|
07-24-2013, 07:22 PM
|
#1
|
1 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Griffin
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 17
|
Allure or Laminate Flooring
We have just purchased our first Airstream several days ago. 1999 31 ft. We are not new to camping, just AS. We have had 3 fifth wheels and we just sold our 25 ft Avion, which I LOVED. It was just to small for us. I knew I did not want a traditional camper having the Avion, and wanted something newer, we opted for an AS. The first thing we have done, is ripped out all of the carpet. We are looking into the Allure or a floating laminate. Pros and cons for each will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
|
|
|
07-24-2013, 07:30 PM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
|
I can only tell you our experience. We had an older AS we put laminate in. It looked great, but didn't hold up as well as we would have liked. We had separation and some buckling. We were told by a flooring person that laminate did not like temperature extremes.
I have no experience with Allure, but our current AS has vinyl flooring that I like. Very easy to clean.
Debbie
__________________
2012 30' International Serenity
1947 Spartan Manor
2005 28' Safari LS - traded
1977 31' International Sovereign - sold
2012 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab
WBCCI# 1007 Air#2158
|
|
|
07-24-2013, 07:40 PM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
|
I have laminate through our house. It's holding up pretty well with two large dogs and small messy children. One downside to laminate is that it expands and contracts a lot with moisture and temps. Also getting water in it and/or the joints is bad news.
Allure appears to be more water prof, but still expands and contracts. We currently have boxes of allure waiting to be installed sitting in the garage... I think it will be better than laminate.. We will see..
__________________
Not all those who wonder are lost.
|
|
|
07-24-2013, 08:24 PM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
|
Sivlerflames:
We have laminate in our house, too. We have dogs and parrot and live on a farm. I LOVE it in the house. However, like you, we have had some problems with spilled water that wasn't noticed right away.
__________________
2012 30' International Serenity
1947 Spartan Manor
2005 28' Safari LS - traded
1977 31' International Sovereign - sold
2012 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab
WBCCI# 1007 Air#2158
|
|
|
07-24-2013, 09:15 PM
|
#5
|
3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Full-Timing
, All states!
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 120
|
We did glue down cork tiles from Lumber Liquidators and are really pleased with them so far. Unlike laminate, if you damage a tile, you just cut it out with a utility knife, scrape off the old glue, and glue in a new one in. Cork also insulates pretty well and is durable so far with three dogs. The few scuffs/scratches we made on it by dropping tools (we're still renovating) are barely noticeable with the cork's pattern. Did I mention it was just over a dollar a square foot, plus the glue? We were able to pay to have it professionally installed with the money we saved!
__________________
Kristin
Previously owned a 1965 Overlander, fully renovated it, then sold it after a year of full-time travel. We're taking a break from trailers to try a class A for a while, but we're still Airstreamers at heart!
Our blog | Video tour of our trailer
|
|
|
07-24-2013, 09:28 PM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
|
Engineered, snap together in our 34' is doing great! We changed direction of layout at critical flex points and it is great!
I cut 1/4 round molding for edges and air nailed to vertical edges. Where worried I used double sides sticky tape, again on vertical wall not floor. This lets floor "move".. Zero problems for 4 months or so and 6 trips with and without Grandcritters and dogs.
Luvin it!
With exception of peel and stck in bath
__________________
Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
|
|
|
07-25-2013, 05:32 AM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
Engineered, snap together in our 34' is doing great! We changed direction of layout at critical flex points and it is great!
I cut 1/4 round molding for edges and air nailed to vertical edges. Where worried I used double sides sticky tape, again on vertical wall not floor. This lets floor "move".. Zero problems for 4 months or so and 6 trips with and without Grandcritters and dogs.
Luvin it!
With exception of peel and stck in bath
|
That looks great!
__________________
Not all those who wonder are lost.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|