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01-11-2016, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 28' Excella
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 883
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Marmoleum flooring
Is this glue down or floating? Still looking for a new floor covering.
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01-11-2016, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 24' Tradewind
Buffalo
, Wyoming
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 686
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Historically it's been glue down. But there is one called "Marmoleum Click" that may be floating.
Consumer products | Forbo Flooring Systems
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01-15-2016, 09:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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We've used glue down Marmoleum (sheet, not tiles) in two Airstreams - love it!
Shari
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01-15-2016, 10:02 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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The manufacturer recommends using their adhesive
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01-15-2016, 10:03 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
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Covered all our horizontal surfaces (countertops, tables...) with Marmoleum sheet last year. Love it -- cleans up with a damp sponge, looks a lot better than our old Formica. Have had it as the bathroom flooring for years and it looks as good as new. Glues down easily.
Mike
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04-28-2016, 09:37 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Missoula
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 29
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I'm looking at Marmoleum too. What is the best adhesive for trailers? (I've heard that some of the vinyl/marmoleum adhesives get brittle and crunchy when exposed to extreme temps.)
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04-28-2016, 03:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
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Marmoleum flooring
We used a polyurethane construction adhesive from HD with a 1/16" notched trowel. Worked fine.
Mike
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Middle-aged Safari SE
Young, lovely bride
Dismissive cat
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05-31-2016, 07:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
versailles
, Kentucky
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 185
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Durability
Considering marmoleum for our 66 Tradewind. We are at the point of making this flooring decision. I've been researching this product and one consumer website listed pros and cons. One of the cons was that it mars and scuffs easily. The examples they gave were spiked heels (ok so probably won't be wearing these camping but could also translate to gravels or any sharp items) and staining from things like pet accidents. (We have a 75# mutt - adorable of course). Is this info accurate. I've seen a lot of posts here saying how much people love this product in their trailers. Also concerned about costs and value for the money.
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05-31-2016, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,215
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We have installed Marmoleum in both the 2014 Classic and the 2015 23D. It is supposed to be installed by factory trained installers as this does not work like standard linoleum. The installer should use their glue to protect the warranty and get the best adhesion.
We have had no staining issues.
Since the color is throughout the thickness, a scratch or dimple just does not show up. There are two products they sell to maintain the surface appearance of the product that the end user can apply.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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05-31-2016, 08:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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It's actually pretty durable stuff. I specify it in high use areas of assisted living facilities as it stands up well to heavy use. It has the added benefit of being 100% natural.
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North Vancouver, BC
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06-01-2016, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,215
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One could actually eat Marmoleum with no side effects. I prefer steak though.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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06-01-2016, 08:40 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Holly Springs
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 426
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What about bamboo? Alleged to be the hardest flooring of all.
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2016 FC 25' FB twin
2013 F-150 Lariat CrewCab 3.5 EB 4X4 3.55 axle
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06-01-2016, 10:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,556
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob662
What about bamboo? Alleged to be the hardest flooring of all.
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Bamboo is tough as nails but oh so soft. I put it in my home and it dings and scratches if you look at it wrong.
Dogs toenails don't do it any favors either.
At least now it is scratched and dented and I'm not near as worried as I was when it went in.
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06-01-2016, 01:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 25' Caravanner
Salt Lake City
, Utah
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 398
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You can order samples (no charge) of Marmoleum from the manufacturer, Forbo. The retailer we used apparently was not aware of this. At least they didn't tell us about it. Samples really helped as we made our final choice. Just as everyone says, it's the real deal, apparently used in U.S. naval vessels (to what extent I'm not certain) and in hospitals (this I do know for certain) because it's so tough. Ours went in about a month ago. We couldn't be more pleased with it.
Here's the link to get samples:
http://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-us/...rmoleum/bygfce
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06-01-2016, 09:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
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We used it on our counters over the faded Formica. Cleans up perfectly with a damp rag. Used a polyurethane adhesive from HD applied with a 1/16th toothed trowel. It isn't going anywhere.
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Sorta new (usually dirty) Nissan Titan XD (hardly paid for)
Middle-aged Safari SE
Young, lovely bride
Dismissive cat
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07-09-2016, 10:34 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Missoula
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 29
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Update - went with marmoleum
Quote:
Originally Posted by JJA
I'm looking at Marmoleum too. What is the best adhesive for trailers? (I've heard that some of the vinyl/marmoleum adhesives get brittle and crunchy when exposed to extreme temps.)
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As an update, I found a local place (Abbey flooring) that installed the sheet marmoleum with a 3/8 subfloor with 1 year warranty for less than $800.
More detail on my project blog: http://67streamline.blogspot.com
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