HELP! Tundra Dark Brown Flooring

suzann · Mar 25th, 08, 8:01 pm

Hi there!! I, like all of you, love Ikea.. so glad I found this site!
Here's my dilema...
I visited Ikea (2 hour drive one way) last weekend but was unable to find the samples of the Tundra dark brown flooring. They didn't have it displayed, nor can I find any pictures online of how it looks after installation..
They do have a picture here:
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/79738_PE203851_S4.JPG
but I don't think its a good indication of what it'll look like in an entire room.

Has anyone put this new flooring in yet?
Thanks so much for your help!!!

Teixl · Apr 13th, 08, 2:49 pm

I am also very interested in this new color. Haven't made it to the store yet, but I'm hoping to re-do my office very soon and I think this might look pretty cool if done right.

yummybarfaroni · Aug 11th, 08, 3:27 pm

I don't know if you are still interested, but I have been installing the Tundra Dark Brown in a few rooms in my house, and I have to admit it looks pretty sharp. The dark color really seems to "ground" the room. I'll post some photos if anybody is still interested!

suzann · Aug 11th, 08, 4:02 pm

Thanks! Would love a picture of it!!!

yummybarfaroni · Aug 13th, 08, 10:34 am

Hi!
Here is some photos of Tundra Dark Brown... Installation at first is kinda tricky, but once you get into the groove, It gets pretty simple. The actual prep of the room is a bigger chore than the installation of the floor. Especially if there is carpet. Whoever installed the carpet in my house went crazy with the staplegun when stapling the foam to the floor; so this was a big chore. I suggest measuring twice, cut once, and use a scrap piece of the flooing when hammering the board into place when using the block, or else you will damage the board no matter how careful you are. The block chips the end of the board pretty bad. And, make sure to get a few boxes extra... accidents will happen! Also... use kneepads or a gardening kneepad. Your knees will thank you!