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Flooring (split from Re: Floor covering options)

Quote from: Benjie Zeller –
1. All coaches are slightly different, but what is your typical install time if hired to replace ALL carpet with some sort of hard floor?
We visited with David Flanagan at FOT regarding the replacement of flooring. He will not put a hard surface floor in the bedroom of our 1997 U295. My understanding is that the carpeted surface is required in order to maintain the proper sound and temperature insulation.

Based on our conversation with him, we would probably choose a high quality vinyl tile for most of the flooring. We would follow his recommendation regarding the insulation and flooring in the bedroom.

I put a DIY laminate in our SOB coach. It was a "click together" floating floor with the look of travertine tile. It looked good. I don't know how it would hold up. We sold the coach right after I installed it. I will probably hire a professional like Ernie or David to replace flooring in the FT. Their knowledge of what works in a coach is valuable.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

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Reply #1 –
We put a "luxury vinyl" tile in our '93. It can be installed in a grouted or non-grouted configuration. We chose and purchased the material, but had David Flanagan and his crew do the removal of the old floor and make sure the underlayment was done correctly.  (We know our limitations!) We kept our coach plugged in (but barely heated) in the Pennsylvania winters, rode out in the desert in Big Bend and bounced the heck out of that torsilastic suspension ... no cracking of the grout whatsoever in 3 years.  It was an absolute dream to keep clean.  I maintained carpet in the bedroom for my tootsies, but I can't imagine anyone wanting carpet in a bathroom or kitchen ... think most women will agree.  This coach came with a 12" porcelain tile that the previous owner had professionally installed.  There are no cracks in either tile or grout after 10 years.  Also very easy to maintain, but a lot colder on the feet than the vinyl ... and if you drop a glass, it ALWAYS breaks.  With vinyl, sometimes you get lucky.  Also ... on a coach with no slides, a diagonal installation can really open up the area, visually.  These are my "FWIW" observations.  Happy updating!!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #2 –
well on the subject of ceramic tile I did the floor on our old 93 GV and now the kitchen ,dining room, bathroom of this one and never have had a crack in tile or grout. The toughest part was ripping out the hardwood section in kitchen as it was well stuck. I  100% glued a piece of 3/8th plywood in the area to be tiled (white glue) then stapled it down with air pinner, and then laid out my pattern and for the tile a mixture of thinset with Acrylic additive (no water). The frame is solid so we have no issues with grout etc. This (sub floor ply') also kept the tile surface pretty level with the carpet. I am going to do the living area but maybe with wood-not sure yet.Luckily I have done tens of 1000's of sq ft of flooring in my remodelling life, love doing it.
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #3 –
Neither of us like the carpeting in the salon and galley areas (and especially not in the bathroom). The only place *I* want carpeting is the bedroom. We've been looking at wood samples from Home Depot and so far I am leaning towards cork. I'm a little concerned about water damage in the galley area but like the sound and vibration absorption of cork and the relatively softer feel. And more secure footing for moving around under way.

Has anyone installed a cork floor in their coach? Any opinions?'

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."

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Reply #4 –
I was told that wood in the bedroom with make the engine noise much louder. The padding under the carpet there i 100 dollars a foot and it is heat insulating and noise as well and is different then the regular padding you use. I did not put wood in mine for that reason.  Also, i have seen a few coaches who have put the industrial tiles under the slide and they have had grooves in the tile after a while. They use throw rugs to cover them in one case.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #5 –
I have a tile kitchen and bathroom, but the box that the toilet sits on is carpet. Gee, that was intelligent. What are the options here?
Scott Peatross
2003 34' U270
Stevenson Ranch, CA

Fearless ex-owner of one of the most complex motorhomes ever built, the 1987 Bluebird Wanderlodge PT40 :)

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Reply #6 –
Ernie installed Mannington Adura Vinyl Tile in our coach from front to back. We hear a bit more noise. When under way, all noise from the engine, fuel pumps, generator, etc., disappear behind the noise generated by the wind going around all the stuff on the front of the coach (mirrors, awnings, etc.).

Even with OEM carpet and padding in the bedroom, the room was unusable while the engine was running. We've not noticed a significant difference with the tile in the bedroom. We have a couple of small rugs for our bare feet to land on next to the bed.

We have made several trips since the new floor was installed. We are pleased with the result. Cleaning up dog drool, dog hair, debris from shoes, spills, etc., is much easier than when we had carpet. We also prefer the new appearance.

Pictures of our floor are on Ernie's yahoo site.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

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Reply #7 –
Interesting.  We use the bedroom all the time. Linda will sleep in the morning as I start down the road early in the morning. 
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: frozenh2o –
I have a tile kitchen and bathroom, but the box that the toilet sits on is carpet. Gee, that was intelligent. What are the options here?
               
    We have ceramic tile in the kitchen & bath too. When we bought the coach the toilet box was carpet. We were at FOT and Dave F gave me a dozen vinyl tile that closely matched the ceramic. I tore out the carpet and installed the vinyl in the parking lot. Glued it down with silicone adhesive and caulked the seams with sanded caulking. Looks great, much more sanitary and only took a couple hours time.

    Hardest part was removing the 900 carpet staples from the plywood.

                Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

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Reply #9 –
I have also tried from my wife's lap top.  It has to do with my user name.  Still waiting for an answer from Yahoo.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #10 –
Here are a few pictures of what I did...
Don
Quote from: frozenh2o –
I have a tile kitchen and bathroom, but the box that the toilet sits on is carpet. Gee, that was intelligent. What are the options here?
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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Reply #11 –
Don,

You are an absolute menace!  With all the wonderful mods you are capable of carrying out it keeps giving my wife ideas.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

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Reply #12 –
Don that is one superb looking job. I cant show the DW, again.

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

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Reply #13 –
Then my work here is done Keith ;D just payback that my project list has gotten longer because of this forum!
Don

Quote from: Keith and Joyce –
Don,

You are an absolute menace!  With all the wonderful mods you are capable of carrying out it keeps giving my wife ideas.

Keith
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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Reply #14 –
Ah shucks Larry... Thanks. By the way, any update on that prospective coach?
Don
Quote from: ohsonew –
Don that is one superb looking job. I cant show the DW, again.

Larry
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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Reply #15 –
Don sent you a PM

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318
 

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Reply #16 –
With as many staples holding the padding down in our bedroom I wouldn't think there would be any sound or temperature insulation at all! :P
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk