Hello everyone,
hoping someone here can help:
We are building our dream house in September: the entrance area, hallway, living and dining areas, as well as the kitchen, are designed to be very open. Due to the layout, and for aesthetic reasons, we should use the same flooring throughout (except maybe in the entrance area, where a different floor could fit reasonably well).
So far, we have fallen in love with bamboo. The company Bambus Concepts offers either a 10mm (0.4 inch) two-layer floorboard (with bamboo as both the core and surface layers) or a 15mm (0.6 inch) solid parquet (3-layer, all layers bamboo). Both options are offered at a very good price for us.
The finishes available are oiled, sanded for self-maintenance (self-waxing/self-oiling). Lacquered is not an option for us, as scratches are harder to repair. So it comes down to either oiled or waxed...
The question now is: oil or wax?
We can protect the entrance area from the worst with a sufficiently large dirt trap. The living and dining areas don’t face heavy traffic either. But the kitchen is a concern.
I have researched already, but opinions vary widely. Here are a few questions to discuss:
Best regards,
Alex
hoping someone here can help:
We are building our dream house in September: the entrance area, hallway, living and dining areas, as well as the kitchen, are designed to be very open. Due to the layout, and for aesthetic reasons, we should use the same flooring throughout (except maybe in the entrance area, where a different floor could fit reasonably well).
So far, we have fallen in love with bamboo. The company Bambus Concepts offers either a 10mm (0.4 inch) two-layer floorboard (with bamboo as both the core and surface layers) or a 15mm (0.6 inch) solid parquet (3-layer, all layers bamboo). Both options are offered at a very good price for us.
The finishes available are oiled, sanded for self-maintenance (self-waxing/self-oiling). Lacquered is not an option for us, as scratches are harder to repair. So it comes down to either oiled or waxed...
The question now is: oil or wax?
We can protect the entrance area from the worst with a sufficiently large dirt trap. The living and dining areas don’t face heavy traffic either. But the kitchen is a concern.
I have researched already, but opinions vary widely. Here are a few questions to discuss:
- Is it worth choosing pre-oiled parquet? Apparently, you have to re-oil regularly anyway...
- Which lasts longer before the next maintenance: oil or wax?
- Is it true that oiled bamboo flooring tends to show water stains more than waxed?
- From a technical perspective, which is easier to maintain: oil or wax?
- Does anyone have bamboo parquet in their kitchen and can share pictures?
- How about bamboo flooring in the bathroom? Is that okay or not recommended?
Best regards,
Alex
forklifter28 Jun 2014 14:54tuxedo schrieb:
- Is it worth choosing pre-oiled parquet? Apparently, you have to re-oil it anyway...
- Which lasts longer before the next maintenance interval? Oil or wax?
- Is it true that oiled bamboo parquet tends to show water spots more than waxed?
- From a technical point of view: which is easier to maintain? Oil or wax?
- Does anyone have (bamboo) parquet in their kitchen and can share photos?
- How about bamboo parquet in the bathroom? Is it okay or not a good idea?
Regards
AlexI believe pre-oiled or oiled parquet performs better, but bamboo parquet in the kitchen is a great idea—I would also choose it. Bamboo parquet is water-resistant but should still be allowed to dry out completely on a regular basis. The bamboo products are also treated during manufacturing to resist mold and fungal growth, so you’re well protected there. For the bathroom, however, I’d consider something else...
Best regards
Andreas
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Tarantella14 Feb 2016 17:30tuxedo schrieb:
Hello everyone,
hoping someone here might have some advice:
We are building our dream house in September: entrance area, hallway, living and dining areas, as well as the kitchen are designed to be very open. Unfortunately, the layout means that, for aesthetic reasons, we should use the same flooring throughout (except perhaps in the entrance area, where a different flooring could fit in reasonably well).
So far, we have fallen in love with bamboo. The company Bambus Concepts offers either a 10mm (0.4 inch) two-layer option (with bamboo as both the core and wear layer) or a 15mm (0.6 inch) solid parquet (3-layer, all bamboo layers). Both come at a very good price for us.
Options are oiled and unfinished (sanded and ready for self-waxing or oiling). Lacquered is not an option for us, as scratches are harder to repair. So it’s down to either oiled or waxed...
The question now is: oil or wax?
We can protect the entrance with a sufficiently large dirt trap mat to avoid the worst. The living and dining areas won’t be subject to heavy wear either. But I am concerned about the kitchen.
I have already searched online, but opinions vary widely. Here are a few questions for discussion:
- Is it worth choosing pre-oiled parquet? Apparently, you have to re-oil anyway...
- Which lasts longer before the next maintenance: oil or wax?
- Is it true that oiled bamboo parquet is more prone to water stains than waxed?
- From a technical perspective, which is easier to maintain: oil or wax?
- Does anyone have (bamboo) parquet in their kitchen and can share pictures?
- What about bamboo parquet in the bathroom? Is that okay, or not a good idea?
Best regards,
AlexHello,
I am also planning to install bamboo parquet in my kitchen. What did you finally decide on, and are you satisfied? Any experiences you can share?
Thank you!
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