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TheVTCGuy · 7 March 2013, 05:54 AM

All by myself... OK, so that's a lie, I had my friends help me but there was not ONE professional (or probably even competent) person in the bunch. Carpet wasn't in too bad a shape, but needed replacing, I thought, "why not, let's put in wood" (actually, laminate, Pergo).

Pulling up the old carpet was the hardest (and dirtiest) work, I wore a full respirator, and my whole place looked like a room out of the Munsters house there was so much dust everywhere. It took me a good part of the weekend, but got it done and the floor prepared. Then went shopping. Bought the Pergo, underpadding, baseboard, various tools, all in all it came to around $1,500. MUCH less then the lowest quote I had received from installers. Last Saturday was the big day...

Five of us, that have all known each other since college, got together and did the deed. It was the most fun I've had in six months; I have good friends.

And for five middle-aged men that have known each other for 30 years to get together and spend a Saturday TRYING to acomplish something productive... Well, you can imagine the flying insults, language, and genuine male-bonding that went on. We had bagels, Pizza; it took us about five hours to complete, (my place is not that big). Considering we had three Engineers, a tech-sales guy, and a Zoo animal care manager (trying to) put in a wood floor, it's amazing the whole complex didn't come crashing down.

But I smile and laugh everytime I think about that day. I wish I could repeat some of the things that were said but...

Oh, and I am THRILLED with the way it came out!

Really, for a bunch of nerds that don't know much about constructiona and nothing about laying floor, I think we did a pretty good job!

Oh, next week, I'm putting up tiling in my bathroom.... Never done that before either and it's a solo job... Anyone want to stop by and help?

bayerische · 7 March 2013, 05:57 AM

Looks good Paul!

Wooden floors are the norm over here.

bayerische · 7 March 2013, 05:58 AM

BTW, is this a laminate?

TheVTCGuy · 7 March 2013, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

BTW, is this a laminate?

Yes it is Andreas, Pergo, Gunstock, 8MM. Found it really easy to work with, it has a 30 year gurantee and I like the way it looks.

dddrees · 7 March 2013, 06:03 AM

Wow, looks good Paul.

HRV · 7 March 2013, 06:04 AM

Well done Paul, looks like fun and did you guys did a great job

scottIN · 7 March 2013, 06:06 AM

Looks good!
Funny, because I always read your name as VCTGuy..and I was thinking Vinyl Composite Tile. Then I see a thread about you installing wood floors...

MonBK · 7 March 2013, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

BTW, is this a laminate?

It's a Swedish made floor.

bayerische · 7 March 2013, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

It's a Swedish made floor.

That was my point when I saw "Pergo"! (The best)

I have Pergo at Albatros in the dining room.

MonBK · 7 March 2013, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

That was my point when I saw "Pergo"! (The best)

I have Pergo at Albatros in the dining room.

I will step on it this summer.

bayerische · 7 March 2013, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I will step on it this summer.

I hope it's OK without a red carpet!?

I do have plenty of red wine, so I hope it will compensate?

Looking forward to that!

But I'll see you before the summer.

MonBK · 7 March 2013, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

I hope it's OK without a red carpet!?

I do have plenty of red wine, so I hope it will compensate?

Looking forward to that!

But I'll see you before the summer.

Hey, it's Thomas that is the Ballerina.

Kingair · 7 March 2013, 06:23 AM

Nice job Paul

HAGOne

Jocke · 7 March 2013, 06:25 AM

Well done my friend, keep it that way and I might invite you home to me.

BTW. Did you find your hamster?

bayerische · 7 March 2013, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Hey, it's Thomas that is the Ballerina.

I hope you both make it! Here's an idea, in Paul's thread non the less...

We should bring Jocke!

Jocke · 7 March 2013, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Hey, it's Thomas that is the Ballerina.

What do you mean with that statement?

mannyv11 · 7 March 2013, 06:45 AM

Coming from a floor guy ( one who installs floors) you guys did a solid job. Congrats you have some great friends =)

MonBK · 7 March 2013, 06:50 AM

[QUOTE=Jocke;4002892]What do you mean with that statement?

QUOTE]

I think that pic says it all.

TheVTCGuy · 7 March 2013, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyv11

Coming from a floor guy ( one who installs floors) you guys did a solid job. Congrats you have some great friends =)

Thank you very much Manny

Where the hell were you last Saturday!?!?!?!?

We could have used you!

TheVTCGuy · 7 March 2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Well done my friend, keep it that way and I might invite you home to me.

BTW. Did you find your hamster?

JOCKE!!!!!

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO POST ON MY THREAD!!!!!

Mods, will one of you please BAN Jocke for me? Thank you...

Jocke · 7 March 2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

JOCKE!!!!!

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO POST ON MY THREAD!!!!!

Mods, will one of you please BAN Jocke for me? Thank you...

Paul, it was a nice post I've made.

Sorry I'm out of here, PhotoShop calls.

TheVTCGuy · 7 March 2013, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Paul, it was a nice post I've made.

Sorry I'm out of here, PhotoShop calls.

Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make the bad man stop!!!!!!!!!

crew · 7 March 2013, 08:15 AM

Beautiful Paul!
Love the look.

East Bay Rider · 7 March 2013, 09:13 AM

That came out excellent.

Rbdport · 7 March 2013, 10:21 AM

Well done! When hubby and I were first married, we were poor, like eating beans and rice every night kind of poor. So were most of our friends. We bought our first house using his GI bill, no money down, 700 sq ft craftsman cottage (2 bedroom, one bath), a wreck of a place. Our friends were all doing the same. We formed a club. 12 couples, 12 months in the year. We made an agreement that everybody would give 1 weekend a month to the group. We drew months from a hat. Everybody showed up one weekend to do whatever project you planned. We did that for 20+ years as we all remodeled, moved up, etc. when we were starting to work on the children's houses, we decided it was time for them to form their own "club." Some of the BEST times of my life! Great friends, great results!

kilyung · 7 March 2013, 10:49 AM

Well done, Paul! If I were in the area, I'd lend a hand. I recently finished my basement bathroom. Tiling is relatively easy. It's mixing the thinset and grout that's tedious... remember, consistency of peanut butter.

HL65 · 7 March 2013, 11:00 AM

Very nice Paul! Cheers,

incontrol · 7 March 2013, 11:12 AM

Looks beautiful! Great job!

rodrob59 · 7 March 2013, 11:23 AM

Hope it works out better than the shower mirror(haha). Looks great.

TheVTCGuy · 7 March 2013, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Well done, Paul! If I were in the area, I'd lend a hand. I recently finished my basement bathroom. Tiling is relatively easy. It's mixing the thinset and grout that's tedious... remember, consistency of peanut butter

Thanks Mike, and you did a great job!

I have been warned about the mixing headaches, and have decided to buy pre-mixed. It's more expensive, but easier and save me frustration in the long run. I'm really looking forward to doing the tiling!

7 March 2013, 05:57 AM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Looks good Paul! Wooden floors are the norm over here. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 March 2013, 05:58 AM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	BTW, is this a laminate? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 March 2013, 06:03 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Wow, looks good Paul. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 March 2013, 06:25 AM	#14
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Well done my friend, keep it that way and I might invite you home to me. BTW. Did you find your hamster? __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	That came out excellent. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Well done Paul, looks like fun and did you guys did a great job

7 March 2013, 06:06 AM	#7
scottIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Indiana Watch: 14060 Posts: 210	Looks good! Funny, because I always read your name as VCTGuy..and I was thinking Vinyl Composite Tile. Then I see a thread about you installing wood floors...

7 March 2013, 06:23 AM	#13
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice job Paul HAGOne

7 March 2013, 06:45 AM	#17
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,515	Coming from a floor guy ( one who installs floors) you guys did a solid job. Congrats you have some great friends =)

7 March 2013, 06:50 AM	#18
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	[QUOTE=Jocke;4002892]What do you mean with that statement? QUOTE] I think that pic says it all.

7 March 2013, 08:15 AM	#23
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Beautiful Paul! Love the look.

7 March 2013, 10:21 AM	#25
Rbdport "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 484	Well done! When hubby and I were first married, we were poor, like eating beans and rice every night kind of poor. So were most of our friends. We bought our first house using his GI bill, no money down, 700 sq ft craftsman cottage (2 bedroom, one bath), a wreck of a place. Our friends were all doing the same. We formed a club. 12 couples, 12 months in the year. We made an agreement that everybody would give 1 weekend a month to the group. We drew months from a hat. Everybody showed up one weekend to do whatever project you planned. We did that for 20+ years as we all remodeled, moved up, etc. when we were starting to work on the children's houses, we decided it was time for them to form their own "club." Some of the BEST times of my life! Great friends, great results! __________________ Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough~Mark Twain

7 March 2013, 10:49 AM	#26
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Well done, Paul! If I were in the area, I'd lend a hand. I recently finished my basement bathroom. Tiling is relatively easy. It's mixing the thinset and grout that's tedious... remember, consistency of peanut butter.

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HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,015	Very nice Paul! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 March 2013, 11:12 AM	#28
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Looks beautiful! Great job! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

7 March 2013, 11:23 AM	#29
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Hope it works out better than the shower mirror(haha). Looks great. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

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