hallways. It was the snap together kind. Research was conflicting and I probably would have waited another year or two to see how the products develop, but he was tired of the "construction site" look left over from my various remodeling projects. We have a large dog and a teenager with herds of friends. So far we're 90% pleased.
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**Comments:
1. Temperature neutral like carpet, not cool like hardwood or cold like tile
2. Louder than carpet, quieter than hardwood or laminate ... not quite as insulating & quiet as the sales rep led us to believe ... we can still hear the kids upstairs, maybe even a little more than with carpet. Also, sneaking to the bathroom @ night isn't as stealthy as with carpet. I'm probably going to put a few small rugs down. 3. Harder than carpet, softer than hardwood or laminate
4. Easier to clean than carpet
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5. Doesn't snag dog hair or dust like carpet (better for our allergies)
6. The finish is a little slippery for the old dog, but not as bad as my friend's laminate floor
7. He went with a very light color to keep the bedrooms/hallways bright ... the look is unusual, but we're getting used to it
8. No vacuum marks ... dust, dirt, dog hair, foot prints, etc. don't show. Always looks great.
9. Pricy for upstairs flooring, I think, but in line with hardwood.
@ O&S: No underlayment; that's just the subfloor. The boys removed staples, pounded down nails, added screws to quiet squeaks and cleaned them. There is another layer of cork on the underside of the planks.
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