ᐅ Affordable engineered hardwood flooring: Is a 2.5 mm wear layer sufficient?
Created on: 23 May 2024 09:47
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claubiblau
Hello,
we want to install an oiled oak country-style plank parquet flooring in our single-family house. The parquet listed by the general contractor in the schedule of quantities does not appeal to us after seeing it installed, so we are looking for alternatives. Currently, we have two alternatives: Bauwerk Studiopark Oak 2-layer with a 2.5mm (1 inch) wear layer and HDF backing for about 70€, or Thede & Witte 'Boston' (3-layer with poplar backing, 3mm (1.2 inches) wear layer) for about 50€. The problem is that we prefer to avoid Asian-sourced products, which – due to the poplar core layer – speaks against the Thede & Witte in our opinion. We like the wood quality of the Bauwerk better and would almost be willing to pay the higher price, if it weren’t for the thin wear layer on the Bauwerk parquet. Do you have suggestions for parquet of similar quality to Bauwerk but with a thicker wear layer and priced similarly? Or is 2.5mm (1 inch) sufficient with HDF backing? We have underfloor heating, the parquet will be glued in all living areas including hallway and kitchen, and we have a small dog, so the flooring should be sandable at least once. I find it difficult because the internet often lacks detailed information about the exact construction/material of the core layers.
It would be great if someone could help.
Many thanks
we want to install an oiled oak country-style plank parquet flooring in our single-family house. The parquet listed by the general contractor in the schedule of quantities does not appeal to us after seeing it installed, so we are looking for alternatives. Currently, we have two alternatives: Bauwerk Studiopark Oak 2-layer with a 2.5mm (1 inch) wear layer and HDF backing for about 70€, or Thede & Witte 'Boston' (3-layer with poplar backing, 3mm (1.2 inches) wear layer) for about 50€. The problem is that we prefer to avoid Asian-sourced products, which – due to the poplar core layer – speaks against the Thede & Witte in our opinion. We like the wood quality of the Bauwerk better and would almost be willing to pay the higher price, if it weren’t for the thin wear layer on the Bauwerk parquet. Do you have suggestions for parquet of similar quality to Bauwerk but with a thicker wear layer and priced similarly? Or is 2.5mm (1 inch) sufficient with HDF backing? We have underfloor heating, the parquet will be glued in all living areas including hallway and kitchen, and we have a small dog, so the flooring should be sandable at least once. I find it difficult because the internet often lacks detailed information about the exact construction/material of the core layers.
It would be great if someone could help.
Many thanks
schubert7924 May 2024 17:32We also have the parquet flooring in the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. No issues at all!
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claubiblau25 May 2024 10:59That reassures me regarding a kitchen with hardwood flooring. Since it will be oak, it is relatively hard as well. From what I gather, the decision mainly comes down to appearance (along with price). Are there any final concerns if the subfloor is poplar or similar in terms of wood durability, emissions from the parquet adhesive between the layers, etc., especially since poplar often indicates Asian origin? Or is any parquet purchased from a specialist dealer in Germany considered safe in terms of health? The floor from Thede & Witte, for example, has such a construction with poplar.
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nordanney25 May 2024 11:23claubiblau schrieb:
Or is every parquet floor purchased from a specialist dealer in Germany safe from a health perspective?There are specific certifications for that. However, I would be more concerned about the parquet adhesive than the parquet itself.C
claubiblau25 May 2024 11:32nordanney schrieb:
There are special certifications for that. But I would be more concerned about the parquet adhesive than the parquet itself.True, the parquet adhesive is definitely an issue on its own.