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Luxury Vinyl Plank on slab.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:33 am
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:33 am
Who's done this? Looking for something more dog proof when the carpet and hardwood we have in the rest of the house. Any tips? How did you choose what thickness to use? Or should I just get the thickest I can get?
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:48 am to DeoreDX
Check out Flooret if you want the thickest wear layer. I'm thinking pretty strongly about using it in our build.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:46 am to Coomdaddy
get some samples of this shite. it’s the thickest layer i’ve seen and really nice looking. very pet friendly and partnered with petsmart. got 1500 sq ft ready to go over some old terrazzo floor .
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i can get you this guy i used number and he will send a box of all the samples for free
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i can get you this guy i used number and he will send a box of all the samples for free
This post was edited on 3/11/20 at 9:47 am
Posted on 3/11/20 at 9:53 am to DeoreDX
I get a sample of the vinyl plank I am considering and see how easy it is to scratch with my pocket knife. The darker the color the more the scratches in the wear layer show.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 10:47 am to CE Tiger
What You are covering up terrazzo? Good god why?
Sweet Jesus noooooooo
Sweet Jesus noooooooo
Posted on 3/11/20 at 10:48 am to DeoreDX
I have Vinyl Plank in my house and I really like it, it's very durable, looks great and easy to clean. You do have to put a layer of thinset before you lay it down.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 10:56 am to Cracker
My thoughts exactly—-why cover up terrazzo? If color is the problem, hire a decorator to help you figure out how to complement the floors. That stuff is indestructible, expensive, and back in style.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 12:25 pm to DeoreDX
I pulled carpet and laid peel and stick throughout. Needed floor patch compound in some spots and used 3M spray adhesive for extra stick. Just need to make sure to scrape up noticeable debris (concrete, caulk) from build because it’ll show through if you don’t. Keep some extra for inevitable replacements (furniture drags, chipped corners). I don’t regret it. Just make sure your slab is clean and it’s a breeze.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 12:37 pm to hungryone
it’s not the color it’s the big arse squares just looks very dated and not the look i’m going for in this house.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 12:58 pm to CE Tiger
Put down ~1000 sq ft of luxury vinyl about 6 months ago on a slab after pulling up old carpet. Was highly recommended for the price point and that we have a golden retriever. We have been very happy with it thus far.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 1:30 pm to CE Tiger
To me, the floor looks fresh and mid century. The exposed red brick is what looks dull and dated. There is no way I’d cover that with vinyl, whether called “luxury” or not. The red brick would need to be covered or painted long before I’d cover that floor. But chacun a son gout, as the French say.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 1:58 pm to DeoreDX
I got it and it is probably the smartest thing I did when building the house. Much quieter than laminate and don't worry at all about spills or moisture, which is huge when you have a big dog and 2 toddlers.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:31 pm to BallsEleven
No scratches from the dog or chairs so far. We went with a snap lock brand around $6/ft. Can’t remember the name but it can in multiple lengths to simulate real wood and has beveled edges as well.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 3:27 pm to mikie421
I'm personally not a fan of the feel, feels like vinyl too much. It also has soft spots if the floor isn't super flat and you don't use the proper barrier. Now if you have a dog and kids and its a sub $400k home its definitely a solid option. I'm simply suggesting that you make sure you walk on someone's before throwing it down if you are picky.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 5:08 pm to baldona
I agree with this. We're replacing ours and it just feels very plastic to me.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 5:49 pm to CE Tiger
I like that flooring. I think if you paint the bricks and add some color with accent pieces you would be better off.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 8:11 pm to DeoreDX
Important feature is not overall thickness, but the thickness of the wear layer.
Go for greater than 10 mils, greater than 20 mils, if possible
Go for greater than 10 mils, greater than 20 mils, if possible
Posted on 5/9/20 at 5:16 pm to Coomdaddy
We are about to put the flooret throughout our entire 3,100 sq ft. Nothing comes close to that 40 mil wear layer, if it gets scratched you just sand or scrape the elevated edges down and run a little oil on it
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