|
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,469
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,469 |
We are installing it on our main floor this coming week. We have an area rug for a big part of our livingroom, but I am looking for some rugs for our front and back entryways. We have 2 dogs that are constantly in and out year round, so I need something that will stay in place and be durable, but not ruin the new floor. We have some rubber backed rugs now that are perfect, but the bottom is so abrasive that I believe they will ruin the vinyl finish over time. Any help or advice will be appreciated.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 26,389
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 26,389 |
I just can't warm up to the idea of a plastic floor. 🤣
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,342
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,342 |
Done right, it is excellent stuff, water tight and seriously scratch resistant. Not the cheap stuff. DuPont makes some very durable flooring in a nice variety of finishes.
I've installed some high end 3/4" oak flooring in recent years and have noted that some of the engineered flooring is wearing notably better.
Imagine your grave on a windy winter night. You've been dead for 70 years.
It's been 50 since a visitor last paused at your tombstone.....
Now explain why you're in a pissy mood today.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 21,713
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 21,713 |
I did vinyl flooring once. Tough and durable.
The one thing I overlooked was that heat from direct sunlight (specific area) caused the vinyl to move (opened up gaps etc.). It was many years ago and a glued product...
I suspect if it had been a floating interlock system it would not have been a disappointment.
Best of luck to you.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 9,905
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 9,905 |
After flooding twice in two years due to poor drainage and having to dispose of waterlogged carpet, we installed waterproof interlocking PVC flooring that looks identical to hardwood. We're very pleased with it. Our house sits at the bottom of steep hills on three sides, so we're at the tip of a funnel- - - -no way to drain the water away as fast as it accumulates if we get several hours of hard rain after a few days of wet weather that soaks the ground. We've had 2-3 inches of water in parts of the house on occasion because of the surrounding terrain just not being able to carry the flow off the hills away quickly enough.
Jerry
Ignorance can be fixed. Stupid is forever!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 30,760
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 30,760 |
T R U M P W O N !
U L T R A M A G A !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,127
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,127 |
There's a reason you see it in stores, restaurants, malls and what not its tougher than nails. Got a 2 YO Catahoula that destroyed some carpet and mouldings as a pup but downstairs we've got fake wood interlocking laminate and you can't tell its not new. And that includes the two main doorways to outside used heavily. Like anything do a little research and don't buy the cheapest stuff.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,300
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,300 |
In the last 10 years or so, the quality has improved dramatically. There's some junk out there, of course, but there's also some very good flooring that will last a long time. It's easy to lay and easy to maintain.
Read the fine print!! I didn't. I put some in our camp trailer without seeing the tiny wording to not use it in cold areas, specifically camp trailers that are stored over the winter. The planks contracted in the cold and pulled apart. When it warmed up, they didn't go back together and they buckled. It was my fault. The same stuff in a warm room would last 20 years.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,469
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,469 |
Sorry guys, I'll reiterate: Looking for some durable rugs for the entryways that will stay in place and not ruin the finish of the flooring. The product we are getting is from Karndean, was told by the installer that rubber backed rugs will NOT work. Looking for some tough rugs that will stay in place as the dogs come and go, or a way to get the rugs to adhere to the surface temporarily without damaging the vinyl.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 29,626
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 29,626 |
Yeah we had a flood in our kitchen in2016 and had it installed in the whole common area of the house and absolutely love it.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,393
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,393 |
We just did our entire 1st floor with the stuff. 4 kids and a 120 lb Great Dane and after a year no complaints. It has held up well. As far as holding rugs, the wife has some rug backer deals that are cut to fit. The look almost like drawer liners. I would guess they come from big box hardware store like Home Depot or Lowe’s
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 47,128
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 47,128 |
Sorry guys, I'll reiterate: Looking for some durable rugs for the entryways that will stay in place and not ruin the finish of the flooring. The product we are getting is from Karndean, was told by the installer that rubber backed rugs will NOT work. Looking for some tough rugs that will stay in place as the dogs come and go, or a way to get the rugs to adhere to the surface temporarily without damaging the vinyl. you can get a slip resistant rubber pad to put under them or use double sided tape that is made this purpose.
God bless Texas-----------------------
Old 300
I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull
Its not how you pick the booger..
but where you put it !!
Roger V Hunter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,883
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,883 |
After flooding twice in two years due to poor drainage and having to dispose of waterlogged carpet, we installed waterproof interlocking PVC flooring that looks identical to hardwood. We're very pleased with it. Our house sits at the bottom of steep hills on three sides, so we're at the tip of a funnel- - - -no way to drain the water away as fast as it accumulates if we get several hours of hard rain after a few days of wet weather that soaks the ground. We've had 2-3 inches of water in parts of the house on occasion because of the surrounding terrain just not being able to carry the flow off the hills away quickly enough.
Jerry
Not trying to be a know-it-all, but have you tried installing some big french drains. They will channel away a lot of water and the size is only limited by your imagination. I saw one on a commercial building that I was told was 4'x4' and had 15" pipe in it. That would stop/carry away a lot of water.
Old Turd- Deplorable- Unrepentant Murderer- Domestic Violent Extremist
Just "Campfire Riffraff and Trash"
This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8,200
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8,200 |
We have had high end vinyl plank flooring in our bathrooms and kitchen and front entry for nearly two years. Looks as good as the day it was installed. We have mats at our entry doors. So far no damage has been done, but the mat backing is not abrasive.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 5,010
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 5,010 |
We had it put in about 15 years ago. The guy was a friend and put in good stuff. It has lasted very well and looks good. The few marks on it were from a couple of dropped frying pans. I would do it again.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,019
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,019 |
We are installing it on our main floor this coming week. We have an area rug for a big part of our livingroom, but I am looking for some rugs for our front and back entryways. We have 2 dogs that are constantly in and out year round, so I need something that will stay in place and be durable, but not ruin the new floor. We have some rubber backed rugs now that are perfect, but the bottom is so abrasive that I believe they will ruin the vinyl finish over time. Any help or advice will be appreciated. Just for your own peace of mind, take a leftover piece of the flooring and attempt to destroy it by any means that may replicate to abuse you are concerned of and see how it holds up. I did an entire house with it right after it came out. I had bought one piece first and set in a bucket of water for about a month before I believed it was truly water proof. Since, I've had all sorts of throw rugs with various backings, furniture legs that would'ov if they could'ov scratched it and so far, nothing has fazed it.. A couple of spooky looking skuffs from moving heavy furniture but they cleaned right off.
Padded VA Hospital Rooms for $1000 Alex My ignoree,s will never be Rock Stars on 24 hr campfire.....Like me!!!! What are psychotic puppet hunters?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 5,628
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 5,628 |
I’ve used it commercially in our casinos on the floors and bar tops. Great stuff.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,995
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,995 |
We are installing it on our main floor this coming week. We have an area rug for a big part of our livingroom, but I am looking for some rugs for our front and back entryways. We have 2 dogs that are constantly in and out year round, so I need something that will stay in place and be durable, but not ruin the new floor. We have some rubber backed rugs now that are perfect, but the bottom is so abrasive that I believe they will ruin the vinyl finish over time. Any help or advice will be appreciated. Just for your own peace of mind, take a leftover piece of the flooring and attempt to destroy it by any means that may replicate to abuse you are concerned of and see how it holds up. I did an entire house with it right after it came out. I had bought one piece first and set in a bucket of water for about a month before I believed it was truly water proof. Since, I've had all sorts of throw rugs with various backings, furniture legs that would'ov if they could'ov scratched it and so far, nothing has fazed it.. A couple of spooky looking skuffs from moving heavy furniture but they cleaned right off. Putting in my new house. Have 8000 feet of heart pine available but my wife said she prefers the vinyl. Baseboard isn't nailed in yet. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Nk0l8yY.jpg)
When people face the possibility of freezing or starving there is little chance they are going to listen to unfounded claims of climate doomsday from a bunch of ultra-rich yacht sailing private jet-setting carbon-spewing hypocrite elites
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 151,096
Campfire Savant
|
|
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 151,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 697
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 697 |
We used it in our basement we have a walk out style home. It holds up well the 3 dogs are stress testing it every day.
So far very happy.
|
|
|
|
|
71 members (1973cb450, 808outdoors, ATC, Bclark, 10gaugemag, 10 invisible),
1,403
guests, and
749
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,279
Posts18,467,674
Members73,928
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
