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Old 11-09-2008, 10:56 AM   #21
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A bit more maintenance with trav and slate compared to porc. (sealers)
Thanks, How often do they need sealed? Wouldn't they add more value than porceline?

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Old 11-09-2008, 12:18 PM   #22
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Thanks, How often do they need sealed? Wouldn't they add more value than porceline?

depends on traffic, yes nat stone will have a higher percieved value.
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I know big box stores aren't very popular on these boards but I am on a pretty tight budget.

I stopped in Home Depot last night and they were selling 12" natural slate tile for $1.59 sq/ft. Could be a pretty good return on investment for some of the areas I plan on retiling. They also had some 18" travertine tiles on sale for $2.49 sq/ft. Might be a good option in the kitchen.

How good are Slate and Travertine vs porceline in kitchens bath and laundry?
Unpopularity isn't unfounded. Keep in mind Home Depot doesn't own the exlusive rights to selling a $10 product for $2. Quite the contrary, a $2.00 product is more than likely a $2.00 product and simply is not a $10.00 product sold at a $8.00 discount.

All slate is not created equally. There are plenty of issues that can come along with slate, especially cheap slate.

All travertine is not created equally. There are plenty of issues that can come along with travertine, especially cheap large 18"x18" travertine.

You are most likely going to be getting what you pay for. Which is an initial cheaper outlay of money (investment) that is equalized by a product that either requires a reduction of that savings in harder/longer/more expensive installation process or a final installation result that is a compromise.
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Re: Floor Recommendations For A Dog Owner

The best solution to the problem of animals destroying the house is the great outdoors! I am pretty firm about this subject but as i type my 75lb lab lays at my feet on the laminate hard wood. He only comes in for short times and dont let him run around. He's not allowed on the carpets nor the furiture, the wood can be dust moped easily. My wife has a indoor/outdoor cat. I hate it. You cant teach a cat to stay off the furniture!
Ok im getting off my soap box now and going OUTSIDE to play with my dog.
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So if I'm trying to budget myself to flooring that is less than $3 sq/ft it's better to buy good quality vinyl flooring than to buy slate that I find on sale? As far as getting a good return on my investment? I'm trying to find something that is a good return on my money, durable, and nice to look at. While at the same time being something I can fit in my budget.
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theres a million floors less than 3 bucks a foot..

wood, its what everyone wants, its timeless, and offers the highest ROI,, 3xs over money spent

ask any real estate agent.
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theres a million floors less than 3 bucks a foot..

wood, its what everyone wants, its timeless, and offers the highest ROI,, 3xs over money spent

ask any real estate agent.
Yeah I know. My problem is trying to find the best floors for my situation. In both functionality and price.

I guess in terms of ROI, going with hardwood and refinishing before resale could be the best bet. Just wondering how bad it's going to look after a year or too.

Getting rid of the dog or sticking him outside is not an option. He's part of our family and he's not a cold weather dog. We don't let him on the furniture. He has his dog bed but he does have access to most of the house.

I may try that slate tile in my 8x10 laundry room to get a feel for it. Maybe Porceline might be a better option in the kitchen and bath due to it's durability and low maintainence.
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Porcelain combined with Tec's new XT grout would be as bullet proof as it gets, But it probably won't be @ $3.00 a square foot and it won't be wood, it will be tile. There just ain't no free lunch in this world.
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and offers the highest ROI,, 3xs over money spent

ask any real estate agent.
And they will give you a different answer.
There are many houses you could spend 10 Grand on new wood, and not get a penny more for the home.
Your right though...ask a realtor in your area....
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I'm gonna have to replace the flooring in a new house I've purchased. I'm figuring tile in the kitchen, baths, and mudroom. But the rest of the house I've not decided. I have a 35 pound dog that likes to run and has pretty long nails (We trim them weekly but they really can't be trimmed shorter due to large quick).

I have a couple of concerns. I've always disliked carpet due to it's propensity to harbor filth, dust, hair, alergens, etc. But it is easy on the dog and he gets good traction.

I love hardwood but I'm concerned about having a dog run around all the time on it. I would think it would get trashed by his claws.

I think some laminate looks pretty good but I'm not in love with it like hardwood. I'm sure it would be more durable than hardwood but I'm a little concerned about repairing it if it ever gets boogered.

My last concern is that I've heard it's pretty rough on dogs and their joints to run around on hard surface floors like tile and HW. They are constantly sliding and slipping all over and run the risk of injuring themselves.

My current house is mostly carpet and some vinyl flooring. The dog is rough on the carpet but hasn't harmed the vinyl flooring at all.

I'm against putting vinyl flooring in becuase it's ugly, institutional, and doesn't do a thing for investment value.

Thoughts? Suggestions?
ya I would totaly go with Congoleum's dura plank or dura ceramic have installed it for a few years now and no service calls ! tough stuff!!!
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