Allure said when they go in to repair tiles they always use a hair dryer to heat the glue and putll up the tiles. I am thinking of using Allure in my basement apartment so everyone's experience is a BIG help in case I run into any similar problems.
Sorry nobody was able to help you here :. I was going to install top of the line Konnecto in Beech but did quite a bit of research before ordering. The first problem was the possibility of dog pee. IMO pee will destroy the glue at the seams so I decided to go with a Armstrong's best sheet vinyl.
Definitely not as nice but I had to make a tradeoff. Secondly, I Googled and found floor forums in which professionals were having problems with the glue tabs not holding due to defective product or wrong temperature or improper installation techniques. The solution per Konnecto was crazy glue. If it were not for possible pet damage I would have still gone with the Konnecto Beech and tolerated future repairs using crazy glue as there is nothing nicer than Konnecto's best flooring besides real wood.
Some of us do not come to the forum daily Sorry you didn't get the timely response you were hoping for. We just laid another square feet of Allure It went down like a dream. It's been down since before Thanksgiving and so far so good. I paid for a more expensive color this time--the Honey Maple. I am pleased with the results:. DH didn't want to mess with it.
Luckily, with the furniture back in the room it's not quite as egregiously ugly:. A former floor installer working at Home Depot told me that there is a special way to lay the vinyle plank laterally to one another that prevents the seams from rising and becoming visible. He indicated that you need to always force the planking laterally together with pressure before pressing the planking to the floor.
In other words tilt the plank and then force it laterally into an ajoining one. If a mistake is made he said a hair dryer could be used to pull a plank to repositionin it. I'd advise anyone who is doing this job for the first time to get some professional pointers first because it sounds like the first time DIY folks may not be happy with their seam results upon completion of the floor.
The instructions specifically tell you to do it as the HD guy did. Perhaps that is why I had such good results! I think it would have by now. I am also planning on putting the African Darkwood in my bedroom. I would love to see pics of your finished floor Frank. We are considering using Allure in our kitchen.
After searching for reviews on the product, I came across a few customers that told of problems with "off-gassing" after installation, and the side affects they had experienced. One poster even mentioned health issues her dogs were having since she installed the flooring.
Have any of you experienced this, or are these isolated cases? We noticed no significant off-gassing. Of course I'm not certain I'd have noticed over the smell of the latex paint I installed 22 cases of special order Brazilan Cherry Allure 2yrs ago. We left the flooring in the basement for 2 weeks prior to DIY installation. Love the color of the floor and the ease of cleanup but had to contact HD about the problems.
We tried re-activating the glue with a hairdryer as suggested with no lasting results. We rented a roller twice- once during install and then again as suggested with no lasting results. Very disappointed with long term results of seams lifting ete. I am in the process of dealing with Hofsta int'l to get some satisfaction because of defective product. Sent them "lovely" color photos and all. Will keep everyone posted.
I wonder why we have had NO trouble with lifting seams Things are still looking great in my two rooms My daughter and I installed Allure in her kitchen a few years back. It took about a day for a 12x12 area. It still looks like new, wears like iron, and is easy to keep clean. We'll use heavy duty double stick tape along the bathtub, and put a bead of silicone caulk on the edge. Unless the instructions contraindicate it, of course.
That's true for ANY flooring materials. Rush it, and you'll be sorry! Hello all, fond this link when looking for answers.
Installed this flooring in playroom about six months ago. Was very careful since we know once its stuck its stuck. We did a goos job. Now we are moving on the the adjoining room. Moved all furniture into finished room AND the damn foot of the couch created a huge 4 ft long gouge in the flooring! We are freking out. The company says there is a repair putty but not sure if it will work. Has anyone used this? You can cut the 4ft gouged planks out of the Allure flooring and replace with new planks.
Instructions on how to do this are in a PDF file. You can find online in a google search. I have a copy on this hard drive. My first post here so I'm not sure what is acceptable here yet. We put the vinyl floating floor down 2 years ago. Was really satisfied with it the first year but now it has started seperating the seams in several places. Thanks, Shirley.
Are the seams lifting or actually spreading apart?? Lifting seems to be a product issue. Spreading seems to be an installation issue. If the item was installed correctly they should honer the warranty. If your willing to do a patch job let them send you the material needed to fix it.
I put in my dinning room, it looks great and was easy to install. I have one question that I haven't seen posted; I have Oak hardwood in the living room. What can be done to the edge of the allure plank where it goes across the enty from the living room to the dinning room?
We put this product down in our basement last February over the cement floor. We had previous floods and had a French drain installed so decided to use this floor over the newly drier basement floor. The floor looks great but it is lifting at the part that sticks to itself, and its all over. The glue doesn't seem to be very good. I have notified Home Depot, as their sales staff recommended this floor. No answer yet, but a friend used this floor and the same thing happened and he got his money back!!
I too am confused why some people have so much trouble with lifting and others including me don't. We have installed it in several bathrooms, and never had any problems. I am going to install in a kitchen next month. We put down 3 bedroom in the cherry color allure. Had a few seams pop a day after laying it, pushed um down, and haven't had an issue since. We have 3 kids, and 2 big bulldogs, and its holding up great! In the master it sits over the concrete foundation.
The kids room it covers an old vinyl tile. We removed carpet from all the spaces it is in, had had to fill in all the holes with leveler, make sure you have a smooth clean area when laying down. I would like to know how the Allure flooring planks are supposed to be laid down. Is each row supposed to be staggered? If so, how far in?
Should I start the new row half way down the first plank on the first row and continue doing the same on the following planks? Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.
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You should inspect your flooring regularly. If you have pets and small children, scratches are the most prevalent occurrence. While still considered luxury vinyl , they are not found on the high end of the quality or price scales. As a mid-range vinyl you can expect more affordable pricing. However, when you are shopping you should note that you will need more material than what matches your square footage. Having left over planks or tiles will help in a few years when you need to replace a damaged plank.
Finding an exact match for the flooring you bought a few years prior can be difficult, if not impossible. Buying extra now will save you a lot of headaches. When it comes to a warranty, the Allure Ultra does not have a commercial warranty at all.
If you are a small shop or need commercial warranties on your vinyl flooring, look to the Allure Plus with a 6-year commercial warranty. For residential installs, though, the Allure Ultra offers a lifetime warranty. However this, like most vinyl planks is a bit misleading. Instead it protects the purchase from defects in craftsmanship and manufacturing for up to 2 years from purchase, which ends the moment you install the flooring. After the floor is installed, it is protected from fading, wear layer separation from the core layers or the core layers form the base layers.
Beyond this, nothing else is covered, including scratches, dents or peeling damage from use. LifeProof and Allure are both exclusive flooring options sold through Home Depot. You can head to your local Home Depot and get samples or view their entire lineups in person. You can also shop online for a slightly larger selection. Both options are durable and considered mid-range vinyls. The difference will be in the construction and style options.
LifeProof has much more to offer in terms of sizes of the planks and colors, grains and stone options. Allure has the better warranty and their entire lines are generally found in all Home Depot stores. For LifeProof you will be more limited in what you can get at your local store. Allure Ultra has about 25 style options, where Mannington offers over Durability is also not very close. In a surprising twist, Mannington is also quite affordable.
Like Mannington, NuCore has a wide and varied selection with styles, sizes and colors pushing their line up over choices. The waterproofing, construction and warranties are the same between the two brands, but NuCore has a higher tolerance for large area installs. You can effectively install up to square feet without the need for transition molding.
Aside from the selection and where you shop , that is your difference here. NuCore has a slight edge, but Allure Ultra is available in more regions. Here, we answer the most commonly asked questions about Allure Vinyl flooring and vinyl options in general.
If you have other questions, please use the comment section below the article. Most Allure planks will come in boxes that cover 20 square feet. You should get enough boxes to cover your floor and at least 2 extra boxes. The extra boxes will cover if you damage any planks during install and give you leftovers to perform replacements and repairs with down the road.
Vinyl can install in more areas, including wet areas that laminate cannot go, but laminate can last longer than some vinyl.
You can read our full comparison between luxury vinyl and laminate here. Vinyl planks and tiles are designed to lock together and form a solid flooring without the need for permanent attachment, which is called a floating floor. If you want an affordable and great looking vinyl, Allure has a style for you. If you need more or want the very best, then there are brands that offer higher quality, you will just end up paying a lot more for it than you would with Allure Ultra.
Whether you want stone-look tiles or wood grain planks, Allure Ultra vinyl has what you are looking for. While there are brands that offer higher-quality vinyl planks, the value and lower cost of Allure, make them more than alluring to most consumers in all budget ranges.
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