ᐅ Suitable Type of Soil

Created on: 16 Aug 2012 02:32
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schmemplkelmi
Hello everyone,

In October, I will start renovating and expanding my childhood home, which means I will have my own apartment of about 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft). The kitchen and living room are part of the "expansion area," together about 40 sqm (430 sq ft) in a rectangular space, and can be separated by a sliding door when needed. Now my question is: I want the entire space to have the same flooring (NOT like shown in the pictures!): durable, "warm" (comfortable to walk on barefoot), and easy to clean; do you have any suggestions, recommendations, or experiences?

Thank you in advance
Lukas 🙂

Modern bedroom with double bed, nightstands, and large windows in a bright design.


Bright empty living room with light wood flooring, white walls, and large glass windows.
Der Da16 Aug 2012 23:33
I am more of a fan of wood, but I am completely against underfloor heating.

If I had underfloor heating, I would probably choose stylish wood-look tiles for the living room. The other day, I had to touch a display home’s floor to figure out whether it was wood or tile... 🙂
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schmemplkelmi
17 Aug 2012 00:26
Okay, that sounds really interesting. Are these then seamless? Wood would definitely not be an option, precisely because of the kitchen and the underfloor heating.
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Wastl
17 Aug 2012 10:25
schmemplkelmi schrieb:
Ok, that sounds really interesting. Are these then seamless? Wood is definitely out of the question, precisely because of the kitchen and the underfloor heating.

I don’t understand why that would be a problem. Engineered wood flooring glued directly to the screed allows enough heat to pass through. You can easily use underfloor heating with it. The same applies to cork. Both cork and wood flooring can be sealed and are therefore suitable for wet rooms as well.
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schmemplkelmi
18 Aug 2012 07:11
Hello Wastl,

wood is not an option for me because I currently have it in my apartment and, in my opinion, it is too sensitive. I find the idea of tiles really interesting and will look into it further. Does anyone know if these can be installed without grout joints, or do tiles always require joints in between?

Regards
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Marit
18 Aug 2012 14:14
Based on your requirements, I would recommend vinyl plank flooring. It also comes in a wood-look finish. Additionally, it is very easy to install, with a click system like laminate, and ideal for underfloor heating. The floor is also very durable. In our new build, we have now chosen it almost throughout...
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NemoN
19 Aug 2012 14:57
@marit: interesting, which rooms did you choose not to cover with vinyl flooring?