[Don Monfils]

I did this job the past two days.
Rip out old shag carpet, install underlayment , and
Install Adura and grout.
The metal transitions were not my idea.

[Nick]

Looks sharp Don .

[carpetone]

That's actually really nice.. I've not been a fan of Adura in it's Tile form up until I saw this install. Thank you for sharing this.

[Ernesto]

That is sweet. The only problem with some of these LVT's is the repeat pattern in the floor. The border is nice to but kinda makes the room look smaller.

[Incognito]

Nice work Don.

I don't love the colors, textures and contrasting materials in the whole picture but the floorcovering craftsmanship is pleasing to look at. Can I be honest? The "busy" colors and swirling textures of the imitation slate and wood REALLY clash with that wood panel wall and brick. And the (quarry?) tile around the fireplace--------that doesn't go with anything in the room.

Did you have any say in the design/layout/color scheme?

If so, please ignore everything I said.

[Ernesto]

There is no doubt about it, Don's skill level is awesome. I would have a hard time replicating that.

[FloorMaven]

The metal transitions were not my idea.

I think this statement implies that the OP was expecting some criticism. I will say from a layman's perspective- the install looks good. From my perspective and I have done this more times than I am willing to admit; I get off the floor and at some point between laying the last piece and walking out the door I say to myself that I could have done this or that better and kick myself out the door hoping I've learned something.

What I have learned when dealing with repeating patterns is that culling or sorting by pattern in the preparation phase is critical to a superior install. I would look over my job and if i discover the same pattern being so close together it would bug the crap outta me.

I find that pulling tile from different pile patterns helps to deter from getting close repeats that might be objectionable, even if only to me.

Beside that, I might question the balance. I won't be too critical on this point because I don't know the dimensions but I would prefer a larger piece in front of the hearth at least the width of the border. I think the border there over-powers the cut size of the tile.

No disrespect intended.

[Jon]

Looks good Don
I would agree with FloorMaven on some things
What I have found doing this type of thing is to have the owner present. Things look okay on paper and even lines on the floor where boarders and things go but when one has laid a few tiles things look different. By having the owner present you can then ask would this be better? I always tell the people what I think should happen but I go home and they have to live with it. Just did one recently and we discussed the infill and owner said he wanted it like this. I went back a few days later and changed it. He was away on holiday when I laid it

[FloorMaven]

If an installer is subbing he usually isn't empowered to deal with the customer concerning design options. As a matter-of-fact it's considered speaking out of turn if he doesn't go through the proper channels. Usually wholesale pricing doesn't allow that kind of time investment either.

[Jon]

Originally Posted by FloorMaven

If an installer is subbing he usually isn't empowered to deal with the customer concerning design options. As a matter-of-fact it's considered speaking out of turn if he doesn't go through the proper channels. Usually wholesale pricing doesn't allow that kind of time investment either.

I am a subby and the owner is usually told to discuss it with me as the way I think. We have found it saves a lot less hassles. Even had one where lady of the house, who was away wanted the vinyl planks laid so you walked across them. I said to Hubby you usually walk along the lines. He rang wifey and the planks got laid so you walked along the lines. Had another which was to be laid on the 45 which doing it there way you walked into the wall. The other 45 walked you into the room
Things look a lot different once you spread a box of tiles around the floor