Adura Max vs. COREtec
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Comments (15)One option would be to pull up those two sheets of plywood and use long tapered shims cut from a 2x4. Affix the shims to the floor joists and reinstall the plywood. (I would use some glue & a nail gun to affix the shims and then screw the plywood down with screws long enough to get a good bite into the joist. Pre-drilling through the shim to avoid splitting probably a good idea.). I would use a long level and figure out how much taper is needed before pulling up the ply. Number the shims if there is a variance in the taper. (To minimize having to teeter around on the joists.) Note that this approach may not be The Recommended way to do it. Just my initial thoughts on how to solve the problem to get the flooring 'close enough' for vinyl planks. I don't have experience with vinyl planks but have been shopping for flooring. There are some lines of vinyl plank flooring that are a stone & plastic composite that are supposed to be dimensionally stable over a wide range of temperatures. Have been following a long, long thread over on the flooring forum about the product. Here is a link to the product being discussed on the thread: Supercore Kryptonite There are other brands on the market that are a stone composite. Look for SPC (stone plastic composite.) Pricing is not a whole lot higher than your target price. Haven't fully researched the underlayment requirements so you'll need to ferret that out. Houzz thread where SPC flooring is discussed: [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/adura-max-vs-coretec-dsvw-vd~4249579?n=2496[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/adura-max-vs-coretec-dsvw-vd~4249579?n=2485)...See MoreLVP that’s not gray!
Comments (19)I may need to clarify(?) that I have no connection with Flooret. I’m just a DIYer (not by choice!) and I had at least 25 samples of flooring over the previous year or so. Without exiting out, I think someone mentioned Evoke flooring. We had Evoke laminate and ended up removing it after a year in order to put the Flooret in all of the public areas of the house. Nothing wrong with the Evoke laminate, but I was too paranoid of getting it wet. We had totally removed all of the 15-year-old laminate (not the Evoke) and that was in pretty bad shape (water damage and old). I hope that makes sense....See MoreLVT- the good the bad the everything
Comments (70)Well I am never quick to do anything it seems. I didn't realize I had started the thread as it says " last year". Anyway after obsessing and trying to find thee one.... I am really close to pulling the trigger. I know there are a lot of very fine brands out there that offer good value, but I am just a bit too chicken to coordinate ordering this stuff remotely and having it delivered here. I have done that with furniture and its fine but I cannot fathom doing it for lvp. (that's my issue). I actually had someone come to measure and give an estimate and am having one more come in a few days so at least I will have a ballpark idea of what will be involved for real in my situation. I am 95% going with CoreTec at this point and will be getting it from a local store. Their price is decent- not stellar but decent. They have a good reputation and I just don't want to spend thousands and have the manufacturer not stand behind it. I sincerely hope I don't need the manufacture to stand behind it, but it's a concern I have. To the best of my understand, the wear layer is a key component. Some say at least 12 mil is good. I am going for 20. That's my elimination process. I started out looking for super pale and uniform in color and have kind of evolved to medium tone and varied color. It's an adventure....See MoreCoretec Plus vs Adura Max vs Armstrong Luxe
Comments (0)Hi folks, I am thinking of installing one of these products in my 2nd floor 3 bedrooms and hallways Coretec Plus, Adura Max or Armstrong Luxe. We are a family of 4 (2 young kids (5 and 7), and 2 adults). My main concerns are denting, scratching and sound. Which of the 3 would you recommend or rank in order? Also, would you advise of an additional underlayment to dampen or absorb any sound? Or will the attached product underlayment suffice, in your opinions? Thanks!...See MoreWeShipFloors
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