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Armstrong 'Grand Illusions' Laminate
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10-16-2009, 04:33 AM
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Armstrong 'Grand Illusions' Laminate
I had not installed this product before this week. I was suprised by the high gloss 'finish'- more than most real wood products- and the stout composition of the 1/2-inch core. This product was really nice to work with. The extra weight behind each plank is nice, seating perfectly, each board to the next with a low *click*.
The sheen could spell trouble for certain homes, with every sweaty thumbprint sticking out like a... sore... thumbprint? In this case, the home of a woman in her 70s who lives alone, and who uses a cane to get about, is the ideal environment. Anyone else installed this one? I know its not 'new', just new to me.
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10-17-2009, 11:35 AM
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Re: Armstrong 'Grand Illusions' Laminate
Ive put a few of those in. This floor makes you be a cleaning freak as you work but man is it glossy and sharp when its done.
till someone walks acoss with bare feet It made my Magnum cutter work, its a pretty hearty thickness |
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10-19-2009, 05:27 PM
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Re: Armstrong 'Grand Illusions' Laminate
Maybe 10 jobs or so here. Good stuff. It looks real nice and you can leave the tapping block in the tool box.
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10-20-2009, 12:37 AM
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10-23-2009, 10:43 PM
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Re: Armstrong 'Grand Illusions' Laminate
Grand illusins is just the beginning. High gloss is back in laminates.
I wonder how long before Vinyl follow suit.
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10-24-2009, 12:10 AM
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Re: Armstrong 'Grand Illusions' Laminate
I dont see any advantage in a thicker material. Not like you will sand it down and refinish laminate.
What am I missing? |
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10-24-2009, 05:19 AM
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10-24-2009, 06:10 AM
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Re: Armstrong 'Grand Illusions' Laminate
Density is better for sound and it just feels more substantial when you walk on it
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