Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

The upstairs (appx 500 sq ft) of my townhome has a laminated wood floor that
has been refinished at least once.
There isn't enough wood left to sand/refinish. Any suggestions for a new
floor material? I don't want to use carpeting.
I live in the mid Atlantic region with cold winters - 18 degrees this
evening - so I don't think tile is a good alternative.
Somebody recommended cork, but I don't know how that would look or how
durable it would be.

Mike

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

"Mike" wrote in message
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The upstairs (appx 500 sq ft) of my townhome has a laminated wood floor
that has been refinished at least once.
There isn't enough wood left to sand/refinish. Any suggestions for a new
floor material? I don't want to use carpeting.
I live in the mid Atlantic region with cold winters - 18 degrees this
evening - so I don't think tile is a good alternative.
Somebody recommended cork, but I don't know how that would look or how
durable it would be.

Mike



Why not carpeting?

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

Cork?
TB

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

Want to try something different and carpeting tends to be very hot in the
summertime.

Mike

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Mike" wrote in message
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The upstairs (appx 500 sq ft) of my townhome has a laminated wood floor
that has been refinished at least once.
There isn't enough wood left to sand/refinish. Any suggestions for a new
floor material? I don't want to use carpeting.
I live in the mid Atlantic region with cold winters - 18 degrees this
evening - so I don't think tile is a good alternative.
Somebody recommended cork, but I don't know how that would look or how
durable it would be.

Mike



Why not carpeting?

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

Mike wrote:
The upstairs (appx 500 sq ft) of my townhome has a laminated wood floor that
has been refinished at least once.
There isn't enough wood left to sand/refinish. Any suggestions for a new
floor material? I don't want to use carpeting.
I live in the mid Atlantic region with cold winters - 18 degrees this
evening - so I don't think tile is a good alternative.
Somebody recommended cork, but I don't know how that would look or how
durable it would be.

First time I saw cork flooring was at Fallingwater, the house designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright. Stuff was beautiful.

Here's a link that might help: http://www.floorfacts.com/corkfloors.asp

R

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

Just out of curiousity - why would carpeting be hotter in the summer
than any other flooring?

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Just out of curiousity - why would carpeting be hotter in the summer
than any other flooring?


It's all in eyes (feet, head) of the user. But, it's still a valid reason, I
guess. One fact, though: Any rough surface *has* to slow down draftiness a
bit, compared to a hard one. This is why I can't stand the idea of hardwood
floors in my cold climate.

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

In article pFLnf.30765$Wo2.359@trnddc04, says...
The upstairs (appx 500 sq ft) of my townhome has a laminated wood floor that
has been refinished at least once.
There isn't enough wood left to sand/refinish. Any suggestions for a new
floor material? I don't want to use carpeting.
I live in the mid Atlantic region with cold winters - 18 degrees this
evening - so I don't think tile is a good alternative.
Somebody recommended cork, but I don't know how that would look or how
durable it would be.

Cork is nice. Bamboo is very close to the look of tongue and
groove wood but is easier to put down, cheap, and hard (about the
same as maple; harder than red oak). I did my downstairs halls,
kitchen, and diningroom in it this summer. I'm thinking about
doing the family room and a bedroom this spring (maybe livingroom
too).

--
Keith

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

Doug Kanter wrote:

It's all in eyes (feet, head) of the user. But, it's still a valid reason, I
guess. One fact, though: Any rough surface *has* to slow down draftiness a
bit, compared to a hard one. This is why I can't stand the idea of hardwood
floors in my cold climate.

Doesn't work that way for a golf ball. The carpet might break up the
laminar flow. Couldn't be sure without seeing test results. The
carpet definitely has insulation value, though.

R

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

RicodJour wrote:

Doug Kanter wrote:

It's all in eyes (feet, head) of the user. But, it's still a valid reason, I
guess. One fact, though: Any rough surface *has* to slow down draftiness a
bit, compared to a hard one. This is why I can't stand the idea of hardwood
floors in my cold climate.


Doesn't work that way for a golf ball. The carpet might break up the
laminar flow. Couldn't be sure without seeing test results. The
carpet definitely has insulation value, though.

R

i have wood floors that were installed in 1962. they are over a basement
and craw space. they can be colder than carpet. and i know they can be
a pain in the ass to keep up with, i would not have carpet. specially if
you ever take up carpet and padding and see the dirt in it.

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I'm thinking I've got the luxury to install anything up there right now.

A neighbor used bamboo and is pleased with. Guess I should get over there
and take look.
I s there any downside to bamboo? How did you buy it - in long strips or by
the box?
How/what is it finished with?

Mike



"Keith Williams" wrote in message
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In article pFLnf.30765$Wo2.359@trnddc04, says...
The upstairs (appx 500 sq ft) of my townhome has a laminated wood floor
that
has been refinished at least once.
There isn't enough wood left to sand/refinish. Any suggestions for a new
floor material? I don't want to use carpeting.
I live in the mid Atlantic region with cold winters - 18 degrees this
evening - so I don't think tile is a good alternative.
Somebody recommended cork, but I don't know how that would look or how
durable it would be.

Cork is nice. Bamboo is very close to the look of tongue and
groove wood but is easier to put down, cheap, and hard (about the
same as maple; harder than red oak). I did my downstairs halls,
kitchen, and diningroom in it this summer. I'm thinking about
doing the family room and a bedroom this spring (maybe livingroom
too).

--
Keith

Alternative To Wood Floor or Carper for Second Floor?
 

"Mike" wrote in message
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I'm thinking I've got the luxury to install anything up there right now.

A neighbor used bamboo and is pleased with. Guess I should get over there
and take look.
I s there any downside to bamboo? How did you buy it - in long strips or
by the box?
How/what is it finished with?

Mike

I've noticed (but paid no attention to) some bamboo discussions here. Google
search for the word in the subject lines.