coat of sealer. Then wait at least 2 days before you walk on it. Just remember that latex paint must have a latex sealer and oil based paint must have an oil based sealer. As far as the Vinyl? I have never had much luck with painting over it. It's just easier (for me and I'm 56) to rip it up to get to the subfloor. Hope that helps a little! Can't wait for some pic's! xo

to 1/2 that. of course the layout poses a big "adjustment factor" stairs and hallways are more $$ than a big room due to the need to do a lot of hand work along the edges.

check put this recent project of mine

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experience and patience in installingnew boards. I hesitate to take on such a precise method of replacing boardswithout leaving gaps, affecting other surrounding boards, and many of the othersteps. I wish that there was a KMS Woodworks in my area, as I would have themdo it, but my contacts with local flooring companies indicate that the job istoo small to bother with, they charge far too much to replace the eight boardsthat require attention ($25- $40 per board) or my sources are very limited. Iwill continue my search for professional assistance, but in the meantime, Ihave very little to lose by removing the center board of the group. Thank youonce again for this valuable assistance.