Hello everyone,
The planning is slowly taking shape. It will probably be a Weberhaus (assuming the price fits). For the calculation, my advisor wants to have a rough idea of which flooring options are suitable for me.
We want to build with underfloor heating, which is quite important for the type of flooring. I am considering laminate, parquet, or vinyl. Since I have a sectional sofa with very narrow feet measuring 2 x 2 cm (about 0.8 x 0.8 inches), I need a floor that can withstand the couch and visitors without leaving pressure marks.
Parquet naturally fits well with a Weberhaus, a wooden house with real wood flooring. However, I have read that parquet is very maintenance-intensive and does not react well to water. Also, I am not sure if it would avoid pressure marks in my case.
Vinyl is a very interesting flooring option. It is said to be very easy to maintain, water-resistant like tiles, not too expensive, and it is supposed to feel pleasantly warm. However, it apparently has the downside of being a rebranding of the unpopular and carcinogenic material PVC. Is vinyl a health concern?
Laminate seems like a mix of both.
I am very interested in your opinions and recommendations.
Best regards,
laurooon
The planning is slowly taking shape. It will probably be a Weberhaus (assuming the price fits). For the calculation, my advisor wants to have a rough idea of which flooring options are suitable for me.
We want to build with underfloor heating, which is quite important for the type of flooring. I am considering laminate, parquet, or vinyl. Since I have a sectional sofa with very narrow feet measuring 2 x 2 cm (about 0.8 x 0.8 inches), I need a floor that can withstand the couch and visitors without leaving pressure marks.
Parquet naturally fits well with a Weberhaus, a wooden house with real wood flooring. However, I have read that parquet is very maintenance-intensive and does not react well to water. Also, I am not sure if it would avoid pressure marks in my case.
Vinyl is a very interesting flooring option. It is said to be very easy to maintain, water-resistant like tiles, not too expensive, and it is supposed to feel pleasantly warm. However, it apparently has the downside of being a rebranding of the unpopular and carcinogenic material PVC. Is vinyl a health concern?
Laminate seems like a mix of both.
I am very interested in your opinions and recommendations.
Best regards,
laurooon
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AndreasPlü22 Feb 2017 17:54Does anyone know about Ceramin, meaning vinyl without PVC? Specifically Classen Neo 2.0.
Hi,
we are currently in the process of choosing our flooring. Tiles are being considered for hallways and bathrooms. When it comes to the living/dining area, I’m uncertain whether to choose hardwood flooring or vinyl. We have received various recommendations from different sources (retail specialists, manufacturers). My main concern with hardwood in the living/dining room is that our young son might scratch or damage the nicely oiled hardwood by walking on it with dirty shoes (coming in from the terrace) or through the everyday wear from eating. Of course, we try to make sure he takes off his shoes or that they are not too dirty, and we clean up food residues and moisture promptly, but I still wonder if hardwood is the most practical choice here.
After many discussions with advisors, I am concluding that there are many valid reasons both for and against vinyl and hardwood. One argument against hardwood is color fastness, which you have to accept. Under a couch that stays in the same place for several years, the hardwood will darken compared to other areas.
Besides the choice between hardwood and vinyl for the living/dining room, I’m also wondering whether to glue the flooring or install it as a floating floor. We also have underfloor heating. From what I have concluded, there is no major difference with floating hardwood flooring. It’s also easier to replace one plank if it is not glued. Additionally, gluing costs us an extra €12/m² (about $13/m²) compared to floating installation.
What is your opinion? Floating or glued?
Regards
mading
we are currently in the process of choosing our flooring. Tiles are being considered for hallways and bathrooms. When it comes to the living/dining area, I’m uncertain whether to choose hardwood flooring or vinyl. We have received various recommendations from different sources (retail specialists, manufacturers). My main concern with hardwood in the living/dining room is that our young son might scratch or damage the nicely oiled hardwood by walking on it with dirty shoes (coming in from the terrace) or through the everyday wear from eating. Of course, we try to make sure he takes off his shoes or that they are not too dirty, and we clean up food residues and moisture promptly, but I still wonder if hardwood is the most practical choice here.
After many discussions with advisors, I am concluding that there are many valid reasons both for and against vinyl and hardwood. One argument against hardwood is color fastness, which you have to accept. Under a couch that stays in the same place for several years, the hardwood will darken compared to other areas.
Besides the choice between hardwood and vinyl for the living/dining room, I’m also wondering whether to glue the flooring or install it as a floating floor. We also have underfloor heating. From what I have concluded, there is no major difference with floating hardwood flooring. It’s also easier to replace one plank if it is not glued. Additionally, gluing costs us an extra €12/m² (about $13/m²) compared to floating installation.
What is your opinion? Floating or glued?
Regards
mading
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stefanc8424 Feb 2017 15:42Does anyone have vinyl in their bathroom, but only on the walls? Or what do you think about that? I would like to avoid tiles on the floor because I find them so hard and cold [emoji6]
Choosing between hardwood flooring and vinyl is basically a matter of weighing the pros and cons, depending on what matters most to you. For me, it’s mostly about the significantly better feel of hardwood versus the "indestructible" nature of vinyl. We decided on the better feel because we really dislike the texture of vinyl, and some wear on hardwood doesn’t bother us.
When it comes to hardwood, I’m a fan of gluing it down. Sure, floating floors are cheaper, but try walking on glued hardwood versus floating— the former definitely feels more high-quality. Of course, if you need to keep costs down, floating installation is the way to go.
When it comes to hardwood, I’m a fan of gluing it down. Sure, floating floors are cheaper, but try walking on glued hardwood versus floating— the former definitely feels more high-quality. Of course, if you need to keep costs down, floating installation is the way to go.
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