We want to get rid of the carpet in our RV and replace it with vinyl tile. We're thinking of peel and stick squares. Is the use of peel and stick practical for an RV? Are there better alternatives for a do-it-your-selfer, with ease of installation being a primary concern? Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

Peel-and-stick sometimes becomes peel-and-stick-and-loosen.A continuous sheet of vinyl is a better choice. If you've never done any vinyl installation, I'd suggest to have a flooring pro do the job. There will probably be a DIY'er post shortly stating it is an easy job and there's no reason you can't do it. Everyone has different skill levels and ideas about what constitutes a good job. If you want a good job that will last and not be a huge headache, hire it out.

I would use floating floor vinyl planks with interlocking edges. Home Depot has the Alure brand but there are others available that may be better suited to the temperature extremes RVs are sometimes subjected to.

Clay L wrote:I would use floating floor vinyl planks with interlocking edges. Home Depot has the Alure brand but there are others available that may be better suited to the temperature extremes RVs are sometimes subjected to.This is the answer.If you experience any freezing & thawing, go with this.

Clay L wrote:I would use floating floor vinyl planks with interlocking edges. Home Depot has the Alure brand but there are others available that may be better suited to the temperature extremes RVs are sometimes subjected to.If the OP would like the vinyl interlocking planks, Allure Ultra is the product to use. It has a mechanical interlocking edge system. The Allure plank has a self adhesive edge and there have been problems with that in RV's. FWIW, I installed an interlocking composite wood and vinyl plank in my trailer. I made sure it had a good underlayment material under it, even with an attached rubber back. It has been installed through three MN Winters and is still looking nice. Folks that spill a lot of water on these planks or can't take a shower without a puddle on the floor should avoid them as they are not sealed on the edges and warping may occur.

westend wrote:Clay L wrote:I would use floating floor vinyl planks with interlocking edges. Home Depot has the Alure brand but there are others available that may be better suited to the temperature extremes RVs are sometimes subjected to.If the OP would like the vinyl interlocking planks, Allure Ultra is the product to use. It has a mechanical interlocking edge system. The Allure plank has a self adhesive edge and there have been problems with that in RV's. FWIW, I installed an interlocking composite wood and vinyl plank in my trailer. I made sure it had a good underlayment material under it, even with an attached rubber back. It has been installed through three MN Winters and is still looking nice. Folks that spill a lot of water on these planks or can't take a shower without a puddle on the floor should avoid them as they are not sealed on the edges and warping may occur.I used a plank laminate (Armstrong) in my motor home. As you say water can be an issue, so per their instructions, in areas that are subject to water and liquid spills (front of sink, refrigerator and step well) I used a waterproof glue on the seams and silicone caulk in the 1/4 inch required gap next to walls. Worked very well for the 7 years or so I had the motor home after that.

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Clay_L
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Sep 08, 2016
I would use floating floor vinyl planks with interlocking edges. Home Depot has the Alure brand but there are others available that may be better suited to the temperature extremes RVs are sometimes subjected to.
westend
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
Peel-and-stick sometimes becomes peel-and-stick-and-loosen.

A continuous sheet of vinyl is a better choice. If you've never done any vinyl installation, I'd suggest to have a flooring pro do the job. There will probably be a DIY'er post shortly stating it is an easy job and there's no reason you can't do it. Everyone has different skill levels and ideas about what constitutes a good job. If you want a good job that will last and not be a huge headache, hire it out.

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