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General => IHADAV8 Playground => Topic started by: $1987 GN$ on December 25 2010, 09:39:23 PM
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Been looking at different flooring products.
Anybody using this flooring any opinions?
Or something similar?
http://www.karndean.com/
AJ___
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What do you want to know AJ, I sell commercial flooring and installed it for 15 years prior to moving into sales. Whats the application?
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What is the durability, life expectancy ?
If it is damaged is it easily repaired/replaced?
Once repaired or replaced is it highly visible?
What is the average cost per square foot installed and not installed?
How do you prepare the surface before instalation.
How is it affixed to the surface?
What pertage is waste?
Is the average person able to install it, any special tools needed.
I have looked at hardwood and laminates know most of the pro's and cons want to compare this type to them.
That is about what I can think of now.
AJ___
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Product price is typically less than hard wood.
Its way more durable that hardwood and is not as prone to damage.
Its easy to repair compared to hard wood glue in a new tile typically its an invisible repair.
Its glued down to a smooth subfloor surface needs to be clean and smooth similar to a linoleum installation when it comes to subfloor prep.
Order an extra box based on sq ft needed save additional materials for repairs that way you have the same dyelot.
Its more durable than hardwood or laminate, we install vinyl plank in food stores like safeway and retail stores like sears.
No special tools are needed a "good utility knife" carpenter's square and a straight edge. Snap a chalk line and ensure your first row is straight, I prefer a dry tack adhesive so you can work on top of the product, some manufactures insist on wet set which is a little more challenging and can get messy.
Armstrong has a good DYI vinyl plank also very easy to install and subfloor prep is not as critical as the tile are glued together and not directly to the subfloor.
http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/products/luxury-vinyl
Finally! I get to give tech advise :idea;
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Great info Larry!
Thanks