Hello everyone,
I have some questions about floor coverings and gap sizes: We are planning to install laminate flooring of 10mm thickness (0.4 inches) plus 3mm (0.1 inches) impact sound insulation everywhere on the upper floor except for the bathroom. In the bathroom, we want to put tiles with a thickness of 10mm (0.4 inches). Will 3mm (0.1 inches) of tile adhesive be sufficient? (I haven’t been able to ask my tiler yet).
On the ground floor, we also have 10mm (0.4 inches) tiles with 3mm (0.1 inches) adhesive and 15mm (0.6 inches) hardwood flooring with impact sound insulation in the living room, so the screed there is 5mm (0.2 inches) lower than elsewhere.
Now the problem is the front door: If I calculate with a total tile height of 13mm (0.5 inches), I only have 7mm (0.3 inches) clearance to the bottom edge of the door. I might be able to gain a few millimeters by adjusting the door, but not much more. It would be possible to grind down the screed by another 5mm (0.2 inches), but I would prefer to avoid that.
I have some questions about floor coverings and gap sizes: We are planning to install laminate flooring of 10mm thickness (0.4 inches) plus 3mm (0.1 inches) impact sound insulation everywhere on the upper floor except for the bathroom. In the bathroom, we want to put tiles with a thickness of 10mm (0.4 inches). Will 3mm (0.1 inches) of tile adhesive be sufficient? (I haven’t been able to ask my tiler yet).
On the ground floor, we also have 10mm (0.4 inches) tiles with 3mm (0.1 inches) adhesive and 15mm (0.6 inches) hardwood flooring with impact sound insulation in the living room, so the screed there is 5mm (0.2 inches) lower than elsewhere.
Now the problem is the front door: If I calculate with a total tile height of 13mm (0.5 inches), I only have 7mm (0.3 inches) clearance to the bottom edge of the door. I might be able to gain a few millimeters by adjusting the door, but not much more. It would be possible to grind down the screed by another 5mm (0.2 inches), but I would prefer to avoid that.
So what exactly is the question?
We only have a few millimeters (fractions of an inch) of clearance for the front door as well. That’s manageable. However, unfortunately, there is no space left for a runner or a shoe mat. If the heights don’t fit, then someone has made a mistake. The choice of flooring or its thickness should be finalized before the screed is installed.
Grinding down the screed afterward is a difficult, dust-intensive task that should definitely be avoided unless there is no other option.
We only have a few millimeters (fractions of an inch) of clearance for the front door as well. That’s manageable. However, unfortunately, there is no space left for a runner or a shoe mat. If the heights don’t fit, then someone has made a mistake. The choice of flooring or its thickness should be finalized before the screed is installed.
Grinding down the screed afterward is a difficult, dust-intensive task that should definitely be avoided unless there is no other option.
@Uwe82
Is this a new build? From what I know, the flooring details are usually requested at the start or during the shell construction, so the screed can be planned accordingly. Tiles are typically planned as standard in the hallway, so it should fit with the front door. I wouldn’t worry about a difference of one or two millimeters on the upper floor.
Is this a new build? From what I know, the flooring details are usually requested at the start or during the shell construction, so the screed can be planned accordingly. Tiles are typically planned as standard in the hallway, so it should fit with the front door. I wouldn’t worry about a difference of one or two millimeters on the upper floor.
Uwe82 schrieb:
We are planning to install laminate flooring throughout the upper floor except for the bathroom Do me a favor and consider a more sustainable alternative to laminate.
For me, laminate would only be an option in a rental apartment, never in a private house.
Koempy schrieb:
So what exactly is the question? That’s what happens when you write something like this alongside work. One question about the tile adhesive—whether it’s sufficient—and whether 7-8mm (around 0.3 inches) is enough clearance for the front door.
ypg schrieb:
But this is a new build, right? As far as I know, the flooring details are usually requested at the start or during the shell construction phase, so the screed can be planned accordingly. Yes, it is a new build, but we only had the shell structure completed, and we hired the screed installer ourselves. The screed installer planned and applied 20mm (about 0.8 inches) of screed under the door frame. However, the door wasn’t level, and as luck would have it, he hit exactly the spot where the door had the largest gap from the floor. In the end, it was just an unfortunate series of circumstances.
The screed installer has already agreed to grind down the screed, but I would prefer to avoid that for the reasons Koempy mentioned. Hence the question whether the adhesive thickness and the gap under the front door are sufficient.
Neige schrieb:
Do me a favor and plan for something more durable than laminate.
For me, laminate would only be an option in a rental apartment, never in a private home. I was waiting for this comment from you :P. For the upper floor, we want an affordable option because of the kids, so it’s not a big deal if it gets a few dents—that’s why laminate. Do you have a similarly affordable and durable recommendation? We’re still quite inexperienced with alternative products.
Neige schrieb:
A disadvantage of dark cork is that it fades, and because of its elasticity, furniture impressions are more noticeable. So if you choose cork, go for a light color and use furniture pads—then everything will be fine.We will most likely use lighter floorings anyway, except in the kitchen. But if I understand correctly, cork is not really suitable for the hallway, right? We would like to install the same flooring in all three rooms and the hallway, with only a transition to a different floor covering in the bathroom.Similar topics