Allure vinyl flooring

JohnDar

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Now called “Lifeproof.” For those that have replaced their carpet or linoleum with this, how is it holding up? Any problems with dimensional stability from heat or cold (as in storage)?


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carl.swoyer

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Now called “Lifeproof.” For those that have replaced their carpet or linoleum with this, how is it holding up? Any problems with dimensional stability from heat or cold (as in storage)?


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This'll be a good thread. We need pictures.

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JohnDar

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This'll be a good thread. We need pictures.

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I’d like to replace the old carpeting and linoleum with it but don’t want to find it won’t survive cold winter storage.


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porthole

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Now called “Lifeproof.” For those that have replaced their carpet or linoleum with this, how is it holding up? Any problems with dimensional stability from heat or cold (as in storage)?


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Is it sheet vinyl flooring or tiles?
 

JohnDar

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Is it sheet vinyl flooring or tiles?

It’s a vinyl plank laminate floating floor. There have been some owners that have used it but no info on how it’s been holding up.


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I have been considering using the Allure (Lifeproof) in our RV.
In my research I found that it is recommended to be in a controlled environment, meaning it's temperature range is 50°F-100°F or the warranty will be voided.
So, if our rigs see winter temperatures this may not be the best product for us to use.

Peace
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JohnDar

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I have been considering using the Allure (Lifeproof) in our RV.
In my research I found that it is recommended to be in a controlled environment, meaning it's temperature range is 50°F-100°F or the warranty will be voided.
So, if our rigs see winter temperatures this may not be the best product for us to use.

Peace
Dave

Yes, I've read the same disclaimer information. Curious to hear from actual users, though.
 

carl.swoyer

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I have been considering using the Allure (Lifeproof) in our RV.
In my research I found that it is recommended to be in a controlled environment, meaning it's temperature range is 50°F-100°F or the warranty will be voided.
So, if our rigs see winter temperatures this may not be the best product for us to use.

Peace
Dave
So how does the manufacturer deal with shipping this product to a retail location during the winter? It's going to be in freezing temperatures during transportation from the factory/ production location to the retail selling location. ?

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jbeletti

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And this has a similar disclaimer about being climate controlled in its instructions. Tried to copy & paste it, but it won't transfer.

I think Kakampers used this either in their Bighorn or current Landmark. Perhaps Kathy will see this thread.


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kakampers

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It would be awesome if we had the ability to tag people in threads.

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We have used Allure... it's in our Landmark now. We have the glue strip and it's holding up well. Had the click and lock version, but removed it, as it would not stay together.

As for temperature changes, does not affect us living in it. We did, however use it in our coach house in South TX, which is not temperature controlled in the summer, and shrunk length wise leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch gaps on every plank. Will be replacing it this winter.
 

JohnDar

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We have used Allure... it's in our Landmark now. We have the glue strip and it's holding up well. Had the click and lock version, but removed it, as it would not stay together.

As for temperature changes, does not affect us living in it. We did, however use it in our coach house in South TX, which is not temperature controlled in the summer, and shrunk length wise leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch gaps on every plank. Will be replacing it this winter.

Thanks! I'll have to look further into it for info on using a glue strip version vs. click & lock. Our summer temps probably won't get as high as south TX and we leave the Fantastic Fan powered when we are away, so it doesn't get too hot.

Gotta do something to replace the OEM carpet with something other than more carpet. And the lino is showing its age, too.
 

porthole

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We have used Allure... it's in our Landmark now. We have the glue strip and it's holding up well. Had the click and lock version, but removed it, as it would not stay together.

As for temperature changes, does not affect us living in it. We did, however use it in our coach house in South TX, which is not temperature controlled in the summer, and shrunk length wise leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch gaps on every plank. Will be replacing it this winter.

It shrank in the summer? That is the opposite of what would be expected.
 

JohnDar

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We have used Allure... it's in our Landmark now. We have the glue strip and it's holding up well. Had the click and lock version, but removed it, as it would not stay together.

As for temperature changes, does not affect us living in it. We did, however use it in our coach house in South TX, which is not temperature controlled in the summer, and shrunk length wise leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch gaps on every plank. Will be replacing it this winter.

By glue strip, do you mean the peel & stick type of flooring, where the entire back side has PSA on it. Did you use a latex primer on the bare wood substrate before laying the flooring? I'm surprised the click and lock version came apart in your Landmark, unless it was due to temperature variation or flexing of the floor during travel.
 

kakampers

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It shrank in the summer? That is the opposite of what would be expected.

That's what we thought too...but the very first summer it shrank as stated...hasn't changed since, though. We are going to replace with ceramic, wood look tile.
 

kakampers

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Thanks! I'll have to look further into it for info on using a glue strip version vs. click & lock. Our summer temps probably won't get as high as south TX and we leave the Fantastic Fan powered when we are away, so it doesn't get too hot.

Gotta do something to replace the OEM carpet with something other than more carpet. And the lino is showing its age, too.

We did the whole rig, except the dining room slide...left the carpet there. Even took everything out of the bedroom...
 

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kakampers

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By glue strip, do you mean the peel & stick type of flooring, where the entire back side has PSA on it. Did you use a latex primer on the bare wood substrate before laying the flooring? I'm surprised the click and lock version came apart in your Landmark, unless it was due to temperature variation or flexing of the floor during travel.

Not glued down...this is a true floating floor. We covered the floor, after removing carpet, with an underlayment. The glue strips are on one long edge and one end of each plank. You place the planks like you would a click and lock floor and then you need to use a roller on the glue strip seams...this ensures they make a good,tight bond.

Our click and lock was floating too...the trailer movement is what caused the problem of it coming apart...
 

JohnDar

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Not glued down...this is a true floating floor. We covered the floor, after removing carpet, with an underlayment. The glue strips are on one long edge and one end of each plank. You place the planks like you would a click and lock floor and then you need to use a roller on the glue strip seams...this ensures they make a good,tight bond.

Our click and lock was floating too...the trailer movement is what caused the problem of it coming apart...

What did you use for underlayment? Instructions say not to.
 
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