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ML Smith 08-14-2022 08:21 AM

Bought my home a couple of years ago and had the vinyl and carpet replaced before moving in. Was the best decision I made. Went with the luxury planks and it looks brand new.

golfgal44 08-14-2022 08:23 AM

Rolled vinyl flooring
 
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Originally Posted by ddeacon1 (Post 2125323)
We are getting ready to purchase a new home in Deluna. It seems that most of them only have the rolled vinyl and carpet. My initial thought is to pull all of it up and replace it with tile throughout. What are your thoughts on the rolled vinyl. I know if it is anything like the homes had back in the 80's, all you had to do is look at it wrong and you would get a nick, scratch or gouge on the floor.

We have rolled vinyl in the kitchen, foyer and laundry room area because we did not like the choices of colors when we were building back in November. We are in our home 5 months and the vinyl is bubbling up all over. Little tears and rips are in various areas. There are streaky stains that appeared everywhere. Even in low traffic areas. T.V. Came in to inspect. They had to use kerosene to remove the stains. It looks very pretty and you can’t tell the difference between the rolled and the planks, but unless you are buying a small house, I wouldn’t recommend the rolled vinyl. We will be changing to planks soon.

jaygbailey 08-14-2022 08:25 AM

It’s wonderful and I wish I had it through my house and no carpet. It’s cleaner than tile and warmer in the winter. My two cents.

retiredguy123 08-14-2022 08:36 AM

One problem with rolled vinyl is that after a few years, the adhesive will fail and you will get air bubbles. If you only have a few bubbles, you can use a sewing needle and hammer to make tiny holes to let the air escape, and use a syringe to inject glue under the bubble. Then place a heavy object, like several books over the bubble. It also helps to use a hair dryer to heat the adhesive. But, over time, you may have too many air bubbles to deal with.

SusanStCatherine 08-14-2022 08:38 AM

Tile can chip and crack. Grout collects dirt and stains. Tile is hard on your body. Most flooring options have negatives. Our LVP was scratched by our builder. Good luck!

Djean1981 08-14-2022 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rmingee (Post 2125324)
You’re correct, we replaced ours with vinyl plank. Every time we moved something heavy on the rolled vinyl, we gouged it or tore it.

Isn't vinyl plank the same material but just in strips? Once my "rolled luxury vinyl"/ linoleum is in poor condition, we will probably switch to wood. Tile is pretty, but it makes the house loud...

airstreamingypsy 08-14-2022 09:14 AM

When I house hunt my first requirement is NO tile floors, unless the bathroom has it. Tile is cold, cracks, dings and looks like it belongs in a commercial building to me...not to mention how grungy the grout gets. I have a suggestion, before you tear out any floors, if the ceilings are popcorn, have them scraped onto the current floors before you do anything else. Then simply roll up the floors and out goes the popcorn. So much better than waiting til you have furniture in. As others have said, go with luxury vinyl tile.

jammaiora 08-14-2022 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ddeacon1 (Post 2125323)
We are getting ready to purchase a new home in Deluna. It seems that most of them only have the rolled vinyl and carpet. My initial thought is to pull all of it up and replace it with tile throughout. What are your thoughts on the rolled vinyl. I know if it is anything like the homes had back in the 80's, all you had to do is look at it wrong and you would get a nick, scratch or gouge on the floor.

Go for it! Good idea!

Diver Man 08-14-2022 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by skippy05 (Post 2125670)
The slabs in these homes often crack later. If you have real tiles, they crack with the foundation cracking.

That is not correct, there is a sub membrane under the tile, you will not get cracks in the tile floor, Our tile floor was over 10 years old, and no problems when we sold the house.

ithos 08-14-2022 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Diver Man (Post 2125821)
That is not correct, there is a sub membrane under the tile, you will not get cracks in the tile floor, Our tile floor was over 10 years old, and no problems when we sold the house.

Upgrade the floor if you have the option. It will save money in the long run. Also if they install it before the baseboards go in you will not have to put down quarter round trim.

LVP is the most popular but now there are better options than LVP or laminate for a little more. LL flooring website is a good place to see the latest options.

txclctr 08-14-2022 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cupcake57 (Post 2125391)
I hated the look of the rolled vinyl-dull and patchy in areas. Before I moved in, I replaced all the flooring with luxury vinyl plank, painted every room something other than Brownwood Beige, replaced counters with quartz, had a closet system installed in the master, etc. Much easier to do before moving in. The vinyl planks went down right over the rolled vinyl; in the bedrooms, after the carpet came out, they put down a vapor barrier before the planks.Welcome to the Villages and enjoy.

Just wondering, about how much were some of these upgrades, because that's exactly what I was thinking to do.

Cathy Kennedy 08-14-2022 11:39 AM

Rolled Vinyl
 
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Originally Posted by ddeacon1 (Post 2125323)
We are getting ready to purchase a new home in Deluna. It seems that most of them only have the rolled vinyl and carpet. My initial thought is to pull all of it up and replace it with tile throughout. What are your thoughts on the rolled vinyl. I know if it is anything like the homes had back in the 80's, all you had to do is look at it wrong and you would get a nick, scratch or gouge on the floor.

We just finished this exact project last week. HIGHLY RECOMMEND LA FLOORING! (352) 748-0200 Three days to do the whole house (and we had big furniture to move). Removed carpet in bedroom. LVP throughout. They removed all the baseboards. Sanded down the high spots, reinstalled, touched up, caulked. Family owned and operated. David and his dad were very patient while we were trying to decide which LVP we wanted. Wellington was our lead installer - he was fantastic. Love our new floors!

Villages Kahuna 08-14-2022 03:19 PM

Get Luxury Vinyl Plank is you can. Looks like real wood, waterproof and many brands have a lifetime warranty in residential applications. Our whole home has it, except the bedrooms where I like soft carpeting on my feet!

Rifrfghtrrrt 08-14-2022 03:44 PM

Rolled vinyl
 
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Originally Posted by ddeacon1 (Post 2125323)
We are getting ready to purchase a new home in Deluna. It seems that most of them only have the rolled vinyl and carpet. My initial thought is to pull all of it up and replace it with tile throughout. What are your thoughts on the rolled vinyl. I know if it is anything like the homes had back in the 80's, all you had to do is look at it wrong and you would get a nick, scratch or gouge on the floor.

I moved in about a month ago, I’ve found it to be quite durable. As a matter of fact, I replaced the rooms that had rugs with it. It’s not the stuff of years ago.

EdFNJ 08-14-2022 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2125523)
When you hear "Rolled Vinyl" you need to think "Linoleum."

Exactly. "Rolled Vinyl" is the 21st century name for 19th-20th century linoleum! :D Actually not. Must be vinyl used around here. :D

Interesting comparison here: Linoleum Flooring Buying Guide: Types And Prices – Forbes Advisor

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Often confused with vinyl flooring, linoleum is anything but. However, an internet search for linoleum floors never fails to return lists of vinyl flooring information. In reality, the two products couldn’t be more different than one another. Both are installed in a similar fashion and can appear to mimic the other, but that’s where the similarities end.

Linoleum products are made of all-natural linseed oil, resins, wood products, cork and natural pigments. Manufacturers have used the same basic formula since 1860. Being environmentally friendly, it easily breaks down in landfills when the day finally comes to remove it from your home. That won’t be for a long time though. Its [linoleum's] toughness means it can be expected to last for 40 years or more. The flooring color and pattern are consistent all the way through the material, so scratches and wear are less noticeable than other flooring materials.

Vinyl, on the other hand, is 100% synthetic, not environmentally friendly and will only last 15 years if you’re gentle with it. The thin protective layer and printed pattern sheet wears off over time and a deep scratch can end its useful life.



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