Half my house is already tile, the rest is carpet. This is Houston... Floors get cold for about a week each year
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I'm not sure how my answering your question was confrontational... Since I am asking specifically about an install that will be appropriate for an aquarium, it is reef related.
You asked a mod to move the post; as a mod, I was letting you know why I'm not moving it
RobertP
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I have laid my own tile floor in previous houses and they are supposed to pour a leveler if the floor is not level. If it is fairly level then the tiles should go down no problem. I only did square tiles so I cannot say on those longer skinny ones that look like wood. But there is ZERO reason it would not be level if the floor underneath is level. If there are tiles that stick up it is because the floor was not clean or the installer didn't push the tiles down like they are supposed to...you do NOT want an air gap between the tile and the floor. Only big concern I ever had with tile floors was the grout getting discolored over time in high traffic areas. We had a sandy colored tile and lighter grout so it was great after 10 years but I would recommend darker grout if possible. Not sure if saltwater splashes mess with grout colors...
We have been in this house about 2 years and we went with vinyl flooring planks because they do not care if you get them wet and they look like wood...and really easy to replace one if it gets damaged. We only have small dogs so no big dog scratches. I have seen some scuffs under the dining room table so I would expect issues under your tank stand over time. The vinyl definitely is not as tough as tile but I also dont have to worry about dropping a heavy pan and breaking the floor....yeah we never dropped a heavy pan on tile either.
Oh and don't be fooled by laminate flooring...no matter what they say they are NOT waterproof at ALL! Had enough in old houses over the past 20 years to know that they all suck.
We have been in this house about 2 years and we went with vinyl flooring planks because they do not care if you get them wet and they look like wood...and really easy to replace one if it gets damaged. We only have small dogs so no big dog scratches. I have seen some scuffs under the dining room table so I would expect issues under your tank stand over time. The vinyl definitely is not as tough as tile but I also dont have to worry about dropping a heavy pan and breaking the floor....yeah we never dropped a heavy pan on tile either.
Oh and don't be fooled by laminate flooring...no matter what they say they are NOT waterproof at ALL! Had enough in old houses over the past 20 years to know that they all suck.
Tangs
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I sometimes gently throw a dog leash and crack tiles. Never mind an aquarium
Yep, laminate=spongeI have laid my own tile floor in previous houses and they are supposed to pour a leveler if the floor is not level. If it is fairly level then the tiles should go down no problem. I only did square tiles so I cannot say on those longer skinny ones that look like wood. But there is ZERO reason it would not be level if the floor underneath is level. If there are tiles that stick up it is because the floor was not clean or the installer didn't push the tiles down like they are supposed to...you do NOT want an air gap between the tile and the floor. Only big concern I ever had with tile floors was the grout getting discolored over time in high traffic areas. We had a sandy colored tile and lighter grout so it was great after 10 years but I would recommend darker grout if possible. Not sure if saltwater splashes mess with grout colors...
We have been in this house about 2 years and we went with vinyl flooring planks because they do not care if you get them wet and they look like wood...and really easy to replace one if it gets damaged. We only have small dogs so no big dog scratches. I have seen some scuffs under the dining room table so I would expect issues under your tank stand over time. The vinyl definitely is not as tough as tile but I also dont have to worry about dropping a heavy pan and breaking the floor....yeah we never dropped a heavy pan on tile either.
Oh and don't be fooled by laminate flooring...no matter what they say they are NOT waterproof at ALL! Had enough in old houses over the past 20 years to know that they all suck.
Stickboy97
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As a commercial gc I can say tile install seems to be pretty easy, like many things it’s the prep before hand that matters.
Make sure they use a leveler and check it before they install the tile where the tank is going. The rest of the house just needs to be flat not level.
If you try to level your whole slab could be costly, depending on how old the house is.
I know some good floor guys, I will
Ask if any are interested in doing residential
Do you know how many sq ft you need installed?
Make sure they use a leveler and check it before they install the tile where the tank is going. The rest of the house just needs to be flat not level.
If you try to level your whole slab could be costly, depending on how old the house is.
I know some good floor guys, I will
Ask if any are interested in doing residential
Do you know how many sq ft you need installed?
Not yet, at this point just trying to decide on a product that will be appropriate for the task. Thanks for the info
Tangs
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I have had Laminate flooring which includes around the aquarium but not under. There are 2 laminate pieces in front of the aquarium that really should be changed but other than that the rest look pretty good. It has been there over 10 years and I have had a few major spills. Overflowing or plugged overhang filters being the main culprit.
I can tell you from having multiple apartments with vinyl plank it is very nice. I’ve literally flooded apartments several times with that floor and sucked it up with a carpet cleaner and the vinyl plank was good to go. If you damage it, you can easily replace one plank if needed. Love that kind of floor. I need vinyl base boards too. Haha. I’ve had to rip out baseboards more than once.
RobertP
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In my last house about 2 months after installing wall to wall laminate we had a leak in the bathroom sink and it was UNDER the laminate. Fortunately insurance covered it and replaced the entire downstairs with new laminate that said it was waterproof. About a month after that the washing machine drain decided to back up and got some on top of the floor and under the floor. It found a few spots that were NOT waterproof but they laid back down and were not really noticeable after a few weeks.
And I blame laminate for getting me into this hobby! After redoing the flooring the second time it was then that I accidentally killed all my freshwater fish while moving the fish tank. We kept nothing for well over a year and then my wife said, let's do saltwater....
Tangs
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I'll try not to use furnace vents for my flooring choice
Yeah unfortunately with all the moisture our homes are more humid thus creating more water particles to accumulate and rust over time. I run my AC fans 24/7 so my ducts may need a good cleaning. I forgot you live way up north where your ducts are in the floor mostly.
Tangs
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It is from salt water spilling/ leaking/ overflowing accidently onto the floor and into a furnace intake vent located under the aquarium.
soymilk
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Haven’t decided on anything yet.
We are in the process of replacing our flooring ourselves. Our carpet was well past its prime and the flooring we were originally going to use was discontinued so we had to rip out everything to avoid having multiple flooring types on our first floor. We decided to go with luxury vinyl. It is made of PVC, water resistant, easy to install and cut ourselves and thus far, isn't prone to imprints/indentions from the weight of the aquarium in that particular room. We were only able to get one room done before the hubby had to go on a job assignment, but you are welcome to come and take a look to see if you think it may work for your needs....just ignore the bare concrete everywhere else
Edit - We have a terrific GC we use for all our big projects we can't do ourselves. Only downside is he is so terrific it is usually 3-4 months before he can start jobs. I'm happy to share his contact info if your interested in talking with him.
Edit - We have a terrific GC we use for all our big projects we can't do ourselves. Only downside is he is so terrific it is usually 3-4 months before he can start jobs. I'm happy to share his contact info if your interested in talking with him.
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Yes! Please pm his infoWe are in the process of replacing our flooring ourselves. Our carpet was well past its prime and the flooring we were originally going to use was discontinued so we had to rip out everything to avoid having multiple flooring types on our first floor. We decided to go with luxury vinyl. It is made of PVC, water resistant, easy to install and cut ourselves and thus far, isn't prone to imprints/indentions from the weight of the aquarium in that particular room. We were only able to get one room done before the hubby had to go on a job assignment, but you are welcome to come and take a look to see if you think it may work for your needs....just ignore the bare concrete everywhere else
Edit - We have a terrific GC we use for all our big projects we can't do ourselves. Only downside is he is so terrific it is usually 3-4 months before he can start jobs. I'm happy to share his contact info if your interested in talking with him.
