Moving forward with flooring replacement

[JCat]

After 20 years the RV flooring is going to be replaced.
We picked out a carpet that is easy to clean and we are going to replace the white ceramic tile with Black Galaxy granite tile.

We are replacing the front step carpet and rubber covers.
Carpet will be same as rest of RV

Step covers will be 3/4 inch Black Galaxy granite.

I am also thinking of adding LED lights in the step area, have not figured it out yet other that being able to wire to existing light wiring.

Planning on spending around $8k for materials and labor, but we will see.
The good part is that all work will be done at my house so I will be able to check on the progress and quality.

I was thinking of replacing the couch but I will need to take it apart and maybe cut it up as my door width is very small.

Also not sure what I can bring in through the door, RV furniture or house furniture, we will see.

If you have done this let me know some lessons learded

[LouLawrence]

Well you sure picked some skilled workers.

[JCat]

We are 99% complete, just the steps are left to do next week.

[JCat]

I wish I was that talented, I have other people doing all the work.

A dad and his son did all the tear out, are installing all the carpet and doing the tile cutting and grout work.

They added a 3rd guy who is the expert in putting the tile down.

All of them have jobs during the week and only do this on weekends to make some extra $$.

[LouLawrence]

Looks fabulous! I love the look of the tile on a diagonal. This can't be the first time you have laid tile.

[JCat]

OK just finished day 6 of the floor replacement. All tile is installed complete with grout
Carpet is in for the bedroom closet, 1 bathroom, and the bedroom.
Here are the pics.

[JCat]

Thanks Lou, can't wait for it to be completed.

[LouLawrence]

We drive a Prevost and nearly all of them have granite or marble flooring as you likely know. The prep is everything and it sounds like you have that just right as well. Tile is certainly heavier than carpet, I just saw mostly carpet in the pictures you posted.
Keep us up to date. I know you will love the results and your workmanship looks to be top notch!

[JCat]

Also if I get back on my diet and stop eating chocolate chip cookies, the weight difference will be down to 100 LBS 🙂

[JCat]

Hi Lou, I was responding to a previous post on how the granite tile would add more weight.

I am removing the ceramic tile, and replacing it with the granite tile.
So if my math is correct 145 lbs is the difference in the weight.

ON a side note, the ceramic tiles at 145 sq feet weigh 725 lbs or 5 lbs each
The granite tiles at 145 sq feet weigh 870 lbs, or 6 lbs each

Total additional weight added 145 LBS, which is about 18 gallons of water

[LouLawrence]

Curious how the 1595 pounds of flooring only adds 145 pounds. It doesn't seem like there would have been 1400 pounds of carpeting.
It should be beautiful, though.

[JCat]

Thanks, it's coming together nicely

[ScottG]

Looks amazing and the tile work is first rate.

[JCat]

ON a side note, the ceramic tiles at 145 sq feet weigh 725 lbs or 5 lbs each
The granite tiles at 145 sq feet weigh 870 lbs, or 6 lbs each

Total additional weight added 145 LBS, which is about 18 gallons of water

[JCat]

Update pics: