Hello,
we purchased a condominium with 114 sqm (1,227 sq ft) and selected the flooring. There was an upcharge of 40€/sqm (4 USD/sq ft) net to upgrade from strip parquet to wide plank flooring. The floor is glued down, and we were genuinely excited, but now that it has been installed, we notice significant brightness variations. In the showroom, it appeared much more uniform. I have attached some photos here.
When we raised the issue of the inconsistency, we were told that they generally don’t mix planks but install them package by package in sequence as they come, and the floor will still be oiled. The company is actually quite reputable and correspondingly expensive, but I would have sorted the planks better myself.
we purchased a condominium with 114 sqm (1,227 sq ft) and selected the flooring. There was an upcharge of 40€/sqm (4 USD/sq ft) net to upgrade from strip parquet to wide plank flooring. The floor is glued down, and we were genuinely excited, but now that it has been installed, we notice significant brightness variations. In the showroom, it appeared much more uniform. I have attached some photos here.
When we raised the issue of the inconsistency, we were told that they generally don’t mix planks but install them package by package in sequence as they come, and the floor will still be oiled. The company is actually quite reputable and correspondingly expensive, but I would have sorted the planks better myself.
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NoggerLoger18 Apr 2021 11:54Yes, I would have preferred to do it myself as well, but with a developer involved in apartment buildings, it is always difficult.
NoggerLoger schrieb:
Basically, we also like the rustic style, which is why we chose a natural finish for the floor, but those three dark boards and that small patch are a bit distracting, or am I overreacting? I agree with others in this thread. I don’t see any reason for complaint. Just make sure no UV light reaches your floorboards, because you’ll be really upset about how they look afterwards if you’re already bothered by the few darker boards.
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pagoni202018 Apr 2021 13:17kati1337 schrieb:
If I take that away from him, he'll probably get his first pocket money at 54.That way, you also secure part of your retirement... perfect. You’ve raised a very modest child and have money left to spend frivolously in old age 😀kati1337 schrieb:
We already have that in other parts of the house – these are just signs of life that won’t go away. The house wasn’t brand new for us for long. And well, with every new little scratch somewhere (not just on the stairs), you get a bit more relaxed. That’s also something valuable.Exactly, in the end the house is a functional object. I remember the first wooden floor my uncle installed. When he stood up after finishing the last plank, he rested on the hammer and bam... the first deep dent. 🤨...I could have cried. Afterwards, it was the kids, later the dog, and of course me in between. Eventually, there were scratches, dents, and marks, but it felt like that was just how it had to be. That’s why I prefer lively wood, since it tends to disguise such marks better. The floor was still in place after 30 years and I believe it’s still there after the sale.
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AllThumbs18 Apr 2021 17:29Bookstar schrieb:
I still always recommend that every homeowner installs the flooring themselves. There are hardly any easier tasks than laying the floor, even if you have never done any DIY before. Well, maybe in new builds with rectangular rooms. Installing the flooring (without gluing!) in the attic conversion condominium really discouraged me, so I probably won’t feel like doing it again in the house. I don’t think there is a single straight wall in our apartment, plus there are many niches and recesses. Baseboards were a nightmare too due to uneven surfaces 😱 😱 😱
AllThumbs schrieb:
Well, maybe in new builds with rectangular rooms. Installing the flooring (without glueing!) in our converted attic apartment really put me off; I probably won’t feel like doing it in the house. I don’t think there is a single straight wall in our apartment, plus lots of recesses and projections. Baseboards were a nightmare because of all the uneven surfaces 😱 😱 😱It’s no big deal. Just get a miter saw, and then you’re all set 🙂. You’ll need the saw again and again later on—it’s part of the basic toolkit for anyone building a house.