[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by judy

I'm also getting a new floor for the downstairs. Jessie told me today about Home Depot's Allure vinyl planks that supposedly look just like wood, and are so easy to take care of. They are a bit pricey, but I have been saving. Has anyone heard anything about them? I hate the flooring I have now. It's beautiful, but much too high maintenance.

Vinyl plank flooring is what I wanted to put in our living room and bedroom. Whenever you mention this to people, they freak out at the thought of vinyl flooring in a living room. They remember the old vinyl tile and that image is just stuck in their minds.

The new vinyl plank is very different than the old vinyl tiles. The good stuff is beautiful. It is very difficult to tell that it is not wood unless you get down on your hands and knees. It's more moisture resistant than either wood or laminate which makes it great for people with pets.

I have a good friend who works for Jung Tile (pronounced young) and she sells all kinds of flooring. She strongly recommended the vinyl plank. If you go to a good flooring store, they have a lot more to choose from than Home Depot, you may want to check and compare quality and pricing. HD may have what you will end up wanting, but a flooring store should have more to choose from and sometimes their pricing is comparable, especially if they know you are shopping around.

Please keep us posted!!