Flooring decisions in LXi

[gondolaguy]

(07-07-2013 09:51)davidmbrady Wrote:  Hi Corey,

I agonized over the same decision some years ago. I really wanted granite. I searched around and found a place that could supply what they called 'elevator tiles' which is a thin veneer of granite adhered to a honeycomb aluminum substrate. It saves considerable weight - something like 1/3rd the weight of solid granite. I'd like to hear what others have to say about the product, but the more I asked around about it (to the various converters and folks in the flooring business), the more I learned that it doesn't hold up in flooring applications in buses. I wanted a natural product so it had to be wood or stone. Lucky for me/us we have Ernie Ekberg who specializes in wood. I know it's a matter of taste so I can only say that it has worked very well for me, it's warm, soft, earthy, light, and natural. Also, it's very much in style especially the wide planks. All the major P-bus converters are hooked on it and their customers too.

David,

Take a look at the link I added to the bottom of my post. Sounds like the same honeycomb stone.

I've got some experience with the high end laminates, both wood and stone look, and I love their durability and soft feel too. What thickness of flooring wood did you use? I'm also intrigued by cork.