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Old 01-17-2016, 01:28 AM   #1
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Ok... floorboards long ways or cross ways?

Seems like both will create their own unique visual effect. I have always thought longways but then I've seen a few that go the other way, and it doesn't seem so bad.

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Old 01-17-2016, 07:34 AM   #2
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it would be easier to replace a damaged plank crossways
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Old 01-17-2016, 09:19 AM   #3
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Why not a nice herringbone pattern?
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Old 01-17-2016, 10:54 AM   #4
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long ways looks like a bowing alley, but makes the bus look long and big and gives a natural flow to the space. cross ways makes the bus look wider, and shorter, but has unnatural flow. either way looks good. I notice this when laying flooring down in houses, and when trying to decide on my bus, still haven't installed yet.
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Old 01-17-2016, 11:39 PM   #5
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Been looking at cork lately, which doesn't have a grain. I figure since the entire bus only needs about 75 square feet, it might as well be something nice.
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Old 01-18-2016, 04:42 AM   #6
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I was planning on using wood grain anti-fatigue mat for the floor
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Old 01-18-2016, 01:58 PM   #7
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I was planning on using wood grain anti-fatigue mat for the floor
mmm....interesting!
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Old 01-18-2016, 06:57 PM   #8
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Barn Board Vinyl flooring with the pattern going across....
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Old 01-19-2016, 01:18 AM   #9
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ooooh, I like it...
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Old 01-25-2016, 09:40 AM   #10
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Great look.... gives me a new perspective on vinyl!
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I like the looks of that vinyl Redd! Did you attach it in any way?
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Old 01-27-2016, 09:09 AM   #12
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I like the looks of that vinyl Redd! Did you attach it in any way?

Not yet Mike, still got some hackin, grindin, slashin, choppin, fittin to do and didn't want to wreck the vinyl. I'll use a vinyl flooring adhesive when ready.

The vinyl flooring pattern ran length wise off the roll in a 12 foot width, I only needed 11+ feet by 7.5 feet for my kitchen area. That's why it ended up across.... to much waste.

The original plan was a grey in colour, pieces of slate but they were sold out.
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