Hello,
we are renovating an old building from 1900 with an extension from 1958. Ceiling height is just under 3m (10 feet). No underfloor heating. We have now fallen for a solid wood parquet floor – rustic oak, not smooth but textured, treated with an oil-varnish mixture (?). Originally, we planned to use classic tiles in the kitchen, bathroom, and entrance, and lay the same flooring throughout the rest of the house. However, we have five small children and are now wondering if we should install something more durable and affordable at least in the children’s rooms. What would you recommend? How concerning is vinyl regarding plasticizers? Or should we go with the beautiful parquet and accept the signs of wear over time?
we are renovating an old building from 1900 with an extension from 1958. Ceiling height is just under 3m (10 feet). No underfloor heating. We have now fallen for a solid wood parquet floor – rustic oak, not smooth but textured, treated with an oil-varnish mixture (?). Originally, we planned to use classic tiles in the kitchen, bathroom, and entrance, and lay the same flooring throughout the rest of the house. However, we have five small children and are now wondering if we should install something more durable and affordable at least in the children’s rooms. What would you recommend? How concerning is vinyl regarding plasticizers? Or should we go with the beautiful parquet and accept the signs of wear over time?
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Albinomaus13 Oct 2019 23:32Thank you for your quick and numerous responses!
seat88 schrieb:For me, carpet is an absolute no-go because it’s really impossible to keep clean. Currently, in the rental with parquet flooring and no underfloor heating, it’s okay in terms of warmth.
Carpet? ...
goalkeeper schrieb:Regarding concrete work – I have actually considered polished concrete briefly. About Meister, I just read some very bad reviews... In my experience, laminate is even more vulnerable when it comes to liquids.
If I were you, I would use a premium design floor from Meister or Parador for the living area. They don’t contain plasticizers like vinyl. For the children’s rooms, a high-quality laminate, and only then parquet when the kids are older.
Domski schrieb:Exactly. How long have you had your parquet floor, and how does it look now? Is it more rustic or smooth? (I hope that any damage blends better into a rustic style...)
It’s just unfortunate if the kids play more in the open living area than in their bedrooms.
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hampshire13 Oct 2019 23:59Install hardwood flooring and place carpets in the typical play areas. For example, our boys used to love the carpet with the roads for a time. A few "scuffs" in the hardwood don’t make the floor less attractive.
There were four of us children, and the hardwood in my parents' house is still in great condition. It has been sanded once and is now 49 years old. It wasn’t just played on but also used for celebrations—which isn’t necessarily less demanding on the floor.
There were four of us children, and the hardwood in my parents' house is still in great condition. It has been sanded once and is now 49 years old. It wasn’t just played on but also used for celebrations—which isn’t necessarily less demanding on the floor.
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boxandroof14 Oct 2019 05:26Albinomaus schrieb:
How concerning is vinyl regarding plasticizers?I consider it somewhat concerning because test measurements can be manipulated: joints sealed, unrealistically high air exchange rates. I would pay attention to certifications like Blue Angel, especially in bedrooms. In retail, these products are usually marketed as luxury vinyl tiles or planks rather than simply vinyl. Only recently have there been adhesive-backed floorings with Blue Angel certification. The quality and feel of vinyl vary greatly depending on the manufacturer.Without underfloor heating, I would also choose wood plus carpet.
My parents have parquet flooring in most rooms (the house was occupied in 1990 and the parquet has been there ever since), and we are also five children (now only the youngest still lives in the house). Yes, you can see plenty of signs of use, but I don’t think that makes it worse... for many of the scratches, you still know where they came from. For example, I sit on the floor there with my daughter, trying to stop her from banging toys on the floor, and my mother says to her, “Look there... your mom caused that scratch herself with XY, so she should let you play freely.” I like it when houses clearly show they have been lived in.
Carpet in the kids' room is a bad idea, not because of dirt—there are wet vacuums for that—but because it’s not a good surface to build on.
Personally, I don’t like laminate. Vinyl is a good choice, but I would invest in a thick version, as vinyl can get scratched too. Also, avoid very light colors—red felt-tip pens and, especially, colored craft glue leave pink stains on light vinyl.
Personally, I don’t like laminate. Vinyl is a good choice, but I would invest in a thick version, as vinyl can get scratched too. Also, avoid very light colors—red felt-tip pens and, especially, colored craft glue leave pink stains on light vinyl.
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