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Way off topic of penturning ... but here goes. How does the installation cost of engineered (laminate, Pergo type) flooring compare with the cost of laying tiles. I know about the price differences of the materials, it's the installation cost that I'd like to hear about.

I won't go into the ugly details, but ... I ... errrrr I mean my "brother" put down engineered flooring in his family room and kitchen last year. He didn't realize the dishwasher had been leaking until it was too late. His homeowners' policy will cover the cost of materials and labor, including replacing about 80 sq ft of sub flooring. I .. "He" is thinking of using tile instead of the laminate flooring but wonders if it will be about the same cost for labor. Advice and words of commiseration are appreciated. I just want to arm myself with a little knowledge before talking with contractors.
 
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Al, up until last week I was the flooring, appliance and kitchen cabinet manager at Lowes and the cost for labor for ceramic tile in Oklahoma was $4.50 sq. ft and laminate $2.19 sq. ft.Now that being said you can find local tile setters that will lay tile for $3.00 sq ft and handy men that will install laminate for $1.50 a sq ft. Now if you.. er. He will go to one of the box stores ie. Lowes or the orange guys they will give you...him a printed quote for basic labor to install 80 sq. ft or as much as you... he needs done.. Be sure that if you go back to your original pergo type flooring that its still avilible as most manufactures have upgraded in the last few years almost yearly and it might not match and your ins. company will pay to have all the flooring replaced
Originally posted by DocStram
<br />Way off topic of penturning ... but here goes. How does the installation cost of engineered (laminate, Pergo type) flooring compare with the cost of laying tiles. I know about the price differences of the materials, it's the installation cost that I'd like to hear about.

I won't go into the ugly details, but ... I ... errrrr I mean my "brother" put down engineered flooring in his family room and kitchen last year. He didn't realize the dishwasher had been leaking until it was too late. His homeowners' policy will cover the cost of materials and labor, including replacing about 80 sq ft of sub flooring. I .. "He" is thinking of using tile instead of the laminate flooring but wonders if it will be about the same cost for labor. Advice and words of commiseration are appreciated. I just want to arm myself with a little knowledge before talking with contractors.
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Sounds to me like somebody thru a big ol' fit about being a loser and is now paying for it. Tsk, tsk Al[;)]

We had our laminate put down by a professional handyman, it was pretty expensive but done really well. Can't tell you how much he charged, that is another story.
 
Just finished one room and starting another tomorrow....too damn cold to work in the garage anyway and it's a big item off the "honey do list".[:D][:D]

But the old knees, just ain't the same as they used to be.

Now that I know the install price, I'll charge her accordingly[:)][:D]...then she'll start talking about charging for meals, laundry, etc[V]......oh the joy....almost 39 years and I still don't know when to be silent......[}:)][;)]
 
Hey Al,
Knee pads $22.95
Hammer and chisel $15.00
Chiropractor $50.00 per session
Pride of accomplishment in doing it yourslef..Maybe not worth it!}:)]

A few years a go I laid about 300 sqft of Satillo in my house, Dining room, kitchen, breakfast and entry way... plus bath tile in two bathrooms... then last house, laid new bathroom floor and shower.. once you get the pattern laid out, it pretty much flows.. just be sure you get the grout off before it dries (it's tough to get off Satillo) it's also a B---- on the knees and back.
 
I have done laminate, tile, and floating hardwood floors. I would never put anything but tile in a kitchen. It is not that hard to do. The one big trick is to get a canvas cone to apply the grout between the tiles. You will save a fortune in grout and cleanup is much easier!
 
John,
I tried one of those canvas bags when I did the last bathroom... what a pain.. you really don't use all that much more grout using the trowel and I think you get better coverage. certainly not as time consuming as trying to fill the cracks with a cake icer.

Joe,
My wife loves tile, but as she gets older and with her bad hip, the tile is really hard for her to stand on... plus we are now in a modular, and I've been told that you can't use ceramics in modulars... don't know why, we are permanently tied down, we have concrete foundation around the parameter and the house is solid... we even have a 20 x 30 concrete porch on the front and a 20 x 30 wooden deck on the back... I put one of those floating floors in my study and it's great.
 
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<br />No problem useing ceramic in a modular as long as you use Hardibacker under the tile. Its not how strong your modular is its that if you lay tile directly on wood you will at some time get cracks in your grout lines if not the tile itself because you are laying it directly on wood which will expand and contract and the tile of course will not. The hardibacker you lay on the floor is 1/4" thick so you will be lifting your floor by approx 5/8" if your tile is 1/4" and the trowel is 1/4x1/4x/1/4.


Joe,
My wife loves tile, but as she gets older and with her bad hip, the tile is really hard for her to stand on... plus we are now in a modular, and I've been told that you can't use ceramics in modulars... don't know why, we are permanently tied down, we have concrete foundation around the parameter and the house is solid... we even have a 20 x 30 concrete porch on the front and a 20 x 30 wooden deck on the back... I put one of those floating floors in my study and it's great.
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