DoryJM Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I may be putting some real "flooring" in my yurt. Any suggestions on what to purchase. I'm hoping to avoid carpet, but other than that, am open to suggestions. I'm thinking something like cork may be good for standing on all day?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have hardwood in my studio, but we do have cork in our family room and it feels so nice underfoot. I wish that I had it in my studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmoore Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 If you want something that's good for your feet, check out the GelPros. We used them in a kitchen I worked in and they were WONDERFUL for standing on all day. They're expensive as all get out, but as soon as I get to Texas, I'm going to get one. You can get them in some very long lengths 12' - I'd put that over top of hardwood that'd be resistant to pin scratches. (Right now I'm on carpet over concrete in a highrise. I don't think they ever bothered to even put a carpet pad in. I can only stand for 3-4 hours on it, and then I HAVE to sit down for an hour.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have laminate flooring and love it. Cleans easy. We put down a subfloor over the concrete and that make it softer to stand on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have laminate (Pergo) and love it. Just vacuum once in awhile. I even spilled almost a full can of paint and it just wiped right off completely. I do have shop pads from Costco stratigically placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have bamboo and love love it! We went to Lowes and they were trying to get rid of it. Said if I would take it all I could have it for 88 cents a square foot!! Yep we took all of it. Easy on the feet and back and easy to clean and it is light in color and I can find almost anything I lose on the floor! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Grammy Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have hardwood but when I build my new one I think I am going with cork or rubber. Not sure which yet unless we pour cement then no clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have cork in my studio over the concrete. It is so nice to stand on all day long. Easy to clean and it insulates from the cold coming up through the concrete. The only thing I would do different, if I were to do it again, would be to make sure I have those floor protectors where I roll my saddle stool back and forth. It has cracked the finish, so I need to refinish it with poly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks, everyone. I'm really leaning toward cork, but its a bit pricey. I may end up with a nice laminate and floor pads (maybe even the gel ones). Sure appreciate the opinions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Dory, if you have a Lumber Liquidators in your area, you can get cork pretty reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks, Patty. We do have one about 3 hours away. I'll check with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I've had hardwood floors and love them. In this house I have carpet which I will eventually change to hardwood or bamboo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Semmens Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Dory, can I ask what size yurt you have for your studio? I have a small house and would love to have my studio accessable to my customers without them having to walk thru my house. I thought about building another garage type dwelling, a three season room off the back of my house. Recently I googled yurt and thought that has possibilities. My main concern is heating and AC, I really don't think a wood burning stove would be the best choice. But maybe I could charge extra for the woodsy smell......LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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