Can someone please tell me if they have a fiver with slides if you can replace the carpet with Wood or Tile flooring? DH says it would scratch if you have slide outs and replaced it with wood or tile floors. southwestjudy
Roz said
07:01 AM Oct 24, 2008
Judy,
I was on a coach in Maine two weeks ago where the guy had replaced the carpet with Pergo wood floor boards. He placed small throw rugs on the wood floor at the edge of the slide. When the slide rose up and began to come over the wood, it rested on the throw rugs and pushed them in with the slide.
When the slide was extended, the rugs remained and the floor was not damaged in the least. He made the transition over a year ago. Really looked nice!
Charles
-- Edited by Roz at 08:05, 2008-10-24
-- Edited by Roz at 08:12, 2008-10-24
Perfectlygoode said
07:34 AM Oct 24, 2008
Charles--
I'm curious did he replace the carpet on the slide out themselves with the Pergo or just the main body of the coach?
Thanks
Debbie
Sandra said
03:11 PM Oct 24, 2008
Internet RVing friends, Cat & Bryan replaced theirs this summer:
http://foreveryoungrv.com/travelog/index.php/2008/06/09/untitled-1/
Sandra
TheBobGuy said
06:57 PM Oct 24, 2008
We just replaced our carpet with laminate flooring. We had drag marks on the carpet before we took it out so the installers suggested we use Slide-Out Slicker by Quick Draw Products. It's a hard plastic runner with soft rubber pads on the back. To use it, you hook one end under the slide lip before you bring it in. The silde then will ride on the treshold created by the Slide-Out Slicker, protecting the floor. It wooks great.
Also, you can't, in most cases use laminate or hardwood on top of the slide-out floor.
Bob
-- Edited by TheBobGuy at 20:00, 2008-10-24
Judy said
07:11 PM Oct 24, 2008
Thanks for the info here, I cked Cat & Bryan's and it is beautiful. Bob also thanks for the suggestion of Slide-Out-Slicker going to ck into the product. This is what I like about this forum when asking questions usually someone has an answer. Thanks guys! southwestjudy
Roz said
06:16 AM Oct 25, 2008
Back to you, Judy, Debbie and a question for Bob!
My temporary neighbor, Bob, had retained the carpet over the slide. He gave no reason, but I must assume that the transition from wood to wood would not mesh well, where the threads of the carpet, or in his case, a 2" flap of carpet covered the seam well.
Dr. Bob, great information on the Slide-Out Slicker product. Wonder if you care to comment on your statment why you can't use the wood product on the slide floor area. Is my read on the transition area the reason? Bob, what laminate product did you use?
Judy, you are most on target with your statement about the wealth of knowledge, and more importantly, the experiences with that knowledge within our "family"!
Thanks to all who freely share.
Charles
-- Edited by Roz at 07:20, 2008-10-25
Judy said
06:33 AM Oct 25, 2008
Well I was always wondering if it could be done and have questioned DH on the subject. Now that I know it can be done we may look into it further " on down the road". Carpeting is an upkeep when living full time is this small space and we have 2 doggies as well that have not been naughty our carpet and its good to know a change can be made. southwestjudy
sonny said
04:30 PM Oct 25, 2008
Where can slide-out slicker be purchased? Sounds like just what we need.
TheBobGuy said
04:44 PM Oct 25, 2008
Hi Roz,
The problem with most slideouts, ones with a flat floor, is there is no way to finish the edge as most have the plastic or sheet metal flap that settles to the floor when the slide is out.
Sonny, we got the toppers from Turnning Wheel RV: aka Monaco Service Center in Elkhart, IN.
Bob
sonny said
04:56 PM Oct 25, 2008
Bob, can the toppers be purchased through any RV dealer?
Bob, any issues with laminate install we should be aware of?
TheBobGuy said
08:14 PM Oct 25, 2008
Ours went in great. We love it. Be sure to check the thickness before install to make sure you have clearance. We chose a natural maple with heavy graining to contrast the natural maple cabinets. We also had maple valances installed to replace the fabric ones. We really changed the look of the interior.
Brad and Hall in Elkhart did the install, not sure of the brand.
Good Luck, Bob
sonny said
08:23 PM Oct 25, 2008
Bob, thanks, laminate sounds like the way to go, however we travel with a large Maine Coon cat and are wondering how laminate would be with all the scratching, etc.
-- Edited by sonny at 22:44, 2008-10-25
TheBobGuy said
08:39 AM Oct 26, 2008
Sonny,
I think laminate would resit scratches much better than hard wood and was advised of that by Monaco when we were deciding which way to go.
Bob
sonny said
08:48 AM Oct 26, 2008
Thanks Bob, everyone on forum has good information to pass along and we have learned a lot also from the live chat forum every night. How resistent is laminate to moisture? Not sure if we should do this or not, carpet doesn't seem to hold up very long though. We have heard some definate pros and cons for the laminate. Did you laminate entire coach, i.e. bathroom too, and leave carpet in bedroom area?
-- Edited by sonny at 10:41, 2008-10-26
sonny said
01:01 PM Oct 26, 2008
Would most any service center install the laminates in MH?
TheBobGuy said
03:59 PM Oct 26, 2008
I think most service centers will tell you they can do it but I've seen big differences in the fit and finish. The quality for the workmanship can vary alot. One area I saw was around the door and steps and how they would trim that out. I would check online for renovators in areas where you will travel. I feel they will give you a much better job. If plan to travel near Elkhart, In. I highly recommend Brad and Hall to do your floors. Jason is a flooring installation expert. We also had an Amish cabinet maker make new base trim to match what was already in the coach. Very, very pleased with the out come. Will have some before and after pic on the blog soon.
Bob
-- Edited by TheBobGuy at 17:02, 2008-10-26
sonny said
04:13 PM Oct 26, 2008
Amish do such beautiful woodworking I'm sure they did a great job for you. Thanks for all your info, nice talking to ya. Will go to Live Chat later and hopefully get more info on several issues we have concerns about. Good place to learn a lot.
TheBobGuy said
08:03 PM Oct 26, 2008
If you would like to see some of the before and after photos of the maple flooring, we posted a few tonight. Click here http://moonriverandwe.blogspot.com/ to see the photos. Click on the photos for a larger view. We'll post more when everything is complete!
-- Edited by TheBobGuy at 21:09, 2008-10-26
Roz said
04:39 AM Oct 27, 2008
We had a computer console/end table manufactured by Brad & Hall earlier this year. We sent a sample of the dark cherry from a drawer face, and they matched the tone precisely. Great quality, and they are great to work with. Brandon was a prince of a guy and everything that was stated was done, better than expected and on time.
I am sure they could really do a great job on a floor.
Charles
TheBobGuy said
06:18 AM Oct 27, 2008
HI Charles,
Hope all is well with you 2. I hear you are meeting up with Ellie and Jim in SC. Have a good time.
We really enjoyed working with Brad and Hall on our floors and we also brought a Euro Recliner from them.
Most all their cabinetry is made by Focal Wood of Napannee. Carlisle Lehmann is the owner and great to work with. He made us a file cabinet and the valances. We even picked him up and had him install the Valances on site here at Monaco Service Center. He even made the floor trim to match what was already in the MH. Not to cut Brad and Hall out of a sale, but you can go to Focal Wood and work directly with Carlisle.
Bob
Rebekah said
05:28 PM Nov 3, 2008
Would laminate be high maintenance?
Racerguy said
07:13 PM Nov 3, 2008
We have Laminate in many rooms in our stix-n-brix, and it's way less work than the carpeted rooms.Can't see where it would be any different in an RV. Would like to add that water IS a problem only if it is allowed to remain on floor for an extended time.
southwestjudy
I was on a coach in Maine two weeks ago where the guy had replaced the carpet with Pergo wood floor boards. He placed small throw rugs on the wood floor at the edge of the slide. When the slide rose up and began to come over the wood, it rested on the throw rugs and pushed them in with the slide.
When the slide was extended, the rugs remained and the floor was not damaged in the least. He made the transition over a year ago. Really looked nice!
Charles
-- Edited by Roz at 08:05, 2008-10-24
-- Edited by Roz at 08:12, 2008-10-24
Also, you can't, in most cases use laminate or hardwood on top of the slide-out floor.
Bob
-- Edited by TheBobGuy at 20:00, 2008-10-24
Thanks for the info here, I cked Cat & Bryan's and it is beautiful.
Bob also thanks for the suggestion of Slide-Out-Slicker going to ck into the product. This is what I like about this forum when asking questions usually someone has an answer. Thanks guys!
southwestjudy
Back to you, Judy, Debbie and a question for Bob!
My temporary neighbor, Bob, had retained the carpet over the slide. He gave no reason, but I must assume that the transition from wood to wood would not mesh well, where the threads of the carpet, or in his case, a 2" flap of carpet covered the seam well.
Dr. Bob, great information on the Slide-Out Slicker product. Wonder if you care to comment on your statment why you can't use the wood product on the slide floor area. Is my read on the transition area the reason? Bob, what laminate product did you use?
Judy, you are most on target with your statement about the wealth of knowledge, and more importantly, the experiences with that knowledge within our "family"!
Thanks to all who freely share.
Charles
-- Edited by Roz at 07:20, 2008-10-25
southwestjudy
The problem with most slideouts, ones with a flat floor, is there is no way to finish the edge as most have the plastic or sheet metal flap that settles to the floor when the slide is out.
Sonny, we got the toppers from Turnning Wheel RV: aka Monaco Service Center in Elkhart, IN.
Bob
Bob, any issues with laminate install we should be aware of?
We chose a natural maple with heavy graining to contrast the natural maple cabinets. We also had maple valances installed to replace the fabric ones. We really changed the look of the interior.
Brad and Hall in Elkhart did the install, not sure of the brand.
Good Luck,
Bob
-- Edited by sonny at 22:44, 2008-10-25
I think laminate would resit scratches much better than hard wood and was advised of that by Monaco when we were deciding which way to go.
Bob
-- Edited by sonny at 10:41, 2008-10-26
Would most any service center install the laminates in MH?
Bob
-- Edited by TheBobGuy at 17:02, 2008-10-26
Click here http://moonriverandwe.blogspot.com/ to see the photos. Click on the photos for a larger view.
We'll post more when everything is complete!
-- Edited by TheBobGuy at 21:09, 2008-10-26
We had a computer console/end table manufactured by Brad & Hall earlier this year. We sent a sample of the dark cherry from a drawer face, and they matched the tone precisely. Great quality, and they are great to work with. Brandon was a prince of a guy and everything that was stated was done, better than expected and on time.
I am sure they could really do a great job on a floor.
Charles
Hope all is well with you 2. I hear you are meeting up with Ellie and Jim in SC. Have a good time.
We really enjoyed working with Brad and Hall on our floors and we also brought a Euro Recliner from them.
Most all their cabinetry is made by Focal Wood of Napannee. Carlisle Lehmann is the owner and great to work with. He made us a file cabinet and the valances.
We even picked him up and had him install the Valances on site here at Monaco Service Center. He even made the floor trim to match what was already in the MH. Not to cut Brad and Hall out of a sale, but you can go to Focal Wood and work directly with Carlisle.
Bob
Would laminate be high maintenance?
Would like to add that water IS a problem only if it is allowed to remain on floor for an extended time.
-- Edited by Racerguy at 19:18, 2008-11-03