Engineered wood floors. Is it worth it
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Comments (17)I'll agree with ProSource Memphis, you need to install an engineered wood floor because of the concrete. For our customers that are in your exact situation we offer engineered products, prefinished and unfinished (site sanded/finished), that have 3-5 mm wear layers. Some of these products can withstand 2-4 sandings, which equals way more lifespan than a cheap engineered floor. This equals less cost in the long run, but higher cost up front. Basically the thicker the wear layer, the better chance your engineered floor will last longer (80 years + estimated for 4-5mm), and the more expensive it will be. ProSource is correct, gluing a 3/4" solid floor down can be problematic and not worth the risk. Especially when there are high quality engineered floors that offer essentially the same thing. Engineered is going to be more stable with your fluctuating climate as well. You'll want a hygrometer in the home to monitor relative humidity. It should be somewhere around 30-60% RH for the floor to play nice. There are so many more variables involved in this discussion that entire books can probably be written. But that's my $.02...See MoreEngineered wood floor vs porcelain tile wood effect
Comments (4)Hi I'm in the process of buying a property which has wood effect tiles too in the kitchen and hall. I have opted to have Karndean flooring in my lounge which also opens up to the garden so I didn't want carpet. They come in many styles so maybe have a look at these? I have chosen one around £25per sq m which is the cheapest range. They are basically VInyl planks that get glued to your floor. Easy to clean and you don't have to worry about water warping the planks. Hope his helps...See MoreUnderfloor heating - carpets, tiles or laminate?
Comments (19)Hi Tracey, We understand the importance of picking the right floor as it's a job you only really want to do once. We are the direct importers of solid and engineered wood flooring and have been trading since 2006. If there's one thing we guarantee on it that we know about wooden floors. We like to give as much free advice and help where and when we can, so here's a few for you. Firstly make sure if you do go with a wooden floor, that it is engineered, and suitable for underfloor heating. (some engineered floors actually aren't suitable as the adhesive used may not be compatible) Just to assure you, all our engineered wood floors are. The construction of engineered wood, as opposed to solid, restricts the movement of expansion and contraction due to the temperature change of UFH. Wood it'self is a great conductor of heat and more importantly retains the warmth a lot better than tiles. Also, an advantage of using wood flooring is if it's damaged, scratched/stained, it is easily repairable by simply sanding it down and reapplying oil/lacquer. If tiles were to get damaged/cracked, you would need to replace it. Why not take a look through at some of the projects we have done as we have several styles from standard planks, herringbone, chevron and Versailles panels. We hope this helps and if you have any further queries or questions don't hesitate to get in touch. WoodFloors4u Ltd...See MoreAdvice - Oak engineered wood flooring - fading
Comments (17)Hi Hu, Definitely looks like the sun/uv has warmed the oak up, like with most natural woods they will change colour over time. You could consider oiling the floor lightly on both sections but concentrating mainly on the lighter area as this will darken the wood slightly. I would suggest sanding if it was a solid oak floor, however as it's a 3mm solid (I'm guessing on this) I wouldn't risk sanding it. Definitely consider oiling it and if possible I would remove the rug for a while especially on brighter days to allow the colour to even out. I hope you are able to sort it. Charlie @The Kitchen Lady UK www.thekitchenladyuk.co.uk...See More
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4 years ago
indreluko
4 years ago
PROFloor Monster
4 years agoHi there,
If you are looking for a very hard wearing board we would recommend a Brushed and lacquered engineered flooring, we have a wide range in stock,see full range here.
This is our Smooth Herringbone which is also ideal for homes with pets as it comes with 8 coats of lacquer.
We would be more than happy to send you out FREE samples or if you need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact via email, info@floormonster.co.uk or you can call our direct number on 0141 887 5698.
Kind Regards,
Floor Monster
- PRO
Floor Monster
4 years agoLTS, as stated above, our brushed and lacquered boards have been designed and produced to take the traffic of everyday life and even handle the kids. We do also have a more tradition engineered plank length it is our 150mm Brushed board.
This board comes with a life time structural warranty.
Kind Regards,
Floor Monster
indreluko
4 years ago
Rose Williams
4 years ago
PROTopps Tiles
4 years agoHi,
Wood effect tiles can be a great alternative to engineered wood in heavy traffic areas. They give the same look and feel, but are highly durable as well as being easy to clean and maintain too. These would be perfect for a busy hallway like yours!
We stock a number of exclusive styles in a wide range of colours: http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/section1427/page1/wood-effect-tiles
Rose Williams
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago- PRO
Topps Tiles
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PROWoodpecker Flooring
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Richie Robinson