ᐅ Which type of flooring is best for the ground floor – experiences?
Created on: 7 Nov 2018 10:07
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Zaba12
Hello everyone,
My site manager called me yesterday regarding the basement, and the topic of the flooring on the ground floor came up again. He suggested that we might want to reconsider mixing both types of flooring, mainly because of the feeling of coldness but also for future renovations, especially in the living area.
We originally planned to have wood-look tiles throughout the entire ground floor. Everything has already been selected. In the photo, the tile is shown at the bottom, and the laminate is placed on top.
Now I have come up with the following idea. See the picture.
- Yellow is laminate
- Green is tile
- Blue is the island
And yes, I have ordered the kitchen exactly as planned :-p
What is your opinion on this mixed approach?
My site manager called me yesterday regarding the basement, and the topic of the flooring on the ground floor came up again. He suggested that we might want to reconsider mixing both types of flooring, mainly because of the feeling of coldness but also for future renovations, especially in the living area.
We originally planned to have wood-look tiles throughout the entire ground floor. Everything has already been selected. In the photo, the tile is shown at the bottom, and the laminate is placed on top.
Now I have come up with the following idea. See the picture.
- Yellow is laminate
- Green is tile
- Blue is the island
And yes, I have ordered the kitchen exactly as planned :-p
What is your opinion on this mixed approach?
Dr Hix schrieb:
My personal opinion: Similar, but not identical flooring bothers the eye much more than creating a contrast right away.I’ve actually heard that before as well.
The alternative would be to tile the entire ground floor. Budget is not really an issue since tiling the whole ground floor was always included in the calculation.
In my current apartment, I have good laminate flooring in the living and sleeping areas, and mostly tile in all other areas.
However, I have no experience with whether tile is comfortable in living areas.
A few people like it because it’s low-maintenance and durable. However, many find it very uncomfortable and say they wouldn’t do it again.
That’s why the idea I outlined aims, among other things, to minimize transitions.
EDIT: Having laminate in the living area would mean placing a glass plate in front of the fireplace.
How is the heating done? Is there underfloor heating? We ourselves have oak floorboards almost everywhere, with tiles only in the entrance hallway and bathrooms. However, personally, I don’t mind tiles, and they are not necessarily cold either, as factors like surface finish also play a role.
As mentioned here before, if you have a mix, it’s better to choose a deliberate contrast rather than something trying to match but not quite. I wouldn’t run the transition under the kitchen island like that; I’d rather extend it a bit into the living room. Or simply go entirely with tiles or laminate (though I would personally prefer parquet/real wood in that case).
As mentioned here before, if you have a mix, it’s better to choose a deliberate contrast rather than something trying to match but not quite. I wouldn’t run the transition under the kitchen island like that; I’d rather extend it a bit into the living room. Or simply go entirely with tiles or laminate (though I would personally prefer parquet/real wood in that case).
cschiko schrieb:
And I wouldn’t run the transition right under the kitchen island; I would rather extend it slightly into the living room.With underfloor heating.
Regarding the surface: I personally find it hard to judge. When you place your hand or foot on the sample, it doesn’t feel cold. But I guess you can only really know once it’s finished, right?
Regarding the kitchen island: Why? Are there disadvantages, or is it just a matter of personal preference?
Taste. For me, a clean edge would be important, but that won’t happen if the island is partly inside and partly outside. You would probably always see a border between the floors or where material 1 ends.
However, I’m also in favor of “if you do it, do it properly” and would choose a clearly different look if there are going to be two different flooring types.
As for tiles everywhere: I grew up with tiles on the entire ground floor. Back then, it never bothered me. Nowadays, when I visit my parents, I notice it occasionally. Not entirely negative, but for me right now, something other than tile belongs under a sofa. My current taste is simply wood.
So, how does that help you? You have to live in it. And it has to appeal to you as well...
However, I’m also in favor of “if you do it, do it properly” and would choose a clearly different look if there are going to be two different flooring types.
As for tiles everywhere: I grew up with tiles on the entire ground floor. Back then, it never bothered me. Nowadays, when I visit my parents, I notice it occasionally. Not entirely negative, but for me right now, something other than tile belongs under a sofa. My current taste is simply wood.
So, how does that help you? You have to live in it. And it has to appeal to you as well...
Zaba12 schrieb:
But I only really know something like that when it’s finished, right?Tiles are familiar to everyone from bathrooms. The good thermal conductivity that makes tiles the first choice for underfloor heating also works in the opposite direction with heat from people. How strongly this is felt certainly depends on the type.
Maria16 schrieb:
Taste. For me, a defined edge is important, but that won’t happen if the island is “half inside, half outside.” And you would probably always see a clear edge between the floors or where material 1 ends.
However, I would also say “if you’re going to do it, do it properly” and choose a distinctly different look if you’re going for two different floorings.
Regarding tiles everywhere: I grew up with tiles throughout the entire ground floor. Back then, it never bothered me. Nowadays, I sometimes notice it at my parents’ place. Not necessarily negative, but for me right now, there should be something other than tile under a couch. My current preference is wood.
So, how does this help you? You have to live in it, and you have to like it yourself... For me, it’s mainly about gathering opinions on the two options so I can weigh the pros and cons. Nothing more, nothing less.
Regarding the transition, I was thinking of something like this. See the picture, but then we’re already at the issue of installation direction!!!
It’s definitely a matter of personal taste, but is there a version that should generally be chosen for an open space like this?
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