Flooring

[horseshoes]

I'm just interested in your opinions of different floorings. I'm about to redo our hallway and dining room. When we moved here 18 years ago we put wood down, but NOT good, expensive stuff and now it's looking awful. Have any of you used the newer Lino type flooring, and if so what do you think of it?

We also have a problem, when we open the back door when it's raining, the water has run along the storm guard and dripped inside the back door and has completely rotted the wood.

[Sycamore3House]

I had a shop and I used Lino as flooring. Everyone thought it was laminate flooring. No one could tell the difference. But it was warm. We put hardboard down on the floorboards and Lino in top. 60 sq metres cost me £800 fitted

[horseshoes]

That's interesting to know SH3. I'll give that serious consideration. Thank you.

[diddlydo]

More info needed - does your back door lead into the hallway you mention?

[horseshoes]

Yes it does, straight onto it.

[The Builder]

I'm guessing your door has a rebated bottom edge, and a conventional timber drip on the outside.

This is a 2-piece system that I've used many times. Ordinary aluminium drip, but any water that gets through or misses, drips into the channel which has drain holes to let it out again.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-2-part-trimline-threshold-polished-aluminium-914mm/53202

[horseshoes]

Builder, It's one of those horrid plastic doors. This is a photo of the mess it's made; and why I'm reluctant to put wood down again, although if we DO choose wood next time it will be good quality. I'd also like to replace the door. What advice please?

http://i61.tinypic.com/98fya8.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/2w3xfs1.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/2m82uxi.jpg

[The Builder]

Yes, I know plastic doors aren't anyone's favourites, Horsey. The thing is though that they are extremely stable, and, when adjusted properly, are draughtproof and rainproof.

Also, as I'm often telling people on here, you can paint them any colour you like. In my own house, all the uPVC windows and doors are currently in Farrow & Ball. Occasionally, people knock on the door wanting to know how it's done ;o) (Just use the right primer)

Anyway, your problem would still be there even if you used better quality flooring.

99% of the time it's simply a matter of adjustment. I had the same problem with my front door. If you can't figure out where all the adjustments can be made, then employ a uPVC fitter to do it for you. Have a look for a small, local installer................ NOT the major chains.

[horseshoes]

Builder, thank you. I'm fascinated to hear you can paint plastic! Well I never! Definitely be looking into THAT. Best thing is to sort the door out first THEN think about the flooring.

[The Builder]

This is what I use for the primer.................

http://www.screwfix.com/p/zinsser-bulls-eye-1-2-3-primer-sealer-1ltr/10135

[kloofnek]

oh dear has made a mess!!!! I have one of these over my back door,looks good and protects when getting keys out. etc.
https://www.coopersofstortford.co.uk/page/find/?find=door canopy&cid=EXKV9R2BH814PETKJ3

[kloofnek]

sorry ,the link not working,when you open put "door canopy" in search box

[horseshoes]

Yes Kloof, I've thought of a canopy too. I'd REALLY like a proper porch but we bring the cars down and a porch would just be in the way:-(