[BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[BlindHandyMan] kitchen flooring
Before we put down the laminate floor, I tried to locate the hardwood pine. I saw it on this old house. They take fairly thick pine planks and soak them in hot water and with a press compress down to 3/4 inch thick. It has the beauty of pine and the hardness of oak. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5154 (20100528) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
The weakness of laminate in a kitchen is that it does not hold up to getting wet very well at all. What sort of tile are you talking about? Vinyl or something? Is there something under it? That sort of failure sounds a lot to me like someone ran it over a preexisting flooring material\al. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1501 - Release Date: 6/13/2008 6:33 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
Look into the new cork flooring options. They are supposed to be really good for your feet and legs as well as good choices for kitchens. They are also warmer both in appearance and on the bare feet than tile. I have also heard that they are better for not breaking dishes and the like than your more traditional harder surfaces. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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That might be the case, but we honestly haven't lifted up enough to know whether there was other floring underneath, at this point! Claudia - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? The weakness of laminate in a kitchen is that it does not hold up to getting wet very well at all. What sort of tile are you talking about? Vinyl or something? Is there something under it? That sort of failure sounds a lot to me like someone ran it over a preexisting flooring material\al. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1501 - Release Date: 6/13/2008 6:33 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
I hadn't heard of this, but if we're going to tackle this project, I'd like to do it before winter comes again. So, we may be taking a trip to Menards, Home Depot and the like very soon! Claudia - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Look into the new cork flooring options. They are supposed to be really good for your feet and legs as well as good choices for kitchens. They are also warmer both in appearance and on the bare feet than tile. I have also heard that they are better for not breaking dishes and the like than your more traditional harder surfaces. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
It is my understanding that cork does not hold up well under heavy traffic. I believe kitchen floors get even more foot traffic than the entrance to one's home. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 5:26 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Look into the new cork flooring options. They are supposed to be really good for your feet and legs as well as good choices for kitchens. They are also warmer both in appearance and on the bare feet than tile. I have also heard that they are better for not breaking dishes and the like than your more traditional harder surfaces. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.com> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.com> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
IMO, for a kitchen or bath, cause they are wet areas, my only options would be ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tile, or a vinyl product. People have put wood products, like hardwood, engineered hardwood, or laminate in the kitchen with some success. i would be worried that a spill would get under the laminate and start warping the product. No matter what you use, make sure the problem with your current floor is fixed, or it may occur again. Your flooring is only as good as your sub floor. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Claudia Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:12 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. our-safe-haven- <mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.com> [EMAIL PROTECTED] makinghouseworkeasi <mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.com> [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
Laminate will be fine if you do it right and get a good quality. However, let me suggest ceramic tile. It is very durable, easy to clean, and looks very nice. We've got 3 larger dogs in here and even with their slobbering water on the floor, a ten-year-old who at times slobbers more than the dogs, and folks dropping stuff on it, it's done perfectly. Of course I don't know to much about installing this since the previous owners did, but we sure have come to like the stuff. On Jun 13, 2008, at 8:11 PM, Claudia wrote: > Hi All, > > We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort > of tile > floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., > and I'd > like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? > Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? > > All suggestions would be appreciated! > > Thanks. > > Claudia > > Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, > while > the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Scott Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
Hi: Ceramic flooring is in my opinion the best for a kitchen, although it is cold to the feet, the practicalities which you outline are in its favour. You can put under floor heating under it - a mat of electrical cable. I understand that there is now a finish for wooden floors which is water based, and when three coats are applied it is very durable - even to dog claws. I am proposing to put this kind of floor down in our seaside house. About 45 sq yards. David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES) E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://tinyurl.com/5wptcp DISCLAIMER The information contained in this e-mail is strictly confidential and is intended solely for the individual/s to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error please delete it immediately. Any disclosure including but not withstanding reading copying or distribution of all or part of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or any other defect which might affect any computer or system on which they are received and/or opened it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus free and no responsibility is accepted by The Guildford Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. Any opinions or advice contained in this email are not necessarily those of The Guildford Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic or any individual or individuals working or acting on its behalf. All prices shown are in pounds sterling and exclude VAT, Delivery and Expense charges unless otherwise stated. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:24 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Laminate will be fine if you do it right and get a good quality. However, let me suggest ceramic tile. It is very durable, easy to clean, and looks very nice. We've got 3 larger dogs in here and even with their slobbering water on the floor, a ten-year-old who at times slobbers more than the dogs, and folks dropping stuff on it, it's done perfectly. Of course I don't know to much about installing this since the previous owners did, but we sure have come to like the stuff. On Jun 13, 2008, at 8:11 PM, Claudia wrote: > Hi All, > > We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort > of tile > floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., > and I'd > like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? > Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? > > All suggestions would be appreciated! > > Thanks. > > Claudia > > Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, > while > the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Scott Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1502 - Release Date: 13/06/2008 19:25 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1502 - Release Date: 13/06/2008 19:25 Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
We had tile flooring in or kitchen when we purchased the house. I think, can't remember for sure, there was like 3 layers of the crap when they went to remove it. We were very impressed with the demonstration of the durability of the laminate wood flooring. We have had spilled water and other liquids on it and quickly cleaned them up to avoid the warping issue. I am still sold on it after almost 5 years. The only problem we have had with it is the piece of plastic molding the man put at the top of the steps. There is no real support for the front edge of it and it has cracked and tipped. I keep intending to replace it with some kind of wood molding that would be narrower and so less likely to rock under foot, but just haven't applied myself to that task. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? All suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
The main trouble with ceramic tile is the base it is applied over. If a cement slab there should never be a problem. If, on the other hand it is some sort of wood decking then problems are more likely. This can be overcome with good attention to detail and proper installation methods. You should probably install a rubber membrane under thinset mortar or under a cementaceous backer board so that any movement in the wood structure is not telegraphed through to the surface where the tiles are laid otherwise the grout or the tiles or both will crack over time as the wood components which include the decking and the joists expand and contract with changed in humidity. The floor too should be very firm, no shaking when the mother-in-law trips lightly across the room. Then there is keeping the grout looking clean and fresh that does take some work both with sealing and then with scrubbing and possibly bleaching. Many ceramics are also susceptible to fine abrasion from sand and dust and grit which scores the surface and dulls the finish. Of course this is true for all floors not kept really clean. Bearing those things in mind, ceramic can certainly be very durable and attractive for years. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 5:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? Laminate will be fine if you do it right and get a good quality. However, let me suggest ceramic tile. It is very durable, easy to clean, and looks very nice. We've got 3 larger dogs in here and even with their slobbering water on the floor, a ten-year-old who at times slobbers more than the dogs, and folks dropping stuff on it, it's done perfectly. Of course I don't know to much about installing this since the previous owners did, but we sure have come to like the stuff. On Jun 13, 2008, at 8:11 PM, Claudia wrote: > Hi All, > > We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort > of tile > floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., > and I'd > like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? > Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? > > All suggestions would be appreciated! > > Thanks. > > Claudia > > Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, > while > the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Scott Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1501 - Release Date: 6/13/2008 6:33 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
anyone know how well cork will a. allow for sliding chairs with weight in them, B. handle standing water such as unrecognized spills, dog slobber, c. handle long term weight such as a refridgerator, in reference to moving it ocaisionally for cleaning behind? If it is an easy stick tile that might be what I'd want as sheet vinyl is my first choice; but saving instal money is my reality. On Fri, 13 Jun 2008, Jennifer Jackson wrote: > Look into the new cork flooring options. They are supposed to be really good > for your feet and legs as well as good choices for kitchens. They are also > warmer both in appearance and on the bare feet than tile. I have also heard > that they are better for not breaking dishes and the like than your more > traditional harder surfaces. > > > Jennifer > > - Original Message - > From: Claudia > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:11 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? > > > Hi All, > > We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile > floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd > like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? > Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? > > All suggestions would be appreciated! > > Thanks. > > Claudia > > Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while > the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?
is it possible that enough sealing coat could be put over laminent to make it water resistant to the degree needed? Maybe that easily defeats the purpose, or does the amount of *give mean nothing short of a clear vinyl coat would do that? (certainly unrealistic). On Fri, 13 Jun 2008, Michael Baldwin wrote: > IMO, for a kitchen or bath, cause they are wet areas, my only options would > be ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tile, or a vinyl product. People > have put wood products, like hardwood, engineered hardwood, or laminate in > the kitchen with some success. i would be worried that a spill would get > under the laminate and start warping the product. > > No matter what you use, make sure the problem with your current floor is > fixed, or it may occur again. Your flooring is only as good as your sub > floor. > Michael > > > _ > > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Claudia > Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:12 PM > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring? > > > > Hi All, > > We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile > floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd > like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? > Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching? > > All suggestions would be appreciated! > > Thanks. > > Claudia > > Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while > the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. > our-safe-haven- <mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.com> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > makinghouseworkeasi > <mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.com> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
