We replaced carpet with laminate flooring

Thanks for posting. Looks like you did a good job. I plan to do the same upgrade this summer but haven't made up my mind about what materials to use.

That's nice looking. Congrats on job well done! Currently RoadAbode just has Linoleum throughout. This would definitely be an upgrade. Were you able to just cut with a utility knife or another type of blade?
*Edit - just read your blog and saw you used carpet knife and tin shears. Thanks!

RoadAbode wrote:
That's nice looking. Congrats on job well done! Currently RoadAbode just has Linoleum throughout. This would definitely be an upgrade. Were you able to just cut with a utility knife or another type of blade?

It's easy to work with. Just score it a few times with the utility knife and then bend it - it snaps right off. For more complicated cuts I used tin sheers which cut right through it. Aside from the physical part of the project, I'd say if I can do it anyone can do it. :)

Looking good! Nice work.

Looks nice.

Is there a big difference in weight between the carpet and the flooring?

docnascar wrote:
Looks nice.

Is there a big difference in weight between the carpet and the flooring?

Don, I think it added about 100 pounds to the camper weight. I used 4 boxes at 36 pounds a box which equals 144 pounds.

I'm estimating that the carpet I took out weighed around 40 pounds - maybe a bit more.

In my case, the extra 100 pounds on the back of the camper will probably be a good thing as I have plenty of towing capacity but am close to the max pin weight.

I hope that works well for you, as it does look nice. However, Allure floor tiles are specifically not for use in RV's, and for use in only a specific temperature range. I mention this for anyone reading this thread and thinking about Allure.

DownTheAvenue wrote:
I hope that works well for you, as it does look nice. However, Allure floor tiles are specifically not for use in RV's, and for use in only a specific temperature range. I mention this for anyone reading this thread and thinking about Allure.

Fair enough - time will tell.

I researched this quite a bit - when I google: "Allure Trafficguard RV" I find lots of positive reports on using it. In fact, if there are any negative issues I've missed them.

I suggest that anyone considering it do the same kinds of search and decide for yourself - so far as I am concerned the positive reports carried the day.

Nice work. I read the warnings in the Allure instructions, but the reviews are overwhelmingly positive. I'm going to give it a whirl when the weather gets warmer.

The only negative I've read about the standard Allure in in regions with huge temperature swings, ie, freezing then heat. Possible to see some separation in these cases.