Comments on: Flor tile carpet review http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/ Family reviews, stories, ideas and activities. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Wendy http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-9530 Wendy Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:53:04 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-9530 Thanks for the review. We just had some basement flooding after a week of non-stop rain and are thinking of ripping out all the old padding/carpeting and installing Flor tiles. Under the current carpet is the original concrete floor plus some areas that probably once held linoleum or other old covering--not sure if we can scrape it off. How is your carpet holding up after the initial placement? Do the kids like the texture? We're also thinking of putting an area rug over the Flor to soften some of the areas--is that something you've also tried? Thanks! Thanks for the review. We just had some basement flooding after a week of non-stop rain and are thinking of ripping out all the old padding/carpeting and installing Flor tiles. Under the current carpet is the original concrete floor plus some areas that probably once held linoleum or other old covering–not sure if we can scrape it off.
How is your carpet holding up after the initial placement? Do the kids like the texture? We’re also thinking of putting an area rug over the Flor to soften some of the areas–is that something you’ve also tried?
Thanks!

]]> By: bill b http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-9039 bill b Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:55:32 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-9039 Can the tiles be installed over tiles. The tiles were installed using some kind if black adhesive, looks something like tar. Have not been able to remove so far. Can the tiles be installed over tiles. The tiles were installed using some kind if black adhesive, looks something like tar. Have not been able to remove so far.

]]> By: Mary http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-8562 Mary Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:36:36 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-8562 I want to install the carpet tiles on a concrete floor that will need to be prepared with the non-solvent based sealer. Did the sealer you used have an odor? I am chemically sensitive and do not want any toxic odors in the house. I want to install the carpet tiles on a concrete floor that will need to be prepared with the non-solvent based sealer. Did the sealer you used have an odor? I am chemically sensitive and do not want any toxic odors in the house.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4675 Charlie Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:22:38 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-4675 Thanks heaps for posting that information regarding how one installs over concrete, i've been looking at doing stuff with carpet tiles for awhile now, and i'm glad i came across this. I also say another blog that was of some interest, and hopefully to you guys aswell, particulary this recent post <a href="http://guide-to-carpet-tiles.blogspot.com/2009/03/cheap-carpet-tiles-negative-review.html" rel="nofollow">* Cheap Carpet Tiles - A Negative Review</a> Thanks heaps for posting that information regarding how one installs over concrete, i’ve been looking at doing stuff with carpet tiles for awhile now, and i’m glad i came across this. I also say another blog that was of some interest, and hopefully to you guys aswell, particulary this recent post * Cheap Carpet Tiles – A Negative Review

]]> By: John http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2752 John Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:29:07 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-2752 Sorry, I don't. I bought it from Lowes. I asked one of the guys there if it was water based and then brought it to the paint counter to have another guy confirm. If you use the wrong sealer it can ruin the floor tiles. Sorry, I don’t. I bought it from Lowes. I asked one of the guys there if it was water based and then brought it to the paint counter to have another guy confirm. If you use the wrong sealer it can ruin the floor tiles.

]]> By: Mark http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2744 Mark Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:47:29 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-2744 Do you remember the name of the sealer you used? Do you remember the name of the sealer you used?

]]> By: John http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2354 John Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:46:42 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-2354 Do you know what kind of sealer you used? The Flor instructions mention not using a solvent based sealant. "ALL concrete must be sealed with a non-solvent based concrete sealer per the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to properly seal a concrete floor prior to installation can cause the backing of FLOR to react with the floor, which can result in indoor air quality issues and/or adherence of FLOR’s backing to the floor." I recommend contacting their customer service department or check their forums. I talked to them prior to my installation to make sure I got everything right and then had to ask a guy at Lowes which sealer was correct. It was NOT readily apparent which was solvent based and which was not. So far our tiles are not having any problems. Do you know what kind of sealer you used? The Flor instructions mention not using a solvent based sealant.
“ALL concrete must be sealed with a non-solvent based concrete sealer per the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to properly seal a concrete floor prior to installation can cause the backing of FLOR to react with the floor, which can result in indoor air quality issues and/or adherence of FLOR’s backing to the floor.”

I recommend contacting their customer service department or check their forums. I talked to them prior to my installation to make sure I got everything right and then had to ask a guy at Lowes which sealer was correct. It was NOT readily apparent which was solvent based and which was not. So far our tiles are not having any problems.

]]> By: Karen http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2346 Karen Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:14:57 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-2346 I've been looking for info on installing FLOR over concrete, and was so happy to find your site, since you mention doing this. We want to put FLOR tiles on our newly sealed concrete floor (after waiting the 3 days for the concrete to be ready, of course), but even without the sticky FLOR dots, it''s sticking to the concrete surface. When we picked up a FLOR tile, it actually ripped off the concrete sealant as well! We don't know what to do, now, since we love FLOR, and had intended to put in all around our new polished concrete. Any ideas why this happened? Any ideas on how it might be prevented? We were thinking of using corn starch or something powdery to keep the tile from gluing itself to the concrete surface. Many thanks for any suggestions you can offer! I’ve been looking for info on installing FLOR over concrete, and was so happy to find your site, since you mention doing this. We want to put FLOR tiles on our newly sealed concrete floor (after waiting the 3 days for the concrete to be ready, of course), but even without the sticky FLOR dots, it”s sticking to the concrete surface. When we picked up a FLOR tile, it actually ripped off the concrete sealant as well! We don’t know what to do, now, since we love FLOR, and had intended to put in all around our new polished concrete. Any ideas why this happened? Any ideas on how it might be prevented? We were thinking of using corn starch or something powdery to keep the tile from gluing itself to the concrete surface. Many thanks for any suggestions you can offer!

]]> By: Dan http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2069 Dan Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:45:24 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-2069 Installed Flor tiles (Straight and Narrow) in my camper and love 'em! They were easy to install, you can cut corners and weird angles with ease, and it stays put and wears like iron. Sure we could have gone cheaper, but we probably would have been replacing it in a few years if we had. With Flor, they should last the life of the camper. Installed Flor tiles (Straight and Narrow) in my camper and love ‘em! They were easy to install, you can cut corners and weird angles with ease, and it stays put and wears like iron. Sure we could have gone cheaper, but we probably would have been replacing it in a few years if we had. With Flor, they should last the life of the camper.

]]> By: Yun http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2031 Yun Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:35:11 +0000 http://www.myfamilylovesit.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/flor-tile-carpet-review/#comment-2031 Great post. I'm looking into creating a Flor area rug for our living room, but I'm not sure which style would work best. You mention that some of the styles weren't soft enough. We have a newborn, so we're looking for plush, but also baby (and cat) friendly. I'm interested in the short shag, rake me over (too long though?) and the Twill Ride (too rough?). Any suggestions? Great post. I’m looking into creating a Flor area rug for our living room, but I’m not sure which style would work best. You mention that some of the styles weren’t soft enough. We have a newborn, so we’re looking for plush, but also baby (and cat) friendly. I’m interested in the short shag, rake me over (too long though?) and the Twill Ride (too rough?).

Any suggestions?

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