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07-01-2018, 11:06 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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Has any body ever installed Shaw vinyl plank in their Airstream?
We are replacing the carpet and want to install Shaw vinyl plank. Opinions, comments are welcome.
Thanks
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07-01-2018, 11:58 AM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by montanablue
We are replacing the carpet and want to install Shaw vinyl plank. Opinions, comments are welcome.
Thanks
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I am not familiar with Shaw LVP, (a link would have been helpful), but IMHO a non click together LVP flooring is the way to go. Make sure it has a fibreglass backer; good colour coat .20 mills or so, and a very hardy top coat.
I plan on using an XL flooring LVP in the link below. Glue down the perimeter so planks can be easily replaced; if you have to replace a plank that is glued down, a hot air gun releases the glue for you to replace the plank.
http://xlflooring.ca/products/flexiplank/
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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07-01-2018, 01:06 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Isuzusweet
I am not familiar with Shaw LVP, (a link would have been helpful), but IMHO a non click together LVP flooring is the way to go. Make sure it has a fibreglass backer; good colour coat .20 mills or so, and a very hardy top coat.
I plan on using an XL flooring LVP in the link below. Glue down the perimeter so planks can be easily replaced; if you have to replace a plank that is glued down, a hot air gun releases the glue for you to replace the plank.
http://xlflooring.ca/products/flexiplank/
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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Here is a link to the Shaw vinyl plank:
https://m.lowes.com/pd/Shaw-14-Piece...lank/999920084
This product requires you to click together and says waterproof. I believe more like water resistant. Doesn't require padding although I think it would be a good idea.
Take a look and give comments.
Again thanks.
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07-01-2018, 01:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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Let me add that it us all vinyl and has no backing.
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07-02-2018, 09:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1985 32' Excella
Valley Village
, California
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 146
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We installed a floating vinyl cork-look planking that had peel and stick joints that ended up shrinking in many of the joints and we had to tear it out. I do not remember the brand, except that it came from Home Depot. We then put in a single piece of linoleum that has been fantastic.
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07-02-2018, 09:25 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 22' Sport
Ludlow Falls
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 47
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Shaw Floorte Vinyl Floor
I had a flood in my basement and replace carpet with Shaw Floorte Classico Plank Teak. It is beautiful and water proof. It does click together and I feel it would be a good solution.
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07-02-2018, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
Johnson City
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 591
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We used Mannington Adura Max luxury vinyl plank, style Sundance, colorway Saddle, Product Number: MAX002. The "Max" has the high-density backing, which we highly recommend. Came in boxes of 14 planks, each 6"x48", or 27.4 sq ft. Box weight is 46 lbs. Has matching trim pieces. We are super pleased with the results.
73/gus
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07-02-2018, 09:41 AM
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Silver Star
1970 23' Safari
Victoria
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 352
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I can't remember the brand but we installed vinyl planking a few years ago ....glue down...no click ...no backing....color and pattern of weathered wood....color thru the planking .... I pulled 1 plank up after a couple of weeks and replaced it no problem....I believe the special glue is meant to be able to release if needed(heat gun??) .... We love it !! No issues with dragging in a small rock stuck in your shoe ...it has proven to be virtually bullet proof.
We have a large old dog and 1 year we had 2 dogs for 6weeks....they haven't effected it in any way..... after about 4 years at 8-12 weeks use per year.... it still looks great.
I would highly recommend it ....I'll look later and see if I can find the Brand it was.
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07-02-2018, 01:50 PM
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ShinyOne
1999 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Bloomington
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2
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Shaw Vinyl Flooring
I purchased this same flooring at Lowes and installed it last summer with no problems. It's very easy to install and take up if needed since there is no glue. No issues with water or separation of the material so far either. I cut the pieces with a razor knife on a warm sunny day outside of the trailer which made them softer to cut. I ran the pattern from side to side and didn't leave as much expansion space as recommended since it required only two + pieces per section and haven't had any buckle.
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07-02-2018, 02:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jmcneely
I purchased this same flooring at Lowes and installed it last summer with no problems. It's very easy to install and take up if needed since there is no glue. No issues with water or separation of the material so far either. I cut the pieces with a razor knife on a warm sunny day outside of the trailer which made them softer to cut. I ran the pattern from side to side and didn't leave as much expansion space as recommended since it required only two + pieces per section and haven't had any buckle.
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Pictures? I would like to see it laid down. I got the Asheville style. Little gray.
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07-02-2018, 05:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1999 28' Excella
Lake Mary
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 256
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Vinyl Plank
I recently rented Class C motorhome that had all vinyl plank floors, looked good and was easy to clean, especially when staying in upaved RV spaces or traveling on the road with people in and out all day.
But my personal RV has solid, continuous tile in only at the door, bath, hall and kitchen, but nice plush carpet in the bedroom.
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07-02-2018, 11:10 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Rancho Murieta
, California
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 250
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I put the upper end Home Depot version in a rental property and love it!! Talked to my airstream specialist and he said temperature change could be problematic. He highly recommended cork.
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07-03-2018, 11:17 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2011 30' International
2018 Atlas
Clermont
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 6
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Shaw vinyl planks
I believe A streamin-life used this product-they love it. We went with Smart-core Ultra and love it We put it in our Serenity and it's beautiful but the process was hard. All those curves to cut!
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07-05-2018, 05:24 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2017 22' Sport
Mount Juliet
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 15
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I just installed LVP from Lowes in my cabin on a mountain river and love it. I wouldn't hesitate to install it in my Airstream. Cork, IMHO, would be a terrible choice. I installed it in three rooms in my home (happy wife, happy life) and we both regret it. It looks GREAT, but it damages easily and moistue is a death sentence.
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07-05-2018, 05:25 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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I agree, Cork bad choice.
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07-05-2018, 06:51 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 922
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We used Shaw Versalock vinyl planking as bought at a local reuzit shop. Bought the three boxes available and used all but three planks. A good, cheap way to do it.
Also bought underlayment at the same shop for a very reasonable price. Got more than I needed.
So far, so good. I am hopeful that with extremes in temperatures this summer and upcoming winter it continues to lay nicely. If not, it was not a major investment and we can try something else.
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07-05-2018, 07:26 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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Thanks for all the replies.
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07-11-2018, 12:07 PM
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Iron tepee #35
1993 34' Excella
andalusia
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 95
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Mine came from Lumber Liquidators. It has a hard white PVC backing. A much better click-lock and looks amazing! Been through winter and summer with no shrink/expansion problems. I highly recommend it.
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07-11-2018, 12:30 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1964 22' Safari
1993 25' Excella
Flagler Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 317
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great idea Mike..........Lumber Liquidators
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07-12-2018, 06:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 922
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeoxlong
Mine came from Lumber Liquidators. It has a hard white PVC backing. A much better click-lock and looks amazing! Been through winter and summer with no shrink/expansion problems. I highly recommend it.
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Actual product name and details?
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