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3ponies
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2011-11-16 4:50 AM (#138941)
Subject: Living area flooring


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I have removed the carpet in the living area and plan to replace with vinyl plank flooring.  But before I do that I would like to get some feed back on my plan.  Has anyone used the plank flooring (it snaps together and looks like wood) or would you all suggest another alternative.   I respect all responses cause most of you that post have been there and done that.  
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brushycreekranch
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2011-11-16 6:38 AM (#138945 - in reply to #138941)
Subject: RE: Living area flooring





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My weekender has the bamboo interlocking plank floor. It looks nice with hardly no upkeep.

My big LQ trailer has real hardwood floors'  like what is in our house, which require more upkeep than the bamboo to keep looking new.

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dallyup
Reg. Mar 2011
Posted 2011-11-16 8:00 AM (#138947 - in reply to #138941)
Subject: RE: Living area flooring


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My husband and I have done a couple different living quarters. We have done the floating floors that look like wood and have done comercial flooring that look like tile. Both work great!!

But it all really depends on the shifting and stability of your floor. If any shifting the floating floors really hold up nice. If wanting a look of tile, works great too, just have more prep work to underlament before installation.

 

Good Luck.

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fastguard
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2011-11-16 8:23 AM (#138950 - in reply to #138941)
Subject: RE: Living area flooring



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i had a floating wood floor put in over my old linoleum and have not regretted it. looks great and easy to clean etc. it can be a bit slippery with socks on - and you can hear the pitter patter of little feet if/ when you have a dog inside. we added plywood before we put it down to raise the floor so that it is level with door and can be easily swept out.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2011-11-16 8:31 AM (#138951 - in reply to #138941)
Subject: RE: Living area flooring


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Pergo flooring works well, is easy to install and will probably out last the LQ. Almost any manufactured product will work. The flooring areas are small enough, that it's reasonable to pick up a box of close outs, and build your floor at a nominal cost. If you aren't satisified, it can be easily changed.

The floating style is much prefered over the glue down type. Leave a gap around the edges for expansion and movement. Cover the gap and secure the flooring with a quarter round molding. Be careful with using flooring that requires a foam underpadding. The edge gaps will allow moisture to seep between the floors and soak up in the padding. Don't use the foam and use clear caulk to seal the edge seams before the molding is applied.



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Flicka123
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2011-11-19 7:03 PM (#138998 - in reply to #138941)
Subject: RE: Living area flooring


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I installed laminate floor, that I had left from my house. I took up carpet, laid 3/4" styrofoam insulation down, and on top of that laid 3/8" plywood on top of it, then screwed it all down through the floor. I did use the same foam underlayment that I used in the house, non-absorbent, and then laid the laminate floor. Trimmed the edge with 4" cedar boards. So far it has held up well, and I use a car style vacuum to clean it up, I have a small floor area.
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laurie
Reg. Jun 2004
Posted 2011-11-21 11:59 AM (#139020 - in reply to #138941)
Subject: RE: Living area flooring


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I used a plank flooring that had an adhesive back. Didn't have to worry about any clearance with the thicker flooring. It was 3"x36" wood looking strips from Lowes
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