Rug verses Pergo type flooring

galtgirl,yes did leave the carpet in the slides.Quick Step is another highly rated product that Rv installers use,8mil in a AC5.

A friend has Pergo flooring and it needs special care. She only cleans it with a vinegar solution and it scratches when she moves a heavy chair over it.

BillyandKris wrote:

rockhillmanor wrote:
Moisture, cold, heat.

All things that make a laminate floor buckle in an insulated 'house' is sure as heck going to buckle in an RV outside in the elements.

WOW. You have a point there for sure. Never thought of that. We have the wood laminate in our house and you have to watch your temps and keep A/C or heat on. They warned us about that. You could not do that in an RV. Recently saw on another RVish forum photos of a remodel in a camper where they put in what they called "hardwood" floors. I have to think they meant laminate as hardwood would be so heavy. Also they did ceramic tile backsplash behind stove. All looked beautiful, but how could you have ceramic tile in a moving house? Interesting.

I installed laminate last year in the living are of my 5ver and around the sink/shower/toilet area also. Have not had a problem with it so far and am full-timing in it. Also did granite tile counter tops and back splash in the kitchen and bathroom. Nothing has cracked or split.

rockhillmanor wrote:
Moisture, cold, heat.

All things that make a laminate floor buckle in an insulated 'house' is sure as heck going to buckle in an RV outside in the elements.

When installed correctly... a laminate floor will not buckle.

Depending upon the square footage and dimensions to be covered... if you allow an adequate gap at the walls and install transitions where required the flooring will expand and contract without buckling or cracking.

alboy wrote:
Just installed Beaulieu 12.4 mil in our 35 ft fifth wheel,AC4 rated light commercial.BY the time i was done with all the trim/tax etc, around a 1000$$ in materials.It was quite a job to do as we have a rear kitchen with island and 2 opposing slides.It looks incredible,it will be interesting to see how it stands up.

Would love to see some pix of your remodel. Sounds fantastic and is what I'm planning for my 5er. Did you leave the existing covering on the slides?

Just installed Beaulieu 12.4 mil in our 35 ft fifth wheel,AC4 rated light commercial.BY the time i was done with all the trim/tax etc, around a 1000$$ in materials.It was quite a job to do as we have a rear kitchen with island and 2 opposing slides.It looks incredible,it will be interesting to see how it stands up.

rockhillmanor wrote:
Moisture, cold, heat.

All things that make a laminate floor buckle in an insulated 'house' is sure as heck going to buckle in an RV outside in the elements.

WOW. You have a point there for sure. Never thought of that. We have the wood laminate in our house and you have to watch your temps and keep A/C or heat on. They warned us about that. You could not do that in an RV. Recently saw on another RVish forum photos of a remodel in a camper where they put in what they called "hardwood" floors. I have to think they meant laminate as hardwood would be so heavy. Also they did ceramic tile backsplash behind stove. All looked beautiful, but how could you have ceramic tile in a moving house? Interesting.

Moisture, cold, heat.

All things that make a laminate floor buckle in an insulated 'house' is sure as heck going to buckle in an RV outside in the elements.

Weight difference will be insignificant. If it were me, I'd get the click-together laminate flooring that comes with backing already attached, then hire a handyman who doesn't charge ridiculous amounts for labor to install it. Add a couple of little throw rugs if you like the feel of a rug under your feet, but that way you can take them outside and shake or beat them.

If it weighs 50 or even 100 pounds more so what?? Will it really matter? $1800 is crazy high. I hope you aren't looking at an RV dealer to do the work. Shop a few different floor covering shops and get a few more bids..

B.O.