ᐅ Individual parquet plank differs from the rest of the flooring
Created on: 20 Aug 2020 08:30
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cokejoni
Hello everyone,
We have purchased a condominium in a newly built development. During the second inspection, we noticed one plank in the hardwood floor that looks different. It is much darker than the rest of the floor. In addition, the entire surface is smooth (like polished), but this one plank feels rough.
Does anyone know what might be causing this? Is there anything that can be done without having to replace the plank? Otherwise, what would be the legitimate steps for the builder to take for corrections?
We recorded the issue in the inspection report as follows: Living room floor has a rough surface.
I am attaching a photo – I hope it is clear.
I hope you can help us a bit. Thank you very much in advance.
We have purchased a condominium in a newly built development. During the second inspection, we noticed one plank in the hardwood floor that looks different. It is much darker than the rest of the floor. In addition, the entire surface is smooth (like polished), but this one plank feels rough.
Does anyone know what might be causing this? Is there anything that can be done without having to replace the plank? Otherwise, what would be the legitimate steps for the builder to take for corrections?
We recorded the issue in the inspection report as follows: Living room floor has a rough surface.
I am attaching a photo – I hope it is clear.
I hope you can help us a bit. Thank you very much in advance.
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Matthew0320 Aug 2020 15:41cokejoni schrieb:
@Matthew03
Would it not matter to you? Every time you walk barefoot and feel the difference. Every time you enter the apartment and see the difference?
In a rental apartment, I wouldn’t care, but not in your own property?!Yes.
My father-in-law is a flooring installer, so I agree with @Mycraft.
By the time you’ve finished getting worked up, the difference is negligible.
However, I also pointed out that this is my personal opinion and that others may see it differently. For me, it would be almost insignificant.
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Wintersonne20 Aug 2020 17:10Will there be furniture placed on this section of the parquet floor, or will it remain empty? Is the parquet glued down?
It would bother me as well.
It would bother me as well.
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hampshire20 Aug 2020 18:27I find the different texture more disturbing than the color difference, but I also wouldn’t have chosen this parquet. In the installation pattern, the "3-piece" elements are immediately noticeable. If you are going for wide tongue-and-groove elements, then it should also have a plank appearance.
Alessandro schrieb:I don’t know the price of the parquet floor or the contractor involved, so I can’t fully agree with that statement. Sometimes what the client considers "too expensive" is actually "too little money" for a quality solution. When pricing, there are limits to the respect you should have for the other party. Whether that applies here, I don’t know.
Everything simply costs too much nowadays to accept something like this.
@Wintersonne
In this area, there will be a dining table with chairs, and the tiled section is the kitchen.
And yes, the hardwood floor is glued down.
I actually don’t want to start a debate on whether it’s too expensive or too cheap. Everyone will have different opinions on that.
I’m only talking to the developer tomorrow. I just wanted to get some information first before going into the meeting without preparation.
In this area, there will be a dining table with chairs, and the tiled section is the kitchen.
And yes, the hardwood floor is glued down.
I actually don’t want to start a debate on whether it’s too expensive or too cheap. Everyone will have different opinions on that.
I’m only talking to the developer tomorrow. I just wanted to get some information first before going into the meeting without preparation.
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hampshire20 Aug 2020 21:15Good luck finding a good solution!
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