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Cynthia

Apr 29, 2002, 6:43 AM

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Hi Jim--
My server doesn't allow me to respond to individual emails, so I am putting this out here in hopes that you will see it. I have seen a lot of your posts, and think you might know the answer to this. I am building a house in Chiapas. We are using local tile throughout for the floors, trying to keep costs down, etc, but for the kitchen, I wanted to use something different (I personally find tile too cold and unforgiving of spills and dropping things in a kitchen.) Anyway, wood is way too expensive here, and friends who have used it have had problems with warping, buckling etc. I was thinking of using one of those fake Swediish type floors--Pergo(?), I think they're called. I have priced them here in the US and was planning to purchase it here and drive down with it when I go this summer, but then I was wondering if there is a Home Depot type place in Cancun where you can buy this stuff. If yes, is there a selection? Do you know the cost? I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks, Cynthia

Jim in Cancun

Apr 29, 2002, 8:41 AM

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Apr 29, 2002, 10:06 AM

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My sister put those in when she remodeled her house. They had a slab floor and were forced to use it if they wanted wood. I would get some good instructions if you are going to do it yourself ... and you also need the glue and foam under-layment. The floor needs to be pretty level and since it is a floating system, you need a way to cover the edges (baseboards).

Cynthia

Apr 29, 2002, 6:49 PM

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THanks for your help...Pergo is the name brand of a Swedish laminate flooring material, that actually looks remarkably like real wood. (I saw it at a friend's house the other night and thought...hmmmm. Maybe...) It is actually manufactured to be installed so that you can take it with you when you move! She said the cost was reasonable, and she loaded the floor/subfloor for the entire living room in her van, and it was installed in a day. I don't know any comprable brands...it is advertised (with the 'just answers, no questions format', maybe you've seen it) all the time in home magazines. They do have a Website (www.pergo.com) that may give you an idea. From the website, it does not look like they sell in Mexico, though there is an address in Guate; I was wondering if there is a similar product available in Cancun, or would it be worth going to Guatemala or just purchasing in the US? I realize that this project will probably have to wait until the future, but if you are at the place and can take a look, that would be great. There are no stores like this in Chiapas. (We just got a Sam's in Tuxtla about a year or so ago, and that is about it.) Thanks again, ..Cynthia
: Sorry, but I'm not samiliar with the type of "Swedish" floor that you mention. HomeMart here does have wood flooring and there are other stores too--Matarama, Recubre--that have a wide variety of flooring-- wood and ceramic/plastic/stone.: If you can give me more specifics I will be gald to check on pricing and availability.

Jim in Cancun

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May 12, 2002, 7:43 AM

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I have it, got it from a friend who installs and sells the flooring.
Always glue the pieces, even the "click" type, because in any type of humidity, they warp and come apart at the joints.
I like mine, but already experienced one warp from a slight water spill. If you have high humidity or chance of water coming in from windows, etc..... go with tile.HomeDepot has had to replace many of the "just click" types due to them popping up.

Cynthia

May 12, 2002, 11:28 AM

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Hi Brenda--
Are you in Mex or the States? If in Mexico where did you get it? My friend here has the floor and it has worn great...her kids have even roller-bladed across it. Thanks for the glue tip...I'll be sure to use it if I decide to try it. We are at 3000 meters. It usually does not get humid, but we have a rainy season, and it can be cold in December. (In Mex, not the US). I welcome any other advice/opinions, Cynthia: I have it, got it from a friend who installs and sells the flooring.
: Always glue the pieces, even the "click" type, because in any type of humidity, they warp and come apart at the joints.
: I like mine, but already experienced one warp from a slight water spill. If you have high humidity or chance of water coming in from windows, etc..... go with tile.: HomeDepot has had to replace many of the "just click" types due to them popping up.

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Jun 13, 2002, 11:59 AM

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Hi Cynthia
Pergo flooring is in composition similar to countertops: they are strong but easy to damage with sharp objects not mencion almost irreparable and replacing is a nightmare (may have to remove all the way to the wall 'cause they interlock), have the looks of wood because is a picture of wood embeded in a plastic coat.
If real wood is too expensive you can always use linoleum.
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pergohttp://www.designerwoodfloors.com/pergo-flooring.htmlsister put those in when she remodeled her house. They had a slab floor and were forced to use it if they wanted wood. I would get some good instructions if you are going to do it yourself ... and you also need the glue and foam under-layment. The floor needs to be pretty level and since it is a floating system, you need a way to cover the edges (baseboards).

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Sep 20, 2002, 9:43 AM

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I installed Pergo flooring three years ago, and the pieces were glued together. Now I need to lift a floorboard under the Pergo flooring. I have been told that the only way to do this is to break up the Pergo and throw it away.
Any ideas?