I received good feedback to my "Living With Tile Floors" thread, so I
thought I would get some feedback on Laminate floors. We are also
considering using a laminate floor in our dining, entry, hall, and perhaps
the kitchen. Naturally, all will be fairly high traffic areas.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in their own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of years.

I've heard there are issues with "smudges", sensitivity to water sitting on
the floor, "hollow" sounds as you walk on them, and that they are easily
scratched. What are your real world experiences? Are newer products any
better than the older ones?

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at the home
centers, and the ease of installation would be a real advantage. But, some
of the concerns I have read worry me.

Thanks,

Anthony

"HerHusband" wrote in message
I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in their
own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of
years.

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at the
home
centers, and the ease of installation would be a real advantage. But, some
of the concerns I have read worry me.

By laminate, do you mean the fake stuff or engineered wood? I have and like
both. The WilsonArt is about 5 or 6 years old and look perfect. No wear
marks, no scratches, no problems. This is a very high traffic area.

The Mannington engineered wood is only 6 month sold. Still looks good.
Looks more real than the Wilson Art, but only time will tell the real
story.

YES! I'd do it again.
Ed

We had Mannington laminate put in my parents house. They love it.
The new click stuff is much more water resistent than the old glued
stuff which depended on the skill of the installer. The only negative
is I find it slightly slipperier (if there is such a word) when I wear
socks (as opposed to shoes) than on the factory finished hardwood
floors in my house. It has to be installed right with a vapor/sound
barrier. I like the sound it makes when you walk on it. Read
warranties. They vary by brand and definitely go glueless.


"HerHusband" wrote in message
...
I received good feedback to my "Living With Tile Floors" thread, so
I
thought I would get some feedback on Laminate floors. We are also
considering using a laminate floor in our dining, entry, hall, and
perhaps
the kitchen. Naturally, all will be fairly high traffic areas.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in
their own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of
years.

I've heard there are issues with "smudges", sensitivity to water
sitting on
the floor, "hollow" sounds as you walk on them, and that they are
easily
scratched. What are your real world experiences? Are newer products
any
better than the older ones?

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at
the home
centers, and the ease of installation would be a real advantage.
But, some
of the concerns I have read worry me.

Thanks,

Anthony

HerHusband wrote:
I received good feedback to my "Living With Tile Floors" thread, so I
thought I would get some feedback on Laminate floors. We are also
considering using a laminate floor in our dining, entry, hall, and
perhaps the kitchen. Naturally, all will be fairly high traffic areas.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in
their own homes, preferably something that was installed in the last
couple of years.

I've heard there are issues with "smudges", sensitivity to water
sitting on the floor, "hollow" sounds as you walk on them, and that
they are easily scratched. What are your real world experiences? Are
newer products any better than the older ones?

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at
the home centers, and the ease of installation would be a real
advantage. But, some of the concerns I have read worry me.

Thanks,

Anthony

Yes, I also installed laminate flooring in my house, about 500 square
feet of it. I have had trouble cleaning it with a damp mop--it leaves
streaks. You certainly can't use the Swiffer mop on it. I understand
there is other ways of cleaning it, but it's all a pain in my opinion.

My wife wanted the wide plank design of cherry, but I wish we had got
the narrow stripw within the wide planks. The edges and seams are more
noticeable with the wide plank look. After a few months of
installation, some of the end-to-end connections have separated a bit.
I will have to pull the shoe moulding off to pull the planks back
together. I suppose the wood has contracted or something. Maybe my
installation was sloppy at that point, I don't know.

Since you are building your own house and have put a lot of effort and
time into it, you might consider just going the whole way and installing
real wood floors. There really is a difference in the looks and you
will appreciate it more. If I had the money and more time (I had a
little baby in the house), I would have gone that way.

By laminate, do you mean the fake stuff or engineered wood?

The fake stuff. "Laminate" not "Laminated".

Anthony

On Fri, 02 Jan 2004 18:30:57 -0000, HerHusband
wrote:

I received good feedback to my "Living With Tile Floors" thread, so I
thought I would get some feedback on Laminate floors. We are also
considering using a laminate floor in our dining, entry, hall, and perhaps
the kitchen. Naturally, all will be fairly high traffic areas.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in their own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of years.

I've heard there are issues with "smudges", sensitivity to water sitting on
the floor, "hollow" sounds as you walk on them, and that they are easily
scratched. What are your real world experiences? Are newer products any


We put down al-lock in the kitchen and dining room couple of years
ago. It has been fine. I vaccuum it like the rest of the house and
use the special cleaner on a cloth to get anything that is a spot. It
is a bad idea to let water set on it, but that's kind of stupid to let
water set on any floor, it is a hazard at the very least. It hasn't
scratched and looks the same way it did when it was put down over two
years ago.

How about Living with Wood it looks better , it is better, it can be
refinished, Laminates cant .

Laminate is never the same as wood, but the stuff is very practical and
tough as nails. We have two large does that hate to have their nails
trimmed---they haven't put a scratch in our formica laminate. Very easy to
clean. Also have had water sit on it from shoes in the entraceway without a
dent.

Installation varies. We have Formica---awful install, not a do-it-yourself
job. The locking mechanism is too precise. Others are better. With the
tile-style we have, you can see some lines and gaps---but only if you look
very, very hard. Numerous folks, including one carpenter, walk in and say
"nice tile floor."

Very easy on the feet. Very slippery---out dogs slide all over the place,
which isn't bad, cause it's taught them to slow down!

In the end, I say it's super practical and a good compromise for someone who
may not be able to afford high-end wood flooring or can't do the install
themselves.


"HerHusband" wrote in message
...
I received good feedback to my "Living With Tile Floors" thread, so I
thought I would get some feedback on Laminate floors. We are also
considering using a laminate floor in our dining, entry, hall, and perhaps
the kitchen. Naturally, all will be fairly high traffic areas.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in their
own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of
years.

I've heard there are issues with "smudges", sensitivity to water sitting
on
the floor, "hollow" sounds as you walk on them, and that they are easily
scratched. What are your real world experiences? Are newer products any
better than the older ones?

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at the
home
centers, and the ease of installation would be a real advantage. But, some
of the concerns I have read worry me.

Thanks,

Anthony

"BKS" wrote in message ...
We have two large does that hate to have their nails
trimmed---they haven't put a scratch in our formica laminate.

You keep pet deer in the house? Wow, you sure do need a tough floor.
Ed

"HerHusband" wrote in message
I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in their
own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of
years.

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at the
home
centers, and the ease of installation would be a real advantage. But, some
of the concerns I have read worry me.

I've had laminate in the family room/dining room for about 9 mos. It's been
great with young kids and a dog. A couple of things we didn't expect: If
you have any furniture that doesn't go up against a wall, it will move when
you use it. Our ottoman and chair that are placed at an angle are always
having to be reset. The dog likes to sit on the back of the couch looking
out the window, and frequently has a hard time getting up to the couch. The
flor is slippery enough that he can't get a good footing to jump. A rug
would solve that. The floor is slippery enough that you can expect the kids
to go sliding, especially if they like to run in the house. If you have a
dog, you will never be surprised when he enters the room, the clickity
clickity of every step is equally annoying and endearing to hear. If you
have a playful dog, it's fun to throw something from another room for them
to retrieve, then see them skid as they try to get the item while sliding
past it. Also, when they spin tires trying to get going fast after a toy
thrown from the laminate room. Put the plastic sliding disks under any
heavy furniture and leave them there, you'll really appreciate it later, my
500 lb entertainment center can now be moved with just a slight push. We use
a broom then use swiffer pads, not the mop. Occasionally smudges don't come
up with the swiffer, I just use a wet wash cloth and rub hard there. If
installing it yourself, make sure you don't overlap the padding, it will
make it more noisy in that spot. Our planks have seperated at their ends in
a few spots, should be easy enough to fix with a pull bar and hammer. FWIW,
we used Shaw Prevail in Alpine Maple, looks really great, purchased online
at floorshop.com.

--
Melissa

How about Living with Wood it looks better , it is better, it can be
refinished, Laminates cant .

OK, sounds great.. How about some feedback on "Real" wood floors?

Thanks,

Anthony

How about Living with Wood it looks better , it is better, it can be
refinished, Laminates cant .


But laminate can be installed in places that real wood can't be. Like over
concrete slabs. You can use engineered wood there with proper moisture
barrier.
Ed

http://pages.cthome.net/edhome

"HerHusband" wrote in message
...
I received good feedback to my "Living With Tile Floors" thread, so I
thought I would get some feedback on Laminate floors. We are also
considering using a laminate floor in our dining, entry, hall, and perhaps
the kitchen. Naturally, all will be fairly high traffic areas.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in their
own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of
years.

I've heard there are issues with "smudges", sensitivity to water sitting
on
the floor, "hollow" sounds as you walk on them, and that they are easily
scratched. What are your real world experiences? Are newer products any
better than the older ones?

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at the
home
centers, and the ease of installation would be a real advantage. But, some
of the concerns I have read worry me.

Thanks,

Anthony

I have 2500 sq. feet of Wilsonart laminate in my house. Approx. 200 sq.
feet is about 4 years old and the remainder is about 18 months old. I like
it a lot better than carpet. I have to say I do like real wood and I had
maple in my previous house but I couldn't afford it this time around and I
think it scratched much easier than the laminate. I have some scratches in a
family room but that was my own fault for pulling big, heavy couches across
the floor. The fridge doesn't even scratch the floor when I pull it out in
the kitchen. I will probably replace the laminate in my laundry room and
guest bath with tile since it doesn't hold up well to water leaks which I
seem to have all too often. I had it professionally installed (glued). There
are a few spots where the glue has come out of the seems in the laundry room
but the rest of the house looks brand new. I have 3 kids and we have A LOT
of activity in the house. It isn't the easiest to clean because it shows
dirt a lot. I sweep and vacuum a lot. But at least it comes clean. If I had
carpet, it would've been ruined a long time ago. All in all, I would choose
it again.

Wood is prettier but we have area rugs under all furniture which is a
bad idea for elderly parents so we put laminate in their townhouse
which they are very happy with. Life is full of compromises. If you
want dent and scratch resistence go with laminate. If you want the
look of real wood then get wood but be prepared for dents and
scratches.


"HerHusband" wrote in message
...
How about Living with Wood it looks better , it is better, it can
be
refinished, Laminates cant .

OK, sounds great.. How about some feedback on "Real" wood floors?

Thanks,

Anthony

"Art Begun" wrote in message
nk.net...
Wood is prettier but we have area rugs under all furniture which is a
bad idea for elderly parents so we put laminate in their townhouse
which they are very happy with. Life is full of compromises. If you
want dent and scratch resistence go with laminate. If you want the
look of real wood then get wood but be prepared for dents and
scratches.


"HerHusband" wrote in message
...
How about Living with Wood it looks better , it is better, it can
be
refinished, Laminates cant .

OK, sounds great.. How about some feedback on "Real" wood floors?
Thanks,

Anthony
ok...
We have laid a lot of tongue and groove pine flooring. It's stained a
"golden oak" colour and given 2 or 3 coats of urethane. We chose pine
because it is cheaper, because we have a lot of pine furniture and because
we wanted that "distressed" look. Oddly enough it has stood up much better
than I expected with little "distress." We're quite happy with it. Of course
we live in the country and want a country look. I don't think I would have
wanted this when we lived in the city. The boards are cut in random
lengths to create seams. They are anchored with countersunk deck screws
which are then covered with a piece of dowel, creating a "peg" effect.One
of the areas we have done replaced wall to wall carpeting which had been
down for about 7 years. You would not believe the crap in and under that
carpet. Needless to say the wood is muich easier to keep clean. Carpeting
probably was a mistake where we live. In fact we are talking about giving
our bedroom, which is carpeted and starting to look a little soiled,, the
same treatment. The pine with a light stain and occasional rugs and mats
looks just great.
ds

I've had laminate in the family room/dining room for about 9 mos. It's been
great with young kids and a dog. A couple of things we didn't expect: If
you have any furniture that doesn't go up against a wall, it will move when
you use it.

Dumb question on my part..... but do they make any
Pergo type flooring with just a bit of "texture" to it
to prevent all this slipping and sliding?

John

In the end, I say it's super practical and a good compromise for someone who
may not be able to afford high-end wood flooring or can't do the install
themselves.

And good for rental property too maybe? Where its
likely to be abused?

Also..... can you lay this stuff right down on top of a
concrete slab?

John

Some of the Mannington floors have a grain but whether they reduce
slipping I don't know. Other brands have some patterns with heavy
grain too.


wrote in message
...

I've had laminate in the family room/dining room for about 9 mos.
It's been
great with young kids and a dog. A couple of things we didn't
expect: If
you have any furniture that doesn't go up against a wall, it will
move when
you use it.

Dumb question on my part..... but do they make any
Pergo type flooring with just a bit of "texture" to it
to prevent all this slipping and sliding?

John

I would not use laminate in a rental property. It will be ruined.

It can be used on slabs if you follow the instructions and the slab
does not have a moisture problem.



wrote in message
...
In the end, I say it's super practical and a good compromise for
someone who
may not be able to afford high-end wood flooring or can't do the
install
themselves.

And good for rental property too maybe? Where its
likely to be abused?

Also..... can you lay this stuff right down on top of a
concrete slab?

John

I would not use laminate in a rental property. It will be ruined.

Why not? I thought it was super tough stuff. No?

Wouldn't it take more abuse than wall to wall carpet?

It can be used on slabs if you follow the instructions and the slab
does not have a moisture problem.

How does it attach to the slab? Is it glued or nailed
somehow?

John

I would not use laminate in a rental property. It will be ruined.

Why not? I thought it was super tough stuff. No?

Wouldn't it take more abuse than wall to wall carpet?

It can be used on slabs if you follow the instructions and the slab
does not have a moisture problem.

How does it attach to the slab? Is it glued or nailed
somehow?

My brother put a laminate floor through a house at the Jersey shore about five
or six years ago. It's rented out from Memorial Day to Labor Day and he and his
family use it on weekends the rest of the year. The renters have put holes in
the sheetrock but to date there's been absolutely no damage to the laminate
floor.

It doesn't attach to the slab at all. Laminate floors are floating floors and
are held down by the baseboard trim. The trim is not nailed to the
laminate....it's nailed to the walls.

wrote:
In the end, I say it's super practical and a good compromise for
someone who may not be able to afford high-end wood flooring or
can't do the install themselves.

And good for rental property too maybe? Where its
likely to be abused?

Also..... can you lay this stuff right down on top of a
concrete slab?

John

You need a moisture barrier/sound proof underlayment they sell along
with the laminate flooring. It gets held down by the baseboard or shoe
moulding.

My brother put a laminate floor through a house at the Jersey shore about five
or six years ago. It's rented out from Memorial Day to Labor Day and he and his
family use it on weekends the rest of the year. The renters have put holes in
the sheetrock but to date there's been absolutely no damage to the laminate
floor.

Well that's what I thought.... that laminate floors
were pretty tough. hence the use in rental property
question.

It doesn't attach to the slab at all. Laminate floors are floating floors and
are held down by the baseboard trim. The trim is not nailed to the
laminate....it's nailed to the walls.

Hmm..... I see!

Im gonna help a friend install a laminate floor in his
mother in laws house soon. So it will be a good
learning experience for me!

John

I have installed Laminate (Pergo) in my living room, about 5 years
ago. It has held up very nicely, but the installer screwed up alot.
Mind you, I installed it, so I have only myself to blame. Even with
some gaps here and there, it really has held up nicely. Since then, I
have installed 22 floors of laminate over the years (I am not a pro by
any stretch of the imagination, I just have alot of friends). And
while I have gotten better, so has the laminate. I used to swear by
the glued laminate, and now I just swear at it. The new stuff that I
am installing in the house is here in Canada at Building Box -
QuickStyle. Its glueless, waterproof (as found when I dumped a 2L
bottle of coke, in the corner, and forgot about it for several hours.
I pulled up the laminate to see that it didnt go through. Just a mop,
and some cleaner, and looks great.
I am going to put it in the bathroom - but I will be putting some glue
within the tongue and groove to give it some more water resistance.

The original laminate floor has survived 3 kids, 5 dogs (Collies, and
Labs, and yes it is a hoot to see them scurry into the room when you
throw a toy, to see them skid across and into a wall. Works well with
Guinnea pigs too.

If you are going to install it yourself, I did a 30 x 16 room, in one
day, even sleeping in. The kits are cheap ($16.00) that include a
pull bar, tap block, and spacers. My floor cost 99 cents / sq foot,
(Canadian) Foam underlay was 400 sq feet - $18.00.

If you know someone with a compound sliding miter saw- become friends.
I have a non sliding, and just had to flip the board over. Im not
that hand with my table saw, but used it for the end cuts along the
length of the wall.

I do have some straps used for glued laminates for sale - cheap

As for the hollow sounds - there is a material that you can put under
the laminate - WhisperWalk, Quiet Walk, etc. It looks alot like
ceiling tile. Whow knows - maybe it is. It will deaden the sound,
but really, I havent noticed the thud too much. You tune it out.

Scratches are minimized with felt tabs on the furniture, and cleanup
is a breeze.

John

HerHusband wrote in message ...
I received good feedback to my "Living With Tile Floors" thread, so I
thought I would get some feedback on Laminate floors. We are also
considering using a laminate floor in our dining, entry, hall, and perhaps
the kitchen. Naturally, all will be fairly high traffic areas.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have laminate floors in their own
homes, preferably something that was installed in the last couple of years.

I've heard there are issues with "smudges", sensitivity to water sitting on
the floor, "hollow" sounds as you walk on them, and that they are easily
scratched. What are your real world experiences? Are newer products any
better than the older ones?

I like the appearance of the laminate floor samples I have seen at the home
centers, and the ease of installation would be a real advantage. But, some
of the concerns I have read worry me.

Thanks,

Anthony

Scratches are minimized with felt tabs on the furniture, and cleanup
is a breeze.

John

Thanks for the report John. That was helpful!

John

I have installed Laminate (Pergo) in my living room, about 5 years
ago. I

John.... was the above installed on a concrete slab
floor?

Or was it on top of a wooden floor..... what?

John

I've had laminate in the family room/dining room for about 9 mos. It's been
great with young kids and a dog. A couple of things we didn't expect: If
you have any furniture that doesn't go up against a wall, it will move when
you use it.

Dumb question on my part..... but do they make any
Pergo type flooring with just a bit of "texture" to it
to prevent all this slipping and sliding?

Rubber-backed coasters. Or a chuck of cut-up mouse-pad.

If you drop something on the laminate, you will damage it. In a
rental I would think people are more likely to drop stuff and be
careless.

For example, we were putting up a ceiling fan and the electrician
dropped one of the globes for the lights. Incredibly it bounced and
did not break but even though we had a cloth on the laminate we got a
small hole in the piece. Because it was a click together floor which
allows multiple clicks (some click one and that is it) we were able to
easily replace the damaged piece. But sheet vinyl would be much
cheaper for a rental.

The new stuff clicks together and in my opinion the better versions
allow unclicking and reclicking. If necessary, a moisture barrier
goes underneath and molding and sometimes silicone around the edges.
Read the directions.



wrote in message
...
I would not use laminate in a rental property. It will be ruined.

Why not? I thought it was super tough stuff. No?

Wouldn't it take more abuse than wall to wall carpet?

It can be used on slabs if you follow the instructions and the slab
does not have a moisture problem.

How does it attach to the slab? Is it glued or nailed
somehow?

John

If you drop something on the laminate, you will damage it. In a
rental I would think people are more likely to drop stuff and be
careless.

For example, we were putting up a ceiling fan and the electrician
dropped one of the globes for the lights. Incredibly it bounced and
did not break but even though we had a cloth on the laminate we got a
small hole in the piece.

That really depends on the laminate and there are as many manufacturers and
degrees of quality as there are prices. We have a laminate floor in one room
that's been there six years. Two teenage boys, two dogs, two cats and two
adults haven't left a mark on it. We've also had Wilsonart Estate Plus in the
kitchen and laundry room for the last year and again, no marks on it. Dishes,
glasses, pots and frying pans have been dropped on it as well as canned goods
and I think at least one frozen turkey....my kids are good droppers....and the
floor is in perfect condition.

I should note that the drop was from 8 feet and hit on an edge of the
globe. Probably equivalent of dropping a knife and the blade hitting
the laminate.


"Art Begun" wrote in message
news
If you drop something on the laminate, you will damage it. In a
rental I would think people are more likely to drop stuff and be
careless.

For example, we were putting up a ceiling fan and the electrician
dropped one of the globes for the lights. Incredibly it bounced and
did not break but even though we had a cloth on the laminate we got
a
small hole in the piece. Because it was a click together floor
which
allows multiple clicks (some click one and that is it) we were able
to
easily replace the damaged piece. But sheet vinyl would be much
cheaper for a rental.

The new stuff clicks together and in my opinion the better versions
allow unclicking and reclicking. If necessary, a moisture barrier
goes underneath and molding and sometimes silicone around the
edges.
Read the directions.



wrote in message
...
I would not use laminate in a rental property. It will be
ruined.

Why not? I thought it was super tough stuff. No?

Wouldn't it take more abuse than wall to wall carpet?

It can be used on slabs if you follow the instructions and the
slab
does not have a moisture problem.

How does it attach to the slab? Is it glued or nailed
somehow?

John

wrote in message
...

Dumb question on my part..... but do they make any
Pergo type flooring with just a bit of "texture" to it
to prevent all this slipping and sliding?

John

My Wilsonart laminate floors are not very slippery at all. Now that I'm
looking at them, they do have a bit of texture on the surface. It's not
obvious as I've never noticed it before. And it does not make them any more
difficult to clean.

On 05 Jan 2004, (John Roesner) wrote in
om:

I am going to put it in the bathroom - but I will be putting some
glue within the tongue and groove to give it some more water
resistance.

I was wondering about this. I would like to put a laminate floor in
my bathroom. None of the stuff at Home Depot is the glue-together
kind, it's all the snap-together. Are you saying can use glue even
with the snap-together stuff that doesn't require it? What kind of
glue?

"Nil" wrote in message

I was wondering about this. I would like to put a laminate floor in
my bathroom. None of the stuff at Home Depot is the glue-together
kind, it's all the snap-together. Are you saying can use glue even
with the snap-together stuff that doesn't require it? What kind of
glue?

Shop someplace else. You can get good prices and better selection at other
stores
Ed

I called up Mannington regarding using their click together floor in
bathroom. They said it was superior to using a glued floor in
bathroom because the water resistence was built in and not dependent
on glue being done correctly. Just follow direction which included
silicone around the edges and a vapor barrier underneath and click
away...


"Nil" wrote in message
...
On 05 Jan 2004, (John Roesner) wrote in
om:

I am going to put it in the bathroom - but I will be putting some
glue within the tongue and groove to give it some more water
resistance.

I was wondering about this. I would like to put a laminate floor in
my bathroom. None of the stuff at Home Depot is the glue-together
kind, it's all the snap-together. Are you saying can use glue even
with the snap-together stuff that doesn't require it? What kind of
glue?

On 07 Jan 2004, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in
:

Shop someplace else. You can get good prices and better selection
at other stores

Yes, I know. "Home Depot" was just an example, and had nothing to do
with my question.

On 07 Jan 2004, "Art Begun" wrote in
ink.net:

I called up Mannington regarding using their click together floor in
bathroom. They said it was superior to using a glued floor in
bathroom because the water resistence was built in and not dependent
on glue being done correctly. Just follow direction which included
silicone around the edges and a vapor barrier underneath and click
away...

I'm glad to hear that - the snap installation sounds so much easier
than if I had to use glue. Thanks for the advice.

"Art Begun" wrote in message
ink.net...
I called up Mannington regarding using their click together floor in
bathroom. They said it was superior to using a glued floor in
bathroom because the water resistence was built in and not dependent
on glue being done correctly. Just follow direction which included
silicone around the edges and a vapor barrier underneath and click
away...

I installed Uniclic flooring from Quick-Step. I used their vapor barrier and
caulked around the edges. The floor is holding up fine after two years but
their quarter round doesn't. I guess a plastic molding rated for external
use would be much better.

EJ.

It was installed over a wood subfloor, and on top of that I put down
some thin mahogany at the time, to smooth over some minor nics/gaps in
the subfloor. (it was on sale, can't get it anymore, but I needed to
make the subfloor generically flat)



wrote in message . ..
I have installed Laminate (Pergo) in my living room, about 5 years
ago. I

John.... was the above installed on a concrete slab
floor?

Or was it on top of a wooden floor..... what?

John

I just used wood glue to keep it together - not that it probably
needed it.
I have read about that they make it to be water resistant. The
caulking is key though - if it can wick down, and under, I am not sure
how it would keep up.


Nil wrote in message ...
On 05 Jan 2004, (John Roesner) wrote in
om:

I am going to put it in the bathroom - but I will be putting some
glue within the tongue and groove to give it some more water
resistance.

I was wondering about this. I would like to put a laminate floor in
my bathroom. None of the stuff at Home Depot is the glue-together
kind, it's all the snap-together. Are you saying can use glue even
with the snap-together stuff that doesn't require it? What kind of
glue?

On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 08:37:13 -0600, wrote:

In the end, I say it's super practical and a good compromise for someone who
may not be able to afford high-end wood flooring or can't do the install
themselves.

And good for rental property too maybe? Where its
likely to be abused?

Maybe, maybe not. Here in the sandy Coachella Valley, they don't
offer it as a flooring option because the sand will abrade it
mercilessly. Laminate is tough, but there is a limit. Sand will wear
down ceramic tile, after all. But in places that don't have a lot of
sand, it should work well.

Mary

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Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer