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Date:         Sat, 8 Jun 2013 12:41:56 -0600
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Flooring in back
Comments: To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
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I used 1/2" thick engineered bamboo for mine, I had to remove the thin plywood underneath to make it fit. I love it, quick wipe up with spills and sweeps out easily. The blond ish color brightened it up compared to the dark brown carpet with the giant black stain in it!

Velma 82 na diesel westy On Jun 8, 2013 12:38 PM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> Jeremy, yes you can use Pergo type flooring. However I would not do this > as the flooring is very susceptible to water damage. Instead I would use a > hardwood or bamboo flooring that is the same wood all the way through. > This will be a lot less prone to water damage and last a lot longer. I > have pergo flooring in my house and you cannot mop it because that will > make the backing which is glued together saw dust (composite) start to > disintegrate. > > Hope this helps. > > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www.vanagain.com > > > On Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 9:14 AM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Hey all, > > > > I was looking at some other vans and I see that some have replaced their > > carpet in the back with wood flooring, presumably a Pergo type laminate. > > > > My rear carpet is in decent condition, but with two kids, I kind of like > > the idea and look and seems easy to install. > > > > A > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www.vanagain.com >


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