efs4ever 3 #1 September 24, 2005 I've lived in the same apartment for almost seven years. The carpet was nasty when I got here and got progressively worse every time the cat let loose a wet hairball. Tonight I finished the last of my project to replace the carpet with laminate flooring I bought at Sam's Club. The apartment paid me for the supplies. This is my darkroom / computer room. Looks nice, huh?Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #2 September 24, 2005 More pics. Winds are starting to hum. Gotta go before the big black out. (Rita is knocking)Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 September 24, 2005 We put it down in our house - it wears well and cleans up very easily.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #4 September 24, 2005 QuoteI've lived in the same apartment for almost seven years. The carpet was nasty when I got here and got progressively worse every time the cat let loose a wet hairball. Tonight I finished the last of my project to replace the carpet with laminate flooring I bought at Sam's Club. The apartment paid me for the supplies. This is my darkroom / computer room. Looks nice, huh? wow! what a difference! what does that stuff run per square foot vs. real hard wood flooring? we'd like to do the same. was it easy to install? -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #5 September 24, 2005 QuoteQuote wow! what a difference! what does that stuff run per square foot vs. real hard wood flooring? we'd like to do the same. was it easy to install? The stuff I used came from Sam's Club. It's $1.50 per foot and now comes with the foam attached to the planks. It's a no brainer to put down. I just ripped up the carpet and tack strips and put it down.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #6 September 24, 2005 QuoteQuote wow! what a difference! what does that stuff run per square foot vs. real hard wood flooring? we'd like to do the same. was it easy to install? It's a tongue and groove system that clicks and locks. Watch the DVD that comes with a kit. I've heard that renters in Europe put it down and then take it with them when they move. Once you have it you won't want carpet again. Especially if you have a cat or dog.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 September 24, 2005 Looks great, Russ! I'm definitely thinking hard on something like that for renovating my house...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #8 September 24, 2005 One more thing; really heavy furniture and tables glide around as if on ice.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda965 0 #9 September 24, 2005 I work at a retirement center and I am trying to talk everyone into getting that for all common areas. We have it in all the nursing home rooms thus far and it has held up well for years! Good job!Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfree 0 #10 September 24, 2005 buuaaahaha I can't believe this thread...I had a stupid accident installing laminates. my safety goggles fogged up an I weNt to push a piece of laminate that was next to the saw and I TOUCHED THE FREAKING BLADE!!!!!!! I still see the exact moment in my mind when I close my eyes and go to sleep at nights. I lost the tip of my left middle finger at the first joint. bone and everything. couldn't be reattached. I leave you with some pics while I sit here wondering how am I going to play guitar and if I'll be able to make a left front riser turns in the future...If you jump in miami i'll see you soon. Felipe-- Blue Skies NO FEARS, NO LIMITS, NO MONEY... "A Subitánea et Improvísa Morte, Líbera nos, Domine." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #11 September 24, 2005 Quotebuuaaahaha I can't believe this thread...I had a stupid accident installing laminates. my safety goggles fogged up an I weNt to push a piece of laminate that was next to the saw and I TOUCHED THE FREAKING BLADE!!!!!!! I still see the exact moment in my mind when I close my eyes and go to sleep at nights. I lost the tip of my left middle finger at the first joint. bone and everything. couldn't be reattached. I leave you with some pics while I sit here wondering how am I going to play guitar and if I'll be able to make a left front riser turns in the future...If you jump in miami i'll see you soon. Felipe Ow. I just used a handheld jigsaw. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #12 September 24, 2005 I'm right in the middle of buying a house that the previous owner had started to renovate and laid laminate flooring...stuff looks great and is not overly expensive....and it dosent take a rocket scienctist to install it...I will have to pull up a lot of his edge work and redo the trickier cuts....inch gaps are hard to cover with moulding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindredSpirit 0 #13 September 25, 2005 QuoteI'm right in the middle of buying a house that the previous owner had started to renovate and laid laminate flooring...stuff looks great and is not overly expensive....and it dosent take a rocket scienctist to install it...I will have to pull up a lot of his edge work and redo the trickier cuts....inch gaps are hard to cover with moulding What do you mean YOU will have to do it? You asked ME to do it! "Kicking gravity's ass since 2003!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #14 September 25, 2005 QuoteI'm right in the middle of buying a house that the previous owner had started to renovate and laid laminate flooring...stuff looks great and is not overly expensive....and it dosent take a rocket scienctist to install it...I will have to pull up a lot of his edge work and redo the trickier cuts....inch gaps are hard to cover with moulding Yeah, I wasn't much on "edges" as this IS an apartment. I don't have anything more than .5 inch gap, though. It'll be easier to come up with a larger trim than it will be to redo the floor. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
