ᐅ Choosing Vinyl Flooring for a New Build

Created on: 25 Aug 2016 14:24
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honk0190
Hello everyone,

Since we have now decided on a vinyl flooring, the next step is to choose which type.

Can anyone advise what kind of vinyl flooring is recommended for a new build with underfloor heating? I haven’t been able to find a clear answer.
(It will be installed in the hallway, kitchen, living room, and guest room.)

The options are all click systems:
Vinyl with HDF (high-density fiberboard) core → thickness 9.6mm (0.38 inches)
Vinyl full vinyl (solid vinyl) → thickness 5mm (0.2 inches)
Design vinyl with CERAMIN® core material → thickness 4.5mm (0.18 inches)

I need to decide as soon as possible since the screed will be poured soon and I have to fix the finished floor level.

Thanks for any help.
77.willo11 May 2017 23:34
Click vinyl is not waterproof, but glued-down vinyl is. Vinyl is chosen not for its price, but for its durability and appearance. Ours was significantly more expensive than the 50€ (about $55) parquet mentioned here, and parquet was not available in white. 20€ (about $22) is the lowest price range, with limited designs and formats to choose from—just as 50€ (about $55) seems very low for parquet. In the showrooms where we sampled materials, laminate started at 25€ (about $28), vinyl at 40€ (about $44), and parquet at 60€ (about $66).
305er12 May 2017 07:57
Click vinyl is promoted as being just as waterproof as the glue-down type. And you don’t want to be swimming in it anyway... if something spills, you just wipe it up right away. Even my cheap laminate, which was also poorly installed, hasn’t had any issues with it.
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Nordlys
17 May 2017 13:12
77.willo schrieb:
Click vinyl is not waterproof, but glued-down vinyl is. Vinyl is chosen not for its price, but for its durability and appearance. Ours was significantly more expensive than the 50€ (around $50) parquet mentioned here, and there was no white parquet available. 20€ (about $20) is the lowest price range, and there aren’t many designs or formats to choose from—just as 50€ (about $50) seems quite low for parquet. Where we sampled, laminate started at 25€ (about $25), vinyl at 40€ (about $40), and parquet at 60€ (about $60).

I don’t know where you sampled. At the specialty store where we went and where we will buy, the selection of vinyl planks priced between 15€ and 30€ per square meter (around $15 to $30 per sq ft) was overwhelming. Almost too much. I prefer four samples to choose from; one will be the final choice. My wife sees it differently. By the way, today was the sanitary sampling. It seemed made for me: two standard options, three with an extra charge. Done. We went with Duravit D Code, Karsten
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DragonyxXL
23 May 2017 15:27
honk0190 schrieb:

Vinyl with HDF backing --> Thickness 9.6mm (3/8 inch)
Solid vinyl --> Thickness 5mm (3/16 inch)

Has anyone noticed a difference in the range of options offered between these two types? Is there an equally wide selection for solid vinyl and vinyl with HDF backing?

I’m still hesitant about specifying a floor buildup of only 5mm (3/16 inch). If I take into account the 10mm (3/8 inch) screed, I could potentially install tiles or laminate flooring in the future instead of vinyl. With just 5mm (3/16 inch), the options are quite limited.
77.willo23 May 2017 15:56
Click vinyl (HDF) swells when wet just like laminate. Wet mopping is not recommended.