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MedfordRV:
Hi All,
Carpet to a hard floor?
We decided to keep our 25 foot C another 3 years until we are debt free so we’re doing some upgrades. We are thinking of replacing the carpet with some type of hard or flat surface. We are hoping to find something that gives it the hard wood floor look and then the tile look in the bathroom. Will we increase road noise without carpet? It is a Chateau Sport with full basement and slide out. Does anyone have any advice to offer?
Bruce

SargeW:
Most of the new units you see are coming out with less and less carpet. Hard surfaces are easier to clean keep looking fresh longer. You can always add an area rug it you want something soft under your feet. If it gets dirty or worn, throw it out and get a new one.  There are many choices of hard surfaces to install. Some use stick down tile squares, and others have used a laminate type flooring. If you use a laminate type in the bath, make sure that it is waterproof, or is installed with a waterproof glue between the joints to repel moisture.

There are some quality stick down tile squares available. One big caution before you choose any new floor surface is check the clearance under your slide to make sure that it will clear the surface of the new floor and not damage it when moving in and out. A slight slide adjustment may be in order.

geodrake:
Many forum members have done the same

captsteve:
I did it, see here.   http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=49526.msg475501#msg475501

Luca1369:
I ripped out my carpet from behind the front seats all the way back through the RV including the bedroom and replaced it with a laminate floor.  I do not regret this for one second.  It's easier to clean and it smells better.  The worst part was probably pulling all the staples out when I removed the carpet.  As someone mentioned, a throw rug works well in the winter.

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