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I remember our design center laid out three samples from three packs. This should have been done before they laid it out.
Orchard Hills - Strada by Irvine Pacific
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Aren't the planks installed tongue and groove style? How are they going to pop out 20 planks? I would assume the planks have been glued down already. Do you have this same floor throughout the house, will you be able to live with it? Personally, I'd consider it sunk cost and start over if I really hate it because you have to look at these floors every single day.
Good luck with the renovation process. Unfortunately, I've learned that I have to micro manage the contractors. What the heck do I know about these things, but what I am capable of is being detailed and looking out for things that just don't seem right.
First of all the floors looks great and natual to me.
I also do have natural hardwood with some characters, and had a similar predicament as yours at early stage of installation. The only difference is that my flooring contractor wouldn't change a single plank because it was too difficult to replace after glued down.
I am pretty happy with my floors after all thou. Guess it sometimes look overwhelming at the first sight..
Not only is that wall close (10'), but it's tall too - much higher than the 6' norm. There's probably an elevation change and the rear house is a couple feet higher. If the rear house also has a short setback, it will be towering over this house and feel extremely close.
Yes, which likely places the end of that conservatory's wall ~7' from the block wall.
That is odd. We have substantially similar engineered hardwood going up the stairs, and do not have this issue. Your issues with flooring are helping me somewhat justify the massive premium we paid Irvine Pacific to install our flooring throughout.
This is our hardwoood:http://dm-flooring.com/product/natural-gray/
I think your floors with the black streaks looks great.
I think your stairs with the nose not flush looks absolutely gorgeous and I seriously doubt it will be a safety hazard.
When we pay lots of our hard earned money it is natural to want everything to be perfect but step back and enjoy the house and living
ok they agreed to replace 20 planks. I picked Urban Floor Villa Caprisi Brindisi. I did some research, but I guess the pictures on the website are not always accurate nor the samples and the showroom. They always lay out the prettier ones. I also wasn't informed this is an high character wood and the manufacturer doesn't list that on the website. I picked the wood based on what I saw from the sample and pictures from the website.
Yes, from now on, I should always check contractors' work and be involved throughout the renovation process. Lesson learned.
Yes, from now on, I should always check contractors' work and be involved throughout the renovation process. Lesson learned.
Plan 3X in Strada for rent. A few basic upgrades, small yard with landscaping and window coverings to be done. $4800.
http://m.homes.com/property/81-bountiful-irvine-ca-92602/id-249744735/
http://m.homes.com/property/81-bountiful-irvine-ca-92602/id-249744735/
irvine12 said:
Aren't the planks installed tongue and groove style? How are they going to pop out 20 planks? I would assume the planks have been glued down already. Do you have this same floor throughout the house, will you be able to live with it? Personally, I'd consider it sunk cost and start over if I really hate it because you have to look at these floors every single day.
Good luck with the renovation process. Unfortunately, I've learned that I have to micro manage the contractors. What the heck do I know about these things, but what I am capable of is being detailed and looking out for things that just don't seem right.
irvine12 said:
First of all the floors looks great and natual to me.
I also do have natural hardwood with some characters, and had a similar predicament as yours at early stage of installation. The only difference is that my flooring contractor wouldn't change a single plank because it was too difficult to replace after glued down.
I am pretty happy with my floors after all thou. Guess it sometimes look overwhelming at the first sight..
Perspective
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abosch00 said:
Not only is that wall close (10'), but it's tall too - much higher than the 6' norm. There's probably an elevation change and the rear house is a couple feet higher. If the rear house also has a short setback, it will be towering over this house and feel extremely close.
Ready2Downsize
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Is that a conservatory that was an option in lieu of a California room?
Perspective
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Ready2Downsize said:
Yes, which likely places the end of that conservatory's wall ~7' from the block wall.
We also noticed the stair noses aren't flush with the stairs. It feels uneven. I asked the floor installer, he said this is normal for engineering flooring. The manufacturer for this flooring said the stair noses are milled to be square edge, the veneer on the wood floor is scraped. The only solution to make all areas flush is with a wood putty. The installer also said they can sand it down to make it more even but it might ruin the structure. I'm worried about the safety hazard. Anyone has this problem? We use Urban Flooring Villa Caprisi Brindisi. Please advice. Thanks!
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Perspective
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irvine12 said:
That is odd. We have substantially similar engineered hardwood going up the stairs, and do not have this issue. Your issues with flooring are helping me somewhat justify the massive premium we paid Irvine Pacific to install our flooring throughout.
This is our hardwoood:http://dm-flooring.com/product/natural-gray/
Irvine Dream
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Irvine12irvine12 said:
I think your floors with the black streaks looks great.
I think your stairs with the nose not flush looks absolutely gorgeous and I seriously doubt it will be a safety hazard.
When we pay lots of our hard earned money it is natural to want everything to be perfect but step back and enjoy the house and living