Comments on: Postgreen Homes Flooring Changes

By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:02:10 +0000

I can’t live without radiant heat and love the look of concrete so we are pouring concrete floors on all levels. The upper levels just use about 2-2.5 inches of thin concrete over the radiant tubing and the subfloor.

By: Nic Darling

Nic Darling — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0000

We are using Parlay 21 (http://www.greendepot.com/greendepot/product.asp?dept_id=&pf_id=PETRI21&) as our clear coat. We have been really happy with its performance so far.

We have heard the same thing about cork and we are working to make sure we do it right. The skinny project will be the first cork bathroom floors we have done, and we are researching the best install method. More on that when we get to it.

By: Brent

Brent — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:38:34 +0000

What were you using as a “diamond-hard, low-VOC clear coat”?

Also, I’ve heard that cork in a bathroom is fine if it is “done right”. In your experience, what makes it “done right”?

By: shawn

shawn — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:37:33 +0000

nice options. can you share manufacturer of the strand woven bamboo?
have you considered nichiha architectural block on the envelope? install looks a lot easier than the hardipanels. might make up the cost of the materials in saved labor. we are planning on a combination of the blocks with stained certainteed plank for our own home.

By: GreenbuildinginDenverdotcom

GreenbuildinginDenverdotcom — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:18:21 +0000

Cork gouges easily (but you knew that). Careful with that fridge.
If I ever put it in a bathroom, I’d definitely sand lightly and add 3 coats of oil-based poly. This would prevent water from getting into the joints, and be more resistant to damage from frequent scrubbing.

By: Wes Thomas

Wes Thomas — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:46:36 +0000

Sad to see the 2×8 sheet flooring options go, but I can trust that you guys always make the most efficient, cost-effective, and sensible decisions.

That being said.. The cork and strand-woven are awesome options, can’t wait to see them in a home in the near future

By: Marie Darling

Marie Darling — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:29:07 +0000

I like the new flooring options…seems like they are all good on the joints as well. I find that tile in the bathroom or kitchen causes sore legs and knees after standing too long.