| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187458 is a reply to message #187431] |
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mike miller
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| Steven Ferguson wrote on Tue, 16 October 2012 05:51 |
I installed Pergo in our GMC and later on, in our SOB. Beautiful stuff but it is impossible to keep looking clean. I finally ripped the stuff out...
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Keep in mind there is "clean" and there is "Ferguson clean!"
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187462 is a reply to message #187439] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 12:49 |
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mike miller
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| powerjon wrote on Tue, 16 October 2012 07:16 |
... You can buy flooring at either Lowes, HD or at other flooring
suppliers in your area. Most carry several brands and it can get pricey depending on what you select and I assure you that's the one your wife will like best will be the most expensive, but you only need about 2 boxes to do the 26', Remember, you get what you pay for! ...
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When looking at the options remember the cheaper options, most likely, will not last very long. Considering how much time and effort (labor) it takes to install and how little material is actually used, the cost of the material shouldn't be very high on the list of important considerations when picking the flooring.
IE: Buy the good stuff.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187466 is a reply to message #187462] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 13:03 |
Carl S.
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Not a great photo, but here is a pic of Bill Bramlett's new floor just completed before the Shawnee convention.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-gmc/p46146-bill-bramlett-s-beauti.html
Bill is a craftsman of extraordinary talent.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: seeking floor input and opinions [message #187478 is a reply to message #187382] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 15:57 |
chasingsummer
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Adam,
The allure flooring is what I saw that I liked. I saw 2 dirrent types of it. One that just clicked into place, and one that used glue on an edge of maybe an inch wide and overlapped a similiar piece on the next one. The one that clicked together is what I am thinking. I appears to be somewhat soft under foot, and claims to be water proof. I know from experience that pergo looks good, but will not tolerate liquids getting spilled on it. Pleae keep me posted on which one you used and how it is fairing.
Thanks bgk
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187479 is a reply to message #187410] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 15:59 |
chasingsummer
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Gary
The allure I saw today , the one that clicked together did claim to be a floating floor, The pergo I used(which was 5 or so years back in a kitchen) was glued down.
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: seeking floor input and opinions [message #223406 is a reply to message #187359] |
Mon, 23 September 2013 05:16 |
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SeanKidd
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Here is my pergo install, http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/canyon-lands-interior/p49156-almost-done.html
I bolted everything to the floor, davo and dinette so it doesn't really float anymore, just about 1 year, no issues. Easy to keep clean with this pattern. See other picture in album for dynamat and carpeted cockpit.
Sean and Stephanie
73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD Honda 6500 inverter gen.
Colonial Travelers
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| Re: seeking floor input and opinions [message #223451 is a reply to message #187478] |
Mon, 23 September 2013 12:37 |
1275gtsport
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| chasingsummer wrote on Tue, 16 October 2012 17:57 |
Adam,
The allure flooring is what I saw that I liked. I saw 2 dirrent types of it. One that just clicked into place, and one that used glue on an edge of maybe an inch wide and overlapped a similiar piece on the next one. The one that clicked together is what I am thinking. I appears to be somewhat soft under foot, and claims to be water proof. I know from experience that pergo looks good, but will not tolerate liquids getting spilled on it. Pleae keep me posted on which one you used and how it is fairing.
Thanks bgk
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sorry did not see this post a year ago. the floor is holding up well. have been thru the winter with no curling. of course we are hardly inside the coach in the winter. we also tend to only put about 2k on her when we are out so your mileage may very. we are very very happy with it.
also check the home depot stuff you want the more expensive stuff if you want waterPROOF the stuff I used is water RESISTANT. have had no issues with water trouble from the floor we have had good spills in the coach that has not seemed to have bothered the flooring.
Adam Raeburn
Rothesay, NB
1976 Austin Mini
1977 GMC Palm Beach
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Once you replace everything that is attached to something else. It will all be fixed.
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| Re: seeking floor input and opinions [message #223466 is a reply to message #223451] |
Mon, 23 September 2013 17:22 |
chasingsummer
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First, I know an old post, but heck I started it.
I dont have pics, but I love my cork flooring.
Soft under foot, easy to install , easy to sweep clean.
I did end up with a floating floor. approx quarter inch gap around everything. dinette and sofa are bolted down. boxed in with drawers for space. I have not done cockpit, but hope to in year or so to match. only concern there is how will flaoting floor work with engine compartment lid.
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: seeking floor input and opinions [message #223481 is a reply to message #187359] |
Mon, 23 September 2013 20:38 |
kerry pinkerton
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I installed a very inexpensive laminate from Lowes. It had its own thin foam pad. Installation was trivially simple. I used a chop saw but a circular saw would have worked fine. A saber saw was used to notch around some obstacles.
The whole process took 3 hours which included ripping out a bunch of 3/4" bamboo floor the PO had nailed down.
We chose a fairly dark floor and in retrospect think a lighter floor would have been easier to care for. That is, shown less dirt.
A Swiffer does a great job cleaning up.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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