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Bluedogz

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I'm sure this question belongs somewhere, but not sure where...

I see a lot off builds and videos using hardwood or laminate or LVP floors. These are great but they're HARD on the knees.

Anybody got any alternatives?
 
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I don’t walk on my knees……..
Luke Kneewalker;
Maybe try ur feet?
Ok ok. It’s a van dude. Do you like stand all day in one spot? Put a swivel on the passenger seat and give yourself the lazyboy treatment.
Get outside and move. The van is for sleeping, lounging and driving somewhere, otherwise you should be outside enjoying your life and the Earth.
 
Put in your hard floor surface. Then go to Harbor Freight and buy some of the interlocking floor puzzle mats , the type you put in front of a workbench to stand on. They are inexpensive and durable, made of a closed cell foam that does not absorb moisture. They are easy to take up and put back down if needed. Very easy to trim to size. Soft under foot or knees. Washable and non slip. Plus they have two other great benefits, they are great sound absorbers and very good insulation. If one gets damaged you can swap it out for a new one. If they need washing you can pick them up and do it outside. But inside it works better to vacuum than to sweep.

There are other companies that make puzzle mats in different colors with smoother surfaces. Including various wood grain looks. You can order those online.
 
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I don’t walk on my knees……..
Luke Kneewalker;
Maybe try ur feet?
Ok ok. It’s a van dude. Do you like stand all day in one spot? Put a swivel on the passenger seat and give yourself the lazyboy treatment.
Get outside and move. The van is for sleeping, lounging and driving somewhere, otherwise you should be outside enjoying your life and the Earth.
You are 100% right. However, I a minivan I'm gonna be up and down on my knees a lot to reach stuff of all kinds.

I thought of those puzzle-mat pieces, but I was hoping to maintain the ability to clean properly without disassembling the floor.
 
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