<I've heard there's a new kind of "fake wood" laminate like Pergo but doesn't require glue between the strips. I hear it's very good, better than Pergo and the others, but I'd worry about puddles getting through to the subfloor (both the mop and the puppy kind). Does anyone know about this? It may be imported from Europe somewhere? Joanne Opel>
I just finished replacing all of the carpet in my house with Wilsonart laminate. It is absolutely the best thing I've ever done! I did extensive research before doing this--through the list, internet, Consumer Reports, etc. etc. I also went to 8-10 different flooring companies in town, got several estimates, as well as talked with the salesmen about the different brands and types for my needs. I was debating between hardwood and laminate. I thought the kind that did not use glue would probably work better, because it could be removed and replaced if necessary. Several different companies told me that it was not easily replaced. You would need to remove a long strip several planks wide in an entire room just to get to the one part you wanted to replace. I ended up going with laminate over wood because of the ease of cleaning with the dogs. The Wilsonart laminate is absolutely beautiful and looked the most like wood to me. The cost is exactly the same as hardwood, but in my situation I felt it would serve me best. I did not want to replace floors ever again, so I'm hoping by choosing a high quality laminate, I will not have to do so. In Consumer Reports ratings, Wilsonart and Pergo Select were rated the highest. As far as wiping their feet as they come in the house, this would not serve the purpose but I don't know what would. I have a doggie door to the outside with a mat outside the doggie door as well as outside the main door to the back yard. I don't seem to get a lot of grass tracked in. This floor is *very* easy to clean, although I am dusting the dust bunnies almost daily! For a sun room, I think tile might be more appropriate, but this is really beautiful. Carol Richards [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/carolscavaliers/ "My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet." Edith Wharton ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
