flooring for sunroom in Boston
Hoping to get some thoughts on flooring options for a new 4 season room (it will have mini split for heat) off the back of our house in Boston area. We will be using the room as an entry from the driveway and then it flows direct into our kitchen which has hardwood. In order to avoid stress about water, mud, salt etc I am considering something other than hardwood.
I picked up some initial samples of actual slate tile and LVT in a slate look. I understand that real tile may be cold, whereas LVT is “fake” and therefore less preferred. However I’m also considering updating our foyer flooring to match and am told the LVT would be much easier to install over existing tile.
In sum-any thoughts on the decision not to do hardwood? And then between the tile and LVT if so? Many thanks!!
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoHave you tried placing the LVT next to the wood? Sometimes that really emphasizes the fake appearance of the LVT. It's sometimes easier to contrast than match.
njmomma
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Comments (11)Jane, I was not attempting to discourage you from painting your floor. I just wanted to share what I learned through my own experience, because you had mentioned that you once considered using tile. Also, whoever buys the house might choose a floating floor and the paint wonÂt make a difference. Although I decided not to use paint on my porch/sunroom, I plan to go ahead with painting the plywood floor in the finished basement. Like you, I am contemplating a beachy (or summery) look, especially since I am on the coast. I thought about a distressed white or a gray similar to weathered shingles or weathered wood (ThereÂs so much of it around here). The patterned floors look great and seem like fun. The possibilities are endless. You can use stencils or sponging. You can also paint a faux area rug. This year I donÂt have the time or patience to attempt a pattern, but I am trying to learn decorative painting and maybe soon I can acquire the skills to attempt a pattern. For now, the painted floor is something inexpensive to go under area rugs. IÂm no help with a color scheme, but your wicker serving cart is great and will probably look good no matter what colors you choose. With area rugs, lots of plants and that lovely wicker cart, the floors donÂt have to be noticeable unless the paint looks really good....See MoreNew Home Construction (Budget Decisions 3rd Car garage vs SunRoom Bump
Comments (30)I go with the sunroom, too, and here's why. You can build a shed for cheap at some point, and until then you'll probably keep one car inthe driveway, and all the bikes and basketballs in the garage along with the yard and snow tools. The sunroom will make a great playroom while the little ones are little. I've seen that sunroom with nothing in it but a low-pile play rug and Lego. Or balls. Or plastic hockey sticks. Or those big Little Tykes (slide, trikes, trains) Or Hot Wheels. Or dollhouses. Or art projects (easy-to-clean tile floor). Usually just one or two of those. But a great playspace, near you but not, outdoors but not. After they are done with those types of toys, it can be dining space and added living space. You don't need the shed until Boy #1 gets a car. Oops, didn't mean to scare ya lol! Upstairs, I wonder if you can steal some space from the game room to make a reach-in closet for Bedroom 2, and use its walk-in closet to expand the bathroom. 5 boys will need more counterspace, more drawer storage, and (I can't believe I'm saying this, I'm usually a 1-sink gal) 2 sinks. Downstairs, consider eliminating the study closet and adding a shower to the powder room....See MoreSunroom floor continuity
Comments (5)If you go vinyl (SPC just means the CORE is something else...the TOP is still vinyl = issues with direct heat and direct sunlight) you will be 100% committed to having the blinds closed while the sun is out. There are no 'if, ands or buts' about it. If you have vinyl in a SUN room (mmmmm...it's in the name....) you cannot have the sun enter that room. Or you can upgrade your windows to include 75% UV block or HIGHER. So long as the UV block is high enough (75% or higher) you can keep the blinds open. But then you won't be able to grow plants in the space...which is something many people love to do with sun rooms (there's that word again...'sun')....See MoreHelp with new sunroom flooring
Comments (1)Hi! I’m having this exact question right now. What did you end up doing? I’m debating hardwood or slate look tile. Would love to see pictures of what you ended up with!...See MoreMichelle Flaherty
2 years ago
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agovinyl will feel warmer, but you can't beat how good real tile looks. I especially love the idea of something textured in an all seasons room, such as terra cotta, slate or brick. you can always add a nice area rug for warmth.
Michelle Flaherty
2 years agoThanks everyone for the comments. I’m leaning towards this porcelain slate look tile (bottom) left in the photo. All the others are vinyl. I have this nagging feeling about not doing hardwood given the value that’s placed on them in our market - but really don’t want another room to worry about.
Do folks have a view on if porcelain tile is better from a “value” perspective than the LVT?
millworkman