Hello everyone!
Does anyone have experience with the vinyl flooring from TFD?
We saw this floor at a retailer, labeled Futura 39-5, and find it very suitable.
However, there are no reviews or user experiences available online.
They apparently come from the Netherlands.
Maybe that’s why there are so few reports about it?
Regards, xeniatoe
Does anyone have experience with the vinyl flooring from TFD?
We saw this floor at a retailer, labeled Futura 39-5, and find it very suitable.
However, there are no reviews or user experiences available online.
They apparently come from the Netherlands.
Maybe that’s why there are so few reports about it?
Regards, xeniatoe
This request is completely incomprehensible!
Nowadays, since the manufacturer and product name are known, a simple 3-minute online search is sufficient to access product specifications, including wear layer thickness and usage class.
These manufacturer details are significantly more reliable and binding, as they represent mandatory product characteristics, compared to any subjective opinion, which may also be incorrect.
Nowadays, since the manufacturer and product name are known, a simple 3-minute online search is sufficient to access product specifications, including wear layer thickness and usage class.
These manufacturer details are significantly more reliable and binding, as they represent mandatory product characteristics, compared to any subjective opinion, which may also be incorrect.
Regarding the original poster’s question, I unfortunately have no input.
I would just like to briefly comment on this:
But can manufacturer information be trusted blindly?
Then I don’t understand what the media have reported in recent years regarding emission data. Fake news?
Or is it completely different with flooring manufacturers?
No, user reviews are valid and important. You only have to keep in mind that usually dissatisfied customers have a reason to publicly share their experiences. For that reason, I find asking in a forum quite reasonable, as even an overall satisfied user might feel encouraged to share something.
I would just like to briefly comment on this:
KlaRa schrieb:
These manufacturer specifications are significantly more meaningful and reliable than any subjective opinion, especially since they are binding product characteristics and the latter may not be accurate.
But can manufacturer information be trusted blindly?
Then I don’t understand what the media have reported in recent years regarding emission data. Fake news?
Or is it completely different with flooring manufacturers?
No, user reviews are valid and important. You only have to keep in mind that usually dissatisfied customers have a reason to publicly share their experiences. For that reason, I find asking in a forum quite reasonable, as even an overall satisfied user might feel encouraged to share something.
@ Tolentino:
The information in product data sheets is binding for the product! We also referred to product data sheets, which has nothing to do with “press” in this context.
One thing is the technical product data from the manufacturer, and another are marketing claims (which do not necessarily have to be accurate).
When it comes to user reviews, a healthy dose of skepticism is also necessary — you should not accept everything uncritically.
There is a statement that aligns with your comment, that mostly dissatisfied consumers, whether justified or not, bring their concerns to public attention.
This is fundamentally correct, but it is also subject to the uncertainty of the accuracy of individual opinions.
Therefore: consult the product data sheet and trust it!
Regards, KlaRa
The information in product data sheets is binding for the product! We also referred to product data sheets, which has nothing to do with “press” in this context.
One thing is the technical product data from the manufacturer, and another are marketing claims (which do not necessarily have to be accurate).
When it comes to user reviews, a healthy dose of skepticism is also necessary — you should not accept everything uncritically.
There is a statement that aligns with your comment, that mostly dissatisfied consumers, whether justified or not, bring their concerns to public attention.
Tolentino schrieb:
Therefore, I find asking questions in a forum quite reasonable, as even an overall satisfied user might feel compelled to contribute something.
This is fundamentally correct, but it is also subject to the uncertainty of the accuracy of individual opinions.
Therefore: consult the product data sheet and trust it!
Regards, KlaRa
@KlaRa: I can’t speak for the quality of product data sheets in the construction industry. But, for example, in consumer electronics, 150 watts does not always mean the same output. Impulse, continuous load, sine wave, RMS, music, or even PMP power ratings, at what distortion level, with white or pink noise, one channel or all channels driven, 4 ohms, 6 ohms, 8 ohms. Frequency responses: -3dB, -6dB, 1W measured at 1 meter (3.3 feet) or 0.5 meters (1.6 feet)? I have seen all of this in official technical data sheets. And of course, they are presented as binding. The same goes for battery life in mobile phones or laptops. Noise emissions of washing machines, refrigerators, and dishwashers—what were the test conditions? According to which usage patterns were the tests conducted? Data sheets usually don’t provide that information.
If nothing is said about testing conditions, you can either take every number as binding or admit that, in fact, none of the numbers are truly reliable. I don’t know how this works, for example, with floor abrasion and hardness classes—maybe there is a cross-manufacturer standard or agreement on levels and test conditions. But I doubt these include long-term tests or realistic conditions that occur in everyday use. Sunlight exposure, for example: one floor might show discoloration or lose abrasion resistance after two summers, while another remains like new. This kind of data is usually not available for products used by end customers.
So, I tend to trust online reviews and try to read between the lines rather than rely on opaque manufacturer information from brands I have no experience with. Data sheets are a good first step to filter options in a confusing product landscape. But once you have one to three favorites, it’s wise to base your decision on actual experience. Even better if that experience comes from experts—just make sure they are independent and don’t blindly accept the manufacturer’s claims.
Good luck
Tolentino
If nothing is said about testing conditions, you can either take every number as binding or admit that, in fact, none of the numbers are truly reliable. I don’t know how this works, for example, with floor abrasion and hardness classes—maybe there is a cross-manufacturer standard or agreement on levels and test conditions. But I doubt these include long-term tests or realistic conditions that occur in everyday use. Sunlight exposure, for example: one floor might show discoloration or lose abrasion resistance after two summers, while another remains like new. This kind of data is usually not available for products used by end customers.
So, I tend to trust online reviews and try to read between the lines rather than rely on opaque manufacturer information from brands I have no experience with. Data sheets are a good first step to filter options in a confusing product landscape. But once you have one to three favorites, it’s wise to base your decision on actual experience. Even better if that experience comes from experts—just make sure they are independent and don’t blindly accept the manufacturer’s claims.
Good luck
Tolentino