Hello everyone,
We will soon be installing flooring ourselves in our upper floor and are currently still in the "exploration phase."
We are considering choosing cork flooring.
At a local specialist retailer, we saw a cork floor from Wicanders with a vinyl backing and were very impressed.
For us, the natural cork combined with the durable vinyl surface perfectly completes the ideal floor characteristics.
Now the question:
The Wicanders floor at the specialist retailer would cost around €45 per square meter (about $45 per square meter).
At the home improvement store, I can get the same floor, of course from a different manufacturer—CORKLIFE—for around €35 per square meter (about $35 per square meter).
The construction looks identical to me, and the producer behind the scenes seems to be the same.
Has anyone had experience with either of these floors or possibly knows what the differences might be?
I’m obviously hesitant to pay €10 per square meter ($10 per square meter) more if the added value is limited.
For your information: parquet is not an option for us—we are not "wood enthusiasts," and parquet would have more disadvantages for our personal preferences than, for example, cork/vinyl.
As for vinyl flooring, I am somehow not willing to spend more than €30 per square meter ($30 per square meter)—which you probably should if you don’t want “junk” 😀. So I think cork is a very good alternative.
We will soon be installing flooring ourselves in our upper floor and are currently still in the "exploration phase."
We are considering choosing cork flooring.
At a local specialist retailer, we saw a cork floor from Wicanders with a vinyl backing and were very impressed.
For us, the natural cork combined with the durable vinyl surface perfectly completes the ideal floor characteristics.
Now the question:
The Wicanders floor at the specialist retailer would cost around €45 per square meter (about $45 per square meter).
At the home improvement store, I can get the same floor, of course from a different manufacturer—CORKLIFE—for around €35 per square meter (about $35 per square meter).
The construction looks identical to me, and the producer behind the scenes seems to be the same.
Has anyone had experience with either of these floors or possibly knows what the differences might be?
I’m obviously hesitant to pay €10 per square meter ($10 per square meter) more if the added value is limited.
For your information: parquet is not an option for us—we are not "wood enthusiasts," and parquet would have more disadvantages for our personal preferences than, for example, cork/vinyl.
As for vinyl flooring, I am somehow not willing to spend more than €30 per square meter ($30 per square meter)—which you probably should if you don’t want “junk” 😀. So I think cork is a very good alternative.
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hampshire14 Dec 2021 15:02Prager91 schrieb:
Visually, the floor is a dream for us – so it is just as appealing to us as hardwood flooring. Then just buy it. The decision is clear. Whether the cheaper option is identical to the more expensive one – I can’t say. I would simply trust my gut feeling and decide without further information, then move on.
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Wassermann14 Jan 2022 12:03Hi @Prager91,
Has the floor already been installed?
Have you gained any new insights?
Has the floor already been installed?
Have you gained any new insights?
Wassermann schrieb:
Hi @Prager91,
Has the flooring been installed yet?
Have you gained any new experiences?No, we expect to install the flooring between calendar weeks 08 and 11, so it will still take some time. Feel free to get in touch again during that period, and I can provide pictures then!
We chose the flooring from Wicanders:
WICANDERS Vinyl Wood Resist ECO Field Oak – Engineered Plank
We are thrilled... It’s the best floor in the entire house. The 2.2mm (7/8 inch) cork underlay makes it incredibly comfortable and gives it a “quiet” feel. The wear layer, made of PVC-free vinyl with a wood design, is simply amazing... I would buy it again in a heartbeat and would love to cover the whole house with it.
WICANDERS Vinyl Wood Resist ECO Field Oak – Engineered Plank
We are thrilled... It’s the best floor in the entire house. The 2.2mm (7/8 inch) cork underlay makes it incredibly comfortable and gives it a “quiet” feel. The wear layer, made of PVC-free vinyl with a wood design, is simply amazing... I would buy it again in a heartbeat and would love to cover the whole house with it.
Hello @Prager91,
Although it has been a year since there was any activity here, maybe someone is still reading.
Could you share your experience from the past year? How has the floor held up – is it durable enough, or are there already signs of wear?
And a very important question: do you have underfloor heating? Generally, cork flooring tends to be insulating, which can be a disadvantage. However, many manufacturers claim their products are suitable for underfloor heating systems.
We are currently facing a similar situation. We bought a house and want to install new flooring on the upper floor (two children’s rooms, one bedroom). Due to our health concerns about vinyl flooring, we have also been considering cork.
Although it has been a year since there was any activity here, maybe someone is still reading.
Could you share your experience from the past year? How has the floor held up – is it durable enough, or are there already signs of wear?
And a very important question: do you have underfloor heating? Generally, cork flooring tends to be insulating, which can be a disadvantage. However, many manufacturers claim their products are suitable for underfloor heating systems.
We are currently facing a similar situation. We bought a house and want to install new flooring on the upper floor (two children’s rooms, one bedroom). Due to our health concerns about vinyl flooring, we have also been considering cork.
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