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Posted by on September 30, 2006, 11:04 am
gota love the DRI-core. we put that into our basement and put snap
together laminate over it. makes a great wood floor that feels like
it's on the first or second floor instead of the basement.
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Gino F. wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> We just installed about 250 sq. ft. of DRI-core plywood subfloor in
> our basement (great product for basements btw, nothing beats a
> floating floor).... the end game of course is to put down some carpet.
>
> The wife decided the carpet tiles would be easier to install,
> clean/fix/replace if needed and would just plain look more 'modern'
> than your typical wall to wall.
>
> To me, the choices have come down to FLOR or Legato's carpet tiles
> from Home Depot.
>
> Here are the pros and cons I've come up with, I'd love to hear about
> other people's experiences and recommendations.
>
> FLOR:
> -- Pros:
> - Many designs, textures and colours
> - allows infinite choice not just in colour but texture as well
> - usable on stairs as a runner
> -- Cons:
> - shipping charges are steep (Lowes only carries the ugliest
> colours/styles)
> - no underpadding
> - expensive even without shipping
>
> Legato:
> -- Pros:
> - includes underpadding
> - doesn't use adhesives
> - less expensive than FLOR
> - available locally at Home Depot
> -- Cons:
> - No 'checkboard' patterns possible
> - Can only get a wall to wall carpet look
> - Not as much colour/style selection
>
> I've also seen that the makers of Legato have a different brand of
> carpet tiles, the name escapes me now, but perhaps someone has
> experience with them?
>
> Thanks for the help,
>
> G
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