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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.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
Would large-format tiles possibly be an alternative?No, we don’t want tiles in the hallway, living room, or kitchen (even though they look good in your place); tiles will be used in the bathroom (also here 1.2 x 1.2 m (4 x 4 ft)) and in the utility room.
Your comment regarding Wineo
Schimi1791 schrieb:
We can’t confirm that! Do you have a Wineo glue-down vinyl floor, and are you satisfied with it?
Schimi17912 Jan 2021 22:03Tanner81 schrieb:
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Do you have a Wineo glued vinyl floor, and are you satisfied with it?I’m not sure who made our vinyl flooring. In any case, it is 2.5 mm (0.1 inches) of a "Heavy Commercial Vinyl Flooring for commercial use" with certain emission certifications. It is glued down on the upper floor in the bedrooms. I don’t think there are major differences in the feel or texture.Schimi1791 schrieb:
Regarding concrete-look flooring, I recommend checking out some YouTube videos on "Floortec Mineralico." That might help explain the price. We had a quote of almost €200 per square meter (about $200 per square meter) from a specialist company.I just noticed that our tiles weren’t any cheaper... 😱
Schimi1791 schrieb:
I’m not sure which brand our vinyl flooring is. In any case, it’s 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) thick “Heavy Commercial Vinyl Flooring” designed for commercial use, with certain certifications for emissions quality. It’s glued down on the upper floor in the bedrooms. I don’t think there is much difference in feel between different options.
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I just noticed that our tiles weren’t any cheaper... 😱
[ATTACH alt="Fliesen.JPG"]55517[/ATTACH] In my opinion, outrageously expensive. Sure, you need two people to install them properly, but still?!
Schimi17912 Jan 2021 22:18Tarnari schrieb:
Ridiculously expensive in my opinion. Sure, it needs to be installed by two people, but still?! Well... the local contractor has an excellent reputation for quality work. That's why we didn’t get a second quote, and my wife picked the tiles... 😀
Happy wife, happy life! 😎
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pagoni20202 Jan 2021 22:28Tanner81 schrieb:
No, they definitely haven’t walked on it. Friends of ours have JOKA glued vinyl, which is about 2mm (0.08 inches) thick. We didn’t get the impression that it’s particularly firm. I would never install a floor without properly checking it out first. Once it’s glued down, it’s glued. There’s no right or wrong feeling underfoot, only what feels right for you.
For example, I don’t like glued hardwood floors because to ME they feel too hard. For me, it’s like walking on concrete. Someone else might see it completely differently. Personally, I wouldn’t glue it down because I want to be able to change it if needed. We installed almost 200 square meters (2,150 square feet) of floating hardwood flooring and I find that comfortable.
You won’t die from the glue either; a house contains plenty of other substances in furniture, doors, paints, and so on. Ultimately, it’s probably a matter of personal preference, so I would always want to see and feel it myself.
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