ᐅ Blue Angel vinyl flooring for underfloor heating, adhesive installation – any experiences?
Created on: 10 Jan 2020 15:10
L
ludwig88sta
Hello everyone,
I am curious if there are forum users here who have installed glue-down vinyl flooring with Blue Angel certification (meaning as low-emission and 100% free of harmful substances as possible), which is also better suited for underfloor heating. Could you share some of your experiences with us?
Based on my forum research and additional online searches, I have found the following suppliers offering vinyl/designer floors meeting these requirements (brand, warranty period, thermal resistance):
- WINEO PURLINE Bioboden 1000 wood, 30 years, 0.01 m²K/W
- MEISTER Designboden, 25 years, 0.01 m²K/W
- JOKA Sinero glued design floors, ?? years, 0.042 m²K/W
- HARO Landhaus plank 4VM, 25 years, 0.01 m²K/W
- AMTICO Cirro, 10 years commercial / private ?? years, 0.0154 m²K/W
- EGGER PRO/HOME design floor, 25/20 years, 0.03 m²K/W
- PARADOR Vinyl Classic, lifetime warranty, ?? resistance
- BMG ecoDesign floor, 20 years, ?? resistance
I do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the listed information! Some of the websites are quite user-unfriendly, and it is not always easy or even possible to find the specific details sought.
For underfloor heating, the thermal resistance of the flooring should not exceed 0.15 m²K/W, and all values listed are well below that (ranging from 0.01 to about 0.03/0.042 m²K/W).
It would also be interesting to hear how you interpret the manufacturer's stated warranty. Flooring naturally wears over time (to varying degrees). When do you think a warranty claim is likely to be justified?
Have I possibly missed a good "bio vinyl floor" in my list?
Thanks and have a great weekend, everyone.
ludwig88sta
I am curious if there are forum users here who have installed glue-down vinyl flooring with Blue Angel certification (meaning as low-emission and 100% free of harmful substances as possible), which is also better suited for underfloor heating. Could you share some of your experiences with us?
Based on my forum research and additional online searches, I have found the following suppliers offering vinyl/designer floors meeting these requirements (brand, warranty period, thermal resistance):
- WINEO PURLINE Bioboden 1000 wood, 30 years, 0.01 m²K/W
- MEISTER Designboden, 25 years, 0.01 m²K/W
- JOKA Sinero glued design floors, ?? years, 0.042 m²K/W
- HARO Landhaus plank 4VM, 25 years, 0.01 m²K/W
- AMTICO Cirro, 10 years commercial / private ?? years, 0.0154 m²K/W
- EGGER PRO/HOME design floor, 25/20 years, 0.03 m²K/W
- PARADOR Vinyl Classic, lifetime warranty, ?? resistance
- BMG ecoDesign floor, 20 years, ?? resistance
I do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the listed information! Some of the websites are quite user-unfriendly, and it is not always easy or even possible to find the specific details sought.
For underfloor heating, the thermal resistance of the flooring should not exceed 0.15 m²K/W, and all values listed are well below that (ranging from 0.01 to about 0.03/0.042 m²K/W).
It would also be interesting to hear how you interpret the manufacturer's stated warranty. Flooring naturally wears over time (to varying degrees). When do you think a warranty claim is likely to be justified?
Have I possibly missed a good "bio vinyl floor" in my list?
Thanks and have a great weekend, everyone.
ludwig88sta
P
pagoni202014 Oct 2020 10:52I generally don’t like glued floors, so I understand where you’re coming from.
Doing it yourself is really not a problem with a proper click-lock floor. The subfloor just needs to be level and in good condition, and then you need clear instructions on how to install it. The first time is always the hardest, and if you feel unsure while laying it, you can always ask for help. Just inform yourself about the installation method beforehand, and then go for it.
A floating floor like this can also be replaced quite easily. Solid wood planks might be tricky because of the installation height, but there are countless nice alternatives available.
Although it might sound old-fashioned right now, I also think carpet flooring can be nice (when carefully chosen) and is well-suited for children.
Doing it yourself is really not a problem with a proper click-lock floor. The subfloor just needs to be level and in good condition, and then you need clear instructions on how to install it. The first time is always the hardest, and if you feel unsure while laying it, you can always ask for help. Just inform yourself about the installation method beforehand, and then go for it.
A floating floor like this can also be replaced quite easily. Solid wood planks might be tricky because of the installation height, but there are countless nice alternatives available.
Although it might sound old-fashioned right now, I also think carpet flooring can be nice (when carefully chosen) and is well-suited for children.