Hardwood Stairs: planks vs solid treads
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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 MoreTo carpet or to laminate and can I also ask you about headboards?!
Comments (19)Thank you so much for all your comments, really kind of you. Read Interiors will take your advice and get a wall mounted headboard, will start calling upholsterers tomorrow to get prices. Daisy, yes I do have a vax from the last house and the newer models are much better than the previous ones in terms of drying times. Vicki thanks for the name of the stretch valance as I couldn't find them on Google apart from on House of Fraser but they have limited colours and were pretty pricey at £100 or so! Angm, funnily enough I had this conversation with the carpet man as when I lifted the 50 year old carpet I noticed there was paper down and he explained that was why. He said it was also a good idea to tape any joins in underlay as well as the carpet but said a lot of fitters don't do this. Forzaitalia and Sam appreciate the insights and very interesting given your experiences Corbridge Interior design interesting point re rug and sizing I am still torn!!!! But I am probably moving towards carpets. I think the pics make the floor look better than it is! Noise wouldn't be a problem as we are in a bungalow, which is why I am concerned about the kids walking into their rooms on carpet having forgotten to take their shoes off! If it was upstairs I would definitely go with carpet! Aargh decisions, decisions!...See MoreStair flooring ideas
Comments (3)Hello Gina, We are a Microcement Company located in London. I have he perfect finish for your stairs and i'ts of course our material. Find attached some pictures for your inspiration and If you want to know more about Microcement feel free to write me directly at sales@decoracement.com my name is Sandra and I will be happy to help you, send you some samples and quote your project....See Morehardwood Vs engineered wood flooring
Comments (17)I actually buy my flooring from a company in Romford, so this works out lovely. Their name is wood floors and accessories (WFA) If you let them know Rob Jones from RJ Flooring told you to get in contact - they will look after you. Any issues, let me know and I will help any way I can. Their products are the best around and they have a show room ect so you can see what you're buying and how its made https://wfa.uk.net < thats their website, every one there is really helpful....See MoreHALLETT & Co.
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