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sho4go · 02-21-2018, 05:30 AM

Doesn't chassis manufacturer/type play some role here and I would think that 1800 lbs would be a pretty good hit to hauling capacity, but I'm a newbie without a coach so maybe I should just hesh.

TheJanieLynn · 02-21-2018, 07:26 AM

Thanks to all for the helpful information. I'm sharing it with my spouse who is heart-broken at the prospect of not getting the shiny marble, but from your responses I think there is too much risk of cracking. I saved the print-out from the last time I had the coach weighed and I'll check that, but the possibility of cracking is my paramount concern. As a last step I may contact one of the high-end conversion companies (such as Millenium) and ask what they are using for flooring. It looked like stone when I walked through one of those million dollar coaches that we all drool over.

Quincy · 02-21-2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJanieLynn

I've sunk a ton of money in the diesel engine, chassis, tires, and electrical system on our 16 yr old Winnebago UA. It's got all of the features of a new $400,000 model, but none of the bling. So why not? Anybody have any experience replacing flooring with fancy granite or marble tile. Checked out some marble tile at a local home improvement store. Calculated the add'l weight at 1800 lbs max. What keeps a tile floor from cracking in a motorhome? Any of you have any experience?

What is the flooring in there now?

hohenwald48 · 02-21-2018, 12:53 PM

I believe tile floors were an option in that coach and doubt weight will be an issue. If cracking was a big problem then the manufacturers would not use it so much.

A DP has a much more rigid frame than a gas coach and I see tile in a bunch of gas coaches that don't seem to have a problem. Unless you have a bunch of heavy stuff that's using up all your 32K weight capacity I wouldn't hesitate to install tile if that's what you want.

akcampr · 02-21-2018, 08:29 PM

Most of the tile I have seen in coaches is actually porcelain, less maintenance than natural stone. You could find a nice polished porcelain tile that looks just like marble. use a high quality anti-fracture bonding mortar like Tec 324, and a urethane grout like Quartzlok, they will allow some flex without cracking
for an imitation floor check out some patterns of Mannington Adura Max. a rigid core LVP with nice stone patterns

Quincy · 02-22-2018, 08:00 AM

http://www.geocel.co.uk/images/uploa...hesive_tds.pdf

Where there is a will there is a way. Some research revealed flexible tile adhesive also grout. Even for heavy pieces where some movement is possible. Let not the DW be troubled.

Hope this helps

TheJanieLynn · 02-22-2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by akcampr

Most of the tile I have seen in coaches is actually porcelain, less maintenance than natural stone. You could find a nice polished porcelain tile that looks just like marble. use a high quality anti-fracture bonding mortar like Tec 324, and a urethane grout like Quartzlok, they will allow some flex without cracking
for an imitation floor check out some patterns of Mannington Adura Max. a rigid core LVP with nice stone patterns

THANK YOU akcamper!! This response/information is extremely helpful. I can investigate the products you mentioned and make an informed decision about my proposed improvements.

GoneToTheDog · 02-22-2018, 09:23 AM

At a recent RV show I was touring some high end coaches, all with the light color, shiny, marble look tile. It was a sunny day. The blinds were all open. Two couples came into one that I was standing in. One lady commented that she would not like that floor because of the 'glare' from the sunlight.
I said I always think it "seems so slick". She looked at me, and then to her husband and commented that she had not thought of that before. But she agreed. She said just think about spilling water, and slipping. Or coming in and out of the coach with wet feet, if it is raining, etc. Sure, many are in the habit of taking their shoes off. Even so....socks, or bare feet on a slick surface?
In that price point of coach, you would expect to find older, retired, probably full timers. That flooring just makes me cringe. I'm thinking....slip and fall...broken bones.

Dav L · 02-22-2018, 11:07 PM

https://www.polycor.com/application/...in-1-cm-slabs/

This looks like the best solution to have natural stone yet lighter weight, flexible, strong.

mike brez · 02-22-2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dav L

https://www.polycor.com/application/...in-1-cm-slabs/

This looks like the best solution to have natural stone yet lighter weight, flexible, strong.

9 foot x 5 foot slabs

Dav L · 02-23-2018, 06:51 AM

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9 foot x 5 foot slabs

yes, you have to have the equipment to handle it.
The slabs are random sized. Just depends on what came out of the quarry.
Any countertop / stone specialist will have a wetsaw to cut to size.
The pieces are also priced individually.
Custom stuff but was the best choice I have found, if one wants natural stone materials, due to the thinness (less weight)