Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Installation of Hardwood Floors - Bathroom??
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12-31-00, 02:51 PM
I am thinking of putting hardwood floors in our kitchen, entry, living/dining & master bedroom. Is there any hardwood flooring or laminate flooring that is ok for the bathroom as I prefer the look for hardwood vs. tile or linoleum.
12-31-00, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by michelek
I am thinking of putting hardwood floors in our kitchen, entry, living/dining & master bedroom. Is there any hardwood flooring or laminate flooring that is ok for the bathroom as I prefer the look for hardwood vs. tile or linoleum.
I think that yoy will be more satisfied with a laminate [floating floor]. I have found over time that people are more pleased because of the simple up keep of a floatng floor. I love the look of a hardwood floor but for the kitchen or bathroom i believe i would go with the laminate. Good luck Charlie........
I am thinking of putting hardwood floors in our kitchen, entry, living/dining & master bedroom. Is there any hardwood flooring or laminate flooring that is ok for the bathroom as I prefer the look for hardwood vs. tile or linoleum.
I think that yoy will be more satisfied with a laminate [floating floor]. I have found over time that people are more pleased because of the simple up keep of a floatng floor. I love the look of a hardwood floor but for the kitchen or bathroom i believe i would go with the laminate. Good luck Charlie........
Elite Flooring/Ken Fisher
01-01-01, 02:24 PM
Michele:
I wouldn't recommend any type of laminate or hardwood flooring for a full sized bath(moisture concerns)..powder room? Yes. Using a laminate in a bath against a genuine hardwood floor looks too "cheapish" to me. I'm not entirely against laminate flooring but I would tile the bath.
As for the kitchen I would also steer people free of hardwood as well, unless you're a real clean family and clean up large spills right away. If you choose hardwood for the kitchen I would strongly suggest area rugs placed at all water areas to prevent potential water damage.
I've seen some kitchens with hardwoods that have been down for 20 years that show no sign of damage, and others damaged beyond repair.
Good luck with your adventure and feel free to stop on back!
I wouldn't recommend any type of laminate or hardwood flooring for a full sized bath(moisture concerns)..powder room? Yes. Using a laminate in a bath against a genuine hardwood floor looks too "cheapish" to me. I'm not entirely against laminate flooring but I would tile the bath.
As for the kitchen I would also steer people free of hardwood as well, unless you're a real clean family and clean up large spills right away. If you choose hardwood for the kitchen I would strongly suggest area rugs placed at all water areas to prevent potential water damage.
I've seen some kitchens with hardwoods that have been down for 20 years that show no sign of damage, and others damaged beyond repair.
Good luck with your adventure and feel free to stop on back!
camachinist
01-10-01, 11:55 AM
We've been looking at a laminate product made by Formica called Ceramix to use instead of ceramic tile in our bathrooms and, as they have old sheet vinyl over concrete currently, we're concerned about asbestos.
The Ceramix product uses a composite core and is assembled to provide a homogenous surface and is styled to mimic tile...we feel this may be a good compromise considering our current flooring situation.
Any experiences with this product and its applications in wet areas??
Pat
The Ceramix product uses a composite core and is assembled to provide a homogenous surface and is styled to mimic tile...we feel this may be a good compromise considering our current flooring situation.
Any experiences with this product and its applications in wet areas??
Pat