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Created on: 21 Sep 2014 18:57
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We are about to decide what type of flooring to install in the living room and children’s rooms, and with so many options available, we’ve become quite unsure. Right now, we have oiled cork flooring in a ship deck pattern in the children’s rooms, and we really like the comfort it provides. However, the kids no longer like the cork, and they want something different in the new house. But what?
What kind of flooring do you have in your living room and children’s rooms (bedrooms)? And why? Would you choose the same again? If yes – why? If not – why? We have a low-temperature underfloor heating system.
What kind of flooring do you have in your living room and children’s rooms (bedrooms)? And why? Would you choose the same again? If yes – why? If not – why? We have a low-temperature underfloor heating system.
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Bauexperte22 Sep 2014 10:41Hello,
Have you ever considered that tiles and hardwood also have their own thermal mass that the heat has to penetrate? I think you might be mixing up how traditional radiators work with modern underfloor heating systems. Nowadays, there are plenty of floor coverings suitable for underfloor heating; I don’t see any reason for obstacles or significantly higher effort because of different flooring materials.
Regarding carpet – I completely agree with Yvonne. I have carpet installed in the upper and attic floors, meaning the bedrooms, and I would do it the same way again. For me, there is no better feeling than walking barefoot on carpet. When I have guests—interestingly, most of them are allergy sufferers (why is that, by the way? I have the subjective impression that every second person nowadays has some kind of allergy)—they appreciate it because carpet is much more comfortable for their breathing than tiles or laminate/hardwood. Cleaning is not a big task since these are bedrooms; vacuuming once a week is enough. With tiles—which I had in previous rental apartments—the effort to keep them clean is much higher. I simply don’t have the time or desire for that; a bit of a self-determined life is definitely allowed.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Kisska86 schrieb:
But isn’t it true that floors like cork or carpet still require more energy to heat the room to the same temperature as a room with laminate? I don’t want to compare it to stone floors. But laminate versus cork or carpet, is the additional energy effort significant?
Have you ever considered that tiles and hardwood also have their own thermal mass that the heat has to penetrate? I think you might be mixing up how traditional radiators work with modern underfloor heating systems. Nowadays, there are plenty of floor coverings suitable for underfloor heating; I don’t see any reason for obstacles or significantly higher effort because of different flooring materials.
Regarding carpet – I completely agree with Yvonne. I have carpet installed in the upper and attic floors, meaning the bedrooms, and I would do it the same way again. For me, there is no better feeling than walking barefoot on carpet. When I have guests—interestingly, most of them are allergy sufferers (why is that, by the way? I have the subjective impression that every second person nowadays has some kind of allergy)—they appreciate it because carpet is much more comfortable for their breathing than tiles or laminate/hardwood. Cleaning is not a big task since these are bedrooms; vacuuming once a week is enough. With tiles—which I had in previous rental apartments—the effort to keep them clean is much higher. I simply don’t have the time or desire for that; a bit of a self-determined life is definitely allowed.
Best regards, Bauexperte
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Bauabenteurer22 Sep 2014 10:48Kisska86 schrieb:
@ypg:
What about cork flooring and underfloor heating?
I understand that all floors come in versions suitable for underfloor heating. But isn’t it true that with floors like cork or carpet, more energy is required to heat the room to the same temperature as a room with laminate? I’m not even comparing it to stone floors. But comparing laminate to cork or carpet, is the additional energy effort significant? Cork flooring is ideal for bedrooms and children's rooms: warm underfoot, soft, natural, and good for indoor air quality. Even though the heat conduction is slower, you don’t really notice that with cork floors. We still have a small rug on top of it, but that’s really just for decoration. The floor is warm enough. The question here is more about whether you can live with the classic cork look. It’s not exactly my taste, but the outdated carpet (sorry ypg) was the "worse" option for me. Of course, there are also design versions of cork, but I didn’t think the extra cost was worth it.
Always this sarcasm here. O.o
Of course, laminate and tiles also have a thickness that needs to be penetrated. BUT: Physically speaking, stone stores heat and gradually releases it into the surroundings. Whereas wood or carpet tends to absorb the heat. From this perspective, as a layperson, it seems logical to me that a room with carpet requires more energy to maintain the same temperature as an identical room with a stone floor. Are there no general measurements or studies on this? The question is whether the "extra effort" is simply too small.
I personally tend to prefer carpet in kids’ rooms and bedrooms. My only remaining concern is pet hair. We have two Maine Coon cats. Still go with carpet?
Of course, laminate and tiles also have a thickness that needs to be penetrated. BUT: Physically speaking, stone stores heat and gradually releases it into the surroundings. Whereas wood or carpet tends to absorb the heat. From this perspective, as a layperson, it seems logical to me that a room with carpet requires more energy to maintain the same temperature as an identical room with a stone floor. Are there no general measurements or studies on this? The question is whether the "extra effort" is simply too small.
I personally tend to prefer carpet in kids’ rooms and bedrooms. My only remaining concern is pet hair. We have two Maine Coon cats. Still go with carpet?
Kisska, we will also use carpet in the children's room and bedroom and are considering how to manage with our dog – he sheds as much as a second dog every day and still sleeps in our bedroom (he is blind and very attached to us, so that’s how we handle it). However, we will place him near the door or his bed so he doesn’t have to go too far inside. Since we vacuum at least every other day, the fur doesn’t stay on the floor for long.
By the way, it’s interesting – my wife and you “know” each other from another forum.
By the way, it’s interesting – my wife and you “know” each other from another forum.
Funny, what is your wife’s nickname?
In the bedroom or our walk-in closet, I don’t really see a problem. The door is always closed anyway. It has always been like that in the apartment. Cats, as we know, can’t be trained like dogs. And pet hair on the bed or on my husband’s suit is not something we like. But the children’s rooms are always accessible to the fur balls. I vacuum almost daily, but is that enough for a carpet?
What quality of carpet did you pay for? Just to have a comparison with laminate, cork, or hardwood flooring?
In the bedroom or our walk-in closet, I don’t really see a problem. The door is always closed anyway. It has always been like that in the apartment. Cats, as we know, can’t be trained like dogs. And pet hair on the bed or on my husband’s suit is not something we like. But the children’s rooms are always accessible to the fur balls. I vacuum almost daily, but is that enough for a carpet?
What quality of carpet did you pay for? Just to have a comparison with laminate, cork, or hardwood flooring?
So, we already have cork flooring in the kids’ rooms and actually like it. It’s soft and ALWAYS warm. That’s not the case with tiles. Try walking barefoot on tiles in winter when the underfloor heating is off, and then try it on cork. You’ll really notice the difference.
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