Jeekinz
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These are flooring experts who are advising strongly against it. I'm sure there are exceptions to every rule.
They must specialize in tile work.
These are flooring experts who are advising strongly against it. I'm sure there are exceptions to every rule.
Where did I miss the sushi bar? I still don't see it - someone - point me to it!
It's in the Green kitchen - see the lazy susan thingie? Another reason I like that one - lots of Asian influence & bamboo flooring (as I recall).
Decorating : Kitchen : Tour the Top 10 Amazing Kitchens : Home & Garden Television
Better to watch the show. There's so many details, appliances etc., you can't see on the site.
OHHHHHHHHHH - I thought I missed a little sushi setting meaning the refrigerated section for the sushi - that's what I want
(tsk tsk tsk) Would that come with a strapping mid 30's Japanese fellow?
I put engineered HW floors down in my kitchen and couldn't be happier. Not only do they get wear from foot traffic, I chase my dog with a RC car there too. They still shine like new after 3 1/2 years. I floated the flooring for more cushion which is great on the back and feet. If your HW floor wears out like you think, then it was finished poorly or installed incorrectly.
I saw them, too, but I liked #3 much better than #1. I'm tired of everyone doing "Tuscan."
I also think it's truly sad that such a high percentage of those over-the-top kitchens are never cooked in. One of the managers at The Great Indoors said their estimate is around 75 percent that are rarely, if ever used. All that money for show!
Wonder how the downturn in the economy might change that?
Jeeks, what's an engineered hardwood floor?
I understand. Some flooring comes in larger panels that represent several 2 1/4" boards.
Don't forget the engineered floors have a durable factory finish that can be used immediately, and there's no sanding or chemical use during installation. 100% HW needs to be aclimated, installed, sanded, then finished.
Thanks for your explanation of engineered HW, Jeeks. I stopped into a carpet/flooring shop & looked at the samples. Hard to imagine though what it would look like in a room. I asked if it would work on slanted floors, as my entryway dips down toward the front door. (Probably a result of the big Northridge earthquake.) He kept saying "I don't know what you mean" re a slanted floor. The phone kept ringing, he was alone - so I left. Does that make sense? Can you put the engineered HW on a slanted (dipped) floor? Is it better than Pergo? TIA
For the best results, you would obviously want to have the subfloor as flat as possible. You would need to measure how much the floor is sagging and if there is some structural damage causing it. You would want to fix that before investing in a new floor. It's hard to tell w/o really looking at it. Try calling one of those "free estimates" places and have them come out and look at it. You know, play dumb a little.
...Don't know what I'll find under the carpet - maybe Jimmy Hoffa Can't wait to get rid of it.