Who has replaced MH carpet with tile?

The problem with screwing or nailing vinyl planking is that most manufacturers expect this flooring to be installed in temperature controlled environment with a 10° temp range. When you put it down in a motor home and subject it to a 60 - 100° temp swing, things tend to expand and contract beyond design limits.

When I put down the Allure, I got the grip strip version that has adhesive strips on all 4 sides. I didn't screw anything through the vinyl into the subfloor. I cut around all penetrations (pax seat, TV cabinet, couch legs) and didn't nail the trim to the floor.

I have put both wood and ceramic tile in the Old Girl. If going with Tile, be sure that your base is good. I had some issues with my sub floor from water damage. After making the repairs on this with some new cross members, new plywood and adding "wonder board", my tile floors have been sound and crack free for roughly 10 years. The floating wood floor I have in the front portion of the MH was once again laid on fresh plywood....but it's not really floating, I secured it to the sub floor with screws in area's where the screws do not show(under couch, in corners ect) plus it's inter-locking planks. Good Luck on your project.

I think tile is a terrible idea for a motorhome. Yes it is cold, heavy, and has no forgiveness for flexing. I had the tile look (vinyl tiles) in my Safari and it was glued down and performed flawlessly for the 12 yrs I had it. The product also weighs a fraction of what actual tile weighs.

Common subject on this forum - forum search feature will have plenty of threads.

I replaced carpet with allure floating planks - easy install and have been happy with the results (4+ years?). Carpet is held down with a zillion staples - removing the staples isn't hard but it is time consuming (buy knee pads). I did a quick sand of the wood and painted it before I put the allure down - probably not necessary but I figured why not spend another 1/2 hr while the floor was exposed.

The problems I've seen with tile floor are all related to vibration; cranking tile, cracking grout etc. Some of the bridge expansion joints I've hit would jar loose filings in my teeth.

Tile is cold on the feet and should be heated for comfort. Take that into account when pricing the job.

Floating vinyl here. one year, no issues.

We replaced carpet with a high quality roll vinyl that looks like rough cut wood planks. But it was during a remodel with the bed removed. They installed it without any splices from rear to front. No glue. 2 years now, no problems. Love the easy maintenance.