Hi,
we are buying a condominium, and the general contractor has agreed that we can choose our own parquet flooring outside of the standard materials.
The contractor offers:
Boen parquet, wide plank oak Vivo, brushed and oiled, 2200 x 181 x 14 mm (wear layer 4 mm) (7 ft 3 in x 7 in x 0.55 in)
A local interior designer recommended HAIN parquet (Ambiente Maroneiche Vario oiled), 220 x 19.5 x 1.5 cm (wear layer 4 mm) (7 ft 2 in x 7.7 in x 0.6 in)
At a local wood specialist store (Holz Hahn in Krefeld), we liked a no-name parquet with the same dimensions and a 4 mm wear layer best.
Advantage of Holz Hahn: They would also stain a live edge wood counter to match the parquet color exactly.
All three options are roughly the same price.
Do you see any pros or cons with these brands? Would you recommend something completely different?
Best regards
Maria
we are buying a condominium, and the general contractor has agreed that we can choose our own parquet flooring outside of the standard materials.
The contractor offers:
Boen parquet, wide plank oak Vivo, brushed and oiled, 2200 x 181 x 14 mm (wear layer 4 mm) (7 ft 3 in x 7 in x 0.55 in)
A local interior designer recommended HAIN parquet (Ambiente Maroneiche Vario oiled), 220 x 19.5 x 1.5 cm (wear layer 4 mm) (7 ft 2 in x 7.7 in x 0.6 in)
At a local wood specialist store (Holz Hahn in Krefeld), we liked a no-name parquet with the same dimensions and a 4 mm wear layer best.
Advantage of Holz Hahn: They would also stain a live edge wood counter to match the parquet color exactly.
All three options are roughly the same price.
Do you see any pros or cons with these brands? Would you recommend something completely different?
Best regards
Maria
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nordanney3 May 2021 09:22hampshire schrieb:
Of course, there are noticeable differences. As laypeople, we will hardly be able to assess these ourselves before buying.No. As a layperson, I have installed several hundred square meters (square feet) of parquet flooring (all click-lock engineered parquet) over the past two decades. Expensive parquet is easier to click together. I haven't been able to notice any other differences. I have worked with parquet costing from 140€/m² (about $13 per square foot) down to 20€/m² (about $1.85 per square foot). Only the feel and appearance differ. Of course, they have to — oiled, waxed, oiled and UV cured, lacquered, or plank structures such as strip parquet, country plank, palace plank, short parquet, as well as different grades and surface textures. But that is a matter of personal taste and not price dependent. In the end, you really cannot tell what kind of parquet is on the floor. You can’t even tell if it is solid planks or two-layer engineered parquet.
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hampshire3 May 2021 09:23Thanks for the hint, @Bookstar. I’m reorganizing my thoughts:
If I cannot assess something myself, I look for someone I can trust.
If the company seems trustworthy to me, I also trust their offer. In this case, it is the no-name offer.
When choosing a trustworthy company, mistakes can of course happen; some common sense, open eyes, and life experience help.
@nordanney: That sounds convincing, but it doesn’t match my experience with and perception of wood.
If I cannot assess something myself, I look for someone I can trust.
If the company seems trustworthy to me, I also trust their offer. In this case, it is the no-name offer.
When choosing a trustworthy company, mistakes can of course happen; some common sense, open eyes, and life experience help.
@nordanney: That sounds convincing, but it doesn’t match my experience with and perception of wood.
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nordanney3 May 2021 09:33hampshire schrieb:
@nordanney: Sounds convincing, but it doesn’t match my experience and perception of wood.Just take a look at the different options—from DIY store quality to “luxury.” The subfloor doesn’t matter—only the surface (that’s all you see and feel). Then you can calmly make your own decision.P.S. An alternative for budget-conscious buyers is second-choice parquet. Very affordable from well-known manufacturers. Mis-sorted batches, short planks, wrong packaging, etc., but technically flawless.
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Myrna_Loy3 May 2021 09:37Price differences are mainly due to the quality of the bonding and the carrier material. Also important are the quality of the adhesives and the place of manufacture. Even wood of the same type can vary in quality. Depending on the location, the wood may be harder and therefore more durable. Ultimately, it comes down to the grade of the wood that is delivered. Sample panels are always noticeably nicer than the grade found in the package.
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Myrna_Loy3 May 2021 09:39And yes, the subfloor, that is, the supporting material, definitely plays a role, especially in high-traffic areas or where heavy furniture is placed. Cheap parquet can develop uneven spots in these cases.
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hampshire3 May 2021 09:44Myrna_Loy schrieb:
Sample areas are always noticeably nicer than the sorting you find in the package. We were lucky then; the sample area is not one bit nicer or different from the installed parquet. We chose the flooring installer Hillen in Vilkerath and Weitzer parquet. Even after one and a half years, we would make the same decision again.
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