Author Topic: carpet or laminate? (Read 5554 times)

Toxed2loss · « **Reply #30 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:21:58 PM »

Great thread! I'm looking for non-toxic products and would like to install a wood floating floor. Does anyone have experience with those products?

wellsronald18 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 06, 2012, 05:33:34 AM »

I think Carpet in bedroom and living room area is quite ok. But other area like kitchen area must be laminated.

Fifty4F100 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 16, 2012, 05:27:45 PM »

How do you allow for a slide-out when going from carpet to laminate?

Ernie Ekberg · « **Reply #33 on:** August 18, 2012, 08:21:34 AM »

what kind of rv do you have?

Cynphony · « **Reply #34 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:06:07 AM »

Quote from: Fifty4F100 on August 16, 2012, 05:27:45 PM

How do you allow for a slide-out when going from carpet to laminate?

Was wondering the same thing. We have a 2005 Dolphin LX.

Ernie Ekberg · « **Reply #35 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:38:07 AM »

I have a fibre optic inspection camera that allows me to see how these slides are made

Alfa38User · « **Reply #36 on:** August 26, 2012, 09:03:02 AM »

Are your slides flush with the floor when extended?? If so, pull it part way in and look underneath using a light. Some roll onto the carpet with long nylon or plastic rollers, others slide across the carpet on plastic "glides". Mine, a flush floor system, has rollers so I simply put a hardwood edge along the outside edge of the laminated flooring to prevent damage to the laminate and tapered it down a bit to help the roller ride up onto the floor.

With the plastic glides I think that could be problematic and is likely to damage any laminate.

Jim Godward · « **Reply #37 on:** August 26, 2012, 08:23:32 PM »

Quote from: Ernie Ekberg on August 26, 2012, 07:38:07 AM

I have a fibre optic inspection camera that allows me to see how these slides are made

Ernie, you just like to show off the new tools!

Carmine · « **Reply #38 on:** September 01, 2012, 08:55:08 AM »

Quote from: bingo66 on June 13, 2012, 02:27:47 PM

I replaced the carpet with Polyflor Camaro vinyl wood effect planking and tiles with a feature strip in between. Got the idea for a "Ships planking" effect from looking through luxury yacht magazines.

Bingo i really like what you did, do you have anymore pictures ou would like to share or send me? johnnysnok@comcast.net

I have a question about how you were able to extend the vinly up onto your slide and keep the clean edge of the old carpet on your slide.
Or am i wrong and you only did the floor and not your slide?

Toxed2loss · « **Reply #39 on:** October 01, 2012, 09:22:18 PM »

My husband and I just installed 3/8 strand bamboo in my RV. Love it! Because of my disability I had to remove or seal anything that off gasses toxins. Synthetic materials like laminate and synthetic carpets all do. I had my husband install organic wool carpet in the cab, because he had to remove the doghouse cover to do it. I opted for bamboo in the coach as all fibers trap and hold toxins, including VOCs and dirt. It's wonderfully easy to clean.

Scott-0168 · « **Reply #40 on:** December 01, 2012, 05:10:32 PM »

I was wondering, after the carpet is removed, do you need to install under-layment (plywood) before installing the laminate?

Scott

Ernie Ekberg · « **Reply #41 on:** December 01, 2012, 06:23:24 PM »

Scott- no

garyb1st · « **Reply #42 on:** December 02, 2012, 10:00:51 AM »

We went to a carpet store and bought two remnants. Paid $25.00 and cut them to fit. Easy with a sharp knife. They just lay in place and don't move. We have cats and appreciate not hearing the click click click of their nails walking across a hard floor in the middle of the night.

ticat900 · « **Reply #43 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:59:28 AM »

Quote from: Marc L on May 30, 2012, 12:54:59 PM

I dislike carpet and removed the small section we had in our trailer. I also removed all the carpet we had in our house.

I find carpets to be a breading ground for all sorts of microorgamisms.

I agree.Carpet should never be used in a RV period Especially if you have kids and animals in and out all the time
I have yet to see a used RV that Still had decent carpet in it.usually well worn out

Ernie Ekberg · « **Reply #44 on:** December 10, 2012, 07:40:51 PM »

ticat-what coach do you have?

Scott-0168 · « **Reply #45 on:** December 10, 2012, 10:38:00 PM »

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The best product for you to consider would likely be Luxury Vinyl Tile (or Planks), which are composed of a vinyl base and made to look like tile or wood (just like laminate)

Steve is that a brand name (Luxury Vinyl)? We want the good stuff since it won't take that much sq.ft. in a MH!

Scott

Edit: Removed excessive quote.

Jim Godward · « **Reply #46 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:38:30 PM »

The vinyl plank we put in the house is Adura. Great stuff.

Ask Ernie about it as I think he has used some. His son laid ours here in MT.

Ernie Ekberg · « **Reply #47 on:** December 11, 2012, 06:45:11 AM »

Jims flooring is Mannington Adura. You will not find that in the box stores.

ticat900 · « **Reply #48 on:** December 11, 2012, 10:56:58 AM »

Quote from: Cynphony on August 26, 2012, 02:06:07 AM

Was wondering the same thing. We have a 2005 Dolphin LX.

http://i46.tinypic.com/303ag5z.jpg

Edit: Fix URL to make live

this vinyl planking after carpet removed and new plywood floor installed slide does not mark floor at all
easy to clean and looks like wood. lots of labour to do this job though

Scott-0168 · « **Reply #49 on:** December 11, 2012, 12:41:59 PM »

Very nice job! Can see a little of your vinyl floor in the hallway. Is that new too and what brand?

Scott

ticat900 · « **Reply #50 on:** December 11, 2012, 07:41:13 PM »

Quote from: Scott-0168 on December 11, 2012, 12:41:59 PM

Very nice job! Can see a little of your vinyl floor in the hallway. Is that new too and what brand?

Scott

whom are you asking?

Scott-0168 · « **Reply #51 on:** December 11, 2012, 07:59:14 PM »

Quote from: ticat900 on December 11, 2012, 07:41:13 PM

whom are you asking?

ticat900

Scott

ticat900 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 11, 2012, 08:17:13 PM »

Quote from: Scott-0168 on December 11, 2012, 07:59:14 PM

ticat900

Scott

Ok
sorry U threw me off with your flooring type question as that is the factory tile installed by Tiffin

ChrisK · « **Reply #53 on:** December 19, 2012, 03:48:18 PM »

Quote from: cargovanconversion on June 19, 2012, 12:15:09 PM

There is no right or wrong, just your choice.
The dirt on carpet maybe less visible but it is still there and with laminates you can leave your vacuum at home.
Look what I'm doing here!

Van.

I love it!

cpaulsen · « **Reply #54 on:** December 22, 2012, 07:05:46 AM »

In my 5ver....I am installing a handscraped laminate in the living area/toilet area and a small area in the bedroom.

JCZ · « **Reply #55 on:** December 22, 2012, 07:47:15 AM »

You may want to consider if you'll be camping in cold climate in the winter months then you may want to stay with carpet.

A commercial grade, while a bit more pricey, may be easier to keep clean.

dave61 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 22, 2012, 09:10:17 PM »

About 8 years ago we installed vinyl plank type flooring in our house, it was made by Karndean. We wanted real wood but with two Labrador retrievers we knew that would be a battle. We chose a plank style about 7 x 42 inches that looks pretty realistic. More importantly after 8 years it shows no wear yet even near the entry doors where sand and water is frequently tracked inside. Also, you don't get the clicking sound when you walk on it like you get with something like pergo.

I plan to install it in the RV when we get to removing the carpet, someday.

Their website is www.karndean.com

meternerd · « **Reply #57 on:** December 24, 2012, 10:30:02 AM »

I used self-adhesive tiles...look like slate. Used grout with acrylic additive between. Laid over vinyl flooring. Just cleaned the vinyl REALLY well and went over it lightly with a sander. I let the tile warm up in the sun before laying to soften it and help it lay down better.

UncleShiloh · « **Reply #58 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:24:14 AM »

Vinyl is the only way to fly for RV floors. Ceramic tiles for house floors. Whoever invented carpet and or laminate floors should be horse whipped. Suspect it be the same culprit who invented panty hose for ladies and neckties for men. It may have come from the Devil. I aint sure.

ticat900 · « **Reply #59 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:46:24 AM »

Quote from: UncleShiloh on December 24, 2012, 11:24:14 AM

Vinyl is the only way to fly for RV floors. Ceramic tiles for house floors. Whoever invented carpet and or laminate floors should be horse whipped. Suspect it be the same culprit who invented panty hose for ladies and neckties for men. It may have come from the Devil. I aint sure.

whatever turns your crank I guess? I like my ceramic tile,Genuine hardwood and Vinyl plank in my 41ft 4 slide unit.makes for a nice mixture.
Altough Laminate works very well in some areas of a motor home.Looks good also if installed correctly
I cant imagine a 300K MH with solid lino floors. Pretty chinsy looking to say the least.

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Author Topic: carpet or laminate? (Read 5554 times)