The walls of the elevator cab is American cherry furniture veneer. The floor space is small at about 10 square feet (2 3/4 feet x 3 3/4 feet). I'm looking for something durable, low maintenance, and not too expensive to install. I'm considering luxury vinyl (i.e., Amtico brand vinyl tiles), even if it's not very cost efficient to have the installer come out for such a small surface area. I'm wondering if there are other types of flooring or specific products I should consider. The elevator is in a residential building. Appreciate your suggestions!
2007-03-17 20:50:04 · 5 answers · asked by Blueglasses 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Before installing your flooring for your elevator cab, you must consider how much the material weighs when you install it. Adding a significant amount of weight to the cab can cause problems to the elevator's leveling abilities.
The best kind of flooring would be carpeting, since tiles would add alot more weight to the cab causing an unbalance to the counterweight to elevator cab ratio. That is if the elevator is roped, if the elevator is hydraulic, you will cause problems associated with your valve.
The best thing to do is contact an elevator company before installing your new flooring in the cab.
2007-03-24 16:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.Fillmore 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Elevator Flooring
2016-11-12 06:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carpeting is cost efficient and will last 10-15 years
2007-03-25 09:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about real linoleum. Not PVC, but the real stuff. It might last a bit longer, and it will add a touch of class.
2007-03-17 21:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by tartu2222 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PVC vinyl floowing is best, since it can be cleaned also
2007-03-17 20:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by vsri_0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋