08-23-2007, 08:16 AM
Okay, here is what will happen come the spring. Because you have jammed the wood up against the tile, wood tends to expand and contract. Especially in the changing of seasons from Winter(dry) to Spring(wet). Because the wood tends to expand along the radius, more than like it is going to buckle your laminates lengthwise. There is a reason they tell you to keep the flooring atleast 3/8" away from any solid surface or a wall to allow for expansion. If you knew what you were doing, or actaully read the instructions, you would know this.
And I don't know what hillbilly of a real estate agent you talked to, but I have been in touch with many recently, as I am currently looking for an agent to sell my own house. Laminates are a no-no. The issue buyers have with them is they feel that homeowners have done a quick fix to brighten up the home to sell, and when they buy the house and move in, the laminates will become a cost to them as they will have to rip them out and put down another flooring. And if you honestly had a real estate agent tell you point blank that laminates are better than carpet, thats hilarious. Carpet can and does cost alot more than laminates. I just put down new carpet in my house on the main level and the stairs. I guarantee that my expense to do this with a quality carpet was double or more than what you or Adam have spent on your laminates.($2800)
And I don't know what hillbilly of a real estate agent you talked to, but I have been in touch with many recently, as I am currently looking for an agent to sell my own house. Laminates are a no-no. The issue buyers have with them is they feel that homeowners have done a quick fix to brighten up the home to sell, and when they buy the house and move in, the laminates will become a cost to them as they will have to rip them out and put down another flooring. And if you honestly had a real estate agent tell you point blank that laminates are better than carpet, thats hilarious. Carpet can and does cost alot more than laminates. I just put down new carpet in my house on the main level and the stairs. I guarantee that my expense to do this with a quality carpet was double or more than what you or Adam have spent on your laminates.($2800)
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One day I will rule the world. For now, I have to settle for this place.