ᐅ Advantages of Solid Wood Planks Compared to Laminate Flooring
Created on: 16 Jan 2015 10:32
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Is there even still one available?
I am specifically talking about engineered hardwood flooring, not solid hardwood.
Basically, it consists of two layers of wood as the base and a thin wear layer on top.
Laminate, on the other hand, has a substrate made of particleboard, a decorative layer, and a protective coating.
As a non-expert, I currently see more advantages with laminate because it requires less maintenance.
So, what really speaks in favor of engineered hardwood flooring, besides the fact that it is real wood and not a printed design?
I am specifically talking about engineered hardwood flooring, not solid hardwood.
Basically, it consists of two layers of wood as the base and a thin wear layer on top.
Laminate, on the other hand, has a substrate made of particleboard, a decorative layer, and a protective coating.
As a non-expert, I currently see more advantages with laminate because it requires less maintenance.
So, what really speaks in favor of engineered hardwood flooring, besides the fact that it is real wood and not a printed design?
I see this less as a matter of preference and more as a financial decision. If I am willing and able to spend over 60€/m² (over $6 per ft²) for nice hardwood flooring, then I would choose hardwood. We paid 17€/m² (about $1.60 per ft²) for very good laminate and are completely satisfied with it. In our case, however, it was for 160m² (about 1,720 ft²), so you really consider whether the extra cost is worth it.
Buy from a specialized dealer, not a hardware store (e.g., Aleks Hartwood or similar). I can absolutely recommend Kronotex Mammut. My neighbor installed Haro flooring in one room and was very impressed with the quality and installation method. In the next room, he used Meister, which was reportedly even easier to install. Finally, in the last room, he chose Kronotex, which surpassed the other two. I don’t have long-term experience with it yet, but I’m not too concerned about that.
Did you install it yourself or have it installed?
Floating or glued?
I've come across the topic of thermal transmittance coefficient quite a bit, which is why carpet and cork are ruled out for me.
I would actually prefer to glue laminate flooring as well. I plan to get advice on this at a specialty store.
Unfortunately, large chains are rare in this area. Can anyone share their experience with TTM? Are their products and offers any good?
Floating or glued?
I've come across the topic of thermal transmittance coefficient quite a bit, which is why carpet and cork are ruled out for me.
I would actually prefer to glue laminate flooring as well. I plan to get advice on this at a specialty store.
Unfortunately, large chains are rare in this area. Can anyone share their experience with TTM? Are their products and offers any good?
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DerBjoern20 Jan 2015 13:55If you also have high demands regarding thermal coefficients, take a look at designer vinyl. There are plenty of self-adhesive options available that are only a few millimeters (inches) thick.
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DerBjoern20 Jan 2015 13:59Admin schrieb:
Vinyl in my bedroom or living room?
Rental apartment if necessary – never in my own home! You can install it almost anywhere.
I don’t see any reason against it. There are very high-quality options available. It’s not just the cheap rolls you find at DIY stores for 4€/m² (4 USD/sq ft).
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