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GV owners that have installed tile....

Our coach currently has carpet in the cockpit and salon and in the bedroom. The bathroom is tiled with vinyl. The kitchen/dining area  has an awesome wood floor that we are keeping.

We looked into matching the wood floor that we have for the rest of the coach but it was 5 coach bucks. :+)

I think it would look neater to have the same material everywhere else.

Has anyone with a GV done this? I'd love to see pictures, especially of the cockpit to see how you handled the raised platform.

Thanks all.

Jeff

1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #1 –
Most GV floor upgrade jobs I have seen (in person or in photos), they used carpet on the raised platforms under the front seats.  Carpet is a lot easier to work around the steering column, gas and brake pedals, and the pull-out drawers.  Not saying your idea could not be done - just a LOT more time and labor.

Carpet is also recommended in the bedroom, for sound/heat suppression and for foot comfort, but do what makes you happy!
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #2 –
Beautiful, looks great, thank you for posting.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #3 –
Same set-up we have after a re-do, very nice!  Chuck, where did you get that plastic mat in front of the pedals?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #4 –
Agree with Chuck, love ours. ^.^d
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #5 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Chuck, where did you get that plastic mat in front of the pedals?
Not plastic - it's a floor mat made of the same carpet.  Mitch (Infinity) had some carpet left after doing the front area and bedroom, so he made us two floor mats for in front of the front seats, plus a long mat that goes in front of the couch, and a rectangular mat for in front of the kitchen sink.  Helps keep the tile floor clean, and gives Bella (our Third Mate) a softer place to recline (when she's not on a lap).

When traveling, I use a black foam rubber mat in front of the driver seat.  It covers the whole floor area in front of my seat - keeps the carpet nice and clean.  I cut it to shape out of a "exercise mat" found on sale at a sporting goods store.  You can see part of it in the photo below.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
When traveling, I use a black foam rubber mat in front of the driver seat.  It covers the whole floor area in front of my seat - keeps the carpet nice and clean.  I cut it to shape out of a "exercise mat" found on sale at a sporting goods store.  You can see part of it in the photo below.

Very nice, thanks, Chuck!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #7 –
We left the carpet in on the raised portion due to the complexity of the area.  Our kitchen area was tiled by PO, so we just did vinyl in the hall, bathroom and living areas.  Wife is very pleased with it all because it is so much easier to clean.  Hope it all works out for you.  ----  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'
 

Re: GV owners that have installed tile....

Reply #8 –
Thanks all. I decide just to re-carpet and put tile in the bathroom.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344