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jackie-in-flatrock
Feb 11, 2011, 01:51 PM
We want to replace carpet in our computer room with the floating vinyl (adheres to itself)flooring we saw at home depot. It will be covering an OLD in-laid tile floor that has imperfections and is not level. Has someone out there used this flooring who can make recommendations? We're concerned about the surface, and also it is a computer room, so there are two rolling computer chairs at use on the surface daily. Is this a good choice for us?
Thanks!
Jackie

ma0641
Feb 11, 2011, 02:08 PM
The only way around imperfections is to skim coat a surface filler or use a masonite or plywood underlay. Level doesn't make a whole lot of difference and you would need to jack the floors or house. I used this in a basement area, on a slab, and it has worked well but I do not roll chairs on it. It actually looks good and a number of people thought it was a wood floor. If you go with it, do not directly roll on it, the wheels of the chair make a tremendous point load. Get a chair pad at Office Depot or other office store.