Help--Carpet removal

seniormoment · 11-14-2009, 05:02 AM

Hi All,

I have a 1984 Itasca Motorhome that I just bought and I want to replace the carpet with a laminate flooring. Anyone out there have any experience with the removal of the carpeting? If so would you please share it with me. I'm not sure what to expect once I tackle the job.

Thanks

Shellback1 · 11-14-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by seniormoment

Hi All,

I have a 1984 Itasca Motorhome that I just bought and I want to replace the carpet with a laminate flooring. Anyone out there have any experience with the removal of the carpeting? If so would you please share it with me. I'm not sure what to expect once I tackle the job.

Thanks

I replace most of the carpet in the RV and put down Allure laminate sold at Home Depot. Removing the carpet wasn't bad, most of it was stapled nothing glued. If you are not going to remove it all you have to figure out an end point for your transition from laminate to carpet. The allure is thin and sticks to itself. You don't fasten it to the sub-floor so it floats with temperature changes.

Ron

Wayne M · 11-14-2009, 07:33 AM

Ron,
That is a nice job.

Can I park next to you?

Bobg43 · 11-14-2009, 07:34 AM

Shellback1: Does your coach have slides - if so, were there any issues with scratching the tile when the slides were moved in and out?

Shellback1 · 11-14-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobg43

Shellback1: Does your coach have slides - if so, were there any issues with scratching the tile when the slides were moved in and out?

Yes and yes. My slide in the LR was digging thru the carpet and padding. I put the laminate down thinking it was thinner and wouldn't get scratched, but it did. I ended up re-adjusting the slide as best I could. I'll probably replace the scratched floor this winter while I'm trying to keep warm somewhere in the south.

Shellback1 · 11-14-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

Ron,
That is a nice job.

Can I park next to you?

Sure, as long as I don't have to replaced your floor

seniormoment · 11-15-2009, 07:31 AM

Sounds good. By the way, you did an awesome job on your flooring job...very nice. Thanks for including the pictures thats helpful.

seniormoment · 11-15-2009, 07:32 AM

no slides

Theberrys · 11-15-2009, 07:41 AM

Senior

We replaced carpet in our 99 Tradewinds ourselves. Here is a link yo pictures of the project.
RV Floor Project - Windows Live
Carpet removal really wasn't a problem. I did have to dig a bit under the slide to get it removed. The new flooring slid under the slide and made a neat job of it. So far we've had no scratches on the new floor and it's really eaiser to keep clean. We have dogs and have noticed the throw rugs stay in place berrter than when it was carpet.

Good Luck

Dick

Shellback1 · 11-15-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Theberrys

Senior

We replaced carpet in our 99 Tradewinds ourselves. Here is a link yo pictures of the project.
RV Floor Project - Windows Live
Carpet removal really wasn't a problem. I did have to dig a bit under the slide to get it removed. The new flooring slid under the slide and made a neat job of it. So far we've had no scratches on the new floor and it's really eaiser to keep clean. We have dogs and have noticed the throw rugs stay in place berrter than when it was carpet.

Good Luck

Dick

Very good job --- Looks like a LOT of work but I'm sure it was worth it.

seniormoment · 11-15-2009, 03:01 PM

Wow...thanks for the detail. The p[ictures are very helpful. What a nice job you did. It looks great.

pace89 · 11-21-2009, 04:32 PM

Hi Senior Moment. We have replaced the carpeting in our 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N with a pergo brand laminate. As others have mentioned the carpet removal was not much of an issue. If interested that project's photos as well as others can be viewed at: Picasa Web Albums - Terry & Bev + Cookie - 35 N Remodel

After viewing select: Terry & Bev + Cookies Gallery to view other projects.

seniormoment · 11-22-2009, 06:02 AM

Hi,

Thanks for the information. You really did a great job on your flooring. I will be starting my project shortly.

hardy1000 · 11-22-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Theberrys

Senior

We replaced carpet in our 99 Tradewinds ourselves. Here is a link yo pictures of the project.
RV Floor Project - Windows Live
Carpet removal really wasn't a problem. I did have to dig a bit under the slide to get it removed. The new flooring slid under the slide and made a neat job of it. So far we've had no scratches on the new floor and it's really eaiser to keep clean. We have dogs and have noticed the throw rugs stay in place berrter than when it was carpet.

Good Luck

Dick

Great job and great pics.

I have been thinking about laminate flooring to replace the carpet.

Wayne M · 11-22-2009, 02:33 PM

Well be that way Shelback1.

My whole purpose of parking next to you was so you could demonstrate on my Winni how a floor is put in. I would document it taking pictures so that after installing mine, you would have a base to start charging for your services!

Shellback1 · 11-22-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

Well be that way Shelback1.

My whole purpose of parking next to you was so you could demonstrate on my Winni how a floor is put in. I would document it taking pictures so that after installing mine, you would have a base to start charging for your services!

Well now that you explained it ----- OK

Wayne M · 11-22-2009, 09:47 PM

Yeah! Right!

DAN L · 11-23-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by seniormoment

Hi All,

I have a 1984 Itasca Motorhome that I just bought and I want to replace the carpet with a laminate flooring. Anyone out there have any experience with the removal of the carpeting? If so would you please share it with me. I'm not sure what to expect once I tackle the job.

Thanks

we just completed our installation of ALLURE plank vinyl flooring from home depot. it looks quite good.

the old carpet was mostly stapled down. it was glued near the fwd doghouse. the bathroom floor was glued and stapled. the most hassle was the staircase. i had help from a professional installer.
veterans get a 10% discount from home depot.

more info and pics to follow soon.

seniormoment · 11-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the info. I keep wondering when I put the laminate floor down how I will be doing the step area.

DAN L · 11-25-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by seniormoment

Thanks for the info. I keep wondering when I put the laminate floor down how I will be doing the step area.

as soon as my dw gets the pictures loaded, i will be posting about that.

we used double back tape in the stairwell, 1.5" oak baseboard moulding and 1/4 round oak around the top edges.