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Mon, 15 October 2012 17:29  |
chasingsummer
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I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this carpet has got to go.
I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am not sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in heated garage,
I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new floor to drivers area would be done.
any and all input is appreciated.
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 #187377 is a reply to message #187359] |
Mon, 15 October 2012 19:44  |
powerjon
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Brian,
I have done Pergo flooring in 2 of my coaches:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5344-pergo-floor-install.html
and
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5976-pergo-floor-install-stretch.html
The step and drivers area should be done in carpet as it is also used
as a sound deadner. WAAAY too much work to put it on the steps and
have it survive!
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:29 PM, brian wrote:
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>
> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this
> carpet has got to go.
> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am
> not sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in
> heated garage,
> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new
> floor to drivers area would be done.
> any and all input is appreciated.
> Thanks
> Bgk
> --
> brian
> asheboro, nc
> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
> 118k miles and counting,
> DOG HOUSE ]
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| Re: seeking floor input and opinions [message #187382 is a reply to message #187359] |
Mon, 15 October 2012 20:11 |
1275gtsport
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we installed the alure plank floor the stuff that is only 1.79 a foot. used 4 boxes bought 5. we installed it this spring and so far think it is great. the first trip out the heat from the muffler on the passengers side caused it to lift under the barrel chair. we simply pushed it back down. seems to have stayed as it has not lifted there since.
we will get back to you on how it survives the winter. (or it might be better if someone were to ask me in the spring as I have a bad memory)
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: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187404 is a reply to message #187377] |
Mon, 15 October 2012 22:58 |
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what holds the black stuff, what is the black stuff, and what holds the finish to the black stuff, weight? sound proofing? insulation factor? thank you
if i may humbly ask. best regards,
This looks great. easy to clean. using rugs are easy to clean or replace. looks good.
what is the price for the whole thing and list of material and tools. if not to much to ask.
thank you: if possible to reply if not just asking.
best regards.
mickey
77 palm beach
anaheim ca.
On Oct 15, 2012, at 5:44 PM, John Wright wrote:
> Brian,
> I have done Pergo flooring in 2 of my coaches:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5344-pergo-floor-install.html
> and
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5976-pergo-floor-install-stretch.html
>
> The step and drivers area should be done in carpet as it is also used
> as a sound deadner. WAAAY too much work to put it on the steps and
> have it survive!
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
> On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:29 PM, brian wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this
>> carpet has got to go.
>> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am
>> not sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in
>> heated garage,
>> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new
>> floor to drivers area would be done.
>> any and all input is appreciated.
>> Thanks
>> Bgk
>> --
>> brian
>> asheboro, nc
>> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
>> 118k miles and counting,
>> DOG HOUSE ]
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187415 is a reply to message #187404] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 00:23 |
powerjon
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The black material is a foam rubber pad between the flooring and the
floor itself. Pergo flooring and others are consider a floating floor
which means that they are held in place by the side moldings. The pad
allows the floor to moves side to side and end to end as it expands
and contracts with the temp and humidity. It is about 3/16 inch thick
and has and has no other properties. I use a little duct tape to hold
it in place until the floor is down, it would move when it is
finished. It also comes in other colors depending on who makes it
and some use a pink rosin paper, but I like the foam stuff best. Cost
is $30 to $50 a roll and one roll will do the coach. The first set of
pictures was a 26' coach and the second was of the 30' stretch.
Material cost vary depend on which style, finish and manufacture that
you buy. I probably had right at $200 for all materials and I make
and finish my own side and end moldings as they can added another
$150+ if you buy the matching stuff from the manufacture. I also
screw my moulding to the floor and not nail so I could remove them if
I ever had to repair the flooring.
Tools are very simple, cut off saw, hand saw, rubber hammer, 12 oz
hammer, drill, setting block and setting bar. Just read the
instruction for the floor that you buy.
The main reason we went with the Pergo style flooring is that it is so
easy to clean and keep clean. We could never get all the sand and
dirt out of the carpets when we were in Florida. Just sweep and use a
damp rag and it is done.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Oct 15, 2012, at 11:58 PM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle wrote:
>
> what holds the black stuff, what is the black stuff, and what holds
> the finish to the black stuff, weight? sound proofing? insulation
> factor? thank you
>
> if i may humbly ask. best regards,
>
> This looks great. easy to clean. using rugs are easy to clean or
> replace. looks good.
>
> what is the price for the whole thing and list of material and
> tools. if not to much to ask.
>
> thank you: if possible to reply if not just asking.
>
> best regards.
>
> mickey
>
> 77 palm beach
>
> anaheim ca.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 15, 2012, at 5:44 PM, John Wright wrote:
>
>> Brian,
>> I have done Pergo flooring in 2 of my coaches:
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5344-pergo-floor-install.html
>> and
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5976-pergo-floor-install-stretch.html
>>
>> The step and drivers area should be done in carpet as it is also used
>> as a sound deadner. WAAAY too much work to put it on the steps and
>> have it survive!
>>
>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> Michigan
>>
>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:29 PM, brian wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this
>>> carpet has got to go.
>>> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am
>>> not sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in
>>> heated garage,
>>> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new
>>> floor to drivers area would be done.
>>> any and all input is appreciated.
>>> Thanks
>>> Bgk
>>> --
>>> brian
>>> asheboro, nc
>>> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
>>> 118k miles and counting,
>>> DOG HOUSE ]
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187418 is a reply to message #187415] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 01:17 |
mickeysss
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thank you so much. what is the rubber material and where can you get that, is darker or lighter better for the wood like floor?
lighter makes it look larger but shows dirt, what one do you have it looks great?
I want to do this some day. and get it together where did you buy it all? Lowes or home depot i cannot go back and read. right now.
On Oct 15, 2012, at 10:23 PM, John Wright wrote:
> The black material is a foam rubber pad between the flooring and the
> floor itself. Pergo flooring and others are consider a floating floor
> which means that they are held in place by the side moldings. The pad
> allows the floor to moves side to side and end to end as it expands
> and contracts with the temp and humidity. It is about 3/16 inch thick
> and has and has no other properties. I use a little duct tape to hold
> it in place until the floor is down, it would move when it is
> finished. It also comes in other colors depending on who makes it
> and some use a pink rosin paper, but I like the foam stuff best. Cost
> is $30 to $50 a roll and one roll will do the coach. The first set of
> pictures was a 26' coach and the second was of the 30' stretch.
>
> Material cost vary depend on which style, finish and manufacture that
> you buy. I probably had right at $200 for all materials and I make
> and finish my own side and end moldings as they can added another
> $150+ if you buy the matching stuff from the manufacture. I also
> screw my moulding to the floor and not nail so I could remove them if
> I ever had to repair the flooring.
>
> Tools are very simple, cut off saw, hand saw, rubber hammer, 12 oz
> hammer, drill, setting block and setting bar. Just read the
> instruction for the floor that you buy.
>
> The main reason we went with the Pergo style flooring is that it is so
> easy to clean and keep clean. We could never get all the sand and
> dirt out of the carpets when we were in Florida. Just sweep and use a
> damp rag and it is done.
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
> On Oct 15, 2012, at 11:58 PM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle wrote:
>
>>
>> what holds the black stuff, what is the black stuff, and what holds
>> the finish to the black stuff, weight? sound proofing? insulation
>> factor? thank you
>>
>> if i may humbly ask. best regards,
>>
>> This looks great. easy to clean. using rugs are easy to clean or
>> replace. looks good.
>>
>> what is the price for the whole thing and list of material and
>> tools. if not to much to ask.
>>
>> thank you: if possible to reply if not just asking.
>>
>> best regards.
>>
>> mickey
>>
>> 77 palm beach
>>
>> anaheim ca.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 5:44 PM, John Wright wrote:
>>
>>> Brian,
>>> I have done Pergo flooring in 2 of my coaches:
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5344-pergo-floor-install.html
>>> and
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5976-pergo-floor-install-stretch.html
>>>
>>> The step and drivers area should be done in carpet as it is also used
>>> as a sound deadner. WAAAY too much work to put it on the steps and
>>> have it survive!
>>>
>>> JR Wright
>>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>>> Michigan
>>>
>>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:29 PM, brian wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this
>>>> carpet has got to go.
>>>> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am
>>>> not sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in
>>>> heated garage,
>>>> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new
>>>> floor to drivers area would be done.
>>>> any and all input is appreciated.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Bgk
>>>> --
>>>> brian
>>>> asheboro, nc
>>>> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
>>>> 118k miles and counting,
>>>> DOG HOUSE ]
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187431 is a reply to message #187359] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 07:51 |
Steven Ferguson
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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 of
the SOB (sold the GMC) and installed a single piece of very expensive,
floating, vinyl/linoleum and it looks gorgeous and always looks clean.
Plus, it is much easier to clean than the Pergo. We just finished a one
month trip and my wife will never have a Pergo or Pergo type floor again.
On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 2:29 PM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
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>
> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this carpet
> has got to go.
> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am not
> sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in heated garage,
> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new floor
> to drivers area would be done.
> any and all input is appreciated.
> Thanks
> Bgk
> --
> brian
> asheboro, nc
> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
> 118k miles and counting,
> DOG HOUSE
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187434 is a reply to message #187423] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 08:34 |
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Thank You!
One small change, insert the word "not" after would and before move in
this sentence. Also change would to "will".
corrected sentence below
I use a little duct tape to hold it in place until the floor is down,
it will not move when it is finished.
JR
> liked your post JR
>
> put it up here, for things to change in a GMC
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> http://gmcmotorhome.info/skin.html
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> anything you want me to change?
> gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187436 is a reply to message #187431] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 08:54 |
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On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 5:51 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> 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 of
> the SOB (sold the GMC) and installed a single piece of very expensive,
> floating, vinyl/linoleum and it looks gorgeous and always looks clean.
> Plus, it is much easier to clean than the Pergo. We just finished a one
> month trip and my wife will never have a Pergo or Pergo type floor again.
>
> On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 2:29 PM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this carpet
> > has got to go.
> > I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am not
> > sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in heated garage,
> > I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new
> floor
> > to drivers area would be done.
> > any and all input is appreciated.
> > Thanks
> > Bgk
> > --
> > brian
> > asheboro, nc
> > 75 eleganza 2 74 build
> > 118k miles and counting,
> > DOG HOUSE
> >
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> health insurance......but not everyone has to prove they're a citizen.
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187439 is a reply to message #187418] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 09:16 |
powerjon
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MSSS
You will need to visit the local big box stores to see what is
available in your area. I personally like a lighter floor as is
appears to make the area larger and it brightens the inside of the
coach. 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! I
chose to use a higher grade of flooring for both finish and
warrantee. Some of the less expensive grades of flooring will not
wear as well. If you look at the first set of pictures you can see
that I had installed ceramic tile in the coach with the carpet when I
did the interior rehab. We really liked the tile and it was very easy
to clean and never had any issues with it in the coach. It was
actually a PITA to get it out as I had used a latex modified thinset
cement when I installed 8 years earlier. For those of you that use
you coach less that 30 days a year, vinyl flooring can be a good
alternative, but I have seen issue with scuffing, denting and minor
cuts long term. We are in our coach almost 120+ days a year and the
Pergo brand name flooring has shown no wear or other issues in our
last 2 coach installations. There are a number of good brands
available at most of the stores
Flooring:
http://goo.gl/X4WAj
http://goo.gl/mdqEv
Underlayment:
http://goo.gl/sPsDh
Tools:
http://goo.gl/WoplX
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Oct 16, 2012, at 2:17 AM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle wrote:
> thank you so much. what is the rubber material and where can you get
> that, is darker or lighter better for the wood like floor?
>
> lighter makes it look larger but shows dirt, what one do you have it
> looks great?
>
> I want to do this some day. and get it together where did you buy it
> all? Lowes or home depot i cannot go back and read. right now.
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 15, 2012, at 10:23 PM, John Wright wrote:
>
>> The black material is a foam rubber pad between the flooring and the
>> floor itself. Pergo flooring and others are consider a floating
>> floor
>> which means that they are held in place by the side moldings. The pad
>> allows the floor to moves side to side and end to end as it expands
>> and contracts with the temp and humidity. It is about 3/16 inch
>> thick
>> and has and has no other properties. I use a little duct tape to
>> hold
>> it in place until the floor is down, it would move when it is
>> finished. It also comes in other colors depending on who makes it
>> and some use a pink rosin paper, but I like the foam stuff best. Cost
>> is $30 to $50 a roll and one roll will do the coach. The first set
>> of
>> pictures was a 26' coach and the second was of the 30' stretch.
>>
>> Material cost vary depend on which style, finish and manufacture that
>> you buy. I probably had right at $200 for all materials and I make
>> and finish my own side and end moldings as they can added another
>> $150+ if you buy the matching stuff from the manufacture. I also
>> screw my moulding to the floor and not nail so I could remove them if
>> I ever had to repair the flooring.
>>
>> Tools are very simple, cut off saw, hand saw, rubber hammer, 12 oz
>> hammer, drill, setting block and setting bar. Just read the
>> instruction for the floor that you buy.
>>
>> The main reason we went with the Pergo style flooring is that it is
>> so
>> easy to clean and keep clean. We could never get all the sand and
>> dirt out of the carpets when we were in Florida. Just sweep and
>> use a
>> damp rag and it is done.
>>
>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> Michigan
>>
>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 11:58 PM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> what holds the black stuff, what is the black stuff, and what holds
>>> the finish to the black stuff, weight? sound proofing? insulation
>>> factor? thank you
>>>
>>> if i may humbly ask. best regards,
>>>
>>> This looks great. easy to clean. using rugs are easy to clean or
>>> replace. looks good.
>>>
>>> what is the price for the whole thing and list of material and
>>> tools. if not to much to ask.
>>>
>>> thank you: if possible to reply if not just asking.
>>>
>>> best regards.
>>>
>>> mickey
>>>
>>> 77 palm beach
>>>
>>> anaheim ca.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 5:44 PM, John Wright wrote:
>>>
>>>> Brian,
>>>> I have done Pergo flooring in 2 of my coaches:
>>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5344-pergo-floor-install.html
>>>> and
>>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5976-pergo-floor-install-stretch.html
>>>>
>>>> The step and drivers area should be done in carpet as it is also
>>>> used
>>>> as a sound deadner. WAAAY too much work to put it on the steps
>>>> and
>>>> have it survive!
>>>>
>>>> JR Wright
>>>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>>>> Michigan
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:29 PM, brian wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this
>>>>> carpet has got to go.
>>>>> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has.
>>>>> I am
>>>>> not sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in
>>>>> heated garage,
>>>>> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from
>>>>> new
>>>>> floor to drivers area would be done.
>>>>> any and all input is appreciated.
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Bgk
>>>>> --
>>>>> brian
>>>>> asheboro, nc
>>>>> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
>>>>> 118k miles and counting,
>>>>> DOG HOUSE ]
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187440 is a reply to message #187439] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 09:24 |
mickeysss
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Thank you so very much
best regards
mickey
77palm beach
anaheim ca.
> MSSS
> You will need to visit the local big box stores to see what is
> available in your area. I personally like a lighter floor as is
> appears to make the area larger and it brightens the inside of the
> coach. 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! I
> chose to use a higher grade of flooring for both finish and
> warrantee. Some of the less expensive grades of flooring will not
> wear as well. If you look at the first set of pictures you can see
> that I had installed ceramic tile in the coach with the carpet when I
> did the interior rehab. We really liked the tile and it was very easy
> to clean and never had any issues with it in the coach. It was
> actually a PITA to get it out as I had used a latex modified thinset
> cement when I installed 8 years earlier. For those of you that use
> you coach less that 30 days a year, vinyl flooring can be a good
> alternative, but I have seen issue with scuffing, denting and minor
> cuts long term. We are in our coach almost 120+ days a year and the
> Pergo brand name flooring has shown no wear or other issues in our
> last 2 coach installations. There are a number of good brands
> available at most of the stores
>
> Flooring:
> http://goo.gl/X4WAj
> http://goo.gl/mdqEv
>
> Underlayment:
> http://goo.gl/sPsDh
>
> Tools:
> http://goo.gl/WoplX
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
> On Oct 16, 2012, at 2:17 AM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle wrote:
>
>> thank you so much. what is the rubber material and where can you get
>> that, is darker or lighter better for the wood like floor?
>>
>> lighter makes it look larger but shows dirt, what one do you have it
>> looks great?
>>
>> I want to do this some day. and get it together where did you buy it
>> all? Lowes or home depot i cannot go back and read. right now.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 10:23 PM, John Wright wrote:
>>
>>> The black material is a foam rubber pad between the flooring and the
>>> floor itself. Pergo flooring and others are consider a floating
>>> floor
>>> which means that they are held in place by the side moldings. The pad
>>> allows the floor to moves side to side and end to end as it expands
>>> and contracts with the temp and humidity. It is about 3/16 inch
>>> thick
>>> and has and has no other properties. I use a little duct tape to
>>> hold
>>> it in place until the floor is down, it would move when it is
>>> finished. It also comes in other colors depending on who makes it
>>> and some use a pink rosin paper, but I like the foam stuff best. Cost
>>> is $30 to $50 a roll and one roll will do the coach. The first set
>>> of
>>> pictures was a 26' coach and the second was of the 30' stretch.
>>>
>>> Material cost vary depend on which style, finish and manufacture that
>>> you buy. I probably had right at $200 for all materials and I make
>>> and finish my own side and end moldings as they can added another
>>> $150+ if you buy the matching stuff from the manufacture. I also
>>> screw my moulding to the floor and not nail so I could remove them if
>>> I ever had to repair the flooring.
>>>
>>> Tools are very simple, cut off saw, hand saw, rubber hammer, 12 oz
>>> hammer, drill, setting block and setting bar. Just read the
>>> instruction for the floor that you buy.
>>>
>>> The main reason we went with the Pergo style flooring is that it is
>>> so
>>> easy to clean and keep clean. We could never get all the sand and
>>> dirt out of the carpets when we were in Florida. Just sweep and
>>> use a
>>> damp rag and it is done.
>>>
>>> JR Wright
>>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>>> Michigan
>>>
>>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 11:58 PM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> what holds the black stuff, what is the black stuff, and what holds
>>>> the finish to the black stuff, weight? sound proofing? insulation
>>>> factor? thank you
>>>>
>>>> if i may humbly ask. best regards,
>>>>
>>>> This looks great. easy to clean. using rugs are easy to clean or
>>>> replace. looks good.
>>>>
>>>> what is the price for the whole thing and list of material and
>>>> tools. if not to much to ask.
>>>>
>>>> thank you: if possible to reply if not just asking.
>>>>
>>>> best regards.
>>>>
>>>> mickey
>>>>
>>>> 77 palm beach
>>>>
>>>> anaheim ca.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 5:44 PM, John Wright wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Brian,
>>>>> I have done Pergo flooring in 2 of my coaches:
>>>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5344-pergo-floor-install.html
>>>>> and
>>>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5976-pergo-floor-install-stretch.html
>>>>>
>>>>> The step and drivers area should be done in carpet as it is also
>>>>> used
>>>>> as a sound deadner. WAAAY too much work to put it on the steps
>>>>> and
>>>>> have it survive!
>>>>>
>>>>> JR Wright
>>>>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>>>>> Michigan
>>>>>
>>>>> On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:29 PM, brian wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this
>>>>>> carpet has got to go.
>>>>>> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has.
>>>>>> I am
>>>>>> not sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in
>>>>>> heated garage,
>>>>>> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from
>>>>>> new
>>>>>> floor to drivers area would be done.
>>>>>> any and all input is appreciated.
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> Bgk
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> brian
>>>>>> asheboro, nc
>>>>>> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
>>>>>> 118k miles and counting,
>>>>>> DOG HOUSE ]
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Tue, 16 October 2012 09:38 |
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I used carpet tiles from FLOR. These are 19" x 19" that are held in the
corners with adhesive "dots". Lots of different colors, styles. Lowes and HD
have some but higher end floor companies sell them too. The advantages are
many. If one tile gets soiled take it up and replace it. Keeps sound down as
the backing is a heavy rubber material. Very easy to install. Just a razor
knife and a box of tiles. www.flor.com
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
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Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 3:29 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions
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>
> I hope to shortly start removing my interior to redo floor, this carpet
> has got to go.
> I am leaning towards a vinyl plank product that home depot has. I am not
> sure if hard wood would be good due to coach not parked in heated garage,
> I am not sure how I would do step area, or where transition from new floor
> to drivers area would be done.
> any and all input is appreciated.
> Thanks
> Bgk
> --
> brian
> asheboro, nc
> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
> 118k miles and counting,
> DOG HOUSE
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| Re: seeking floor input and opinions [message #187443 is a reply to message #187359] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 09:55 |
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There is a little ramp that goes upwards between the bathroom and closet in the rear.
I am thinking of a pergo type floor. but was not sure how to handle that transition.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187447 is a reply to message #187441] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 11:20 |
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>> vinyl/linoleum and it looks gorgeous
This is interesting, can you put it in and take it out without a lot of trouble? in case on would like too.
off topic on point:
I accepted any context and pictures in the mind, some don't even speak english so as long as it gets the picture
in the mind i don't care what it looks like. Also i can't do it right anyway. So there, spelling, grammar, phonology, semantics
inflections, syntax, morphology of language used to communicate with me, is a free for all. I would rather see someone
write something and see their thoughts than them be scared to do it and not get their great ideas. So spell wrong, put it up
and to hell with the rules. The value of a good idea is more important. or anyones feelings.
mickey
77 palm beach
anaheim ca.
it is more fun that way anyway, see what happens. :-/
THose that want to make it perfect, good on you, those that don't better.
some times a great mistake is a better way to do something.
On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:35 AM, Larry wrote:
>> vinyl/linoleum and it looks gorgeous
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| Re: [GMCnet] seeking floor input and opinions [message #187449 is a reply to message #187448] |
Tue, 16 October 2012 11:34 |
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i think you have a good design. where the front entry door is, put the wood look, carpet the fridge or bath back and the steps over the motor.
that is a good mixture of designs to make cleaning and warmth from the lou, and the sound from the motor, i like the idea
of a see through top for the motor or at least a port hole from a boat to spray for fire if you see it, thick glass port hole 12 inch diameter or so.
The outboard motor engine lift motor to raise the bed for storage is a great idea 12 volt motor auto lift, with carpet all in the storage area.
another great idea. It it is not a water bed for water storage. just kidding. but could work with a heater under it if you were going to stay a while
and jack up the rear with support for the water weight. wood floor look in the doorway to the steps seems like the way to go.
screwed down like mentioned before so you can replace the bad parts when you want. no glue, with rubber mat, etc. seems like a quality idea.
if you can't read it - don't read it - that is the question. shake spare. tire. :-)
I better go to work before i get kick off here.
mickey
77 palm beach
anaheim ca.
On Oct 16, 2012, at 9:19 AM, John Wright wrote:
> Jon,
> How is the layout in the back of your coach? Do you have a perminate
> bed or still have the davos seats or what? In the first coach I took
> out the rear ramp as I put a full size bed in the back with a lift so
> I could use the rest for storage. I carpeted the area from the edge
> of the bath/storage module to the back.
>
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/tech/tiltbed/index.html
> or
> http://www.bdub.net/bed_lift/index.html
>
> Have you reviewed the pictures of the 26" pergo floor installation?
> Show how the floor was done in the rear.
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
>
>
>>
>>
>> There is a little ramp that goes upwards between the bathroom and
>> closet in the rear.
>>
>> I am thinking of a pergo type floor. but was not sure how to handle
>> that transition.
>>
>>
>> --
>> 75 palm beach
>> St. Cloud, MN
>> http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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