I haven't seen any that has been slick unless cleaned with something it shouldn't have been cleaned with.
New Flooring Recommendations
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agree... but this house had carpet in the kitchen and bathrooms... i got my money out of it. not sure for a house i'd live in for a long time..... im a cheapass though..
It really comes down to the particular brand and style. I have seen some which looks terrible fake, and I have seen some which looks fantastic.
As stated above, look for a relatively thick plank, a relatively thick wear layer (ie how much formica), and then pick one that looks good. Also must have the right underlayment to prevent it from wiggling around.
It's simple to install, I have done a ton of it. A lot of measure twice and cut once! Going in and out of the house to cut a piece and then come in and install it. A lot of down on the floor, back up to go cut again. So it takes time, but it's hard to really screw up.
Too bad. Installed LVP to my finished basement. Found a great product. Professional installation. Absolutely great. Waterproof. Mold resistant. Only way to go IMO.
We held a vote. I lost the vote with a 1 to 1 vote total
I wish I had my fall on video.
Came around the corner and *wham* looking at the lights. I was laid out so fast that I couldn't brace myself at all.
But I couldn't have landed any better. Like a wrestler taking a back body drop. Landed flush and didn't get hurt at all. It was crazy.
Personally I hate the ****. I didn't get cheap stuff and it's still obvious the floor is fake and it isn't as damage resistant as advertised. Bad move that made my house look worse.
But to each their own.
We used LVT in both of our bathrooms when we redid them a few years ago, with professional installation. Of course that was pre-COVID so maybe there weren't quality issues with some things then, but we've had no issues. Would use again no question.
I understand LVT and LVP aren't technically the same thing. However, we hadn't done anything with replacement floor coverings in years and the word "luxury" threw us off for a while. Pricing was good for what we needed.
I understand LVT and LVP aren't technically the same thing. However, we hadn't done anything with replacement floor coverings in years and the word "luxury" threw us off for a while. Pricing was good for what we needed.
The initial LVP's were more consistently better. Once everyone and their dogs started making it, the competition to put out cheaper and cheaper (and more) product led to lower standards. The good stuff is still really good, but it's a crapshoot in the lower price points. We pulled most of the lower end stuff off the floor.
I'm not arguing with you and hear you. You literally are like the only person I've ever heard from that has such a strong take against LVP. I've stepped on a lot of them in the last week and I didn't once think 'damn that's slippery'. Were you drunk? lol
I don't think LVP is more slippery than tile or even real hardwood. I remember 'skating' on our wood floors as kids a la Risky Business. No way I could do that on our LVP.
What kind did you get? We put LVP in our basement 3-4 years ago when we finished it off and love it. It's got a bit of a texture to it, has pvc core, and doesn't scratch or show damage.
We had LVP installed throughout the main floor and LVT in all the bathrooms. Marquis Industries Geneva, Boat Dock is the color. It has some texture to it and is easy to clean. I use a vacuum on it most of the time and when it's looking a little dull or is really dirty,mist it with water/vinegar mix and wipe with a microfiber mop. We've been here a year and so far we really like it. We plan to use it in the basement when we finish it. The installer said it's mid-grade - not top of the line stuff and definitely not bottom.
Bumping this, we had a sewer back up in my finished walkout basement and are now in the market for new flooring for the basement. We currently have stainmaster carpet pad with a a little shaggy carpet on top. The owners before us had a cat and we have a cat so I am thinking of changing to LVP or some other flooring for the basement. Insurance going to cover the cost of the whole basement when only about 1/3 of it was under water. What do people like for the basement?
Also looking for any contractor recommendations in West Des Moines who could do some drywall/trim and door work along with the flooring so compare against the insurance companies contractors.
Also looking for any contractor recommendations in West Des Moines who could do some drywall/trim and door work along with the flooring so compare against the insurance companies contractors.
If there's a chance of flooding or water down there I'd find a thick, high-quality LVP that has a PVC core.
We paid a lot of money for the plumber to camera, descale and clear the main line of debris so hopefully we are clear. They had to come back saturday as the sewer started to drain slow and back up again. The loose scale from the first time ended up not getting flushed out properly and dammed up at the end of the main line. The yard slopes away from the house starting mid way to the back yard on the side of the house. We haven't had any issues so far with any rain storms.
I went with carpet tile. If I used it more, I might use LVP. If you do a floating LVP down there, it must have a vapor barrier under it.
Are their trees out there that could grow into the line again?
From what I know, I would agree with what pride said. I wouldn’t use carpet. I grew up in a house with carpet in a basement with water issues.
I like the Coretec LVP I installed this summer but there some little uneven spots I should have addressed a little more and didn’t. Installation isn’t that hard if you had a buddy who’s done it before to get you started.
Agree. I'm not all that handy but had a neighbor who knew what he was doing and had a much more deft hand when it came to the cutting. Just the two of us got around 800 sq. ft. done in less than two days, but that was on an unfinished basement floor without any demo or tearing out old flooring of any kind.