Replacing Carpet

[LindaH]

We'd like to replace the downstairs carpet in our Excel with linoleum similar to the Wilson Art we have in the kitchen and entry (it doesn't have to be the *same* Wilson Art, since the lineoleum in both the entry and kitchen will have to be replaced at the same time). We might also consider replacing the carpet and existing linoleum with wood, but I think that might be more problematic not to mention more expensive. The carpet on the slides will remain, as will the carpet on the steps, hall, and bedroom.

Has anyone done this on their Excel? Where did you have it done and about how much did it cost? Did you have to have the slides taken out to do it? It doesn't appear that the slides would have to be taken out since, if you raise up the carpet flap, the place where the carpet on the floor is attached is accessible.

[jlfbatonrg]

MS. Linda,

We did this in our Expedtion. We used Armstong simulated wood ninyl flooinrg. It was relatively easy to install and relatively inexpensive. Here's what it looks like now.

[LindaH]

Jim and Lynda:

Did you have any slides to worry about? It doesn't appear so from your pictures. Did you have two different surfaces you had to replace or were you just replacing carpet? We have both carpet and linoleum we'd have to replace with -- whatever (the current linoleum is in the entry and in the kitchen). I doubt we'd be able to find matching linoleum and, even if we could, trying to piece it together with the existing linoleum would look pretty bad.

[jlfbatonrg]

MS. LindaH,

Just got back in town. Yes, our coach is a triple slide coach with 2 front super slides. The PICs show the slides out. The slide on the driver's side is a flush slide which means it drops down level with the main floor. That is why you see carpeting in front of the booth and couch. We didn't want to remove that carpeting because of concerns the slide would damage the floor when it came in. The curb slide doesn't drop down, so we removed that carpeting from in front of that slide. I've attached another PIC, it has a blemish in the PIC that is not in the floor. Maybe that will give you a better view.

[Ernie Ekberg]

You need not remove the slides to put new flooring in your coach. I never have removed one. The factory did a great job of making them and I can work around anything they made. If someone- dealer- tells you so- all they want is your cash.

[jlfbatonrg]

MS. LindaH,

Sprry, I didn't read your entire post. We had a combination of vinyl tile and carpeting in our coach. The carpeting isn't difficult to remove, just a lot of staples. We also had to remove the thresholds of course. Because of the quality of the sub floor in our coach, we didn't have to do any prep work on the floor. Our vinyl tile wasn't a problem. One of the interesting things about this flooring is it's easy to match, and the seams are virtually invisible. So much so that we later decided to remove the carpeting in the bathroom area, and do it in the same flooring.

[LindaH]

So, any idea where to get this work done? We're currently in AZ, and will be traveling in NM & TX early next year. We've thought about taking it up to the factory and have them do the work (assuming they'll do it), but I'm not real thrilled about traveling in that area of the country during the spring because of tornadoes!

[Endeavor2BnC]

Call RV Sales in Moriarty, NM & they might be able to do it. Also send a PM to Mel Nefzger. He's done his Excel & it looks great. He did it himself so he can give all the tips & tricks about how to do it.

Tim

[LindaH]

Originally Posted by Endeavor2BnC

Call RV Sales in Moriarty, NM & they might be able to do it.

Yes, they might be, but that's not going to happen. If you read this thread, in particular my post #4, you'll see why: http://www.irv2.com/forums/f116/orph...els-32782.html

Also send a PM to Mel Nefzger. He's done his Excel & it looks great. He did it himself so he can give all the tips & tricks about how to do it.

I'll do that if we decide to do the work ourselves, which isn't likely, since I'm not capable of getting down on my hands and knees and crawling around and DH said "no way" is he's doing it!

[bigmichael]

Originally Posted by Ernie Ekberg

You need not remove the slides to put new flooring in your coach. I never have removed one. The factory did a great job of making them and I can work around anything they made. If someone- dealer- tells you so- all they want is your cash.

Linda, I would sure talk with Ernie. I have a family member who had his coach done and its very nice. Plus if you look at all Ernies pictures, of work he has done, its all beautiful. I have never seen a bad review by all the folks on the Escapees site who have used him.

[LindaH]

Originally Posted by bigmichael

Linda, I would sure talk with Ernie.

I'm in the process of doing that now. Thanks.