Re: [SilverStreak] flooring laminates vrs sheet goods

["Tom Patterson" <pattersontj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Curt is right in that the movement of the trailer can cause problems with 
flooring such as tongue and groove, etc.

These items can however still be used.  The secret is to have a "floating" 
floor, rather than a fixed one.  The boards are securely fixed to each 
other, but not individually fastened to the underflooring.  That way, the 
entire floor moves as one piece.

I learned this from a flooring company when I went in to have a hardwood 
floor installed in my Streamline.

-Tom

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bussiere, Curtis L SFC RET" <curtis.bussiere@us.army.mil>
To: <sslist@tompatterson.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 8:29 AM
Subject: [SilverStreak] flooring laminates vrs sheet goods


> Sherylyn, It is best to stay with sheet goods. Laminates, tongue and 
> groove or vinyl tiles are commonly used in static buildings but a camper 
> is subject to movement during towing and set up along with greater 
> exposure to expansion and shrinkage. This would cause seperation in the 
> joints. Sheet goods like linoleum and carpets are the best products for 
> your unit.
>