My living room is going to be laminate wood flooring, but I am thinking of using another surface for the entry area, to create a sort of mudroom space. What flooring should I use? I want something very durable because the kids run in and out with sand and mud. Slate? The style of the house is rustic, so the polished or modern look wouldn't fit. Thanks for your input!
2006-07-13 08:40:07 · 16 answers · asked by AnnaB 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If you reply tile or slate, what about the grout? I hate the way old, dirty grout looks. Are there any alternatives????
2006-07-13 08:55:34 · update #1
Ceramic tile will last forever if done correctly... At least 3/4" marine plywood screwed down well, two layers if area will allow it, then cementboard screwed down to that. Fill all screw holes with floor patch, also level corners or uneven spots with "floor patch and level". Be sure to use good quality adhesive, and use spacers for even grouting. Use good quality grout and apply it maticulously, then seal it. If any steps are skipped you may get a loosened or broken tile through the years, and you basically have to rip up the whole thing to fix one spot. But a job well done will last decades! Good luck :-)
2006-07-13 08:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by queenannesgoldens 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two reasons I would lean toward ceramic tile. One,
there is a vast array of styles, sizes and textures that will match your wood floor and scratch your rustic asthetic itch. Two, I love to do a nice inlay design in the foyer. With a little time and patience, you can create a mini-masterpiece and set the tone for the entire home. A true artisan might even consider introducing a bit of wood in the inlay. I'm seeing more and more of this in homes in all price ranges, as the trend towards built-in art gains momentum.
Or, slate. It's your home, after all.
2006-07-13 08:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slate or ceramic tiles, get those deep coloured ones with multiple colours in them so that it masks the dirt that will be dragged in and out. If you get deep coloured tile, the tile store will recommend a deeper coloured grout. Our bathroom has slate-looking tiles with a mixture of taupe, grey, blue, and brown, and the grout is grey. It looks much better than white grout.
2006-07-14 04:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slate is a horrible choice! It scratches easily and needs lots of care. Your house will look better if you just continue the laminate into the foyer. I don't like laminate, but decor wise, you will break up whatever area you have if you change flooring, and you never want more than 2 floorings to be seen from any one place...I actually prefer one flooring, but that is my taste. NEVER leave spilled water stand on laminate flooring, it will be ruined and buckle. Good luck
2006-07-13 09:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like slate, but you can get some really good grade linoleum that would match your decor and be durable and easy to clean. It would be less expensive than slate. You really need to consider the grout using slate or tile, it will be harder to clean.
2006-07-13 08:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bullfrog_53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd use a polyethylene barrier over the concrete ,convey it up a million" in the back of the baseboard and seal around the perimeters with a great water resistant tape. are not getting the laminate moist in any respect! i don't believe i'd use a laminate the position a intense humidity exists. Use a de-humidifier to remove a number of the moisture. also in case you by threat drop something and chip the laminate-that's amazingly puzzling to fix! you ought to apply a stone trend vinyl for the entryway. those laminate flooring are literally not all what they're claimed to be. My canines spilled his water bowl and my laminate warped and that i chipped my floor by dropping a pan. i'd stay with carpeting or a vinyl product! Hardwood ought to paintings over a great solid water resistant underlayment- some prefinished hardwoods snap mutually and could no longer require nailing!
2016-10-14 10:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how you are (have been) decorating the rest of the room, slate is a solid choice. You could also try spanish tiles (12" x 12").
2006-07-13 08:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by rik0831 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wood is not an ideal choice, since it can warp if too much water gets on it. Slate is not ideal either since I find it to wear rather easily. Tile is probably the way to go.
2006-07-13 14:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did mine in the laminate wood flooring just like the rest and with 3 toddlers running in and out, it has held up well and still looks great after 3 years.
2006-07-13 08:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tile is the best choice. Use a dark colored grout from the beginning and then seal it.
2006-07-13 11:23:58 · answer #10 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋