[VAC] Re: Hardwood floors

[Alexkensington@xxxxxxx]

Gina-

My 1966 Safari needed about 120 square feet of flooring tiles, which I was 
able to put down in a couple of hours. They are self adhesive vinyl tile, 
pretty much peel off the paper backing and place. The old linoleum came up 
quickly and I had most of the cabinetry out for refinishing already. 
Basically I tried to put things back together as the trailer seem to be 
initially constructed, meaning floor tile before woodwork. It really went 
fast after that. And as I wrote earlier the easy of replacing individual 
tiles in the event of damage makes this a good system for a trailer that gets 
heavy usage as mine does. I live in it mostly full time during the spring & 
fall. 

In the bathroom area I did put down a totally different pattern. A classical 
British black and white checker board on an angle. I put in the bathroom only 
to see how I liked it with all the wood. It really is a great pattern. I 
guess classics are classics for a reason. BUT it showed every bit of of dust, 
scuffs, and other detritus tracked in and that's with a rear bathroom. I 
doubt I'll ever put such a pattern in again. The Faux Parquet pattern in the 
rest of the coach is much more forgiving. 

It is very quick and easy, trims easily with a utility knife and straight 
edge; universally available so I can fix it any where in the country, and 
this midsize coach was retiled for under $200. 

Alex In Indiana
1966 Safari & Overlander
#8728