A great new wood / tile flooring product. Perfect for RVs.

[jqrjr]

Scott,

Did you or maybe could you get the info on that wood-like product/

Jim Riordan
'88 WLWB XXV
Stuart, Fl.



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott"
wrote:
>
> Alan, sounds great. Recently my neighbor, a fiberglass guy, worked
on
> a 42 Grand Banks traweler here and he installed a "feaux teak"
> flooring product that really looked like the real deal. Texture
very
> similar to wood on one side, comes in strips that tongue and groove
> together and could be cut with shears and a razor knife. It was a
> rubber type product He cut it and glued it to the deck.It turned
out
> exceptionally good looking and really easy to work with. I would
> think the biggest "issue" if there is one is the underlayment being
> in good shape. But then again that would be the case in any event
> regardless of what is used. I know how simple projects can turn
into
> major ordeals really quick.
>
> Scott B
> 86FC35
> SC
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Alan"
> wrote:
> >
> > I just found a new flooring that is exactly what i've been
looking
> for
> > for my Bird. I am getting ready to do some remodeling. For the
> > kitchen area i had decided to go with either a wood or a marble.
> > ...But I didn't really want to use real wood or marble because of
> the
> > thicknesses and weights involved. But on the other hand i don't
> like
> > most of the fake woods or linoleum looks (at least for a higher
end
> > look).
> >
> > While at a Corner Bakery here in North Dallas last week (it was
> being
> > remodeled), i kept noticing the floor. It looked very much like
> wood,
> > but I wasn't sure and i didn't think they would put in real
wood.
> The
> > edges of each plank were beveled and there were no seams like in a
> > linoleum type product. So today i went to the Home Depot Flooring
> > Store and discovered a new (at least i had never seen it) product
> > called Amtico. http://www.amtico.com It's not cheap, about $5/sf. But
> then
> > i don't need a lot of it. They have some that look like woods.
> > Others look like marble or tile. Best looking product i've
seen.
> For
> > "wood", it is sold in planks. Tiles are tile-size pieces. They
> also
> > have decor pieces.
> >
> > Take a look if you're thinking about doing new floors.
> >
> > I'll also be replacing carpet. Any secrets you guys have discoved
> > about doing that or choosing carpets that I need to know?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Alan 87FC35
> >
>