That is very creative!  I installed a laminate floor in my Westy, and put an
imitation oriental rug on it.  The rug looks and feels soft to the feet, but
when I kneel with bare knees, it feels like I'm kneeling on needles!
Patti
90 Westy Automatic
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On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 6:30 AM, Daniel O Stevens <dosteven@syr.edu> wrote:

> I use a FOAM puzzle fake wood floor.
>
> It is very easy on the knees, and keeps the floor from being cold on
> those fall/spring mornings.
>
> Looks like this and has held up very well. Though you do need to watch
> for dog claws & firewood damage.
> http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/d2/e9/4456_1.JPG
> Ebay Auction #: 160258958774
> I bought mine locally @ a closeout store, but on ebay it's $5 for 8sqft.
>
> I have to point out that it's FOAM and SOFT hardwood to people looking
> at my van, they don't tend to notice right away, or from ~3+ ft.
>
> It does buckle a little in the summer heat (expansion) I have it cut to
> tight to the edges, needs a little more breathing room. Also stuff
> dropped on it doesn't crash or break.. And it wipes clean easily. Does
> not absorb water.
>
> Dan in NY
>
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>
> From:    B <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM>
> Subject:
>
> Hi,
>
> Here's a glimpse at our passenger-area flooring:
>
> http://www.sdmcriders.org/Oddstray/westy/screen/lower1.html
>
>
> There are nine sections of 1" thick foam flooring.  Sold with 'train
> town' image at Home Depot.  Easily cut to fit the floor of the Westy.
> Easy to clean.  Easy to remove whenever we might need to.  Cheerful to
> look at (though, we do cover ours with an additional layer of indoor/
> outdoor carpeting because it makes B's old knees less cranky when she
> kneels on it).
>
>
> B&S
> '87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc'
> SoCal
>