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10150. Magoseph - 7/3/2004 10:25:51 PM My husband tells me you're one of those made-up persons from the evil internet.
You couldn't possibly have any information, or the brains to make up the title of informatician.
Did he really say that? If he did, then he didn't have the brains to google the word "informatician" before making such a statement. 10151. Absensia - 7/3/2004 11:50:02 PM G'day all! I hope you're all having a wonderful Sunday. People have been setting off fireworks since Friday night and the cats have gone into seclusion.
Thank you, Ulgine. Today is my mother's birthday and my niece's birthday is next week. We have several June and July b'days in my family. 10152. alistairConnor - 7/4/2004 4:55:40 PM Res :
Woden and I will be lazing on the National Mall tomorrow and watching fireworks.
Yeah, I always knew you were the type of people who spend their free time hanging around in malls. 10153. alistairConnor - 7/4/2004 5:05:23 PM My husband tells me you're one of those made-up persons from the evil internet.
Hey, I'm uneasy enough thinking that he may be reading what I write -- I actually prefer that he should think me imaginary.
But yes, I am an informaticien -- there is no succinct way of saying this in English, which is an inferior language. 10154. alistairConnor - 7/4/2004 5:21:36 PM Laminate is nice and very popular in areas with heavy usage but an old-fashioned oiled wood floor will only grow nicer with age.
I'm getting all torn and conflicted as to what to put on the floor of the new bedroom, over the concrete slab. Laminate would be the simplest option. My instinct was carpet, but French people throw up their hands in horror at the idea. Must be a cultural issue. 10155. neato - 7/4/2004 5:33:32 PM Paint the concrete? Polish the concrete - v. groovy 10156. Macnas - 7/4/2004 5:43:36 PM Surely your wife will decide? 10157. alistairConnor - 7/4/2004 6:01:28 PM hmm. As previously discussed, the surface of the concrete is not of good enough quality to polish or paint -- I had thought of waxing it, but it won't work. 10158. PelleNilsson - 7/4/2004 6:02:27 PM Wall-to-wall carpeting is a very anglo-saxon concept. 10159. Macnas - 7/4/2004 6:14:11 PM You can buy floor sealer/finish that is self levelling, a bit expensive but very effective. It is, I think, of the 2 part epoxy type, so it will reek while it it is curing.
The finish is, however, very good.
Throw some mats and rugs down and Roberts your mothers brother. Oh but make sure you rout and grout any cracks, unless you wish to see your expensive floor disappear into your foundations. 10160. Macnas - 7/4/2004 6:23:41 PM There are some examples that I have used here.
10161. PelleNilsson - 7/4/2004 6:51:41 PM I think laminate or a thin snap-on parquet on top of a soft fiber mat would be the best. 10162. Macnas - 7/4/2004 6:53:16 PM Or straw, have you considered straw? 10163. Magoseph - 7/4/2004 11:13:40 PM How about sciure, Mac?
Carpeting is an out of fashion concept here too, Pelle. The parquet is a good idea.
10164. wonkers2 - 7/4/2004 11:18:51 PM Did you consider bamboo? Somebody told me recently that its the latest thing in flooring. Apparently it's very hard and durable. 10165. Macnas - 7/4/2004 11:27:12 PM Bamboo eh? Wonder how it's fixed, it can't be levelled properly I imagine, unless it's processed in some way, perhaps with a backing material as well, hmm. If it works I think its a great idea. Bamboo is one hell of a renewable resource.
10166. Magoseph - 7/4/2004 11:50:05 PM 
Bamboo
10167. Macnas - 7/5/2004 12:00:15 AM Processed into some kind of laminate so, looks like maple for all intents and purposes. Nice. 10168. Magoseph - 7/5/2004 12:03:00 AM Bamboo flooring
This new innovation in the wood flooring market, bamboo has some remarkable qualities. As hard as Hard maple, 50% more stable and harder than Red Oak. Made from grass, not wood, this new product because is a grass (with more than 1,000 species-worldwide), it rejuvenates itself to maturity within 4 to 5 years, thus being an environmentally friendly product by helping preserve our forest. Naturally golden blond in color, with some varieties being stained, all having a unique distinctive pattern when made into flooring. This beautiful product work well in any decor or room setting. Bamboo flooring now comes in over 30 colors, complimenting any interior design.
During the manufacturing process the product is treated to prevent insect and mildew damage and to conform to both residential and commercial fire prevention standards. Most manufacturers produce this product prefinished, ready for installation whether nail down or glued directly to a concrete surface, as it is a laminated (engineered) product. Maintenance for this product is the same as most prefinished products, light damp mop on occasion, with frequent sweeping and/or vacuuming. This new flooring can start around $6.25 per square foot. 10169. PelleNilsson - 7/5/2004 12:37:29 AM Damned expensive.
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