ᐅ Parquet irregularities – is this considered a defect?

Hello,

we purchased a condominium with 114 sqm (1,227 sq ft) and selected the flooring. There was an upcharge of 40€/sqm (4 USD/sq ft) net to upgrade from strip parquet to wide plank flooring. The floor is glued down, and we were genuinely excited, but now that it has been installed, we notice significant brightness variations. In the showroom, it appeared much more uniform. I have attached some photos here.

When we raised the issue of the inconsistency, we were told that they generally don’t mix planks but install them package by package in sequence as they come, and the floor will still be oiled. The company is actually quite reputable and correspondingly expensive, but I would have sorted the planks better myself.

Yes, that's exactly why you mix and adjust when laying it. Phew, it looks awful. Now the question is whether this is acceptable. I’m afraid the answer is almost certainly yes.

It’s mainly about the three dark boards. But I won’t accept it as it is. Let’s see how the company responds. In the other rooms, it’s fine.

What some people find annoying. For me, such irregularities are part of the natural flooring’s charm.

Does the contract say anything about color variations?

Bookstar schrieb:

Phew, looks ridiculous.

I would argue the opposite.

Basically, we also like the rustic style, which is why the floor is natural wood, but the three dark boards and that small section are a bit distracting, or am I overreacting?

NoggerLoger schrieb:

this small piece is annoying, isn’t it, or am I exaggerating?

That’s a matter of personal taste. Following my own preference: Yes, you are exaggerating. Once the room is furnished, it will quickly become unnoticeable.