Comments on: Inexpensive Interior Improvements

by: Penny

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:33:48 +0000

I purchased the allure floor from Home Depot in Roanoak Texas on 3-29-08. When I purchased this floor I asked how long until delivery. They told me 7-14 days. I have now been waiting for 2 1/2 months and still havent received it yet. Every time I call I get a different story on why my floor is not in yet. The manager Kevin has tried his best and has been very helpful. The woman that works in the flooring dept Kathy is rude uncooperative and just plain doesnt care. I dont really want to cancel my floor because it is just what I wanted. It just looks like that is just what will happen.

by: A. M.

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:22:28 +0000

I would like to convert a closet approx.2′x5′
into a powder room - just a sink & toilet.
Anyone have an idea if it can be done and, if
so, how to go about it. Thanks!

by: Joanne

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:34:17 +0000

We installed the Allure about 5 months ago and now notice many scratches on the floor. I thought this was a durable product?!? We have a 3 year old but no pets and nothing that should mark the floor so easily. The scratches are right in the middle of the floor so replacing the planks is not something I want to resort to. Anyone have any tips on what to do about the scratches? Thanks!

by: davidR

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:45:39 +0000

I am considering installing this product in a basement play room. Did you get any more info on the scuff problem or the mold problem?

by: chargerplates

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:26:10 +0000

As far as I know, any product applied to add shine will void the warranty, and probably make the floor slippery. We even have a customer installing the Allure in a bar, although it’s not currently rated for commercial use. When we got it in the store & I installed it, there was very little info on the Internet at all.

by: Yvonne

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:01:03 +0000

Someone installed ceramic tiles in my kitchen, but did not put down the sealant.
Now the grout is dirty. I’m going to try your suggestion on grout cleaner.

by: Deb T

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:46:24 +0000

On the subject of faux finishing, I have done this professionally. Another simple cheap trick to “fix” a wall that is not quite smooth without breaking the bank or your back is to add sand or the larger texture bits to the paint depending on the condition of the wall. In a perfect world the wall would be replaced but when money and time doesnt allow that, it does work well. You can do a sponged effect over that when it dries as well if you want something even more dramatic. I have stenciled and painted on textured walls before and it’s surprisingly pretty and anyone can stencil with very little effort. Thats my two cents this week;)

by: Deb T

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:19:28 +0000

You arent supposed to clean them with anything more than a damp mop ..my floor anyway. My floor is white therefore does show dirt more than a wood floor. I use swiffer and water most of the time. It never was shiny so I never had that concern. Mine is Dupont Elite tho,I have no idea about the allure. I wamted stone and at that time thats all they made was the travertine by Dupont..that I could find locally.

by: Gwen H

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:43:57 +0000

I’ve had the Allure Oak in my kitchen & dinette for more than a year and love it still. We put it over old peel & stick tile, that was swept & cleaned before & during install. I only sweep or use a Swifter to clean it. We have 3 dogs, one a 70# mix breed & 2 Jacks barrelling through this area several times a day. I’ve used scraps & tried staining & have found nothing that a spray cleaner (I use Awesome from the Dollar Tree) won’t take it off - even permanent marker, or a Mr. Clean Magic eraser (once for a scuff or tar, we’re not sure what it was). The first thing I noticed was that I didn’t slide when coming in with snowy shoes or water spills. A “smoothed” area that occurred when I dropped my end of the fridge too soon after install, has disappeared. A friend of mine installed her same flooring on a 97 degree day with high humidity and there was slight shrinkage, only on the ends of the planks, after she put in a/c & the weather cooled. I’m planning on installing one of the in-stock Allure in a guest room and a special order (yes, different woods and also tile looks are now available by special order for $1.99/sf in 24 sf boxes!) barnwood in the dining room we are now remodeling. I would recommend pads on chairs & tables, etc. While the flooring is resilliant and resistant to scratches, it’s not impervious to same. I work at a Home Depot in the flooring dept. & if anyone is having problems with the product, please go in or call the Home Depot where it was purchased. My before & after pics in the store have been a sales tool since I took them in for show & tell in November of 2006. As far as I know, any product applied to add shine will void the warranty, and probably make the floor slippery. We even have a customer installing the Allure in a bar, although it’s not currently rated for commercial use. When we got it in the store & I installed it, there was very little info on the Internet at all.

by: Deb T

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:22:02 +0000

Orange Glo has come out with a new product for laminate flooring. I have not used it but I have used the hardwood cleaner and restorer and those products are great. The laminate flooring is sold in the blue bottle. I saw it on Greatcleaners.com.

I know you’re not supposed to wax laminate flooring, at least mine your not. I have Dupont laminate in my kitchen that looks like travertine and it’s wearing well.