tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post2433813869070182689..comments2024-01-31T19:17:43.669-05:00Comments on Making Ends Meet: DIY Project: Costco's Harmonics Brazilian Cherry Laminate Review (PICTURES)Pinching Abehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-43180985056742666702015-06-17T15:38:31.389-04:002015-06-17T15:38:31.389-04:00About 12x12.About 12x12.Pinching Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-49959329125574549192015-06-17T15:35:36.064-04:002015-06-17T15:35:36.064-04:00How many Square feet was that room the room that y...How many Square feet was that room the room that you installed the laminate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-13383885566302272022015-05-18T20:17:51.050-04:002015-05-18T20:17:51.050-04:00I installed the "Skyline Maple" in two r...I installed the "Skyline Maple" in two rooms. We have dogs and cats. While out, one of our cats coughed up a fur ball. Unfortunately it landed on the seams where the boards meet. The floor was buckled. It also dents easily. It sickens me this floor didn't work out for us. If you need a box or two for repairs to your floor, I'm the one to call. If you know someone that would like to install a light colored floor please contact me through the blog or at ddw12@charter.net. I have 90 new unopened boxes. 35 of those are on a pallet wrapped in the original plastic. I saw the floor advertised with the $10 off coupon so I went to Costco to purchase the remainder of the floor I needed. To my dismay the floor had been discontinued. Costco said to call Harmonics and see if they had any left in the warehouse. They had 625 boxes. They would not ship it to Costco, I had to pick it up at the warehouse in Oroville CA or pay the freight charge. If that wasn't bad enough they would not honor the $10 off coupon that Costco was offering. I'm willing to work out a fair dollar amount for those interested.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02013951536947907040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-3520808889745737952015-02-05T21:42:56.951-05:002015-02-05T21:42:56.951-05:00Southeastern Salvage in Knoxville, Tn. I just bou...Southeastern Salvage in Knoxville, Tn. I just bought Sunset Acacia last week. They had your color too. It was beautiful.coffeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-91869210078676623732015-01-21T16:26:21.482-05:002015-01-21T16:26:21.482-05:00Do you have any extra boxes of harmonics Brazilian...Do you have any extra boxes of harmonics Brazilian cherry by any chance? Or know where/who I can find some?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501595592749366523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-70305386067149982802014-11-08T18:22:41.322-05:002014-11-08T18:22:41.322-05:00I am very sorry to hear of your predicament! I ha...I am very sorry to hear of your predicament! I have seen folks asking on places like Craigslist and Askville. <br /><br />What I might suggest is you try to take a piece with you to try to get a close-ish match and if the room isn't too large, pull the full boards and swap them out for the new box and hopefully you will get something that looks OK. My hope is that since when you laid it you likely took from several boxes as you went to make sure it was well-mixed that you can mix the new box in with the old flooring and hopefully get something that looks nice.Pinching Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-86815964833222512662014-11-08T13:11:07.239-05:002014-11-08T13:11:07.239-05:00I need to replace a few planks of my brazilian che...I need to replace a few planks of my brazilian cherry due to water damage. Would you know where I can purchase them? My costco doesn't carry it anymore... Tyaagphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708536341481622040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-7438217046786347682014-10-23T09:30:45.256-04:002014-10-23T09:30:45.256-04:00We only did a vapor barrier where we needed one --...We only did a vapor barrier where we needed one -- that is, where our (God rest his soul) cat had peed and it had gone through to the subfloor. We tried many methods to get that smell out including sanding and baking soda. The very thin plastic sheet underneath that section was used.<br /><br />Since this was laid many years ago, I don't recall all of the instructions that came with, but I don't recall it requiring a vapor barrier throughout. I could be wrong, though. Thanks for stopping by! Pinching Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-82941984796187436782014-10-23T08:32:40.362-04:002014-10-23T08:32:40.362-04:00I am currently in the process of installing the Ha...I am currently in the process of installing the Harmonics Sunset Acacia throughout my home and found this blog. I have installed about 1200 SF so far and it's going well. I did invest in a laminate cutter for $120, and that has sped up installation time and reduced mess from sawdust. <br />My question to you after viewing the photos- where's the vapor barrier? It's explicit in the installation instructions that it must be installed under the laminate, and the warranty will be voided if you were to file a claim. I think the sheeting might also help the product slide as it expands an contracts. It certainly made it easier to make small alignment corrections as I was building the floor.<br />Just curious why you chose to install without the vapor barrier.Toolboxjessenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-91739520665841926592014-07-05T11:16:38.359-04:002014-07-05T11:16:38.359-04:00Definitely do leave ample gaps at the room's e...Definitely do leave ample gaps at the room's edges and at doorways. When we were finished with laying all of the floor, we bought matching transitions from Lowe's (a special order - $30 per) from our kitchen to dining area and in doorways. I must say, it looks great! I have received numerous compliments on the flooring when friends and family walk into my home.<br /><br />We used corner round around each room and painted it a nice white. I recommend getting pre-primed if you can because painting it is a huge pain. If you use a latex based paint any oopsies either wipe up great or can be easily picked off once dried. Acrylic paint will not come off, so bear that in mind!<br /><br />Anonymous -- I am sorry your floor is lifting :( Can you cut transitions into doorways if you carried it through? <br /><br />If you are considering buying this type of flooring, just be sure to account for waste by adding 10%. When we finished, we had some boards left, though my hubby was getting worried toward the end. I had someone contact me a few years ago looking for some boards because he was a little short.<br /><br />Pinching Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-63447571733052991262012-10-07T11:25:53.896-04:002012-10-07T11:25:53.896-04:00We installed the same floor 3 years ago. I would s...We installed the same floor 3 years ago. I would say its only ok. It scratches really easily and water has ruined it in some places (kids left wet/snow shoes on it). I also learned that we probably installed the planks to tightly together. We left room around the outside for expansion, but even still it is lifting in some places.It's beautiful, but not good for a family with kids and pets. It can not get wet, even if you clean it up right away it lifts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-39034497120960985462012-06-22T15:43:35.520-04:002012-06-22T15:43:35.520-04:00Debbie,
It is holding up well. We do have some l...Debbie,<br /><br />It is holding up well. We do have some light surface scratches (Match box cars). Just be sure to put felt down on your furniture's feet to help avoid scratches. I can't see the scratches unless I'm down on the floor looking at it, though.<br /><br />We don't have water damage, mainly because I do a very light damp mop, per the manufacturer's instructions. Avoid any standing water on the floor because it can get in between the planks and cause damage.Pinching Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-30856473848702985642012-06-18T23:14:10.761-04:002012-06-18T23:14:10.761-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120453044885379152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-19494763221787622502012-06-18T23:12:03.250-04:002012-06-18T23:12:03.250-04:00Sooo... two years later, can you tell me how your ...Sooo... two years later, can you tell me how your Harmonics floor is holding up? We're looking at getting this in our house and I'm wondering how it looks two years later. Scratches? Water issues? ThanksDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120453044885379152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-76940542585802905762011-11-09T13:36:53.323-05:002011-11-09T13:36:53.323-05:00Yes, V. We have this laminate in our dining area....Yes, V. We have this laminate in our dining area. I have not yet had any issues. I do have a floor steam mop, but you just set it on the super low setting. Or you could use it with a wet mop head and no steam. But no issues. Really, you shouldn't let water sit on it and a quick swipe of the steam mop is fine for me. Always follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning as you can unintentionally void the warranty. Just clean any wet spots up quickly. We will be tiling in our kitchen area, mainly because of the water issue. Our laminate is laid well away from the dishwasher and sink, the main worry for water leakage.Pinching Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049699112785811449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-86443114399930703142011-11-09T13:26:40.430-05:002011-11-09T13:26:40.430-05:00We are considering putting this in our great room ...We are considering putting this in our great room (Living & Dining area). I've read a few places that this floor should not get wet but since we eat in the dining area for all meals, not sure how that will work since I typically wash the floors once a week. I was under the impression that laminate was okay with being washed? Any input would be appreciated!V Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-52057418706208560312011-10-31T09:07:20.450-04:002011-10-31T09:07:20.450-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.JosephWalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00185920639254442569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438368668223871493.post-69490802983085333392011-03-26T18:22:07.490-04:002011-03-26T18:22:07.490-04:00We're installing ours now, in the "golden...We're installing ours now, in the "golden aspen". We did rent an undercut saw, for around the doors (we had 8) since we did the LR and hallway. Good idea! We stripped up our carpet, got the foor smooth, undercut the doors, and started installing. Great flooring from the reviews we read, good for our purposes, DIY, fast install (should be done tomorrow) and couldn't afford engineered wood or hard wood...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.com