Hello,
I need help choosing the right flooring.
We are looking for the right flooring for our new build, for the upper floor and attic.
We will have underfloor heating installed throughout the ground floor, upper floor, and attic.
On the ground floor, we will have tiles laid everywhere.
What flooring would you recommend for the upper floor and attic?
We definitely want to install the flooring ourselves (to save costs).
Our budget is around 35€/m² (approximately $37/m²).
I have researched but got overwhelmed by the wide range of flooring types available.
Laminate and vinyl are the classic options for affordable flooring.
Hardwood flooring is probably too expensive for us; we won’t manage with a maximum of 35€/m².
What are bio-based floors, luxury vinyl tiles/planks (LVT), or cork flooring?
Which wear rating should we choose if the floor needs to be as durable as possible?
Should you always go for the highest wear rating?
We also have a dog (in case that’s relevant for the selection).
I hope you can help me.
I need help choosing the right flooring.
We are looking for the right flooring for our new build, for the upper floor and attic.
We will have underfloor heating installed throughout the ground floor, upper floor, and attic.
On the ground floor, we will have tiles laid everywhere.
What flooring would you recommend for the upper floor and attic?
We definitely want to install the flooring ourselves (to save costs).
Our budget is around 35€/m² (approximately $37/m²).
I have researched but got overwhelmed by the wide range of flooring types available.
Laminate and vinyl are the classic options for affordable flooring.
Hardwood flooring is probably too expensive for us; we won’t manage with a maximum of 35€/m².
What are bio-based floors, luxury vinyl tiles/planks (LVT), or cork flooring?
Which wear rating should we choose if the floor needs to be as durable as possible?
Should you always go for the highest wear rating?
We also have a dog (in case that’s relevant for the selection).
I hope you can help me.
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At the moment, I am leaning more towards affordable hardwood flooring.
That’s why my question is what to pay attention to and what veneer and engineered hardwood flooring are. I found click-lock hardwood flooring for 30-40€/m² (about $27-$36 per sq. yd).
I wanted to clarify whether inexpensive hardwood flooring is even recommendable or if it’s better to choose good laminate or vinyl instead.
Unfortunately, I don’t have much knowledge about this; the more I read, the more confused I get. 😀
My requirements:
- The floor must be suitable for underfloor heating
- Should feel comfortable (barefoot and in socks)
- Suitable for dogs
- Suitable for a children’s room (a child is likely to arrive in a few years)
- Should be installed as a floating floor
If you say hardwood or vinyl should always be glued down, then those options would already be out.
You can also recommend manufacturers based on your experience or research, or experience from people you know.
At the moment, I am leaning more towards affordable hardwood flooring.
That’s why my question is what to pay attention to and what veneer and engineered hardwood flooring are. I found click-lock hardwood flooring for 30-40€/m² (about $27-$36 per sq. yd).
I wanted to clarify whether inexpensive hardwood flooring is even recommendable or if it’s better to choose good laminate or vinyl instead.
Unfortunately, I don’t have much knowledge about this; the more I read, the more confused I get. 😀
My requirements:
- The floor must be suitable for underfloor heating
- Should feel comfortable (barefoot and in socks)
- Suitable for dogs
- Suitable for a children’s room (a child is likely to arrive in a few years)
- Should be installed as a floating floor
If you say hardwood or vinyl should always be glued down, then those options would already be out.
You can also recommend manufacturers based on your experience or research, or experience from people you know.
Taitv789 schrieb:
If you say that parquet or vinyl should always be glued down, then those would already be ruled out. It's a pity. Vinyl and gluing are actually a much better combination when it comes to underfloor heating than any click systems. The material that is glued down is simply much thinner and therefore much more efficient in terms of room heating.
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WilderSueden8 Nov 2022 11:54We originally planned to use vinyl flooring, but then switched to hardwood because my girlfriend no longer wanted any plastic once we got serious about it. I’m in favor of underfloor heating with glue-down installation, but of course, that makes it less suitable for DIY work. It’s not just that the material can be thinner, but also that there is no air gap between the subfloor and the covering.
I had cork flooring in my room as a kid. It’s durable and quite comfortable to walk on, but not particularly attractive, and all cork types look very similar. We also wanted to avoid having too many different floor coverings throughout the house to prevent a patchy appearance. We then decided on a rustic oiled hardwood floor, where scratches are less noticeable and can be repaired by ourselves. This option is slightly above our budget of 35€ per square meter (about $37 per square yard), which we had originally aimed for. However, even vinyl probably wouldn’t have stayed within budget, although it would have been somewhat closer.
I had cork flooring in my room as a kid. It’s durable and quite comfortable to walk on, but not particularly attractive, and all cork types look very similar. We also wanted to avoid having too many different floor coverings throughout the house to prevent a patchy appearance. We then decided on a rustic oiled hardwood floor, where scratches are less noticeable and can be repaired by ourselves. This option is slightly above our budget of 35€ per square meter (about $37 per square yard), which we had originally aimed for. However, even vinyl probably wouldn’t have stayed within budget, although it would have been somewhat closer.
I wouldn’t feel confident gluing it down, so that’s why we are opting for a floating installation.
Yes, we also don’t find cork very attractive and want to install the same flooring throughout the upper floor and attic to keep it consistent.
While looking for parquet, I found prefabricated parquet from Parador for €25-40 per m² (around $25-40 per sq ft) depending on the color.
What can you tell me about prefabricated parquet?
The surface is matte lacquer sealed.
Yes, we also don’t find cork very attractive and want to install the same flooring throughout the upper floor and attic to keep it consistent.
While looking for parquet, I found prefabricated parquet from Parador for €25-40 per m² (around $25-40 per sq ft) depending on the color.
What can you tell me about prefabricated parquet?
The surface is matte lacquer sealed.
Taitv789 schrieb:
I wouldn’t dare to glue it down myself, which is why I went with a floating installation.Having it glued down doesn’t cost a fortune – not to mention it saves a lot of your own time that can be used for other things. Here are our prices from 2018: Similar topics