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Old 08-29-2016, 02:08 AM   #1
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Replacing Carpeting on Slideout

We recently bought a Flagstaff Superlight 26'. We hate the carpeting, so this weekend I tore it all out. The linoleum covers most of the main floor, including the area that was under the carpeting except for a small segment along the back wall.

We'll be replacing the carpeting on the slideout with a vinyl wood-look floor. I'm sure someone has done this and I need help to figure out the best way to cover or disguise the black plastic seal that the slideout rests on. The carpeting had a flap to do this, but it's not feasible with the vinyl material. I can extend the vinyl a little (maybe 1 inch), but not far enough to cover the whole seal.

Anyone do a similar upgrade and come up with a clever solution?
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Old 08-30-2016, 10:32 PM   #2
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Here's the black seal I'm talking about. The light wood is the slideout floor that I'll be covering with vinyl flooring. It slides in over the black seal material, so I can't just cover it with a piece of wood trim. Maybe a piece of metal trim?

Anybody have pictures of your slideout floor joint with the main floor that is not covered with carpeting? Any ideas?
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Old 08-31-2016, 12:06 AM   #3
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Sorry, don't recall ever seeing a same level slide without carpet. If you just didn't like that particular carpet you can always take your measurements (or old carpet) to a carpet store and they can sew a new bound edge with some carpet you do like.
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Old 08-31-2016, 12:12 AM   #4
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I would try to find a wood, metal, or plastic transition to put over the black seal material.

If it were me, I'd remove the "seal", and put a door seal under the transition you decide to use.
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Old 08-31-2016, 12:16 PM   #5
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Can you find a paint that matches the vinyl flooring that might do the trick?
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Old 08-31-2016, 12:20 PM   #6
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That seal is required. it allows the chamfered edge of the drop down slide to work. It is needed to work and is integral for proper operation.
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Old 08-31-2016, 01:10 PM   #7
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It's hard to tell from the picture, but is the slide floor level with the RV floor when it's fully extended?

What type vinyl flooring are you planning on using?
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Old 08-31-2016, 01:34 PM   #8
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Did u have to remove the black bar so that the carpet could be removed. We have the same issue u have and have been thinking about tearing out the carpet, but replacing it with stick and peel type carpet, then we can replace it when ever we need too, appreciate any comments regarding the type of carpet we are thinking of using.


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Old 08-31-2016, 03:41 PM   #9
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Here is a link to an extensive multi-part article about replacing slide-out carpet with a non-carpet floor covering. His webpage contains articles as well as video. It is the most detailed information that I've seen on this subject. The replacement product that he uses is probably more cost prohibitive than what most of are willing to spend, but the upgrade process will be similar.

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Old 08-31-2016, 05:55 PM   #10
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Our living/dining room slide also has carpet. We replaced all the other carpet and vinyl with a new rolled vinyl. I researched methods for putting on the slide out floor and came up empty. The only slide floors I saw with either vinyl or laminate were the raised floors. In those cases the transition takes care of itself because it is at a different level. No bevelled edge to worry about.
I finally left the carpet on the slide but took it out and power washed it to get out the grit and grime and then reinstalled it.

Good luck with your adventure.
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Old 08-31-2016, 09:05 PM   #11
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I have a friend who has a same level slide out (not raised) on his 5th wheel and he tore out the carpet this summer and replaced all the flooring in the coach with vinyl flooring. I did not see him do the work but can try and find out how he did it. His finished product is really nice looking and has me wishing my slide out did not have carpet on it (it's the only place in my TT with carpet and I hate the carpet). If I can find out anything from him, I will let you know.
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A member of our camping club used leather to cover that.
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Old 09-01-2016, 08:54 PM   #13
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Went to Lowes and I think I have a solution. It's 2" wide metal trim that is meant to be used along the edge of carpeting. Bought a piece and it covers the black seal just enough. Plus it's almost flush so will not impact the operation of the slideout. And as a bonus, it comes in pewter which matches very nicely with the wood/tile. I'll post pictures of the project.

To answer the question from bemilner: I removed the screws holding down the seal, then was able to pry it up enough to remove the carpeting from underneath. Except for the 2 ends, it simply came out - not attached in any way. Initially I cut the carpeting from around the ends, then pulled harder and it came out from them as well. Very easy to remove all the carpeting - be prepared to pull the hundreds of staples holding it down! And the carpeting goes under the walls, so you have to cut it along the walls to remove it - utility knife did the trick.
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Old 09-02-2016, 11:59 AM   #14
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Thanks for the detailed explanation of how you removed the carpet.

Let us know (with Pictures too.) how the new install goes and looks.
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My friend said he got something called a vinyl threshold from Home Depot and it fits right over the black strip. It's u shaped and comes in a roll. Looking back he said he would have cut the one side off so it would fit better. Cost around $65. Otherwise works great. Hope that helps.
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Still a work in progress, but I finished laying the floor so thought I'd share.

First picture shows the floor installed. Still needs moulding around the walls and the trim piece on the seal is not fastened.

Second picture is closeup of the interface area. The trim piece is not fastened, but you can get an idea of how it works. We'll be able to see a little of the black seal, but it's a very smooth transition. And the slide works fine!

More pictures coming when I get it completed.
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Old 09-04-2016, 09:28 PM   #17
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That looks great! I want to have the carpet removed from my slide out now!
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Old 09-05-2016, 01:41 PM   #18
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Good job. Thanks for posting this.

When it comes time to replace the carpeting in our slide, I know how I'll be doing it!
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UPDATE with a better solution

I wasn't quite happy with the previous solution. It was not finished enough and left the edge of the slideout floor exposed to tripping or damage.

Took a while to consider... Why not a piece of trim that provided the transition when the slideout is extended, then easily removable when it's time to travel? That's what I did.

Two 1x4s that are 'hollowed out' underneath (see picture) to go over the black rubber seal; one edge sits on the main floor, the other edge on the slideout floor. It has 4 screws to install/remove - takes less than 5 minutes.

The wife is very happy with the results - so I'm very happy with the results!
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Screws

When removing and putting screws in the piece, do you have problem with the screws stripping out?
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