ᐅ How do I install different types of flooring to achieve the same level?
Created on: 28 Dec 2020 14:37
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Petey01
Hello everyone,
In my new build, the screed was recently installed, but I overlooked the fact that the different floor levels have varying heights. The screed is at the same height in every room – side note: with underfloor heating installed.
Now my problem:
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom, all accessible from the hallway. Tiles (with adhesive, approximately 15mm (0.6 inches) thick) will be installed in the hallway and bathroom. The three bedrooms are planned to have click vinyl flooring, with a suitable vinyl including underlay that is only 6.5mm (0.26 inches) thick.
This means there would be a step of about 8.5mm (0.33 inches). How can I avoid having any step, or at least limit the difference to 1–2mm (0.04–0.08 inches)?
- Adding extra underlay for soundproofing?
- Using a thicker vinyl floor? (but without losing heating efficiency with the underfloor heating)
- Raising the floor with leveling compound?
What is the most practical solution, or is there a better option?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
In my new build, the screed was recently installed, but I overlooked the fact that the different floor levels have varying heights. The screed is at the same height in every room – side note: with underfloor heating installed.
Now my problem:
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom, all accessible from the hallway. Tiles (with adhesive, approximately 15mm (0.6 inches) thick) will be installed in the hallway and bathroom. The three bedrooms are planned to have click vinyl flooring, with a suitable vinyl including underlay that is only 6.5mm (0.26 inches) thick.
This means there would be a step of about 8.5mm (0.33 inches). How can I avoid having any step, or at least limit the difference to 1–2mm (0.04–0.08 inches)?
- Adding extra underlay for soundproofing?
- Using a thicker vinyl floor? (but without losing heating efficiency with the underfloor heating)
- Raising the floor with leveling compound?
What is the most practical solution, or is there a better option?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
KlaRa schrieb:
"Replace an 8mm (0.3 inch) drop with a usable level raised by 6mm (0.2 inch)."
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KlaRaKlaRa, the 8mm (0.3 inch) height difference refers to tiles <> vinyl flooring.
If the original poster decides to replace the vinyl with parquet flooring, in my opinion, that would also be exactly THE solution for 15mm (0.6 inch) tiles 😉
What would be the solution in the following situation?
Tiles are to be installed only in the entrance area as well as the bathrooms on the ground floor and first floor. According to the tiler, the combined thickness of the tiles and adhesive will be about 14–15mm (0.55–0.59 inches).
In all other areas, we would like to install vinyl flooring with impact sound insulation. We are considering a version from Ter Hürne, the Comfort variant, with a thickness of 9.1mm (0.36 inches).
This will result in a height difference of 5–6mm (0.20–0.24 inches) at the transitions.
Is there a cost-effective way to combine these flooring options? Note: We do not want to use hardwood flooring.
I look forward to your responses.
Tiles are to be installed only in the entrance area as well as the bathrooms on the ground floor and first floor. According to the tiler, the combined thickness of the tiles and adhesive will be about 14–15mm (0.55–0.59 inches).
In all other areas, we would like to install vinyl flooring with impact sound insulation. We are considering a version from Ter Hürne, the Comfort variant, with a thickness of 9.1mm (0.36 inches).
This will result in a height difference of 5–6mm (0.20–0.24 inches) at the transitions.
Is there a cost-effective way to combine these flooring options? Note: We do not want to use hardwood flooring.
I look forward to your responses.
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