Engineered wood floors. Is it worth it
indreluko
6 years ago
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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 MoreMost durable engineered wood floor?
Comments (10)Hi There are a number of factors to consider when trying to establish how to keep engineered wood floor 'nice' for a long time, not just the thickness. Also depends if the floor has underfloor heating beneath, is glued down or floated and the sub-floor/ if the floor level, alongside common issues such as damp. But speaking just from a perspective of keeping the floor 'nice', firstly on a brushed and oiled floor we always recommend to customers 2 coats of Treatex Ultra Hardwax Clear Oil after the floor is laid, matt or satin finish 2.5L will give coverage of around 50m2. This will give the floor extra protection against daily use and general scuffs. https://www.woodfloors4u.co.uk/product/treatex-hardwax-oil-clear-2-5l/. Buying any flooring is a considered purchase and going the extra step along side regular maintenance can make all the difference to the flooring looking 'nice'. Also consider using specifically adapted wood flooring cleaning products such as Treatex Floor care, tradition floor cleaning brands can often damage the floor and in worse case scenarios irreparably. https://www.woodfloors4u.co.uk/product/treatex-floor-care/. As mentioned in the thread the thickness of the board can help, generally speaking a 6mm top wear layer with 20mm overall board should suggest longevity regarding density and sanding options. However the make up of the back board must be factored in when considering strength of the board for example our engineered products generally use a multi-layered berch ply which is extremely strong. Therefore only considering a 20mm board maybe not be ideal or cost effective as you also have to consider the install process/ method which plays a large part in the floor being kept in situ for a long period of time. In theory a well maintained floor in a non commercial or high footfall space certainly should not need sanding prior to 10 years and probably even longer. We have a number of products at different heights and can provide support if you would like to discuss further....See MoreEngineered wood floor that goes with oak doors?
Comments (13)Great thread, we produce bespoke flooring up to 300mm wide over in prime grade, geometric designs and are Versailles panel specialists. With the ability to create bespoke Versailles panel designs and patterns to client spec exclusive in the UK market. Alongside traditional sizes and grades in plank and herringbone. As a producer this also means hold thousands of m2 on the floor with the ability to ship next day to most areas in the UK. Attached Versailles panel is a new design exclusively made to client specification....See MoreA S
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