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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. 10170. judithathome - 7/5/2004 12:40:54 AM Not if it lasts as long as they claim and it seems to do just that in Japan...bamboo floors are gorgeous. 10171. Macnas - 7/5/2004 12:45:26 AM Christ on a bike that is expensive. 10172. judithathome - 7/5/2004 12:49:10 AM A ten by twelve room would be $750.00, right? That doesn't seem outrageous for an exotic woood.
I have a friend who has real teak panelling all through his house. It was built in the 1950s and would be prohibitive today but it looks fantastic, fifty years later. 10173. PelleNilsson - 7/5/2004 12:55:28 AM Lasting long is not a problem. There is no known upper limit to the life time of a well maintained wooden floor. 10174. judithathome - 7/5/2004 12:58:17 AM Yes, I know...we have 50+ years going on our tiger oak floors and they look as good as new.
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