And please don't tell me not to ruin the hardwood, they are TOTALLY fargone and I had estimates to have them redone and it is SO not worth it.
I intend to do a full reno in a few years, including knocking out walls and an addition, so I dont want to spend a ton of $$ on a temporary thing, but the floors as they are are driving me CRAZY.
They are in terrible shape, not to mention it is a two bedroom 492 sq feet and EVERY room has different color and style flooring. Doesn't allow for much flow.
2007-02-28 01:41:53 · 7 answers · asked by elysialaw 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The laminate is about double when you factor in the underlay.
I only want something for about 2 years max.
Its like 300 versus 600 $$. That is a big difference.
Also, the cheap laminates (600$) scratch very easily and I have 4 cats and a 80lb dog.
2007-02-28 04:40:44 · update #1
These tiles are very easy to use and will stick ot most any surface.
I have had the best luck if I clean the floor beforehand and roll on KILZ - then lay the tile.
I have never had them come back up when using this method.
2007-02-28 02:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by bootsjeansnpearls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For sure, peel and stick will work. Having said that, for a few more bucks, you can put down a laminate. Real easy to install and quite reasonable. Before you buy your peel and stick, price the laminate... just in case your future reno is delayed or you find a better house to reno and want to sell this one as it sits and spend your money on the next one...
Good Luck!
2007-02-28 09:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out laminated flooring at your local home-center. Its about the same price, looks a heck of a lot better, and is easy to install. What have you got to lose?
2007-02-28 12:32:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the wood floor is in really bad shape, you may want to use 1/4" underlayment to ensure that the tiles lay flat. any large cracks or gaps and the tiles will settle in and the cracks will telegraph through, possibly damaging the tiles.
2007-02-28 10:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can install them over hardwood. Make sure the floor is level or cover it with sub floor.
2007-02-28 09:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by Grandma Shorty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will do fine. Just make sure the floor is very clean and it will stick very well.
2007-02-28 09:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend a professional do it,.because it requires a lot of detailed work,.is it straight,.? is it properly aligned.? is it properly glued.?,.how long before it starts to fall off,?
the do it yourself stuff requires you to follow strict guidelines for perfection,so be careful..,
good luck,..,.thanks,..,.
2007-02-28 16:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋