ᐅ Does hardwood flooring have only advantages compared to luxury vinyl flooring?
Created on: 20 Oct 2020 08:15
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Heidi1965
Originally, we planned to install luxury vinyl flooring in the living areas of our new build. I work in an office where they have this type of flooring, which I find visually appealing and very practical. Our painter is trying to convince us to choose hardwood flooring instead, with the following arguments:
- Natural product
- The price of hardwood is hardly higher than that of luxury vinyl flooring
- If there is a damaged spot, hardwood can be repaired; luxury vinyl flooring cannot
- Maintenance effort is supposedly not higher
Now we are a bit confused. What is your opinion on this?
- Natural product
- The price of hardwood is hardly higher than that of luxury vinyl flooring
- If there is a damaged spot, hardwood can be repaired; luxury vinyl flooring cannot
- Maintenance effort is supposedly not higher
Now we are a bit confused. What is your opinion on this?
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nordanney21 Oct 2020 11:16Peter Silie schrieb:
We have 3-layer engineered parquet flooring, lacquered, with a 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) wear layer. Can anyone roughly say how often you can sand this type of floor? Like once after 10 years and then dispose of it after another 10 years? I would guess twice. When to sand depends on wear and your personal preference. I might consider it after 20–30 years. You probably won’t see the second sanding.
Peter Silie schrieb:
In the entrance area (about 1m² (11 sq ft)) the parquet isn’t laying well; it’s installed as a floating floor, and the entrance door rubs slightly. Do you have any idea what might help? Adjust the door. What exactly do you mean by “isn’t laying well”?
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Peter Silie21 Oct 2020 11:23nordanney schrieb:
I’d guess it needs two coats. When to sand? That depends on the wear and your personal preference. I’d probably consider it after 20–30 years. You likely won’t have the chance for a second time.
Adjust the door. What exactly does “doesn’t close well” mean? When you step on it, it gives way significantly and then springs back into a hollow spot. The guys leveled the floor, but here it still seems uneven, or the parquet is sagging badly. We have 2.20m (7 feet 3 inches) battens, and where the problem is, they were heavily shortened. Not sure what the cause is, but it probably isn’t the door because the floor deflects too much. We’re now thinking about removing and gluing it down again.
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Peter Silie21 Oct 2020 11:25nordanney schrieb:
I would guess 2 times. When to sand? It depends on the wear and your personal preference. I might consider it after 20-30 years. You probably won’t get a second time after that.Even with lacquered parquet? Do I seal it again afterwards, or does it remain "bare" after sanding?
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nordanney21 Oct 2020 11:41Peter Silie schrieb:
Also with painted parquet? Should I seal it again afterwards, or does it remain "bare" after sanding?You can either reapply paint, oil, wax, or leave it as is. However, leaving it completely untreated is not ideal, as there will be no protection left on the wood. I wouldn’t worry too much about it.goalkeeper schrieb:
It looks very stylish and has proven to be very durable so far with two small children. It also has the Blue Angel certification – so no plasticizers included. Really – not even in the adhesive? *ducks and runs*
Nordlys schrieb:
Pros of parquet: authentic wood texture and appearance. Looks elegant, high-quality, yet cozy.
Pros of vinyl: price, suitability for underfloor heating, can handle both water and rough treatment, like New Year’s Eve parties with dancing in high heels, better.Don’t say that. At friends’ places, I have to take off my high heels because they leave marks on the vinyl.
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