will the vinyl tiles be just as good? This house is old and needs a lot of repairs. I know it probaly wont be as nice but just need to know if the quality will be good.
2007-03-15 14:44:06 · 6 answers · asked by ncgirl 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I have had 4 houses. We have used vinly tile in all of them. If you put it down correctly, you won't have any trouble. WE have it in our basement. Black and white and it looks great. In the kitchen we put down tile that looks like slate. When we put it down, a few pieces kept sliding. (under the fridge, etc) So my husband glued those pieces with Gorilla glue. No problem since then. I hear people say you get what you pay for. Well both of these floors came from Home Depot. They are the Newport brand. The cheapest that H.D. sells. They are both very nice looking tiles. The kitchen cost us under $50 to do. I would recommend this brand. I really like it.
Good Luck
Don't go into debt to do the floor. Do what you can afford and down the road, do the more expensive. You will be happy with the outcome.
2007-03-15 15:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by kellistines 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard very good things about vinyl tiles, my inlaws have them and hate them, they constantly come apart, seams show, they nick easily if you drop something... I have Wilsonart laminate tile in my kitchen and LOVE it, you can drop a bowling ball on it and it wouldn't dent! That particular brand is expensive, but there are tons of laminate lines out there and if you really call around to the stores, you can get a good price, just ask if there are any sales or special pricing, they'll sometimes give you a break on the price to get you to buy with them. There are also discontinued patterns, odd lots, etc, just ask, you never know!
2007-03-15 15:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by Riana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the grade you purchase. Getting the floor ready for the tile can be expensive and time consuming. Also depends on the type of flooring now installed. Beware of the cheaper laminate flooring. It is easily scratched and difficult to replace a damaged board when in place.
If you have never done either installation prior. Buy a book, Most home supply companies have pamplets you can get free. Step by step prep and installation.
Hisemiester
2007-03-15 15:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by hisemiester 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depend on what you what in terms of vinyl tile, The solid colors are nice and you can checker board style or go solid all the way. It depend on the manufactors and prices varies. Laminate is good but it has drawback such as noise, scratches very easily and if not installed properly it fail easily.
If I were you I shop around and get prices and expert advice. Avoid Home Depot and Lowes.
2007-03-15 14:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by ewf20612 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where flooring is concerned, you really do get what you pay for. Instead of laminate, you might look into engineered wood products. No, they're not as durable as laminate, but they can be less expensive and just as easy to maintain. Vinyl tiles and tongue-and-groove flooring are both pretty easy for a do-it-yourselfer (I've done both), but the tiles are certainly easier (and faster).
2007-03-15 14:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something that last is VCT tile. home depot sells them.. think about 20$ for 45sf? glue down.. you can heat them and cut them like butter, they sell a bunch of different colors and you can make designs.
2007-03-15 15:03:34 · answer #6 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋