Feedback on Atomic Floors and DuraCeramic
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Anyone have experience with Atomic Floors (good or bad) formerly of Waldorf, now in PF?
Also, has anyone used DuraCeramic by Congoleum? We are considering both.
Thanks.
I recently installed DuraCeramic in our kitchen...........
I did quite a bit of research and price comparison, and felt really good about this product. It may cost a little more initially, but the durability and ease of maintenance make it worth the cost. Other things that I like about is the wide selection of colors and styles, and it was pretty easy to install myself.......so far I give it 2
punjabigyrl
Active Member
Duraceramic tile is absolutely great. we installed it in our bathroom and end of year install it in our kitchen. Money well spent. try the flooring store next to do dah deli and flooring max(or something like that, across from mcKays) both in leonardtown.
yknotpoms
SOMD POM MOM
Side note I have heard Duraceramic is great I wanted it, but I have pom that love to widdle. I was afaid something would seep thru and stink, so I went with a sheet product called K-Tech special for kitchens. I think it is made by armstrong. I can not sing its praises enough. It repels liquids like no tomorrow and cleans like a dream. Just another alt for people if they want to research it.
kwillia
n/a
I have DuraCeramic in the high traffic areas of my home... foyer, diningroom, gameroom... It's been down for over three years and still looks brand spanking new. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my DuraCeramic floor. As for "spillage".... my floor is grouted just like regular ceramic and there is no way there could be any seepage. Hint on the grout.... I chose a dark grout that accents my flooring rather than the standard white grout. It looks awesome.
cwo_ghwebb
No Use for Donk Twits
Jimmy and Denise have been in the business for 25 years. I work for an architect, we run into all kinds of folks in different industries relevant to our business. They have a great reputation within our industry.
grout or no grout? that is the question
That was our second dilemma...grout or no grout, lol. When I think of grout, I think too much upkeep like regular ceramic tile. I believe Denise said there was no upkeep as long as you don't use harsh chemicals on the grout but we are considering no grout.
I appreciate the info/feedback!
That was our second dilemma...grout or no grout, lol. When I think of grout, I think too much upkeep like regular ceramic tile. I believe Denise said there was no upkeep as long as you don't use harsh chemicals on the grout but we are considering no grout.
I appreciate the info/feedback!
harleyrider
Natural Born Smartass
DuraCeramic it turns out great and easy to lay
Wish we were handy...
but we're not, lol. We're gonna pay to have it installed. I guess it's better to do that than waste the money on the material by screwing it up, hehe.
but we're not, lol. We're gonna pay to have it installed. I guess it's better to do that than waste the money on the material by screwing it up, hehe.
harleyrider
Natural Born Smartass
what room are you doing and how big ?
Rooms
We're doing the foyer (small area) down the short hallway to the breakfast nook, kitchen, small closet, powder room, laundry room and walk-in pantry. Overall about 550 sf.
We're doing the foyer (small area) down the short hallway to the breakfast nook, kitchen, small closet, powder room, laundry room and walk-in pantry. Overall about 550 sf.
harleyrider
Natural Born Smartass
thats alot of flooring ..DuraCeramic isnt all that thick.. i wouldnt use it where there's alot of walking. small area's would be good..
We have been told...
it would be fine by two different flooring companies. Are you worried about it cracking or something like that? The only mention of tiles breaking might be is if something was dropped close to a corner. Now I'll be worried.
it would be fine by two different flooring companies. Are you worried about it cracking or something like that? The only mention of tiles breaking might be is if something was dropped close to a corner. Now I'll be worried.
harleyrider
Natural Born Smartass
sorry didnt ment for you to be worried,
myself its just to thin of a tile it would wear down .
kwillia
n/a
No wearing down whatsoever. My B-I-L does flooring for a living and when I told him I wanted a nice looking, low maintenance, long lasting flooring that could hold up to very high traffic and a full size pool table. He said I wanted DuraCeramic. Car dealership us it in showrooms because it holds up year after year with cars driving, parking on it and tons of folks walking on it. I have it installed in my foyer, dining room and game room. Looks brand new in all areas and it's been over three years so far.
As for grout/no grout.... I chose a brown grout that compliments the flooring. In doing so, I have zero worry about discolored places along the grout. It always looks clean... even if I hadn't swept in a week.
spike2763
New Member
It isn't that thick, because it isn't tile. I have it in 1000 sq ft of my house, lots of walking by teenagers, no problem.