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stedmansmommy 06-03-2008 06:13 PM
Thank you all so much for your opinions!! :D Hubby and I decided a couple of hours ago that we are indeed going to go with the darker floors :D Seeing it in person is just wow...it is so darn gorgeous, we both love it! :thumbup: There were a few times that I thought I wanted the lighter...but no matter what I always went back to the dark (we both did) so that is what we will be sticking with :D If it takes alot more cleaning, well, that's ok with me :D I'd rather have a floor I love than to get one that I didn't like as much just because it is easier to keep clean :p We already ordered it and it will be in on Friday and they are coming to install it all on Monday or Tuesday (he is going to call us and let us know exactly when) WOOHOO!!! :cheer: And they are going to be knocking out our tile in the entry way so I'm sure we are going to have a huge mess :eek: but like I care....I just want my new floor, LOL! :D

Thank you all again for your help and opinions and I will most definitely post pics as soon as everything is all finished! :D

TootiesMom 06-03-2008 07:15 PM
Good Choice! I love the darker woods. Good Luck!
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SladesMommy 06-03-2008 07:22 PM
I was going to say darker.. and i see thats what you chose! Good Choice!

Sloan 06-03-2008 07:36 PM
I just put dark chocolate hard wood floors in my place in March. I love love love them but they are a lot of work. I have a black and white kitty and the white hair shows up immediately. I am constantly cleaning and vacuuming but I think that is a good thing....because with carpet or lighter hardwood floors you don't see the dirt, dust, cat hair, etc so you are less likely to clean as often even though it is still there. The dark wood keeps me on my toes and keeps my home cleaner....funny how that works, huh?

Good Choice!!!:thumbup:

blueeyes_jd 06-03-2008 07:48 PM
ANOTHER vote for the Darker one!!! I like it I think it matches better... but that could just be me...:rolleyes: both of them are nice but I just like the darker one better! good luck with what ever you decide!

4doggiemama 06-03-2008 07:51 PM
It's your backyard that caught my eye. Looks so inviting. And I do like the dark with your goldish walls.

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by wv yorkie girl (Post 2028457)
Is this laminate or wood? The reason I asked we are in the middle of laying laminate and I am not real happy with it.:confused: The reason I picked laminate was because of the dogs and their nails. The laminate pieces are big and the seams are too noticeable to me. I wish I would have researched it a little more before choosing what I did. If you are using wood I think color is all about your decor. Good luck but check out a finished laminate floor before choosing it.
Ok....I lied, LOL. I don't know why on earth I told you my new floors were laminate :rolleyes: I guess I just read what YOU wrote and wasn't thinking...LOL. They actually ARE NOT laminate...they are vinyl planks :) I HAVE read that alot of people have trouble "keeping up" with the laminate (cleaning it, etc.) so I am just so sorry that you are unhappy with them :(

When you were looking at floors, did you happen to check into the vinyl? I have heard WONDERFUL things about them. Water cannot damage them and they do not scratch like real wood does and they are also much easier to keep. These are all the reasons why I decided to go with vinyl instead of real hardwood :) In person, they really do look (they have the "grooves" in them) and feel like real hardwood...they are just so pretty! :) They put these floors in ALOT of homes now...even in alot of the Parade of Homes houses here :)

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Sloan (Post 2029212)
I just put dark chocolate hard wood floors in my place in March. I love love love them but they are a lot of work. I have a black and white kitty and the white hair shows up immediately. I am constantly cleaning and vacuuming but I think that is a good thing....because with carpet or lighter hardwood floors you don't see the dirt, dust, cat hair, etc so you are less likely to clean as often even though it is still there. The dark wood keeps me on my toes and keeps my home cleaner....funny how that works, huh?

Good Choice!!!:thumbup:
Your right, that DOES make sense...lol. It will definitely keep me on my toes :p I too have a black and white cat :eek: so I'm sure I will be cleaning my new floors non stop :rolleyes: BUT, as I said in a previous post...I would rather be cleaning my floors more versus getting a color that I didn't really want just because it was easier to keep clean ;) You know how it is!! :D I actually went last night and bought one of the Shark Cordless Sweepers and OMG, I tried that thing out and it is absolutely AMAZING!!! :thumbup: If you don't have one already, I would seriously look into getting one! I love it because they are light and easy to push around, and they are completely and totally cordless so you can just zoom around the house with it not having to worry about moving the cord around from room to room when it doesn't reach :p I think this is probably be best $30 I've ever spent! :D They are AWESOME!! Can you tell that I am getting all prepared for my new floors??? LOL :p

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by blueeyes_jd (Post 2029241)
ANOTHER vote for the Darker one!!! I like it I think it matches better... but that could just be me...:rolleyes: both of them are nice but I just like the darker one better! good luck with what ever you decide!
Thanks girl! :D We went with the dark! ;) :thumbup:

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 4doggiemama (Post 2029249)
It's your backyard that caught my eye. Looks so inviting. And I do like the dark with your goldish walls.
Awww, thank you sweetie! :) We just love it out there, and so do the babies :) Hubby and I are actually going to buy a new BBQ Pit today...it's Summer in Texas and what can I say....you just HAVE to BBQ - lol :p

Breny 06-04-2008 05:39 AM
I'm jealous. I've been bugging hubby to pull all the carpet on the upper level and put in hard wood floors but he isn't going for it. Our carpet is only about 4 years old but I just hate carpet now.

I did talk him into doing it for the lower level but I'm still trying on the upper.

I told him, the next hunting trip he takes, he's going to come home and I'll have it all done:eek: I'm call that 588-2300-EMPIRE !!!! LOL

I like them both and think they would both look great! (I know, I'm alot of help!) :D

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Breny (Post 2029725)
I'm jealous. I've been bugging hubby to pull all the carpet on the upper level and put in hard wood floors but he isn't going for it. Our carpet is only about 4 years old but I just hate carpet now.

I did talk him into doing it for the lower level but I'm still trying on the upper.

I told him, the next hunting trip he takes, he's going to come home and I'll have it all done:eek: I'm call that 588-2300-EMPIRE !!!! LOL

I like them both and think they would both look great! (I know, I'm alot of help!) :D
Hahaha, you crack me up girl!! :D Our carpet is not quite even 5 years old yet (it was brand new when we bought this house) but I am just like you in that I HATE carpet...and I mean I HATE IT :thumbdown I swear I would even rip it out of the darn bedrooms if I had my way about it :rolleyes: It's soft and comfy to walk on but man it is just a PAIN, especially with animals (namely the cat who gets hair everywhere!) :rolleyes: I'd rather sweep over the entire house with my new Cordless Shark Sweeper than to drag out that big clunky vacuum cleaner ANY day :rolleyes:

But I think you've got the right idea girl....when hubby goes on his hunting trip, go get your floor and have them install it while he's still away, LOL!! That way he won't be able to say too much :p Hahaha! Seriously though, I hope you get them soon girl! :D

Yorkieforme 06-04-2008 06:36 AM
Congrats on the pick....and don't worry...you will be surprised how quick these floors get installed....My husband and I did our own last summer...3 bedrooms, livingroom and hallway and we did it over a long weekend...3 days...and it turned out beautifull!! You will love it!! Good Luck...

Sloan 06-04-2008 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy (Post 2029718)
I actually went last night and bought one of the Shark Cordless Sweepers and OMG, I tried that thing out and it is absolutely AMAZING!!! :thumbup: If you don't have one already, I would seriously look into getting one! I love it because they are light and easy to push around, and they are completely and totally cordless so you can just zoom around the house with it not having to worry about moving the cord around from room to room when it doesn't reach :p I think this is probably be best $30 I've ever spent! :D They are AWESOME!!
Yes! I have a cordless shark vacuum as well. Good Call!!! It doesn't do a serious vacuum job like a more powerful vac but it is good for just light cleaning. Sometimes the cat hair is too fine and it just pushes it around on the floor but it is great for cleaning up quick spills and so forth. I'm excited for you, I was the exact same way....I waited so long to get the floors I wanted.:)

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Yorkieforme (Post 2029831)
Congrats on the pick....and don't worry...you will be surprised how quick these floors get installed....My husband and I did our own last summer...3 bedrooms, livingroom and hallway and we did it over a long weekend...3 days...and it turned out beautifull!! You will love it!! Good Luck...
Oh good...I am so glad to hear that! He said that if everything went PERFECTLY SMOOTH (which I doubt, LOL) that they could POSSIBLY get it done in a day or a day and a half...but he said that most likely it will be 2 days :) They have to knock out tile as well, and they are doing my living room, entry way, kitchen and hall (living room and kitchen are huge!) not to mention closets, kitchen pantry, and also the laundry room :) Ahhh, I just can't wait - SO LONG, CARPET! :D :wavey:

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Sloan (Post 2029906)
Yes! I have a cordless shark vacuum as well. Good Call!!! It doesn't do a serious vacuum job like a more powerful vac but it is good for just light cleaning. Sometimes the cat hair is too fine and it just pushes it around on the floor but it is great for cleaning up quick spills and so forth. I'm excited for you, I was the exact same way....I waited so long to get the floors I wanted.:)
Yes I agree....it will be GREAT for an "everyday" quick sweep/vacuum over the floors :) Of course, there will still be mopping, etc., but just for everyday quick clean up (to get little pieces of whatever that are on the floor here and there) I think it will be great ;)

I will be sure and post pics of it all after it is installed :D

Breny 06-04-2008 07:33 AM
Which one did you get?? Sharkvac :: Categorized Products

Sloan 06-04-2008 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Breny (Post 2029957)
Which one did you get?? Sharkvac :: Categorized Products

This is the one I have.....


Bed Bath & Beyond Product

Reese1 06-04-2008 08:03 AM
Wow, I can see why you are having a hard time!
They are both really nice. I think the dark can be stunning giving the right mix of colors and accents in the house, but I'm probably leaning a little more towards the light!
Good luck!

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Breny (Post 2029957)
Which one did you get?? Sharkvac :: Categorized Products
Well I'm a little confused, LOL. Mine is blue, BUT, I don't think it has 3 speeds :confused: Mind you, I just bought it last night so maybe it is on there and I just haven't figured it out yet lol, but I honestly don't think it has adjustable speeds. I believe it is the second one on the page - just the Shark Cordless Sweeper. I got mine at Wally World (Wal-Mart lol) and it was only $29 bucks there ;) Works like a CHARM! :D :thumbup:

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Reese1 (Post 2030029)
Wow, I can see why you are having a hard time!
They are both really nice. I think the dark can be stunning giving the right mix of colors and accents in the house, but I'm probably leaning a little more towards the light!
Good luck!
Thanks so much sweetie :D We actually ordered it this morning and it will be here on Friday...they are coming to install it either Monday or Tuesday - WOOHOO! :cheer: I am sooo excited! Actually though, we did end up going with the dark :p

stedmansmommy 06-04-2008 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Sloan (Post 2029965)
This is the one I have.....


Bed Bath & Beyond Product
I didn't even realize that they had so many different models out there :eek: Mine is very similar, only it is more of a blue than teal....it really does work great though! :D

hartygirl 06-04-2008 10:54 AM
Love the dark! You wont be sorry.

crystalsmom 06-04-2008 03:16 PM
Brooke I don't know if you have ever seen this Bissell product but it is great. You vacuum wood floors with it, then flip is over and wash and dry with the other. It even heats so if there are sticky things that need to come up more easily.
Bissell Flip-It Select Hard Floor Vac - 7340 : Target

cariblonde 06-04-2008 03:20 PM
I think the darker is very elegant! I would go with that

mistyinca 06-05-2008 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy (Post 2029711)
Ok....I lied, LOL. I don't know why on earth I told you my new floors were laminate :rolleyes: I guess I just read what YOU wrote and wasn't thinking...LOL. They actually ARE NOT laminate...they are vinyl planks :) I HAVE read that alot of people have trouble "keeping up" with the laminate (cleaning it, etc.) so I am just so sorry that you are unhappy with them :(

When you were looking at floors, did you happen to check into the vinyl? I have heard WONDERFUL things about them. Water cannot damage them and they do not scratch like real wood does and they are also much easier to keep. These are all the reasons why I decided to go with vinyl instead of real hardwood :) In person, they really do look (they have the "grooves" in them) and feel like real hardwood...they are just so pretty! :) They put these floors in ALOT of homes now...even in alot of the Parade of Homes houses here :)
Vinyl planks, huh? Wow, this sounds very interesting. Iknow those new vinyl floors are really nice. WE just got real wood downstairs (replaced laminate with real wood when it was flooded. I'll attach before and after pics that shows we changed our baseboards to eliminate the quarter round.)

But I'd be very very interested in getting wood-look vinyl in my master bathroom. I don't want to put wood in there because of the water. I can't wait to see your pics when its all done.

Anyway, here's my before and after pics....before Wilsonart Laminate in Northern Birch, After Lauzon Natural Maple:
Attachment 222234 Attachment 222235

Yorkiedaze 06-05-2008 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy (Post 2028508)
That sounds so pretty girl! :D Do you happen to have a picture of it down, or do you not have it installed yet? Also, is it real hardwood or the laminate planks?
It's hardwood and beautiful. The thicker one we couldn't get because the foundation to our floors are cement, and the thick wood has to be nailed down, but you can't tell the difference in the color, so that's a plus. We did a LOT of research on flooring before deciding on real wood. We talked to four people who have laminate and all said they regretted getting it because it tracks so bad and it makes a tacking sound when walking on it.
If you do go with a dark floor, you may want to paint your walls white.
Anyway this is the name and color we chose: Company is called Bruce. Name is Springdale model # EB526, Butterscotch. It's so warm and cozy looking but not dark. It's a special order so we were told today it will be here in two weeks. :( I can send you pictures after it's installed if you would like?

yoyo27 06-05-2008 04:33 PM
It takes me forever to decide when we change something. So I would say the dark one, but then again the other sounds great also. Let us know what you get, can't wait for pictures. I have been wanting some hardwood for the basement in my hobby room. We are still trying to decide what to put down there. Good Luck with the pick.

crystalsmom 06-05-2008 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mistyinca (Post 2033118)
Vinyl planks, huh? Wow, this sounds very interesting. Iknow those new vinyl floors are really nice. WE just got real wood downstairs (replaced laminate with real wood when it was flooded. I'll attach before and after pics that shows we changed our baseboards to eliminate the quarter round.)

But I'd be very very interested in getting wood-look vinyl in my master bathroom. I don't want to put wood in there because of the water. I can't wait to see your pics when its all done.

Anyway, here's my before and after pics....before Wilsonart Laminate in Northern Birch, After Lauzon Natural Maple:
Attachment 222234 Attachment 222235
Love the shaded maple.
Yorkiedaze I would love to see yours when finished.

stedmansmommy 06-09-2008 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by hartygirl (Post 2030451)
Love the dark! You wont be sorry.
Thanks so much girl...I hope not, they are over here doing it now! :eek: LOL!


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