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?
Even with underfloor heating, many people forget that it is typically turned off for about 6 to 8 months of the year. During that time, the tiles conduct heat away from your body just as quickly and effectively as radiators in the room do—only in the latter case, it’s just somewhat less pronounced throughout the entire year (12 out of 12 months). The same problem... just somewhat less frequent.
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hampshire14 Oct 2019 15:08Scout schrieb:
Even WITH underfloor heating, many forget: it is typically turned off for 6 to 8 months per year. During that time, the tiles conduct heat away from the body just as quickly and effectively as radiators do in the room—only slightly less so over the full 12 months. Same problem... just occurring less often.Well, that’s great: it cools! The kids can definitely play on the play mat then.H
hampshire14 Oct 2019 15:15Albinomaus schrieb:
Especially since our "dream parquet flooring" is currently on sale and quite affordable at €40 (about $43). Where can I find this? I am still looking.
Albinomaus schrieb:
Especially since our "dream parquet flooring" is currently on sale and reasonably priced at 40 €.
Egberto schrieb:
Where can I find this? I'm still looking.What exactly are you looking for? For example, I have prefinished oak short plank flooring, white oiled. They are still well below 40€ per square meter (about $37 per square yard).nordanney schrieb:
What are you looking for? For example, I have prefabricated oak short plank flooring, white oiled. These are still well below 40€.I’m completely open. I have an attic room of about 70m2 (750 sq ft) that I’d like to cover cost-effectively since it’s more of a secondary area. Feel free to send me a private message.