Gary RV_Wizard
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Let us know how it turns out. Better yet, post pix as you do the upgrade.
Why is sheet vinyl bad flooring?
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rebelsun
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Hiring a guy with the screen name "Procastinator" who will do it for a case of beer.....Procrastinator said:I'll do it for a case of beer
What could possibly go wrong?
Mud Puppy
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I just bought the vinyl planks for my TT, it is sitting in the TT until I get time to install it. When I get home from work and open the door the vinyl smell is so strong I have to open the doors and windows. How long will this smell last and is it dangerous? Also when starting the first row should the length be staggered? Start with a whole one the next a different length? Thanks Cathy
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rebelsun said:
shoot !
that was going to be my screen name....I guess I waited too long.
Ernie Ekberg
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I wonder why that material is off gassing so much. I don't recall any material I have installed with an objectionable odor.Mud Puppy said:
Gary RV_Wizard
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I would be worried too. Decent quality vinyl plank has little or no aroma.
Yes, the rows must be staggered. You never want adjacent rows to end at the same place, or even very close to the same spot. You should also avoid very short pieces (less than 9"?) at either end of a row whenever practical.
Yes, the rows must be staggered. You never want adjacent rows to end at the same place, or even very close to the same spot. You should also avoid very short pieces (less than 9"?) at either end of a row whenever practical.
Mud Puppy
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It had been in the TT for a couple days before I noticed the smell. It was hot yesterday and the air was set at about 85 deg. don't know if that had something to do with it. It is the stuff from Home Depot, resilient vinyl planks. Thanks for the install tip, I figured it needed to be staggered. Cathy
Gary RV_Wizard
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It may be the standard Allure vinyl, a 2 mm thickness. Pretty basic stuff.
Mud Puppy
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It could be I needed it to be thin to fit under the slide when it comes in. I looked at lamanent but the slide scraped on it coming in. Thanks Cathy
