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Date:         Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:28:56 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: carpet alternatives
Comments: To: Daniel O Stevens <dosteven@syr.edu>
In-Reply-To:  <150FA8AFF2107045B69F9BF548F3E8410163451D@SUEXCL-02.ad.syr.edu>
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That is very creative! I installed a laminate floor in my Westy, and put an imitation oriental rug on it. The rug looks and feels soft to the feet, but when I kneel with bare knees, it feels like I'm kneeling on needles! Patti 90 Westy Automatic *************************

On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 6:30 AM, Daniel O Stevens <dosteven@syr.edu> wrote:

> I use a FOAM puzzle fake wood floor. > > It is very easy on the knees, and keeps the floor from being cold on > those fall/spring mornings. > > Looks like this and has held up very well. Though you do need to watch > for dog claws & firewood damage. > http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/d2/e9/4456_1.JPG > Ebay Auction #: 160258958774 > I bought mine locally @ a closeout store, but on ebay it's $5 for 8sqft. > > I have to point out that it's FOAM and SOFT hardwood to people looking > at my van, they don't tend to notice right away, or from ~3+ ft. > > It does buckle a little in the summer heat (expansion) I have it cut to > tight to the edges, needs a little more breathing room. Also stuff > dropped on it doesn't crash or break.. And it wipes clean easily. Does > not absorb water. > > Dan in NY > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > --------- > > From: B <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM> > Subject: > > Hi, > > Here's a glimpse at our passenger-area flooring: > > http://www.sdmcriders.org/Oddstray/westy/screen/lower1.html > > > There are nine sections of 1" thick foam flooring. Sold with 'train > town' image at Home Depot. Easily cut to fit the floor of the Westy. > Easy to clean. Easy to remove whenever we might need to. Cheerful to > look at (though, we do cover ours with an additional layer of indoor/ > outdoor carpeting because it makes B's old knees less cranky when she > kneels on it). > > > B&S > '87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc' > SoCal >


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