Hey,
the groundwork planning is slowly progressing. In the areas where there will be no tiles, laminate flooring will be installed.
In hardware stores or outlets like Poco Domäne, laminate is available starting from 5€ per square meter (approximately $5 per square meter). What are the differences between laminate priced at 5€, 10€, 15€, or even higher per square meter?
Is it possible to go wrong with laminate costing around 10-15€ per square meter ($10-$15 per square meter)? I’ve read that the thicker the laminate, the more stable it is. What is a common thickness for laminate flooring?
Does it make sense to buy laminate with built-in impact sound insulation, or is it better to install the insulation separately? Are there any advantages or disadvantages?
If I’ve missed anything, I’d appreciate any additional tips or advice.
Thanks!
the groundwork planning is slowly progressing. In the areas where there will be no tiles, laminate flooring will be installed.
In hardware stores or outlets like Poco Domäne, laminate is available starting from 5€ per square meter (approximately $5 per square meter). What are the differences between laminate priced at 5€, 10€, 15€, or even higher per square meter?
Is it possible to go wrong with laminate costing around 10-15€ per square meter ($10-$15 per square meter)? I’ve read that the thicker the laminate, the more stable it is. What is a common thickness for laminate flooring?
Does it make sense to buy laminate with built-in impact sound insulation, or is it better to install the insulation separately? Are there any advantages or disadvantages?
If I’ve missed anything, I’d appreciate any additional tips or advice.
Thanks!
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DerGuteTon22 May 2020 14:36The thicker, the better. Additionally, surface texture plays a role—meaning how much of a tactile structure is incorporated—as well as the usage class for the specific level of wear and tear. You can assume there will be less traffic in a guest room than in the hallway between the bathroom and the living room. In that case, you can choose a lower usage class.
Another important factor is whether the flooring is suitable for underfloor heating.
From an aesthetic perspective, I find joints and bevels quite important. There are laminate floors that have a continuous “surface,” while others feature planks that are visually and tactilely distinct.
You also need to decide whether you prefer a glossy or matte finish.
I’m a few months behind you in the process but recently chose the flooring for the living room: Parador Basic 400 in Grey Oak. It’s not expensive, but I like the pale, actually more grayish tone in person. Our common area is decorated in black and white, and I find this more fitting than the other more natural “yellowish” tones. The thickness is in the “okay” range, I was told, though it can go up to 10–11mm (0.4–0.43 inches) for a noticeably thicker option. Unfortunately, so far I haven’t found a matching color in what is supposedly a higher quality class.
Another important factor is whether the flooring is suitable for underfloor heating.
From an aesthetic perspective, I find joints and bevels quite important. There are laminate floors that have a continuous “surface,” while others feature planks that are visually and tactilely distinct.
You also need to decide whether you prefer a glossy or matte finish.
I’m a few months behind you in the process but recently chose the flooring for the living room: Parador Basic 400 in Grey Oak. It’s not expensive, but I like the pale, actually more grayish tone in person. Our common area is decorated in black and white, and I find this more fitting than the other more natural “yellowish” tones. The thickness is in the “okay” range, I was told, though it can go up to 10–11mm (0.4–0.43 inches) for a noticeably thicker option. Unfortunately, so far I haven’t found a matching color in what is supposedly a higher quality class.
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nordanney22 May 2020 14:42Andre77 schrieb:
Is it possible to go wrong with laminate flooring that costs around 10-15€ per square meter (approximately 1 to 1.5 dollars per square foot)?Why not just opt for 20€ per square meter (about 2 dollars per square foot) parquet flooring? It’s not “plastic” and feels much better.nordanney schrieb:
Why not just go for 20€ parquet directly? It’s not "plastic" and feels much better.The cheap parquet is lacquered and, in my opinion, doesn’t feel much different from laminate. It’s also very sensitive and scratches easily.
If you don’t want to spend a lot, I’d rather choose laminate. But not the cheap, artificially glossy kind—better a more matte one with a noticeable texture.
Best regards,
Sabine
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nordanney22 May 2020 16:31Curly schrieb:
The cheap engineered wood flooring is lacquered and doesn’t feel much different from laminate, in my opinion.I’m talking about, for example, white oiled and brushed oak wide plank flooring. It comes as two-layer engineered wood starting at around 21-22€/m² (about $20-21/ft²). ALWAYS better than any laminate. It’s also available in other shades.
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