I am on a project that has a gun vault, large safe door, built-in display cabinets with glass doors and a ton of storage cabinets. It is all done in walnut with a rubbed tung oil finish. My reccomendation for the flooring (concrete now) is a high quality tight weave wool carpet, low nap. What would, or what have you guys done? The firearms stored in this vault will be high end. I will be able to use any feedback to make a decision.Thanks, mtmuley
Gun vault flooring
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sneakypete
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Carpet would be quieter and warmer, a free floating wood floor say bamboo would look great with you cabinetry. Good look and post a picture.
7mm08mo
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I think the carpet you mentioned would be the best and would look very classy. I think the carpet would add a warm feel.
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IMO carpet would add fibers into the area when walked on and disturbed would hence mean more dust and debris on the cabinets. I would stick with something fiberless. Wood or just stamp and color the concrete.
LopeHunter
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Stained concrete in Montana would be chilly. I have stained concrete in home in Arizona and is great since feels cool in summer when is over 100F outside. In winter, is a bit chilly, though. Not sure would be a good fit in Montana unless have an area rug if you will be barefoot in the zone of the home.
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WapitiBob
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Yep, stained concrete would get my vote.
tarheel
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I'd go for a nice berber carpet to compliment the walnut.
mtmander
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I like wood , pine from a local mill would be my choice
I was also thinking that since the firearms the vault is built for will be, let's say, very high quality, carpet would add a measure of protection if one happened to contact the floor. I like the warmness aspect also. mtmuley
noharleyyet
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High end wool berber.
Speeddmn
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Layered animal hide rugs!
+2 on this!!
I would do wood with a design in it. What ever the wood burning deal is called. Some fancy design would be cool.
My buddy did his basement/bowshop with one of these:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Merola-T...-Wall-Tile-11-6-sq-ft-case-FAZMADBG/205906881
It turned out really nice.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Merola-T...-Wall-Tile-11-6-sq-ft-case-FAZMADBG/205906881
It turned out really nice.
HSi-ESi
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I don't know how much square footage is in the 'vault' - but I would think some fine hardwood with area rugs is what I would go with. Here is some inspiration: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/06/foghorn/visiting-holland-hollands-new-york-city-showroom/
I can see the carpet too - especially if there isn't open space in the vault (ie room to handle a desk).
I can see the carpet too - especially if there isn't open space in the vault (ie room to handle a desk).
Brittany Chukarman
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Hardwood floor over ridgid foam insulation on the slab?
Humidity in a basement is the biggest issue for firearms. Assuming that's under control, I would think them about what happens on carpet when a small screw, firing pin or other item falls.You also would need to think about the grease, wood oils, etc that will be in the room for maintenance A tight weave wool carpet should be ok but will stain after a few years. I would prefer wood flooring or concrete. In floor heating, as suggested above, would be nice if the budget allows. If not, a good wool knap area rug would be a good solution as well, and easily replaceable.
Sounds like a fun project.
Sounds like a fun project.
twodot
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short, dense wool carpet has got to be about perfect. , High end guns often will have metal, horn or no butt-plates, so you don't want a hard surface for the invariable "lean ups" that happen when you are handling guns. I had a piece of wool carpet that was leftover from a job, that was on the floor of my "gun area" for about 8 years of very hard use. Easiest cleaning, best wearing floor covering I ever saw. Wool carpet is in a category all it's own. It is also about the only thing I can think of that will not take away from the classy look of walnut.
