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Yep, been looking at different floor coverings, too. Thinking about rubber square tiles like I want in the garage. Would not be expensive in the CampLite 11. That would come after the motorcycle project for my Wife. Been sooo busy since retirement, loving it, too!
I need to wait to see what the vinyl floors are like before making any carpeting decisions here. Just posted it if anyone wanted really good stuff for a bit less.
Exploring Carolina,
We put the vinyl interlocking tiles that you use in a garage in our 16TBS and love them! Sure makes a difference. We bought from Elite Flooring online. They are interlocking so there is no gluing down either. Took off for two weeks and it looks like we have never stepped a foot on the flooring.
[quote source="/post/2244/thread" timestamp="1406951895" author="@livinthegoodlife"]Exploring Carolina,
We put the rubber inter;ocking tiles that you use in a garage in our 16TBS and love them! Sure makes a difference. We bought from Elite Flooring online. They are interlocking so there is no gluing down either. Took off for two weeks and it looks like we have never stepped a foot on the flooring.[/quote]Thanks!!!
Will check it out, going on a long trip and would be nice to have. Will post installation thread when we buy & install the flooring!!!!!!
I read on irv2 about what people have to do to repair their particle board/plywood floors when their carpet or vinyl needs replacing. Livin Lite ' s system is so much better. I just hope the vinyl floors on the new Camplites will be easy to remove when the time comes to replace it. Still no insulation against a cold floor. Not sure what I will do about that.
We like to use mats as rugs on the floor. Our camper is so small, will be easy to install rubber interlocking tiles. Like having something on the floor especially on cold nights. Have noticed when towing during heavy rain, sometimes get a little water seepage between some of the floor planks. It's not a big deal and takes a few minutes to wipe clean. Like the idea of having a floor covering we can easily remove in our camper.
I want washable rugs on my camper's floor. I have 2 dogs and we go out, regardless of the weather. We will do more of this with a camper. When they come in wet and muddy, I like to wash the rugs. I wash their beds, which are blue foam-filled washable beds.
I wonder how the vinyl flooring will be when towing the Camplite through a heavy rain. I have heard from other owners that water will come up between the aluminum planks.
Have not used vinyl floor in a CampLite, but probably will do fine. Currently have rubber backed mats and no issues, that's why I want rubber tiles. Met one guy with a LivinLite VRV toy hauler, and he hoses the dirt/grime/mud off the floor after every trip. That's why I like aluminum plank floors. The previous camper we had developed rot in the wood floor.
exploringcarolina,
We used the vinyl interlocking tiles bought from Elite Flooring online. They can be removed and put back in if needed. They are very durable and look great! Gave our unit a very homey feel and the floor feels great to walk on.
I really like having the interlocking 1/2 inch rubber mats underneath the stock carpet. The extra cushion is nice, warm and I can still pick up the carpet for a quick shake out.
Just installed the interlocking tile squares from Multy (Multy Home Active Floor Tile Black 16.5" x 16.5") in our 16BHB:
http://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows/exterior-doors/garage-doors/utility-flooring/multy-home-active-floor-tile-black-16-5-x-16-5/p-1946241-c-6614.htm
Because of all the corners to cut around, the project took me more than five hours to do. I used about 36 tiles for the job. A must is a good sharp utility knife and a metal straight edge. The new flooring does add a better look than the aluminum flooring. And of course, the flooring is easier on the feet. Much warmer than a cold metal floor. I suspect with the new flooring, there is some insulation factor.
This was an easy project. But you do need some patience to cope with the corners.
I used the foam tiles from Harbor Freight, and I sweep the thing out with a leaf blower at the end of a trip.
[quote timestamp="1411662585" source="/post/3844/thread" author="Chris in Central NY"][div][/div]How do the factory rugs do?? Does it stay in place?
We have only had the camper 2 days and have camped one night. So far we just used low pile bath rugs with good floor gripping backing, by the door and bed,
[/quote]We bought a large and 3 small indoor outdoor mats from Home Depot. Cheap and works great. Shake em out once a day. We use the two factory rugs outside to reduce dirt coming in on dog and human feet. And we throw those in the washing machine after each trip. I though they would already be trashed after four washes, but they're doing OK so far.
Anybody else have an issue with the interlocking floor smell? Mine is putrid...
The foam ones I got at Lowes smelled for a day or two and then the smell was gone.
I used the "we sell mats" brand. No smell at all.
Quote from: @shovelhead" source="/post/3934/thread" timestamp="1412020707Anybody else have an issue with the interlocking floor smell? Mine is putrid...
[font size="3"]I used Tatami tiles from Rubber Flooring, Inc. They are safe for kids, no outgassing, etc. Also 7/8 inch thick for maximum insulation. Easy to cut and install.
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Mine are from Harbor Freight, and like everything there, smelled of fuel oil. I hosed them off and scrubbed them with a carwashing brush and dish soap, then left them outside for a week. No more smell.
Mine are from Rubber Flooring Inc. The Cherry laminate finish. I used a lot of Fabreeze and opened some fresh air room deodorizers. It's tolerable.
Tatami Floor Tiles question. I just received mine. Charlie M or others who have used these...
1. Their installation guide says to leave a "thickness of tile" (7/8 inch) gap at the edges for expansion/contraction with temperature change. I don't want that big a gap. Have you noticed substantial change with weather?
2. Also, did you cover your bathroom? Just wondering about splash from shower getting under and causing mildew.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
[font size="3"]I did not leave any space. In fact some edges are pressed in pretty tight. With the short distances involved I wouldn't expect any problems.
I did completely cover the bathroom floor. Some water does splash out or get spilled, but try to minimize it. I've pulled up the pads and seen no mildew. The rubber is not supposed to support mildew growth.
You don't say which CL you have, but if you have a slide you may have to remove two plastic trim pieces from the bottom of the slide so it clears the 7/8 mats. No problem.
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I did an imperfect job and ended up with edge gaps ranging from 1/4" to 1". Close enough for me. We put the original rug mats down on top.