Personally I don't like the wood look in a bath. The new LVT products also come in tile look a likes. I have recently installed Core-tec Plus in my bath. It is a great product.
Please send link to negative reviews. I haven't seen very manyThe product you mentioned- Smartcore brand from Lowe's, does not have good reviews.
Do you have and personal experience with the product?The product you mentioned- Smartcore brand from Lowe's, does not have good reviews.
No I do not. I just googled it and most of the comments were unfavorable.Do you have and personal experience with the product?
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No problem at all, I appreciate your feedback and suggestions. I have never installed a floor, so I don't know what the best options are. Thanks for the tips! I'll check all of these options out and post some more photos. I'm going fishing this weekend so it might be two weeks before I get started. Thanks a bunch!I apologize for making a suggestion that does not stick to your desire to use resilient vinyl. I don't believe that vinyl will hold up in a wet location (i.e., bathroom). I have several old rental properties (been at it 40+ years) --I would not use any type of vinyl, some years ago I moved to ceramic tile. Regard tile: (1) Pick something with a low slip/slippery factor. (2) Pick squares 13" or less. ----Tile will certainly outlast vinyl, easier to maintain. The number of tiles (color and texture) that will go with your cabinet color --are endless. Ok, I understand you are trying to make this a do-it-yourself project---and keep the cost down. But consider a tile floor---just saying. Jaes
I was really wanting the tile that looks like wood planks. My initial cost comparison lead me to the vinyl, but I wasn't thinking about long term maintenance / replacement. Ill check the numbers againI apologize for making a suggestion that does not stick to your desire to use resilient vinyl. I don't believe that vinyl will hold up in a wet location (i.e., bathroom). I have several old rental properties (been at it 40+ years) --I would not use any type of vinyl, some years ago I moved to ceramic tile. Regard tile: (1) Pick something with a low slip/slippery factor. (2) Pick squares 13" or less. ----Tile will certainly outlast vinyl, easier to maintain. The number of tiles (color and texture) that will go with your cabinet color --are endless. Ok, I understand you are trying to make this a do-it-yourself project---and keep the cost down. But consider a tile floor---just saying. Jaes
Thank you Rick! I'm glad you have enjoyed the product and you have helped me confirm a color choice.As far as color selection goes, the middle choice is the obvious one. We've done a couple of larger basement floors over concrete with that particular product over the past year and have never had any problem with callbacks. Also, I have been in and out of those jobs since the product was first installed and they look great. However, they were professionally installed. The guys use a little extra adhesive beyond what is supplied on the back of the product. As far as water goes, it is not so much the product as the sub-strate-----what you are apply the product on. In a bathroom, 1/4" cement board (tile backer board) might be the thing to use. For a small job it might be tough to get someone to look at it, but with a floor plan and a list of work that details the entire job, i.e., substrate, base, etc., you could get a pretty close estimate. A professional installer will see things you don't. In any event, I have used a lot of that product lately and it is pretty good. I was skeptical at first, but now I like it. Good luck.
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Thats the one I went with! Cottage Oak. Glad to hear that's the one you would suggest.Go with the middle one if its in a bathroom. The darker material will be a lifesaver in keeping it clean.