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02-12-2014, 06:29 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1987 32' Excella
Maryville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 40
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Allure Traffic Master Vinyl Plank Flooring
I just finished putting the Allure Vinyl Plank flooring in the tin can. We used the type with the grip-strip. It was easy to install, to cut simply scribe and break. A box cutter can be used for intricate cuts. We are really happy with the results.
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Chillbilly
1987 Excella 32 Foot
"Campgrounds In And Around The Great Smoky Mountains National Park"
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02-12-2014, 09:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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Looks great! We have used the allure grip strip several times and just love it.
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02-12-2014, 12:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1967 30' Sovereign
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 232
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skatiero
Looks great! We have used the allure grip strip several times and just love it.
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Skatiero, you are in a similar climate to us and with kids. Do you have any issues with the allure separating and the joints getting dirty?
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Melissa
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02-12-2014, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chillbilly
I just finished putting the Allure Vinyl Plank flooring in the tin can. We used the type with the grip-strip. It was easy to install, to cut simply scribe and break. A box cutter can be used for intricate cuts. We are really happy with the results. Attachment 205424
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Looks really good and matches the existing woodwork! Which color did you choose?
I just got some Allure samples today. I picked the oak and cork, but we can not decide which we want.
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Alan
2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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02-12-2014, 04:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m.nolte
Skatiero, you are in a similar climate to us and with kids. Do you have any issues with the allure separating and the joints getting dirty?
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We have had only a very tiny bit of shifting. We have used it in houses as well as Airstreams. The patterns we chose for our Airstreams so far were teak and edge maple. We have been thoroughly happy with both. We also put cork and gunstock oak in house applications. It's just great stuff. You can see photos in our thread about our 1986 excella remodel.
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02-26-2014, 09:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 54
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Did you attach directly to the subfloor?
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02-26-2014, 09:21 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Severna Park
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 90
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When I was considering replacing the vinyl in my late model trailer, Allure was the product I thought most attractive and "DYI" friendly. But, as I recall, the manufacturer did not recommend installation in non-climate controlled spaces. I expect we see 10-100 degree F swings in our area. I backed off on the installation; but, would appreciate any feedback on their experience with temperature swings. If you experience a problem, is there a fix?
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02-26-2014, 09:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
1974 25' Tradewind
1974 27' Overlander
Indiana
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2003
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We used the Allure bamboo in our "78" Ambassador. It was easy to install and looked great upon completion. We live in Western PA with some pretty wild temperature swings. To be honest, I'm disappointed with the separation...which seems to occur end to end. Quite a few seams opened up after the first Winter and did not close up. I'm getting ready to put flooring in another trailer and will likely look at marmoleum this time around.
Bob
Indiana, PA
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03-18-2014, 02:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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I just went in my daughter's Avion to check if it leaked over the winter. We installed Allure flooring in it last winter/spring. It looked great through the summer/fall. However, after this really cold winter here in NW Indiana, it has separated end to end in a lot of places, just like Roadrunner's did. I'm SUPER BUMMED!!! Not only for her, but for myself as well. I just finished installing it in my own trailer about a month ago. I'm really bummed that Bob's didn't move back into place when it warmed up again. CRAPOLA!!
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-18-2014, 03:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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What a bummer! We have had a tiny bit of shifting in one area but that's it, very happy with the product overall.
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03-18-2014, 05:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skatiero
What a bummer! We have had a tiny bit of shifting in one area but that's it, very happy with the product overall.
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Probably because you don't have as extreme cold in Georgia as up here. I wih I knew this earlier... :-(
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-18-2014, 06:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
1974 25' Tradewind
1974 27' Overlander
Indiana
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 677
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Becky after several years our Allure has not drawn back together. I really didn't want to pull it all up so the obvious solution was to fill the gaps. While not the best option, I went to Lowe's and bought a small tube of synthetic wood filler. It's available in many shades and I was able to find one that matched the bamboo floor. It is better than the alternative. Like you I was pretty disappointed...
Bob
Indiana, PA
TAC PA-5
WBCCI 4871
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03-18-2014, 07:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
Fountain Inn
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 714
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I installed the Allure in my 25' Safari about 2 1/2 years ago. I ran from the rear bedroom, through the galley, and past the entrance door. I made sure that it could float on the subfloor by not attaching to the subfloor and leaving a small amount of room around it to expand and contract. I used 1/4 round moulding and some other carpet-to-vinyl plank molding to finish the edges so the expansion/contractions gaps are covered. The trailer spent most of its' time in north central Tennessee. So it has not seen extreme temperatures. But it has had nights in the single digits and days in 100 degree plus. No problems at all with it.
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03-18-2014, 07:44 PM
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2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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I'm glad I read this before we installed our new flooring. We bought this thinking it would be perfect but it seems like it doesn't like extreme temperature changes.
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03-18-2014, 09:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
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This is how it looks. The two left planks aren't under anything for the length of the trailer. She'll may have to fill them come summer...good suggestion. I'm just going to hold my breath & hope it doesn't happen to mine!
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-18-2014, 10:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari FB SE
1995 21' Sovereign
Hollister
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 127
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It seems like this product works well for those of us in a mild clement. I did our entire 25 FB with the vinyl product and have had zero problems.
I did purposely install it on a cooler day (60 degrees) so the product was in a more shrunken state. My logic for this was when it gets warmer it will expand into the gaps I left around the edges, however it would probably not shrink up much more on colder days since it went in cold.
For those of you who are having gap issues with your floor, what temperature did you install your flooring? Warmer or cooler side of average in your area?
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03-19-2014, 09:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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If a shoe or quarter round is used to cover the expansion space at the perimeter and it is nailed down through the floor material, the floor is not allowed to contract or expand properly. When the floor contracts the nails through the flooring will not let it move at the perimeter, so it pulls apart somewhere in the middle. The same can happen if cabinets or seats are fastened through the floor.
Those nails must be placed perfectly, so that they occur within the expansion space, with none through the flooring.
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Alan
2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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03-19-2014, 05:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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We installed last winter/ spring, but acclimated the flooring inside the trailer with the temp at around 65-70 I would guess. Maybe we should have kept it cooler....who knows..... It doesn't have any corner round holding it down.... :-(.
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-19-2014, 06:11 PM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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We really like this flooring so I think were going to instal it and do our best to leave room for expansion and contraction.
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03-19-2014, 06:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
1974 25' Tradewind
1974 27' Overlander
Indiana
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 677
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Ditto Becky...acclimated ours and installed in the Fall when temps were cooler. Left quarter of an inch around the flooring and covered with rope molding. My guess is that the glue is so aggressive that once the gap develops, it will not push itself back. If I lived in a warmer climate I would use it again. In talking with HD where we purchased our Allure, they stated this is not to be used in trailer applications where there are temp extremes.
Bob
Indiana, PA
TAC PA-5
WBCCI 4871
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