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Old 09-28-2014, 02:05 AM   #1
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Linoleum replacement

As a result of extreme cold last winter we have a cracked floor from the closet across the entry way and across the kitchen. We are going to replace it by cutting out the exposed section but are not sure the best route to go for a replacement floor. How thick can we go and avoid problems with the slide. We are considering replacing it with linoleum again but would like some other options.
 
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Old 09-28-2014, 03:09 AM   #2
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In a previous SOB club several installed the engineered hardwood and it looks great if done correctly.
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Old 09-28-2014, 04:05 AM   #3
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Over the last few years several "hardwood looking" products have been introduced that are basically linoleum or a type of rubber flooring. They come in 3" widths and varied lengths and install kind of like real hardwood, except they glue down. Some have the adhesive already on the back which require the floor to be sealed with high quality paint prior to the install. Many hospital ER's and exam rooms have been installing these types of floors and they really look like real hardwood. The product I installed in a park model a couple years ago in Florida (for someone else) was about the same thickness as regular linoleum.

I would investigate several products available currently. Engineered wood flooring looks really good, is a little thicker, but doesn't like water.

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Old 09-28-2014, 04:51 AM   #4
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Thanks. My biggest concern is avoiding being too thick for the slides to go over when closing. Also if they are glued how would they float to avoid cracking when traveling or is that not a concern? We did see a flooring at Sam's Club that interlocked without adhesive but might be a little thick.
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Old 09-28-2014, 08:14 AM   #5
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The new Montana's like mine use a simulated wood called Beauflor it is really nice looking and they use it in houses as well, A lot better than my old linoleum floor
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Old 09-28-2014, 08:50 AM   #6
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We put the floating floor in our 2955 . It worked well and lifted up and over the additional height. That being said it will not lift up and over the kitchen slide if your appliances are in that slide. For some reasons that slide doesn't lift like the rest. We now have a 36REQ and can not use the wood because of the kitchen slide. FYI. Good luck.
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Old 09-28-2014, 11:02 AM   #7
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We replaced our rug and linoleum with high traffic commercial vinyl floor tile. It's regular hight and so far we've had no problems.
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I saw Dick and Joyce's rig this summer. His floor job looks great
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Old 09-29-2014, 04:14 AM   #9
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Thanks. My biggest concern is avoiding being too thick for the slides to go over when closing. Also if they are glued how would they float to avoid cracking when traveling or is that not a concern? We did see a flooring at Sam's Club that interlocked without adhesive but might be a little thick.
I don't think gluing them down would be a concern, but I may be wrong. Isn't the linoleum in most of our rigs glued down?
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Old 09-29-2014, 07:10 AM   #10
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I believe it's a one piece, installed at the factory, without any adhesive except maybe the perimeter. As it is I doubt that after this winter it will be sitting in cold weather. Once we sell our winter house in Florida we will be spending our winters in Monte traveling from one warm climate to another.
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Old 10-01-2014, 05:16 AM   #11
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We just replaced our flooring (including the slides) with luxury vinyl plank flooring. 4 mm thick and works great with the slides. For details check our link on how we did it at:
http://lunalonestar.wordpress.com/flooring-update/

Hope this helps.
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Old 10-01-2014, 06:45 AM   #12
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J&C, C214dick has it correct. No adhesive. I was surprised when I removed the furnace floor vent in the kitchen as the linoleum lifted up when I lifted the cover. Makes sense when you think about it...quicker to install, easier to replace or repair, no latent chemical outgassing since no adhesive. BUT then, when does anything necessarily make sense in a trailer... John
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We went to the local RV show and noticed three different brands of floors advertising cold/heat resistant. They were Trekk, Beauflor and Armstrong Tough Guard. Does anyone have experience with any of these?
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Our 2015 Montana with the Beauflor plank looking floor has just spent it's first Canadian winter sitting in the driveway and all is fine so far. We have had some extreme cold snaps for 4 or 5 days and then a period of real nice warming trends before it heads back to a few days of cold again. When I check it on a regular basis I especially look for cracking of the tub surround and the flooring. This current model has a lot of the Beauflor with the kitchen and living room completely covered with it except of course for the dining slide which has carpet.
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Hi to all,
We have an '05 Montana that we're going to replace the carpet in. I just got a reply from Beauflor since we saw their product in a new RV. It is glued down and that's the only option to install their product. Seems as if all redo's are going with the Allure from Home Depot. Lowes carries only interlocking planks which would be fine in a home that doesn't boune down the highway. So far I've not found any redo's that use the interlocking vinyl planks and I certainly don't want a product that is 100% glued down in case we ever want to replace it.

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We pulled all the carpet out of ours slides included and put allure down. It looks great and easy to care for . When I did the install I used liquid nails around the walls everything else is floating.
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If you ask a flooring expert on allure they will tell you the wear layer is thin and it easily scratches. Then they keyed a piece to demonstrate. Get a LVT with a long warranty which usually gets a thick top layer. My flooring experts said to glue it down even if it can be floated in residential. If you want some ideas google ernie eckberg flooring in texas his yahoo site has many pictures of engineered woods, lvt and bamboo.
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we've had the allure in our mountain house kitchen for about 6 years and expanded the dining room a couple years ago. They still make the pattern so we were able to hook on to it and a perfect match. There is a lot of boot traffic and grime as the kitchen is where the entry door is. Floor still looks brand new I'm sold on allure.
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If you ask a flooring expert on allure they will tell you the wear layer is thin and it easily scratches. Then they keyed a piece to demonstrate. Get a LVT with a long warranty which usually gets a thick top layer. My flooring experts said to glue it down even if it can be floated in residential. If you want some ideas google ernie eckberg flooring in texas his yahoo site has many pictures of engineered woods, lvt and bamboo drawer organizer.
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