Re: [GBlist] flooring options

[Alan Courtright <acourtri@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>]

On Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Scott Stolarczyk wrote:

> Hardie Board is great as a siding, but I think would be no good as a
> finish floor.  The product itself would likely shatter the first time
> something was dropped on it.  Also, the natural finish on it would not
> be good for walking on or appearances.  Typically, Hardie Board is
> primed and painted.  I have found that painted floors are not usually
> a good thing.

I read here or somewhere else recently that Hardieboard isn't guaranteed
as a siding unless it's painted.  Anyone here know whether they also make
it with a finish of some kind that would obviate the need for painting?  I
hate painting. . . .

                         -|//*Alan Courtright*\\|=   
                                Poulsbo, WA
                             acourtri@krl.org
                       



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