Hi!
We are currently considering which flooring options to choose for our new build. The tendency is to mainly use tiles or natural stone. However, that doesn’t seem to be very suitable for the two children’s rooms (and possibly not for the bedroom either). I’ve done a lot of research online, and bamboo or cork appear to be good flooring choices for the children’s rooms. What do you think? Cork seems to be more affordable.
For the living room, we are thinking about treating ourselves to marble.
Bedroom? If we go with bamboo parquet for the children’s rooms, then maybe the bedroom as well.
We are currently considering which flooring options to choose for our new build. The tendency is to mainly use tiles or natural stone. However, that doesn’t seem to be very suitable for the two children’s rooms (and possibly not for the bedroom either). I’ve done a lot of research online, and bamboo or cork appear to be good flooring choices for the children’s rooms. What do you think? Cork seems to be more affordable.
For the living room, we are thinking about treating ourselves to marble.
Bedroom? If we go with bamboo parquet for the children’s rooms, then maybe the bedroom as well.
R
R.Hotzenplotz6 Jun 2017 08:37For the living room, marble would be better. We don’t want a floor that scratches easily or requires a lot of maintenance.
And the bedroom? Also cork like in the children’s room?
Can you achieve the same look as bamboo with it?
And the bedroom? Also cork like in the children’s room?
Can you achieve the same look as bamboo with it?
K
Knallkörper6 Jun 2017 11:34R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
Prefer marble in the living room. We don’t want a scratched and high-maintenance floor there.In that case, granite would be an even better choice than marble.
R
R.Hotzenplotz6 Jun 2017 11:45I would have preferred granite over marble, but my wife does not want that.
R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
Can you achieve the same visual appeal as bamboo? With bamboo, you can clearly see the fibers and also, not sure what the correct term is, the cross joints or nodes of the plant—that’s something to keep in mind. Cork is now available in virtually any style, even looking like conventional hardwood flooring... but of course, it all depends on your budget.Natural stone floors, especially marble, are not exactly easy to maintain. They only shine with proper care, and the right cleaning products are essential. Acidic substances are a no-go, and using hard water with marble can be problematic because typical descaling products can damage the stone.
K
Knallkörper6 Jun 2017 15:46Marble is too delicate for me, especially in the kitchen or dining area. The only solution is regular sealing with professional products, which is quite labor-intensive.
Granite is much less problematic. I have been familiar with granite and marble flooring on the ground floor since my childhood. We always cleaned using combined cleaning and care products, and the granite still looks like it did on day one. The marble is somewhat duller in comparison, but still absolutely attractive and timeless after 25 years. You probably can't say that about hardwood flooring after such use.
When my wife cleans herself, she says the granite is especially easy to clean.
Granite is much less problematic. I have been familiar with granite and marble flooring on the ground floor since my childhood. We always cleaned using combined cleaning and care products, and the granite still looks like it did on day one. The marble is somewhat duller in comparison, but still absolutely attractive and timeless after 25 years. You probably can't say that about hardwood flooring after such use.
When my wife cleans herself, she says the granite is especially easy to clean.
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