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DawnM · 07-11-2007, 05:08 PM

Has anyone done this?

DH is worried that it won't look nice enough, but I think any decent wood flooring is nicer than 19 year old used to be white carpet!

Thoughts?

Dawn

Imzadi · 07-11-2007, 05:46 PM

I'm with you on that! What if you only buy a small amount to look at? This way, even with the shipping, it's less money you're tossing away than if you buy a huge shipment you can't stand.

DawnM · 07-11-2007, 06:19 PM

Yeah, definitely an idea. I even thought of just getting enough for the closet so at least we wouldn't be wasting it if we don't like it.

Dawn

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Originally Posted by Imzadi

I'm with you on that! What if you only buy a small amount to look at? This way, even with the shipping, it's less money you're tossing away than if you buy a huge shipment you can't stand.

mrsklamc · 07-11-2007, 06:23 PM

I have only heard good things about their quality, and perhaps they would send you a sample for cheap? Is there a brick and mortar store anywhere near you?

pjlla · 07-11-2007, 06:27 PM

Keep in mind that this is UTILITY grade flooring... and it is unfinished. We have seen the sample in person and even the cheapo-budgetminded person that I am wouldn't really be happy with it. (And by the time you finish it, it may cost as much as a lower end finished flooring or laminate.) And we are in the same boat as you..... wanting to replace 13 y/o "used to be beige" carpet. But for the amount of work involved in putting it in, I will wait and spend a bit more. I would consider it for a "rec" room or something like that maybe, but not all over in my home. I think you should reconsider your options.........................P (To give you an idea, it is very rough and knotty.)

DawnM · 07-11-2007, 07:51 PM

What does utility grade mean?

DH won't even consider laminate and it wouldn't sell well in our area.

I don't mind pre-finished but I want actual wood, not 1/4 inch top on pressboard pasted together.

Maybe I will need to go in and take a look. I don't want knotty and uneven, but I do want 2" real wood that can be refinished several times if necessary. We don't mind unfinished.

Dawn

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Originally Posted by pjlla

Keep in mind that this is UTILITY grade flooring... and it is unfinished. We have seen the sample in person and even the cheapo-budgetminded person that I am wouldn't really be happy with it. (And by the time you finish it, it may cost as much as a lower end finished flooring or laminate.) And we are in the same boat as you..... wanting to replace 13 y/o "used to be beige" carpet. But for the amount of work involved in putting it in, I will wait and spend a bit more. I would consider it for a "rec" room or something like that maybe, but not all over in my home. I think you should reconsider your options.........................P (To give you an idea, it is very rough and knotty.)

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07-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#4
mrsklamc I apologize in advance, but what is a click clack? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Husker living in Hoosierland. Posts: 8,313	I have only heard good things about their quality, and perhaps they would send you a sample for cheap? Is there a brick and mortar store anywhere near you?