I have been waiting over 2 years for this moment. That moment where the ugly, light, stained, laminate flooring in our basement family room is replaced!
You can read about how we prepped the room, painted and ripped up the old flooring in my last post.
Now let’s get on with this AMAZINGLY easy flooring.
As I mentioned in other posts, I first encountered Allure Resilient Flooring when we moved into our home and we converted our garage. I was looking at flooring and I stumbled upon Allure. It seemed perfect for our needs and easy to put down. I was 9 months pregnant so we enlisted the help of a friend had a flooring company.
While he was laying it down it looked really simple. So when we decided to do our next room, I wanted to use the same flooring. I decided I would try it myself. I did it and I was amazed how easy it was!
When it came to our downstairs family room, the only room we haven’t touched, I knew Allure Resilient Flooring was a no brainer.
Now I want to show you how easy it is to put down, along with give you some tips I’ve learned while doing this a few times.
Take a look at the video I did on Periscope showing you exactly how easy it is.
Tips
- Before you start make sure you read the directions all the way through. There are certain conditions and temperatures that need to be in place for the planks to adhere properly.
- Allure GripStrip Planks come in 36″ x 6″ planks. Before you start you need to measure the width of the row you will be working on and make sure that the end plank will not be less than 12″. If it is you need to cut the first plank in the row to adjust.
- When doing the stagger method on the plank rows, pick dimensions that will allow you to use the cut off plank from the first piece, on the end of the row so you minimize waste.
- If you have to cut around items in the room or have a weird angle, use the sheets of liners that are in between each plank in the box to draw/cut a template. You can then lay the sheet on the plank and cut the right angles.
- You can also use those same paper liners to lay over the glue strips if your not finishing the floor in a day. This way it keeps the glue strips free of debris and dust.
- You can purchase (affiliate link) Allure Flooring through Home Depot’s website
and can usually have it delivered for free to your home. But another way to save a little money to go to Ebates and click on Home Depot from there. You can usually get between 3-6% in cash back!
So now I’m going to show you the before…I’m really embarrassed. But we honestly don’t use this room in the summer because we love our sunroom so much we move the TV up there. So this room basically becomes a catch all. Notice the screen, that needed to be put back up, some furniture I was selling for a client, the ugly red rug that our crazy Aunt decided to literally give us and put it down before we could object…but anyway..here WAS our real life…
and our after…a clean slate.
a view of us ripping up old flooring…
and our beautiful after…
This room is finally ready for me to place my final touches, accessories, furniture and actually enjoy it with my family.
You can learn all about Allure Flooring, hearing reviews and FAQ’s by going to their website, www.mydiygenius.com strolling over to their Youtube channel or liking them on Facebook.
Looks amazing Tara! So easy too 🙂 We are hoping to redo our basement floors one of these days. I’ll pin this for later so I remember to check it out again. Thanks!
Thanks Lindi! Love these floors!
Tara the flooring is absolutely beautiful! What makes it better is how easy it was for you to install it! Great tutorial!
I hope there will be a part three to this project where you show it all prettied up?
Can’t wait to see it!!
Of course! I can’t wait to get started!
Oh! I’ve used this product before. It is soooo good, and easy to install. I did our entire foyer myself in a weekend. We’ve got a big reno coming up too… I’ll definitely be shopping for this flooring again! The finish you chose looks beautiful — Great job!
Oh my gosh! What a transformation! That flooring is absolutely STUNNING!!!
The floor looks beautiful, I can’t believe it’s that easy!
Yes, but is it holding up?
Holding up great! We first installed this flooring in our converted garage space 3 years ago and it looks great!
Is the flooring easily scratched? I have two rambunctious little boys! Thanks in advance =)
In addition to being durable, I need something that is easy to install. My husband is a disabled veteran and isn’t able to assist with the installation, but I’d hate to go through all of the trouble and the product isn’t durable. I’ve been researching for so long, but some negative reviews about allure flooring have me scared to pull the trigger. Unfortunately, it seems that the most durable products aren’t user friendly. When I hear table saw, miter saw, or anything other than a jig saw I start to panic lol. p.s. The room looks fantastic!
What is the name of the color you selected to install?
This is Pacific Pine
You did a great job, Tara. I use some of the tips and tricks for maintaining this kind of floor. (http://www.allflooring.org/tips-on-how-to-clean-allure-flooring/)
Hope it helps! 😉
What is this color allure called?
Pacific Pine
Just bought 1300 sq ft of the pacific pine today! we’re excited to transform our living spaces, your project looks great!
Thank you! Best of luck! You’ll love it!
I have one piece in the middle of my floor which has something under it. How can I replace it without lifting all the flooring
Love your floors! Question for you. Do you think this could be used on a wall? I have been wanting to transform the wall above our fireplace in the basement. I figure I will have to use finishing nails to hold the first board in place and then again after the last boards are in place? Thanks!
Not sure I was thinking the same thing though!
How has the flooring held up? Curious because I always hear it doesn’t last long. Thanks!
25 year guarantee!
Hi Tara,
What’s the verdict on the floors are they still holding up? Any replacements or repairs needed at this point? Scratches, water damage, discoloration, or bulging?
Thanks so much for your awesome blog on this I hope to get an update.
Blessings,
eParadise
Yup! They’re still great! They have some “scuff” marks but you can only see them if you are at the right angle in the light. But not actual scratches.