Hi All - due to a leaking fresh water drain valve I have to pull carpet and replace flooring. My wife has always hated the carpet so now is the time to put in what she wants. She'd like some sort of wood look flooring though out the kitchen dining living room area. Once all the carpet is removed, it seems all the flooring is one level, so it should be easy to also pull the linoleum material that's there. Previous owner had replaced the bathroom flooring with square stick-on vinyl tiles, and that has not worked out well at all. Any recommendations for wood-look type tile vinyl, and installation tips would be greatly appreciated.

Check out the vinyl plank flooring at places like Lowes, HomeDepot, lumber Liquidators. They sell some nice looking stuff that is a simple snap lock. It also comes in various thicknesses, so be sure you have the room if you choose a thick one.

donn0128 wrote:Check out the vinyl plank flooring at places like Lowes, HomeDepot, lumber Liquidators. They sell some nice looking stuff that is a simple snap lock. It also comes in various thicknesses, so be sure you have the room if you choose a thick one.So that would be considered "free floating", no nails or glue, right? I'm reading that's what's needed to survive all the weather extremes. We live in Michigan.Thanks!

GaryS1953 wrote:So that would be considered "free floating", no nails or glue, right? I'm reading that's what's needed to survive all the weather extremes. We live in Michigan.Thanks!It has to float. Nothing should attach the vinyl to the subfloor, so no glue or nails. Cut around everything that is attached to the subfloor like the seat and the couch brackets. Leave at least 1/8" around the edges and use double stick tape to attach the edge molding to the vinyl. I use Allure Grip-Strip (not the click together). It was about $300 in material so I figured if it didn't work I wouldn't be out that much.This was taken right after I finished last spring. Looks exactly the same now.

jplante4 wrote:GaryS1953 wrote:So that would be considered "free floating", no nails or glue, right? I'm reading that's what's needed to survive all the weather extremes. We live in Michigan.Thanks!It has to float. Nothing should attach the vinyl to the subfloor, so no glue or nails. Cut around everything that is attached to the subfloor like the seat and the couch brackets. Leave at least 1/8" around the edges and use double stick tape to attach the edge molding to the vinyl. I use Allure Grip-Strip (not the click together). It was about $300 in material so I figured if it didn't work I wouldn't be out that much.This was taken right after I finished last spring. Looks exactly the same now.Wow, that looks great! Thanks!

One word on flooring: "Pergo".Then read my post here: Clicky Some people think it's overkill but if you had a water leak you may find it worthwhile reading.

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TNGW1500SE
Explorer
May 23, 2018
donn0128 wrote:
Pergo is NOT waterproof......

So. I didn't say I'd install it on the outside of a submarine. Why would you need a waterproof floor in your RV anymore than you would in your house? I have Pergo in both.

Before you buy any flooring, take your fingernail to a sample and see if you can scratch it.
mobilefleet
Explorer
May 22, 2018
one thing to note about allure- make sure to use an underlayment when installing. In cold temps the seams will separate and be visible if you don't.
Old_Islander
Explorer
May 22, 2018

Wow, that is really nice. Thanks for your suggestions -- I have to replace the floor in a camper and this stuff should work nicely...!
trailerbikecamp
Explorer
May 21, 2018
We replaced our floor in our Carriage fiver 3 yes ago. We used Allure vinyl in a barnwood pattern. After 3 yes it still looks like the day we put it down.

One thing to make sure of is to remove ALL dirt and staples. Even a small piece will result in a bump in the floor.
donn0128
Explorer II
May 21, 2018
Pergo is NOT waterproof. Pergo if it gets wet will swell and buckle. Home Depot sells a line of vinyl plank flooring that is guaranteed water proof.
TNGW1500SE
Explorer
May 21, 2018
One word on flooring: "Pergo".

Then read my post here: Clicky Some people think it's overkill but if you had a water leak you may find it worthwhile reading.
GaryS1953
Explorer II
May 21, 2018
jplante4 wrote:
GaryS1953 wrote:
So that would be considered "free floating", no nails or glue, right? I'm reading that's what's needed to survive all the weather extremes. We live in Michigan.

Thanks!

It has to float. Nothing should attach the vinyl to the subfloor, so no glue or nails. Cut around everything that is attached to the subfloor like the seat and the couch brackets. Leave at least 1/8" around the edges and use double stick tape to attach the edge molding to the vinyl. I use Allure Grip-Strip (not the click together). It was about $300 in material so I figured if it didn't work I wouldn't be out that much.

This was taken right after I finished last spring. Looks exactly the same now.

Wow, that looks great! Thanks!
jplante4
Explorer II
May 21, 2018
GaryS1953 wrote:
So that would be considered "free floating", no nails or glue, right? I'm reading that's what's needed to survive all the weather extremes. We live in Michigan.

Thanks!

It has to float. Nothing should attach the vinyl to the subfloor, so no glue or nails. Cut around everything that is attached to the subfloor like the seat and the couch brackets. Leave at least 1/8" around the edges and use double stick tape to attach the edge molding to the vinyl. I use Allure Grip-Strip (not the click together). It was about $300 in material so I figured if it didn't work I wouldn't be out that much.

This was taken right after I finished last spring. Looks exactly the same now.
GaryS1953
Explorer II
May 21, 2018
donn0128 wrote:
Check out the vinyl plank flooring at places like Lowes, HomeDepot, lumber Liquidators. They sell some nice looking stuff that is a simple snap lock. It also comes in various thicknesses, so be sure you have the room if you choose a thick one.
So that would be considered "free floating", no nails or glue, right? I'm reading that's what's needed to survive all the weather extremes. We live in Michigan.

Thanks!
donn0128
Explorer II
May 21, 2018
Check out the vinyl plank flooring at places like Lowes, HomeDepot, lumber Liquidators. They sell some nice looking stuff that is a simple snap lock. It also comes in various thicknesses, so be sure you have the room if you choose a thick one.

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