joyful mommy
08-05-2008, 11:13 AM
We want to install flooring in our basement recreation room. I posted a while back, but we were delayed in this project and now I have new ideas. Have any of you used Amtico brand flooring? What is your opinion of it? We're considering the tiles that look like some type of stone.
I'm looking for something easy to clean that really doesn't show dirt easily and that is pretty much indestructible. The room has wood panelling on most walls plus red brick fireplace and hearth/wall area surrounding it. There are four entrances: stairs down from main living level; garage; outside/patio; laundry room/work room.
In the winter I want our toddler/preschool DSs and friends to be able to ride trikes, little coupes, etc. in there. In warmer months, we track in and out the patio door frequently. I want DCs to be able to do projects, play dough, paint, etc. there too. I'd like to keep the look of the natural materials already in the room -- it is warm and soothing.
In the hot summer our DSs love to be in this room as it is somewhat shady, easy to access the outside and cooler than the rest of the house. This Amtico seems that it is warmer to touch than real stone (nice in winter) and probably sturdier in the long run.
I'd love BTDT advice here! Thanks.
I'm looking for something easy to clean that really doesn't show dirt easily and that is pretty much indestructible. The room has wood panelling on most walls plus red brick fireplace and hearth/wall area surrounding it. There are four entrances: stairs down from main living level; garage; outside/patio; laundry room/work room.
In the winter I want our toddler/preschool DSs and friends to be able to ride trikes, little coupes, etc. in there. In warmer months, we track in and out the patio door frequently. I want DCs to be able to do projects, play dough, paint, etc. there too. I'd like to keep the look of the natural materials already in the room -- it is warm and soothing.
In the hot summer our DSs love to be in this room as it is somewhat shady, easy to access the outside and cooler than the rest of the house. This Amtico seems that it is warmer to touch than real stone (nice in winter) and probably sturdier in the long run.
I'd love BTDT advice here! Thanks.