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After completing the screed, we are considering installing a so-called skim coat floor with a concrete look. Unfortunately, there are not many providers, and if there are, they tend to be extremely expensive. If anyone knows of alternatives, companies that offer a good price-performance ratio, or if it’s okay to do it “yourself” with guidance and instructions, I would be grateful for any advice. Rooms and a bathroom are to be done. Maybe someone here has taken on this task themselves. I understand that there are many things to consider.
After completing the screed, we are considering installing a so-called skim coat floor with a concrete look. Unfortunately, there are not many providers, and if there are, they tend to be extremely expensive. If anyone knows of alternatives, companies that offer a good price-performance ratio, or if it’s okay to do it “yourself” with guidance and instructions, I would be grateful for any advice. Rooms and a bathroom are to be done. Maybe someone here has taken on this task themselves. I understand that there are many things to consider.
Schimi17912 Jan 2021 17:18Regarding concrete look finishes, I recommend checking out videos on YouTube about "Floortec Mineralico." That might help make the price more understandable. We received a quote of nearly 200 € per square meter (approximately $19 per square foot) from a specialized company.
Without having read everything, I recommend checking the "Moertelshop" (spelled with oe). In my opinion, the operator has extensive knowledge about concrete and is happy to share it (he also runs the corresponding shop). I cannot judge whether he is expensive or cheap, but I consider it much more important to be able to trust your consultant (which I do, even though I do not know Mr. Backstein personally).
Schimi1791 schrieb:
Regarding concrete-look finishes, I recommend checking out YouTube videos about "Floortec Mineralico." That might help you understand the price. We received a quote of nearly 200 € per square meter (about $215 per square yard) from a specialized company. For the same reason, we decided against it. Additionally, it requires very careful workmanship. If someone does this only occasionally, there is a high risk that the result won’t look like the images you see online. And if someone does it regularly, they will expect fair compensation for their expertise, no matter the material.
We ended up choosing hardwood flooring after all.
Schimi17912 Jan 2021 18:26I’m not sure how the coating’s porosity is. Tiles are usually "dense" if they are fired properly. I can’t say how it is with Mineralico.
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pagoni20202 Jan 2021 18:31Tanner81 schrieb:
For the entire upper floor (except the bathroom), we want to install: Wineo 1500 Purline Bio-floor Wood XL, Crafted Oak decor, glued installation, with joint, dimensions 1500 x 250 mm (59 x 10 inches), product thickness 2.5 mm (0.1 inches), usage class 23/34/43 I think the term "bio" doesn’t really match well with the glued installation method. In my opinion, 2.5 millimeters (0.1 inches) thickness is too thin for a living area, because I would feel like walking directly on hard stone. Have you tried walking on it yourself? Also when glued down on screed?
The floor on the ground floor looks nice in the pictures, but its production can be quite problematic. You can always replace some kind of click-lock floor if necessary, but this glued-down product would remain fixed. I would not advise taking that risk.
Schimi17912 Jan 2021 18:35Tanner81 schrieb:
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We would like a concrete-look floor that isn’t too busy or chaotic in appearance and is also quite durable.
...Could large-format tiles be an alternative? We had porcelain stoneware installed in 120cm x 120cm (47 inches x 47 inches) "Dublin grey".pagoni2020 schrieb:
I think the term "bio" doesn’t quite fit with the installation method "gluing". For me, 2.5 millimeters (0.1 inches) material thickness would be too thin for a living area because I would feel like I’m walking directly on hard stone. We cannot confirm that!Similar topics