Hello everyone,
Until now, I have been a silent reader in the house-building forum, but now I would like to share my experiences with Pandomo / microcement design floors. Surprisingly, there are hardly any critical reports about Pandomo online – so I want to address some practical points here that you should definitely know before deciding on this flooring.
Starting Point
My Pandomo floor was installed by an experienced professional company in Middle Franconia. The installation itself went flawlessly, the appearance matched my expectations perfectly, and the joints were very nicely finished. In the beginning, everything looked perfect.
Practical Suitability
1. Stains from Cats, Liquids, and Oils
• Cat stomach acid: If a furball is not removed within a few minutes, permanent dark stains develop because the stomach acid penetrates the cement layer.
• Disinfectants: A single drop falling on the floor for just one second leaves a matte discoloration that cannot be reversed.
• Cooking oils: Even the smallest oil splashes cause permanent dark stains, even if cleaned up immediately.
• Rubber marks: Items with rubber coating (dumbbells, exercise balls, anti-slip mats) leave dark or yellowish discolorations after a few days that cannot be removed.
2. Scratches from Everyday Use
• Street shoes: My toddler sometimes walks inside wearing street shoes – if there’s a small stone stuck in the sole, the result is permanent scratches in the entrance area.
• Robot vacuum cleaners: Even high-quality models leave micro-scratches. Viewed against the light, the floor now looks like it has a brushed finish.
• Office chairs: Using office chairs without a protective mat is impossible since the wheels immediately cause scratches and wear down the surface.
3. Texture Issues & Cracking
• The joints, which initially looked wonderful, have now developed hairline cracks parallel to the joint, up to 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 inches) wide.
• According to the installer, the floor should develop a patina – what I didn’t know is that here “patina” means the surface behaves similarly sensitive as latex paint and simply wears down heavily over time.
Cleaning & Maintenance
I naturally use the recommended cleaning and care products from Pandomo, but these smell strongly of solvents and could neither prevent nor reverse the problems described. Despite regular maintenance, the floor looks heavily worn after 1.5 years.
Conclusion
In my experience, Pandomo is only suitable for households able to handle the floor with extreme care. Anyone with pets, children, or everyday use involving normal wear will probably be quickly disappointed. Of course, some of the points mentioned above also apply to parquet or similar floors, but with Pandomo flooring you cannot sand it down or re-oil yourself; you are entirely dependent on a professional company.
I am now considering having part of the floor (the particularly heavily used areas) completely sanded off and replaced with large-format tiles. With a total area of 300 m² (3,230 sq ft) of Pandomo, this floor has been an expensive mistake for our household.
I hope my experience helps someone with their decision – and I look forward to hearing more opinions and experiences.
Until now, I have been a silent reader in the house-building forum, but now I would like to share my experiences with Pandomo / microcement design floors. Surprisingly, there are hardly any critical reports about Pandomo online – so I want to address some practical points here that you should definitely know before deciding on this flooring.
Starting Point
My Pandomo floor was installed by an experienced professional company in Middle Franconia. The installation itself went flawlessly, the appearance matched my expectations perfectly, and the joints were very nicely finished. In the beginning, everything looked perfect.
Practical Suitability
1. Stains from Cats, Liquids, and Oils
• Cat stomach acid: If a furball is not removed within a few minutes, permanent dark stains develop because the stomach acid penetrates the cement layer.
• Disinfectants: A single drop falling on the floor for just one second leaves a matte discoloration that cannot be reversed.
• Cooking oils: Even the smallest oil splashes cause permanent dark stains, even if cleaned up immediately.
• Rubber marks: Items with rubber coating (dumbbells, exercise balls, anti-slip mats) leave dark or yellowish discolorations after a few days that cannot be removed.
2. Scratches from Everyday Use
• Street shoes: My toddler sometimes walks inside wearing street shoes – if there’s a small stone stuck in the sole, the result is permanent scratches in the entrance area.
• Robot vacuum cleaners: Even high-quality models leave micro-scratches. Viewed against the light, the floor now looks like it has a brushed finish.
• Office chairs: Using office chairs without a protective mat is impossible since the wheels immediately cause scratches and wear down the surface.
3. Texture Issues & Cracking
• The joints, which initially looked wonderful, have now developed hairline cracks parallel to the joint, up to 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 inches) wide.
• According to the installer, the floor should develop a patina – what I didn’t know is that here “patina” means the surface behaves similarly sensitive as latex paint and simply wears down heavily over time.
Cleaning & Maintenance
I naturally use the recommended cleaning and care products from Pandomo, but these smell strongly of solvents and could neither prevent nor reverse the problems described. Despite regular maintenance, the floor looks heavily worn after 1.5 years.
Conclusion
In my experience, Pandomo is only suitable for households able to handle the floor with extreme care. Anyone with pets, children, or everyday use involving normal wear will probably be quickly disappointed. Of course, some of the points mentioned above also apply to parquet or similar floors, but with Pandomo flooring you cannot sand it down or re-oil yourself; you are entirely dependent on a professional company.
I am now considering having part of the floor (the particularly heavily used areas) completely sanded off and replaced with large-format tiles. With a total area of 300 m² (3,230 sq ft) of Pandomo, this floor has been an expensive mistake for our household.
I hope my experience helps someone with their decision – and I look forward to hearing more opinions and experiences.
I think it’s great that Dun gives you honest feedback; unfortunately, that tends to be a bit scarce here. Of course, it’s frustrating and also costly, but since I often make rather bold decisions, similar things sometimes happen to me as well. However, that also means things often work out and, in other cases, you get an exceptional experience in return.
I agree with you – in many other areas of my house, I am very satisfied with innovative concepts and new ideas, for example with my Sugi Ban facade or the brass cladding inside. As I mentioned earlier, I just wanted to share my experience here and highlight what I wish I had known before commissioning the Pandomo floor.
sugiban schrieb:
I agree with you – in many other areas of my house, I am very satisfied with innovative concepts and new ideas, for example with my Sugi Ban facade or the brass cladding indoors. As I already mentioned, I just wanted to share my experiences here and highlight what I wish I had known before commissioning the Pandomo floor.I had to look up Sugi Ban first, but then it sounded familiar. Really stylish! I am less clear about what brass cladding entails. We chose an open wooden facade; I was a bit unsure at first too, but now we like it very much.
Sharing your experiences will surely be helpful to someone at some point.
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