[dsnrbec]

Our realtor suggested using Mike at Great Lakes Carpet & Tile for laminate. Has anyone used them? I will also check with Rick to compare prices but service is also important.

[raynan]

Originally Posted by dsnrbec

Unfortunately, there are no choices available except capet, tile or hardwood in the Designer models (we are building an Iris). The donation idea sounds the best. Thanks for all the input.

We were there in May and bought a designer and we were told the choice was only tile or carpet. They said they didn't get into hardwood installs because the cement is still curing for awhile and to do it after a few years. True or false???

[graciegirl]

They install wood or something that looks like wood in Premiers. Go look at the new model Woodbine in Pennecamp. Just look through the windows and see the floors.

[rhsgypsylady]

What is a "shark"? I just bought a villa that has tile floors and am planning to use nothing but a mop and water. My rule is - shoes off before coming inside which should keep the floors fairly clean.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rhsgypsylady

What is a "shark"? I just bought a villa that has tile floors and am planning to use nothing but a mop and water. My rule is - shoes off before coming inside which should keep the floors fairly clean.

A shark is a steam cleaner, very light in weight that has washable heavy pads. It is very good on the tile and a LOT of people have them here.They cost around one hundred bucks.

And all I have to say is that taking off shoes doesn't solve the problem.

Gracie. AKA Martha Stewart.

[Sparky-30]

Find a carpet man who can bind rugs, he will cut it up for you into different sizes, it can be laid down over tile as an area rug. Also, a lot of college kids are always looking for different pieces of carpet.

Ret. floor man