Flooring - wood vs. carpet - Page 5

paulag1955 · 07-29-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MaggieRoseLee

I replaced all my wall to wall with Konecto vinyl flooring. It really does look like wood but it's not, and it's WATERPROOF!
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You have vinyl in your whole house?

**MaggieRoseLee** · 07-29-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by paulag1955

You have vinyl in your whole house?

All the wall to wall I replaced is this Konecto (the carpeting in my bedrooms was ok so I'll replace it later).

This Konecto really does look like wood. Was easy to install, and is waterproof. Softer and warmer to walk on in the winter than wood. I have laminate in one of my guestrooms and I love it BUT it is definitely NOT waterproof or scratchproof and my dogs aren't allowed in that room at all.

I've had the Konecto for a few years now and still love it! Even had a contractor over to replace my front door a few months ago and he commented on how nice my 'wood' floors looked!

Here's larger pictures of the install, first one shows how it went on right over my old vinyl in the kitchen:

Here's the kitchen completed!

paulag1955 · 07-29-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MaggieRoseLee

All the wall to wall I replaced is this Konecto (the carpeting in my bedrooms was ok so I'll replace it later).

This Konecto really does look like wood. Was easy to install, and is waterproof. Softer and warmer to walk on in the winter than wood. I have laminate in one of my guestrooms and I love it BUT it is definitely NOT waterproof or scratchproof and my dogs aren't allowed in that room at all.

I've had the Konecto for a few years now and still love it! Even had a contractor over to replace my front door a few months ago and he commented on how nice my 'wood' floors looked!

It looks great in your kitchen! Were you able to see it in person before you bought it? My husband has decided he wants to replace our carpet (no rush, though) and we're weighing the pros and cons of laminate and hardwood. I'll keep the tile in my kitchen, though.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 07-29-2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by paulag1955

It looks great in your kitchen! Were you able to see it in person before you bought it? My husband has decided he wants to replace our carpet (no rush, though) and we're weighing the pros and cons of laminate and hardwood. I'll keep the tile in my kitchen, though.

The flooring store I went to had a bunch of samples, I even was able to take a couple home to put on the floor to see how they would look at my house, different woods have such different colors.

paulag1955 · 07-29-2010, 02:40 AM

Thanks for the info; I've never heard of this stuff before. I'm going to forward the link to my husband. The "warmer in winter" is appealing; our basement is already freezing almost all year and I'm hesitant to make it more so by tearing out the carpet.

ThorDog · 07-29-2010, 01:32 PM

Have you thoguht of cork flooring? We have it, it is quiet and warm and soft - perfect for my son when he falls down all the time (toddler).

kiya · 07-29-2010, 01:46 PM

We put Pergo down about 10 years ago, I put area rugs down were needed. Yes they can slip but overall they know thier limits. As far as cleaning you can't beat it. We still have carpet in the bedroom but that will be replaced with pergo some day too. As much as I used to try to keep the house clean I was shocked when we pulled up the carpets. I much prefer area rugs, pick them up to clean and throw them away when thier done.

Shadow's mum · 07-29-2010, 05:14 PM

My whole house apart from the bedrooms is cork!! It's fantastic.

ThorDog · 07-29-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow's mum

My whole house apart from the bedrooms is cork!! It's fantastic.

How long have you had the cork? Mine is starting to have some little cracks and the edges are coming up slightly - any issues with yours?

spiritsmom · 07-29-2010, 10:50 PM

We have laminate downstairs and carpet upstairs. I just prefer carpet in the bedrooms. I do want to change the laminate to hardwood floors though instead. We had a mini flood from the washer and it caused the laminate to start separating. Plus the area where we used to pen Ursa at when she was having her pee accidents that area has started to come up as well. So it will have to be replaced at some point. My mom has all ceramic tile and it's really easy to clean but very cold feeling - I don't like that.

07-29-2010, 02:40 AM	#45 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,666	Thanks for the info; I've never heard of this stuff before. I'm going to forward the link to my husband. The "warmer in winter" is appealing; our basement is already freezing almost all year and I'm hesitant to make it more so by tearing out the carpet. __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

07-29-2010, 01:32 PM	#46 (permalink)
ThorDog Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: california Posts: 177	Have you thoguht of cork flooring? We have it, it is quiet and warm and soft - perfect for my son when he falls down all the time (toddler). __________________ Loved GSDs all my life currently a mom to: Juno (GSD2005) Kip Vom Kistha Haus (GSD 2010) a toddler , a baby and a lovebird (who thinks he is a GSD)!!!! Always in my heart: Thor, K, Luna, Quilly

07-29-2010, 01:46 PM	#47 (permalink)
kiya Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,604	We put Pergo down about 10 years ago, I put area rugs down were needed. Yes they can slip but overall they know thier limits. As far as cleaning you can't beat it. We still have carpet in the bedroom but that will be replaced with pergo some day too. As much as I used to try to keep the house clean I was shocked when we pulled up the carpets. I much prefer area rugs, pick them up to clean and throw them away when thier done. __________________ Carolyn Apache - Shiloh Shepherd 12/15/02 Kiya - Shiloh Shepherd 5/15/04 Lakota - WGSD 1/13/10

07-29-2010, 10:50 PM	#50 (permalink)
spiritsmom Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 5,775	We have laminate downstairs and carpet upstairs. I just prefer carpet in the bedrooms. I do want to change the laminate to hardwood floors though instead. We had a mini flood from the washer and it caused the laminate to start separating. Plus the area where we used to pen Ursa at when she was having her pee accidents that area has started to come up as well. So it will have to be replaced at some point. My mom has all ceramic tile and it's really easy to clean but very cold feeling - I don't like that. __________________ Michelle Spirited Shepherds Blackthorn's Onyx ~ Nyxie 7/4/10 Spirited's Charisma Von Der Shap Haus ~ Berlin 2/18/11 Int/Nat JuA Spirited Glory of Brick Chapel ~ Glory 5/12/11 Plus the rest of the Fuzzybutts Skin kids Bianca and Connor

07-29-2010, 05:14 PM	#48 (permalink)
Shadow's mum Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne,Australia Posts: 475	My whole house apart from the bedrooms is cork!! It's fantastic.

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