ᐅ Cork flooring under pressure, hardwood parquet, linoleum, vinyl, multisensor surfaces, and more.
Created on: 21 Sep 2014 18:57
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Manu1976
We are about to decide what type of flooring to install in the living room and children’s rooms, and with so many options available, we’ve become quite unsure. Right now, we have oiled cork flooring in a ship deck pattern in the children’s rooms, and we really like the comfort it provides. However, the kids no longer like the cork, and they want something different in the new house. But what?
What kind of flooring do you have in your living room and children’s rooms (bedrooms)? And why? Would you choose the same again? If yes – why? If not – why? We have a low-temperature underfloor heating system.
What kind of flooring do you have in your living room and children’s rooms (bedrooms)? And why? Would you choose the same again? If yes – why? If not – why? We have a low-temperature underfloor heating system.
I’ve heard about robotic vacuum cleaners quite a few times now... Maybe I’ll wish for one as a housewarming gift when we move in.
Vinyl is definitely not an option for us. It contains plasticizers, and I don’t want those in the house while our babies are still very likely to put everything in their mouths.
Vinyl is definitely not an option for us. It contains plasticizers, and I don’t want those in the house while our babies are still very likely to put everything in their mouths.
Kisska86 schrieb:
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@ypg: 35 Euros for carpet is definitely quite a statement. We estimated around 25€/m² (about $25/sq ft) for our flooring. There were different versions available from 20 € (about $22) up to 80 € (about $88), the cheaper one didn’t have our color and wasn’t as textured as ours. Just have a look at carpet stores like Teppich Kibek or similar shops and take samples home. Important factors for carpet are that it’s anti-static, suitable for underfloor heating, and not highly flammable. But I believe they all met roughly the same criteria.
And by the way, I tend to be sarcastic too: I also refuse to have that artificial click laminate or chemical vinyl flooring in the house. And back when there were only carpets in the bedrooms and stone floors in the living areas, people were healthier than today!
Regards, Yvonne
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nordanney22 Sep 2014 19:49ypg schrieb:
These were available in different versions ranging from €20 to €80, the cheaper one didn’t have our color and probably wasn’t as grippy as ours. Just check out stores like Teppich Kibek or similar and take one home to try. It’s important that the carpet is anti-static, suitable for underfloor heating, and not highly flammable. But I think they all more or less met these criteria. Quality comes at a price – whether it’s carpet, vinyl, laminate flooring, or hardwood.
By the way, there is vinyl available with phthalate-free plasticizers. The chemistry in those is supposed to be comparable to that of plastic baby toys. However, we still preferred to go with hardwood and reasonably natural building materials.
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DerBjoern22 Sep 2014 21:36As Nordanny already mentioned, there are indeed phthalate-free vinyl products available. Besides that, you should be aware that with many "natural" floor coverings, you often don’t come into direct contact with the actual natural material, but rather with the sealing or finishing layer! Unless you have oiled hardwood flooring treated only with natural oils. That comes at a cost and requires maintenance. Natural stone tiles aren’t exactly cheap either, but they are less demanding when it comes to care...
DerBjoern schrieb:
As Nordanny already mentioned, there are indeed phthalate-free ...However, this does not change the fact that it is still a type of plastic.
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DerBjoern22 Sep 2014 21:48ypg schrieb:
That still doesn’t change the fact that it is made of plastic.Which isn’t necessarily a disadvantage.
But I know this topic is surrounded by a lot of ideology...
Fortunately, today everyone can choose freely from a huge range of options!
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