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gator67 · 11-23-2005, 09:04 AM

My wife HATES the tile floor and would like to replace the tile with vinyl tile or some laminate. We would have it done by a professional. Has anyone done this? Any "gotchas"? Any thoughts? Thanks!

gator67 · 11-23-2005, 09:04 AM

My wife HATES the tile floor and would like to replace the tile with vinyl tile or some laminate. We would have it done by a professional. Has anyone done this? Any "gotchas"? Any thoughts? Thanks!

camper1b · 11-23-2005, 10:05 AM

I'm planning on replacing my carpeting in the spring with laminate. I did my kitchen at home with this stuff and it was alomost too easy! No glueing or nailing. I would caution that if you have a slide, you may need to keep some carpeting in that area since laminate doesn't flex (obviously) like carpeting does. Other than that, it's a great idea.

EngineerMike · 11-23-2005, 10:14 AM

If your 38 is the 3-slide (looks like it in the thumbnail) you have 3 parallel slides (floor doesn't go flush after extension, but stays @ same level in or out). W/that I'd say flex or no flex, wouldn't enter into the flooring decision. On a flush-floor slide the slide comes carpeted regardless, cuz the seamed carpet flap is used to overlay and hide the flush-seam in floor.
We've had "Alloc" brand @ home; good stuff. Replaced w/prefinished maple when the washer leaked & swelled the joints. I'd guess any of the "Pergo" type products that are made w/particle board substrate will swell if water is allowed to lay on the seams very long. Otherwise, its like having hard formica floor in a pattern of your choosing- very durable, very cleanable.