HueyPilotVN
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I replaced the carpet and ceramic tile in my coach because I was tired of steam cleaning the carpet after getting two new Yorkie puppies. I did lots of research and read all the articles on the subject on this forum. I wanted to have Ernie Eckberg do the installation but I could not get my schedule to work out. Ernie does great work and it certainly would have been easier for me.
I used Laminate Plank Flooring. I was going to use wood, but the laminate is waterproof and will not swell if wet. I installed it over soundproofing and cushioning with a plastic moisture barrier.
The first two pictures are from just before removing the carpet and tile.
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The next picture is during the removal of the old material. I did not have thousands of staples. However the ceramic tile was stuck down very well. We had to chisel most of it up. Then we patched the floor and sanded the entire floor. I should mention that Justin, a young fellow from next door did the vast majority of the work. He needed a job and I was glad to have him do it.
These pictures were taken in the middle of the installation.
Here is the installed floor without the throw carpets.
Here is the bathroom and bedroom. I still need to put some quarter round on some of the edges.
This picture is looking toward the front with the two reasons for the waterproof floor.
Here is the finished project with an area rug that my Aunt gave me. She bought it in Spain fifty years ago and has had it in storage.
Overall I am very happy with this project. I had to put a few rolls of shelf liner under the rugs to keep them from moving. The floor is no slick to walk on, but the rug will move without the liner under it.
I used Laminate Plank Flooring. I was going to use wood, but the laminate is waterproof and will not swell if wet. I installed it over soundproofing and cushioning with a plastic moisture barrier.
The first two pictures are from just before removing the carpet and tile.
The next picture is during the removal of the old material. I did not have thousands of staples. However the ceramic tile was stuck down very well. We had to chisel most of it up. Then we patched the floor and sanded the entire floor. I should mention that Justin, a young fellow from next door did the vast majority of the work. He needed a job and I was glad to have him do it.
These pictures were taken in the middle of the installation.
Here is the installed floor without the throw carpets.
Here is the bathroom and bedroom. I still need to put some quarter round on some of the edges.
This picture is looking toward the front with the two reasons for the waterproof floor.
Here is the finished project with an area rug that my Aunt gave me. She bought it in Spain fifty years ago and has had it in storage.
Overall I am very happy with this project. I had to put a few rolls of shelf liner under the rugs to keep them from moving. The floor is no slick to walk on, but the rug will move without the liner under it.
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