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02-15-2007, 08:06 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
cass
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 75
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New floor covering
We have a 1972 Overlander. We are starting to replace the vinyl flooring. Would it be better to tile around the toilet or remove it first, and tile under it? Is their any other suggestion or secrets about flooring the AS. Thanks
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02-16-2007, 09:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1961 22' Safari
Union
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 477
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In my opinion you should remove the toilet and place tile underneath it. Removal is not hard and the finished product is more water resistant. And we all know that water is the killer of trailer floors. Also give you the opportunity to check and replace, if necessary, the toilet seal.
Sam
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02-16-2007, 09:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
cass
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 75
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Thank you so much. Everyone say's romoving the toilet is simple. just two bolts. We wanted to replace it anyway.
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02-21-2007, 08:50 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 34' Limited
Las Vegas
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 95
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By all means take out the toilet, however I found the two bolts hard to get at and received a few scraped knuckles.
When the toilet is out you should consider putting a riser (comes in 6 inch and costs about $60.00). Makes it easier to get up especially if you have bad kneew like me.
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02-21-2007, 09:03 AM
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Always Airstreaming!
2005 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
Anytown
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,115
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I would agree with me fellow forum members, removing the toilet to install the new floor will give you a much cleaner looking floor and will also allow you to remove the old one much easier.
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1960 24' Tradewind
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02-21-2007, 11:05 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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I tend to agree with the vinyl idea. Seamless, and if your edges are sealed properly, shower dripps, etc won't get to your wood floor. One potential problem I see with tile is the added height of the tile - do they make a thick enough seal to make up the added thickness? I'm not a tile guy or plumber, maybe just use a wax ring? Or do they use wax in RVs?
Hmmm - maybe more questions than answers.
Dave
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02-22-2007, 04:42 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 34' Limited
Las Vegas
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 95
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Vinyl sheet floor
I did do the linolium roll and had it put in. Before that I took the toilet out so it looks better than cutting the vinyl around it and added the riser.
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02-24-2007, 04:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 127
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wow... I like the picture... that is the same flooring I want in our Overlander... I am doing a 50's diner theme... poodles, skating waitresses, & hot rods I think are all fun!!
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02-24-2007, 05:30 PM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
, California
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marti
wow... , skating waitresses, ... I think are all fun!!
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Humm... Where do you get skating waitresses for your Airstream?
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02-24-2007, 06:26 PM
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#11
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2 Rivet Member
1976 25' Caravanner
1977 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Richland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 40
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At the Airstreaming rink, of course!
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02-24-2007, 06:49 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Safari Tim
Humm... Where do you get skating waitresses for your Airstream?
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