[marieca3]

Hi all, i'm looking for a solid, practical discussion on the difference between Rubber and Vinyl base and accessories...anyone know and care to share?

thanks!

 

[CarpenterSFO]

Rubber retains some flexibility so can be repaired, have small changes made, etc. Vinyl hardens up pretty quickly and tends to fall apart when removed. I can't say that it's ever seemed like a big deal, though.

 

[griz]

I believe the color goes clear through on rubber.

From what I've seen it is more flexible making it easier to follow contours & columns.

 

[mudpad]

I believe that rubber is considered an upgrade, and costs a little more. 95% of jobs spec vinyl though. LEED projects though will often spec rubber because it is a natural product and requires less energy to produce.

 

[marieca3]

thanks all - I spec'd rubber base and stair tread but vinyl accessories. guess we'll see if there is any puch back...

 

[mudpad]

thanks all - I spec'd rubber base and stair tread but vinyl accessories. guess we'll see if there is any puch back...

Keep that on your "Value Engineering" list when the project is over budget. :laughing:

 

[marieca3]

Keep that on your "Value Engineering" list when the project is over budget. :laughing:

will do! but believe me there are way more expensive items in the base bid doc.s than base and tread! :whistling