ᐅ Requesting advice on flooring options, specifically tile versus hardwood flooring
Created on: 24 Feb 2016 11:00
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sirhc
Hello everyone,
we are currently considering options for floor coverings.
Especially on the ground floor, we are undecided and torn between tiles and hardwood flooring.
Hardwood flooring seems to be a more complex topic for me than tiles.
There appear to be types suitable for underfloor heating and others that are not. Until now, I have only had laminate flooring, and I always thought of hardwood flooring as "real wood." However, my research has mostly led me to products with a 3 mm (1/8 inch) wear layer of real wood. Basically, we really like wide plank floors. Is it common to have a thin wear layer, while the majority of the plank consists of something other than solid wood?
A large open-plan living and kitchen area is planned on the ground floor. With hardwood flooring, the issue of transitions arises. We don’t find hardwood flooring very fitting in the kitchen area. Tiles would have the advantage of being able to be laid throughout (hallway, bathroom, living and kitchen area). Also, the stove in the living room wouldn’t need to be placed on a glass plate.
How have you solved this with an open kitchen area when you still want hardwood flooring?
How thick can or should planks be that are compatible with underfloor heating?
Thanks and best regards
we are currently considering options for floor coverings.
Especially on the ground floor, we are undecided and torn between tiles and hardwood flooring.
Hardwood flooring seems to be a more complex topic for me than tiles.
There appear to be types suitable for underfloor heating and others that are not. Until now, I have only had laminate flooring, and I always thought of hardwood flooring as "real wood." However, my research has mostly led me to products with a 3 mm (1/8 inch) wear layer of real wood. Basically, we really like wide plank floors. Is it common to have a thin wear layer, while the majority of the plank consists of something other than solid wood?
A large open-plan living and kitchen area is planned on the ground floor. With hardwood flooring, the issue of transitions arises. We don’t find hardwood flooring very fitting in the kitchen area. Tiles would have the advantage of being able to be laid throughout (hallway, bathroom, living and kitchen area). Also, the stove in the living room wouldn’t need to be placed on a glass plate.
How have you solved this with an open kitchen area when you still want hardwood flooring?
How thick can or should planks be that are compatible with underfloor heating?
Thanks and best regards
S
Sebastian7928 Feb 2016 11:01Well, things can change quickly – the price has increased by 20 percent compared to the last inquiry.
Since costs are spiraling not only there, we had to make a decision, and we have returned to the original idea: vinyl.
Until the day before yesterday, I didn’t know the material was also available in 9-11mm (3/8–7/16 inch) thickness, but that works even better for us with the transition to the tiles and at the patio doors.
It will, of course, also be glued... but with a cost saving of around 4000 euros, I didn’t have to think about it for long.
Since costs are spiraling not only there, we had to make a decision, and we have returned to the original idea: vinyl.
Until the day before yesterday, I didn’t know the material was also available in 9-11mm (3/8–7/16 inch) thickness, but that works even better for us with the transition to the tiles and at the patio doors.
It will, of course, also be glued... but with a cost saving of around 4000 euros, I didn’t have to think about it for long.
S
Sebastian7928 Feb 2016 11:54In our last rental apartment, we had this in the bedrooms – it was nice, especially warm underfoot and "soft."
At first, we wanted the same here, but we eventually decided on wood – we like both, vinyl is just more versatile, but wood feels natural.
Well, in the end, the costs decided. The wooden staircase is also out and will be a simple tiled staircase instead.
At first, we wanted the same here, but we eventually decided on wood – we like both, vinyl is just more versatile, but wood feels natural.
Well, in the end, the costs decided. The wooden staircase is also out and will be a simple tiled staircase instead.
Go with floor tiles...!
I was also faced with the decision because the kitchen and living area are combined in one room on the ground floor (direct access to the terrace, garden, etc.). I don’t regret it. There is no transition between wood flooring and tile—it just looks better and more elegant. Tiles are indestructible (wear layer is not an issue). Dirt, water, or even a bit of cooking grease—no problem. Wood flooring requires maintenance. Eventually, it might look worn out (visible “paths” where you constantly walk). Of course, this is all subjective, but there are also porcelain tiles with a very realistic wood look. Take a look at what the specialist retailers have to offer. Hope this helps make your decision easier...
Sunny regards
I was also faced with the decision because the kitchen and living area are combined in one room on the ground floor (direct access to the terrace, garden, etc.). I don’t regret it. There is no transition between wood flooring and tile—it just looks better and more elegant. Tiles are indestructible (wear layer is not an issue). Dirt, water, or even a bit of cooking grease—no problem. Wood flooring requires maintenance. Eventually, it might look worn out (visible “paths” where you constantly walk). Of course, this is all subjective, but there are also porcelain tiles with a very realistic wood look. Take a look at what the specialist retailers have to offer. Hope this helps make your decision easier...
Sunny regards
Oh dear, whether stoneware looks more elegant is a matter of taste. Both hardwood flooring and tiles can definitely look elegant. And I’m not so sure tiles are indestructible.
Regarding maintenance, I don’t see any issues with dirt either; tiles also need care.
Finally, which is of course a personal preference, stone with a wood look is not acceptable to me at all.
Best regards, Sigi
Regarding maintenance, I don’t see any issues with dirt either; tiles also need care.
Finally, which is of course a personal preference, stone with a wood look is not acceptable to me at all.
Best regards, Sigi
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