On Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:46:25 -0500, "RonABC" wrote:

"Smitty Two" wrote in message
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Thanks. That may be an option, and even though I think I could do the
installation, I like the idea of having someone else do it who does these
types of installations for a living.

Yeah, I'd stick with that approach. It might look easy, but that's one
job that I personally believe requires quite a bit of finesse, and only
one chance to get it right.

The good news is that I measured the kitchen again yesterday and it is
11'-6" X 15"-6". So, the installers could put down a new floor using a
12-foot roll and not have to ahve any seams in the middle.

When you get to the store [and I'd rather use a flooring store for
this job than a borg] you are sure to fall in love with a vinyl that
comes in a 6' roll only. Don't worry about the seam. *Properly
done* you won't be able to find it. You are more likely to
puncture the cushioned vinyl someplace else.

I am noticing that the big box stores such as HD and Lowes seem to have less
and less in terms of different styles etc. to choose from -- both for tiles
and sheet flooring. So, I'll have to see if I can find a place that has
more choices and can do the installation.

Especially if you're going to have a pro install it, go to the local
flooring store. This a good place for a mom and pop store that has
still survived. They won't have as many samples on the floor--
but their prices will be competitive, and the service & workmanship
will probably be miles above the chain stores.

Jim