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08-05-2010, 07:40 PM
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Removing the carpet
It time for the next mission. Has anyone remove the carpet from the Hurricane and replace it with laminate tiles? Do I need to do anything to the slide out rollers so that it won’t scratch the new floor? Does the slide have rollers?
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08-05-2010, 07:51 PM
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Here is a thread that should help you, read through and there will be links to someones project and other helpful hints from people.
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08-05-2010, 10:40 PM
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what is the appeal of using tiles?
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08-06-2010, 04:51 AM
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I am going to use Allure Traffic Master flooring is more appealing than carpet. Better upkeep, water proof, etc.
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08-06-2010, 07:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MyLife
I am going to use Allure Traffic Master flooring is more appealing than carpet. Better upkeep, water proof, etc.
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I definitely get the appeal of vinyl over carpet (I've done that job)
My Q is about tiles and all those seams.
Maybe because mine was wide open sheet seemed practical...
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08-29-2010, 10:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MyLife
I am going to use Allure Traffic Master flooring is more appealing than carpet. Better upkeep, water proof, etc.
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Mylife: I have the same unit as yours but as you may tell from a previous post I am behind you in my upgrades. I too am ready to make a decision on the flooring and I am not sure what to do about the slide. I have indentions and scratches where our linoleum is. This make me nervous about putting to much money into the floor until I understand why this has happened. I will have to add some pictures to show you what I mean.
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08-29-2010, 06:29 PM
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u2can: Please add the pictures I would like to see the floor
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08-30-2010, 09:18 PM
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08-31-2010, 05:20 AM
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u2can: Photos #1-4 look like it happen by trying to level the RV manually while the slide was in. It happen to me when I was trying to manually level the rv, but it happen with the kitchen slide, left and right side corner. With photos #5-7 we used a long rug under the fold bed bar (leg) since day one, so no indention there. When I do start this project I will remove all rug and Laminate floor down to the wood floor. By doing this it would show me how the floor is and more space between the slide bottom and the new floor. I just finished putting a new Allure floor in the house. Good practice lol
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09-01-2010, 09:38 AM
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MyLife:
Interesting theory. I dont know the answer but simply the results. I looked at the Allure but noticed the heat rating on it is limited. We live in AZ and the coach even covered reaches well beyond that limit. I spoke to some of the techs here at Home Depot and found that some of our snow bird residents took it and placed it in their homes. After returning for the winter they found that the laminate had separated due to the heat. I know not everyone has this problem, but I am reluctant to attempt this if that is the case. Either way you can see from my pics I am in desperate need of changing out my flooring. I just installed an inverter last night and we are headed out to biglake Arizona for the weekend. Yahooo!
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09-01-2010, 05:28 PM
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Anyone that has issues with slides making impressions can get some thin plastic- like office chair pads-- but without the hooks. The slide will run right over those and save your floors.
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02-23-2011, 08:01 AM
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U2canhave1: Any update on your flooring? I got side track and replace the bedroom TV.
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02-23-2011, 11:24 PM
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No updates yet. I have been side tracked and not able to spend the time or money on the MH lately. We did go away this last weekend and it was really windy. My coach has never driven properly (I am moved around on the road with some cars and trucks pass me) and this trip was particularlly scary as we were in 35-55 MPH gust. In fact your post just reminded me to look at the Steer Safe product. Will post updates on the flooring - hopefully later this spring.
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