@Cynthia Cunningham We have two LVPs in our house that we are trying to replace due to unfortunate reasons (defect in the first LVP and then misleading sales in the second, both companies ended up refunding us but it was a huge pain on both counts.) The finish matters. The one we have with a matte finish (Coretec Berlin PIne) tears up our socks and pants at a ridiculous rate (we are on the floors a lot with our toddler). We also have experienced the haze/footprint issue with that one that people complain about. The other LVP (Cali Bamboo North Shore Oak) does not have a matte finish, you can see and feel the difference comparatively, and it cleans great and has not torn apart our clothes. We hate going upstairs because that is where the clothes-shredding Coretec floor is and we have to try not to touch it with our clothes. Just by getting down on our knees and getting back up once ruins our pants because it leaves whitish patches (that turn to holes quickly with repeated exposure to the floor). I've had to apologize to friends whose kids ruined their pants in one afternoon of playing on our floors. Both companies say they use the same top coat (UV acrylic) and the one that has the most embossed texture (Cali) is the one that isn't shredding our clothes, so it is not a difference in wear layer composition or in embossing/not embossing. it really does seem to be a difference between matte and non-matte finishes. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to find any new LVP samples so far that don't have the matte finish that seems to have overtaken the industry in the last year. If it weren't for the fact that we were promised 10 patterns from Cali Bamboo and there were only 4 when we installed (and the repeats look glaringly, stupidly obvious) then we would go with Cali Bamboo just because it isn't shredding our clothes. Now, I could see how it wouldn't matter if you don't wear socks and don't get on the floors much. Even the clothes shredding floor is comfortable to walk on barefoot. It took us several months to figure out that was what was tearing up our clothes (but once we did figure it out, it was super obvious it was happening just on the Coretec matte floor). My point really is to say, yes, there is definitely some (if not most) LVP that certainly shreds clothes but there apparently is at least one out there that doesn't (Cali Bamboo). Still searching for another non-matte finish LVP and will let you know if we find one!

sjarz, you can felt by hand, but it is a tediuos process, I'm lazy!!!..as far as with a load of laundry..you can't watch it as closely, but you can surely do it. And yes it's the aggitation that causes felting...Wool is actually scaley. The hot water causes the scales to open, the aggitation causes the scales to "catch" on each other and then close up and shrink, causing them to "meld" together basically. I know that's not technicalogically the best terms, but a basic way to describe what happens. You get one giant controlled mat of yarn really, you have just controlled how it is molded. Vickey-MN Here is a link that might be useful: Felting by hand

Keep in mind, too, that you can dye your object and felt it at the same time. I purchased huge bags of wool yarn at a house sale...the only problem with it was it wasn't in colors I liked, but who could pass up a garbage bag full of skeins of wool yarn for $4.00? Not I, that's for sure. So, I knit something to be felted, then add wool dye in the washing machine and felt away....thus, I get the object I make in the color I like.

Jamie, good luck-it sounds like a busy weekend. Janet, sorry to hear about surgery but hope all goes well. And Greta, my SINCERE sympathy (and empathy) on remodeling hell! BTDT, but at least you can hold on to the thought it will all end up making your daily life more comfortable, and more beautiful. As an aside, the first thing my daughter said last summer when I told her I was putting in wood floors was "I can just imagine a beautiful Christmas tree with the lights reflecting on a wood floor." And after all the angst and agggravation...we sit every night watching just that :). Don't know if this is a possibility, but if your LR is too torn up, could you just do a tabletop tree this year? I noticed some real cute ones when we got our full size tree. In fact I may get one for my sister, who is single and just moved to a new place. My plans: -Finish this note, then get showered and out to hit Target (I know, but if I get there early...) to buy some minor household items, and a few ornaments for a project. -After Target, grocery store for weekly shop -Borders which opens at 9 am, to get a book w/a coupon I have for 25% off (don't want to wait till later and find out the book is gone, as I need to get it to my stepmother by next weekend) -Clean house. My cleaning service is slowly dwindling off (owner can't find a steady crew). I've been doing it myself and find it isn't so bad, and I do clean more thoroughly anyway -Watch my beloved college football team play this afternoon in the Big Game. If we win, we are conference champs and go to a major bowl game. -Start Christmas cards! I can do that while I watch the game Sometime this weekend I also want to: -Sand, prime and paint the front door. I'm finally having coworkers over for a small informal lunch on Thursday so yep, time to spiff the house :). -Do the data entry on gifts purchased so far -Start wrapping gifts. I really need to get some presents under our beautiful tree And that's all I am going to commit to for the weekend. Pray for me...