tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post259179304369263100..comments2024-02-23T23:53:50.877-08:00Comments on The Yellow Cape Cod: Update and FAQ on My Sams Club FloorsThe Yellow Cape Codhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-40185939771794583322016-11-13T07:42:54.397-08:002016-11-13T07:42:54.397-08:00We had the Cocoa Walnut installed one year ago, ba...We had the Cocoa Walnut installed one year ago, based on your review. We love it. We have had zero scratches. We have a very active 30 pound dog that is flying around on it all the time, no scratches. We have had a few 'dings' though. My husband dragged a table across it and there is a quarter inch ding; a heavy wrench was dropped on it and there was a ding. We used Olde English on the dings and it is impossible to find where they are. I did not have this put on our steps as the stair nosing was too small of an edge (as of yet they are still unpainted). I have since read a review where they suggest choosing your flooring to match your animals and I wish I had done that. Our dog is a fluffy tan dog....on dark floors...we have constant 'tumble weeds' unless I do the floors every day. Based on your pictures and review we were going to get the Canyon Oak but when we saw it in person it was definitely way too red for our liking. Overall, I am thrilled with the flooring and have purchased more to do the bedrooms as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-85395378417786488652014-07-19T03:13:25.740-07:002014-07-19T03:13:25.740-07:00Hi Vicki! I'm glad to hear you love them as m...Hi Vicki! I'm glad to hear you love them as much as I do. Best, SarahThe Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-78812405392001120502014-07-19T03:12:09.631-07:002014-07-19T03:12:09.631-07:00Hi Jenny, thanks for sharing! Sarah Hi Jenny, thanks for sharing! Sarah The Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-88577340205604391442014-07-19T03:10:53.972-07:002014-07-19T03:10:53.972-07:00Hi Christa, thanks for sharing. Which product did ...Hi Christa, thanks for sharing. Which product did you install? I'm curious because we have had no scratching issues with ours. Before we installed them, we bought a box and brought it home and conducted a scratch-test. We laid the planks out of the floor and attempted to scratch them with keys and other objects. They passed our scratch test and after having them installed for three years, we have still not experienced any scratches.The Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-63431165913739610442014-07-18T15:59:50.623-07:002014-07-18T15:59:50.623-07:00We installed these and have mixed feelings. First,...We installed these and have mixed feelings. First, we had planned to do them on our stairs, but the stair nosing was only available online and shipping was as expensive as the material. We were also told that laminate nosing does not hold up well on stairs. These were a little difficult to install, as others mention I. The Sams Club reviews, we had to cut the edge of the tongue with a razor blade. They have also scratched much easier than we thought they would (think dropped keys). We did have a small water leak and the floor was swollen for a bit, but luckily they went back down. As far as looks go, these are great, and they are a good price.hChristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-20605403714157849982014-07-17T12:01:34.858-07:002014-07-17T12:01:34.858-07:00Great write-up! We've had wood laminate floors...Great write-up! We've had wood laminate floors in our entire house for the past ten years, and for the most part, I have loved them. Ours are Pergo from Lowe's. I can definitely tell a difference between the higher and lower quality versions. One thing I don't love about ours is that my feet feel tired walking or standing on them, and I find that I wear shoes inside almost all the time. A friend just installed real solid plank wood floors in her house, and they are a dream to walk on, even barefoot. Real wood feels softer and more shock absorbent. That said, my friend requires everyone to remove their shoes when entering her house so as not to scratch up her beautiful floors. I never worry about that. You can do almost anything to my laminate floors, and they are just fine. Also, rearranging furniture is a breeze. Everything just slides across it. I definitely wouldn't go back to carpet, but I think if we ever build a house (and can afford it), we'll go for real wood. As far as water damage goes, as long as we wipe it up in a reasonable amount of time, it's fine. We do have tile in all of the wet areas of our home (entryways, kitchen, baths, and laundry). We did have to replace an entire room of laminate when our hot water heater leaked under the wall shared with the garage. We didn't know where the water was coming from for quite a while, so there was a lot of damage. If we had figured it out quickly, we might not have had to replace the floors. The bad thing about that was Pergo had changed the designs, so we weren't able to purchase an exact match. Also, it's very difficult to replace just a board or two. Once you start popping them out, all the tongue and groove connectors on adjacent boards get damaged. You really have to rip out everything between the T-molding pieces (spacers that go in doorways). A good tip for the future would be to put a drain pan under any appliances that may leak (like a washer or hot water heater) and check them occasionally for water. Anyway... Just FYI. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218766072752022234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-53999029524780172672014-07-17T11:41:22.431-07:002014-07-17T11:41:22.431-07:00Sarah, I just wanted to let you know that after re...Sarah, I just wanted to let you know that after reading your post when you installed your Cocoa Walnut flooring it gave me confidence to buy it and install in my home. We installed it in our whole down stairs including our kitchen. We too are loving it and the look that it gives our house. We have been doing a lot of swiftering but that comes with any hardwood or laminate flooring. So I want to thank you for your posts and the information you share with us. VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-44594434947508691232014-07-17T10:15:17.449-07:002014-07-17T10:15:17.449-07:00Hi Anonymous, you're welcome! I have not exper...Hi Anonymous, you're welcome! I have not experienced problems with excessive footprints. Maybe a few here and there that wipe off easily. In regard to the kitchen...water and flooring of any type usually don't play well together. If we spill, we clean it up right away to help avoid any issues. The Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-86167584093871993242014-07-17T10:02:20.533-07:002014-07-17T10:02:20.533-07:00Thank you and you're welcome, Daily Nest.Thank you and you're welcome, Daily Nest.The Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-42527462087709631392014-07-17T08:57:20.952-07:002014-07-17T08:57:20.952-07:00Thank you!
...footprints and no problems in the k...Thank you!<br /> ...footprints and no problems in the kitchen with water? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-85222821803786489702014-07-17T08:45:59.908-07:002014-07-17T08:45:59.908-07:00Very imformative post! Thanks for breaking it down...Very imformative post! Thanks for breaking it down for us! Your floors and home are gorgeous! I love the Canyon Oak color the best with it's rich color! Thanks for sharing! <br />Hug~<br />Kathy@The Daily NestThe Daily Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885776119222811103noreply@blogger.com