Any extreme cold temp folks in here?

[badpaddler]

We are currently rebuilding our 67 Safari, and I am trying to decide which type of flooring to use. I would really like Vinyl plank flooring for it's waterproofness. We are not huge fans of vinyl tiles of sheets. Here is the issue..............

Fairbanks, Alaska.

It get's COOOOOOLD here. Like -60 type cold. Is it best to glue down, or use floating type flooring systems? The sheet vinyl we have in our RV did not fend so well, and cracked in about 10 places (I will be replacing it with the same stuff I use in the Airstream).

[mayco]

Check out this thread, the last few pages. Bob has installed a floor heating system that you may be interested in. In your temps this would be my choice regardless of the finish flooring.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311...sh-155661.html

[CBWELL]

I used Allure (not sure of spelling) that were a snap together vinyl tile in my 1976, and had seperation after the first winter. We get down to similar temperature as you. Have used glue down in a couple of jobs for friends and had good luck.

[badpaddler]

Originally Posted by CBWELL

I used Allure (not sure of spelling) that were a snap together vinyl tile in my 1976, and had seperation after the first winter. We get down to similar temperature as you. Have used glue down in a couple of jobs for friends and had good luck.

Have you ever heard of gerflor HQR? They apparently have a vinyl that they sell and it has a sub zero warranty down to -40. It is a Canadian company. We will be making a trip down to Vancouver in a month or so, and I could probably pick some up.

[badpaddler]

Originally Posted by mayco

Check out this thread, the last few pages. Bob has installed a floor heating system that you may be interested in. In your temps this would be my choice regardless of the finish flooring.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311...sh-155661.html

We are trying to make it as off grid as possible. I would love to have radiant floor heating though!

[badpaddler]

Originally Posted by CBWELL

I used Allure (not sure of spelling) that were a snap together vinyl tile in my 1976, and had seperation after the first winter. We get down to similar temperature as you. Have used glue down in a couple of jobs for friends and had good luck.

What kind of glue down did you use? Tiles or sheet? The click locks all just popped apart? Did you glue down the perimeter, or do they not shrink as 1 large unit?

[badpaddler]

We also have a fair amount of leftover tigerwood engineered hardwood from our house, but I would prefer something a bit more waterproof.

[ZoominC6]

We had a vinyl wood plank system installed some years ago and it turned out perfectly. The installer made certain the trailer was at an interior temp of 70f and then applied the planks with gaps built in for expansion and contraction. I believe he used one or two playing cards as a gauge. While we are indeed in much warmer climates here in Texas we do leave the camper for long, cold periods (14f) this winter, at our deer camp and with no heat. The planks contract as designed and then when the temps get up to 80f plus at times in the interior the planks expand perfectly against one another. We love it.

[markdoane]

I've used floating cork engineered flooring. It has MDF core and cork top and bottom. Has held up well and I like the warmth of the cork.

A little bot of separation once in awhile but not hard to tighten up again.

[pappy19]

Cork is also a good choice.

[badpaddler]

Originally Posted by markdoane

I've used floating cork engineered flooring. It has MDF core and cork top and bottom. Has held up well and I like the warmth of the cork.

A little bot of separation once in awhile but not hard to tighten up again.

Was this a snap lock cork tile of plank? We have been considering cork. Our only main concern is the dogs. I know people have had problems with their claws tearing up the cork before.

[badpaddler]

Has anybody tried bamboo in extreme cold?