Another Flooring? while everyone is thinking about it!
 

Another Flooring? while everyone is thinking about it!

Started by bryanhes, March 11, 2010, 12:57:05 PM

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bryanhes

I did not want to derail Clifford's post on flooring ;D

I was at an Architects office today. The interior design gal started showing me some different solid surface countertops which are supposed to be very durable and light weight. And had some very nice looking options. While looking at options for light weight durable countertops, flooring came up.

I am thinking that I would like to build and or install everything I can with strength, durability and light weight in mind.

This brings me to Cork flooring. There are some pretty nice looking floors installed from this material. Here is a link to one supplier I found http://www.duro-design.com/index.cfm/durodesign-bamboo-cork-oak-maple-pine-eucalyptus-flooring/

Although I really like the look of Bamboo the best, and they make a nice looking engineered or strand product. The cork looked like a good possibility, so I guess I need to determine a weight difference between the two.

Anyone ever use cork? Thoughts?

Thanks,
Bryan

bryanhes

I have been doing a bit of research on the cork flooring this afternoon. It looks as though you can lay down a cork underlayment and then the cork flooring. It appears that it is a great material for insulation, noise suppression and water resistant. Also some show a chemical called Suberin. It says it also is an hypoallergenic as well as repels bugs.

Seems to be a cool product. About the same price as an engineered floor.

Here is another site http://www.corkfloor.com/index.html

Bryan

JackConrad

Cork is also a completely renewable resource as thay only strip the back from the tree and it grows a new layer. I know one busnut that installed cork flooring about 7 years ago and his only complaint was that some womens high heels would leave dings in it, but most would eventually return to normal.  Jack
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Busted Knuckle

Quote from: JackConrad on March 11, 2010, 02:53:02 PM
Cork is also a completely renewable resource as thay only strip the back from the tree and it grows a new layer. I know one busnut that installed cork flooring about 7 years ago and his only complaint was that some womens high heels would leave dings in it, but most would eventually return to normal.  Jack

Like I have any room to talk, but tell him to date smaller women! ;D (should eliminate that problem!)
;D  BK  ;D
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bryanhes

BK,

You are on a roll today LMAO  :D :D ;D

From what I have read most of the time dents or divets will return to mostly normal or at least 90-95%. It really looks like it can be a benefit over wood or tile in many ways. No cold floor on the feet as well. Also would be a great floor insulator.

High heels on a bus, was there a pole involved  :D :D :D ;D

Bryan

DaveG

If you like your girls on the large side, just have them take off their shoes!

niles500

"his only complaint was that some womens high heels would leave dings in it, but most would eventually return to normal.  Jack"

I don't profess to travel in the same circles as Jack (he's way too high class for me) but I've never seen a busnut with 'high heels' - boots yes - high heels no - I need Pics - Talk about bus porn  :o
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cody

BK in high heels? Now that is a visual that'll take a while to get rid of lol.  Didn't we have a new BK junior floating around here some place for a while?

PCC

Quote from: JackConrad on March 11, 2010, 02:53:02 PM
Cork  .  .  .   and his only complaint was that some womens high heels would leave dings in it, but most would eventually return to normal. 

Most "what" would eventually return to normal? Women??  Walking on a soft floor here, are we?
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Dealing with me, it is required.
Thank God - He is always patient.

jackhartjr

I was thinking a lot like Niles...I don't know any bus nuts that would wear high heels in the bus!  Shoot...the bus if for being laid back in!
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I thought BK was relaxing when he's wearing his high heels :o ;D
It's all fun and games til someone gets hurt. ;)

JackConrad

That particular owner had a video editing studio in his coach. He used to do a lot of video editing and horse shows and other shows. Probably explains where the high heels came from.  Jack
Growing Older Is Mandatory, Growing Up Is Optional
Arcadia, Florida, When we are home
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Busted Knuckle

Quote from: JackConrad on March 13, 2010, 09:51:19 AM
That particular owner had a video editing studio in his coach. He used to do a lot of video editing and horse shows and other shows. Probably explains where the high heels came from.  Jack

Horses in the bus? And wearing high heels at that? ;D
;)  BK  ;)
Busted Knuckle aka Bryce Gaston
KY Lakeside Travel's Busted Knuckle Garage
Huntingdon, TN 12 minutes N of I-40 @ exit 108
www.kylakesidetravel.net

;D Keep SMILING it makes people wonder what yer up to! ;D (at least thats what momma always told me! ;D)

PCC

Quote from: Busted Knuckle on March 13, 2010, 11:25:11 AM
Quote from: JackConrad on March 13, 2010, 09:51:19 AM
That particular owner had a video editing studio in his coach. He used to do a lot of video editing and horse shows and other shows. Probably explains where the high heels came from.  Jack

Horses in the bus? And wearing high heels at that? ;D
;)  BK  ;)


Ain't English a great language - good catch, BK   

Reminds me of when I went riding on a horse wearing a wet suit. I still remember the feedback on that one.  And the time I was being interviewed on live radio, and I made a comment that, easily misheard, was so 'bad', that the interviewer signalled the director to go to a commercial, because he could not keep his composure.
For some, patience is a virtue.
Dealing with me, it is required.
Thank God - He is always patient.

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