Hello,
we are renovating an old building from 1900 with an extension from 1958. Ceiling height is just under 3m (10 feet). No underfloor heating. We have now fallen for a solid wood parquet floor – rustic oak, not smooth but textured, treated with an oil-varnish mixture (?). Originally, we planned to use classic tiles in the kitchen, bathroom, and entrance, and lay the same flooring throughout the rest of the house. However, we have five small children and are now wondering if we should install something more durable and affordable at least in the children’s rooms. What would you recommend? How concerning is vinyl regarding plasticizers? Or should we go with the beautiful parquet and accept the signs of wear over time?
we are renovating an old building from 1900 with an extension from 1958. Ceiling height is just under 3m (10 feet). No underfloor heating. We have now fallen for a solid wood parquet floor – rustic oak, not smooth but textured, treated with an oil-varnish mixture (?). Originally, we planned to use classic tiles in the kitchen, bathroom, and entrance, and lay the same flooring throughout the rest of the house. However, we have five small children and are now wondering if we should install something more durable and affordable at least in the children’s rooms. What would you recommend? How concerning is vinyl regarding plasticizers? Or should we go with the beautiful parquet and accept the signs of wear over time?
I think rubber is a great flooring material: renewable, extremely durable (it is often used in subway cars!), very elastic, free of PVC and halogens (no dioxin in case of fire), and very low maintenance.
It costs roughly the same as linoleum and is used just as frequently in daycare centers as the latter.
It costs roughly the same as linoleum and is used just as frequently in daycare centers as the latter.
We have had good experiences with tiles measuring 75 x 75 cm (30 x 30 inches) throughout the entire house – including in the playroom for our 5-year-old child – combined with a play rug (road pattern) or play mat in the living room. Since children naturally need to play on the floor, spending time on the floor is quite comfortable for adults as well. We also use a bean bag or an old nursing pillow or something similar for extra comfort. Everything can be quickly washed when needed.
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nordanney14 Oct 2019 10:00Otus11 schrieb:
We have tiles measuring 75 x 75 cm (30 x 30 inches) throughout the entire house But for the original poster, this will be quite a cold experience on the floor without underfloor heating. Without underfloor heating, I consider choosing tiles a wrong decision because it is uncomfortable.
No matter what type of flooring is chosen, I would always recommend putting a carpet over it in playrooms. Consistently take off shoes, no eating or drinking, and no water play. If the carpet gets worn out (for whatever reason), just buy a new one. Ours still looks like new after 5 years. It didn’t cost even 100€.
Choose the carpet a size smaller, so there’s enough exposed floor space left for building blocks.
Choose the carpet a size smaller, so there’s enough exposed floor space left for building blocks.
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