Hello everyone,
I have some questions about floor coverings and gap sizes: We are planning to install laminate flooring of 10mm thickness (0.4 inches) plus 3mm (0.1 inches) impact sound insulation everywhere on the upper floor except for the bathroom. In the bathroom, we want to put tiles with a thickness of 10mm (0.4 inches). Will 3mm (0.1 inches) of tile adhesive be sufficient? (I haven’t been able to ask my tiler yet).
On the ground floor, we also have 10mm (0.4 inches) tiles with 3mm (0.1 inches) adhesive and 15mm (0.6 inches) hardwood flooring with impact sound insulation in the living room, so the screed there is 5mm (0.2 inches) lower than elsewhere.
Now the problem is the front door: If I calculate with a total tile height of 13mm (0.5 inches), I only have 7mm (0.3 inches) clearance to the bottom edge of the door. I might be able to gain a few millimeters by adjusting the door, but not much more. It would be possible to grind down the screed by another 5mm (0.2 inches), but I would prefer to avoid that.
I have some questions about floor coverings and gap sizes: We are planning to install laminate flooring of 10mm thickness (0.4 inches) plus 3mm (0.1 inches) impact sound insulation everywhere on the upper floor except for the bathroom. In the bathroom, we want to put tiles with a thickness of 10mm (0.4 inches). Will 3mm (0.1 inches) of tile adhesive be sufficient? (I haven’t been able to ask my tiler yet).
On the ground floor, we also have 10mm (0.4 inches) tiles with 3mm (0.1 inches) adhesive and 15mm (0.6 inches) hardwood flooring with impact sound insulation in the living room, so the screed there is 5mm (0.2 inches) lower than elsewhere.
Now the problem is the front door: If I calculate with a total tile height of 13mm (0.5 inches), I only have 7mm (0.3 inches) clearance to the bottom edge of the door. I might be able to gain a few millimeters by adjusting the door, but not much more. It would be possible to grind down the screed by another 5mm (0.2 inches), but I would prefer to avoid that.
Good morning everyone,
please allow me to comment on several posts. First of all, I want to emphasize that this is my personal opinion—based on quite some experience and user reports—when it comes to laminate flooring. Surely, laminate has its place and may even offer advantages in certain areas.
That is a perception largely suggested by the eye, in my opinion. It depends on what the eye perceives. I like to compare it to food. Even the most delicious dish will taste unappetizing if it is unattractively presented.
In the past, laminate—here we probably agree—was not very attractive. Over time, this has changed significantly, including in terms of quality.
Low-end laminate floors tend to be very thin, with simple designs, and are quite sensitive to wear and moisture.
Higher-quality laminate flooring, which is correspondingly more expensive, often has embossed textures (grained wood surfaces, tile look, etc.). If these also have beveled edges, they imitate the appearance of hardwood flooring quite well. Surface treatments also play a role.
So depending on the laminate’s surface texture, a corresponding feel underfoot is conveyed.
That is true to a certain extent. However, it must be said that manufacturing (at least in Germany) is subject to relevant regulations.
That’s what you say...
Not necessarily. Just like with hardwood flooring, individual planks can be replaced and minor dents and scratches can be repaired.
Exactly—that, in my opinion, is the issue. Let me put this somewhat bluntly. People build a house costing several hundred thousand euros, equip it with all kinds of sensible or completely unnecessary items, and then say: “Because I ran out of money, I’ll just install cheap laminate.”
What is often overlooked is that this also initially costs money and, combined with the later effort to replace it, it adds up.
please allow me to comment on several posts. First of all, I want to emphasize that this is my personal opinion—based on quite some experience and user reports—when it comes to laminate flooring. Surely, laminate has its place and may even offer advantages in certain areas.
Saruss schrieb:
And the difference between laminate and hardwood flooring for the feet is minimal
That is a perception largely suggested by the eye, in my opinion. It depends on what the eye perceives. I like to compare it to food. Even the most delicious dish will taste unappetizing if it is unattractively presented.
In the past, laminate—here we probably agree—was not very attractive. Over time, this has changed significantly, including in terms of quality.
Low-end laminate floors tend to be very thin, with simple designs, and are quite sensitive to wear and moisture.
Higher-quality laminate flooring, which is correspondingly more expensive, often has embossed textures (grained wood surfaces, tile look, etc.). If these also have beveled edges, they imitate the appearance of hardwood flooring quite well. Surface treatments also play a role.
So depending on the laminate’s surface texture, a corresponding feel underfoot is conveyed.
Bauexperte schrieb:
nothing more than resin-impregnated paper on a carrier
That is true to a certain extent. However, it must be said that manufacturing (at least in Germany) is subject to relevant regulations.
Bauexperte schrieb:
and quickly installed in an emergency
That’s what you say...
Bauexperte schrieb:
Unfortunately also not repairable
Not necessarily. Just like with hardwood flooring, individual planks can be replaced and minor dents and scratches can be repaired.
Peanuts74 schrieb:
Is cheap,
Exactly—that, in my opinion, is the issue. Let me put this somewhat bluntly. People build a house costing several hundred thousand euros, equip it with all kinds of sensible or completely unnecessary items, and then say: “Because I ran out of money, I’ll just install cheap laminate.”
What is often overlooked is that this also initially costs money and, combined with the later effort to replace it, it adds up.
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Bieber081519 Mar 2016 22:24andimann schrieb:
But I have a question about cork: Is it even possible to use it with underfloor heating?Yes. The best option is fully glued cork panels. These are 4 to 6 mm (0.16 to 0.24 inches) thick, with a sealed surface.
EveundGerd19 Mar 2016 22:41After nearly 15 years of having laminate over cork flooring, we have returned to the original choice: carpet in all the bedrooms as well as in the upper floor hallway. It is nice, low-maintenance (despite having a cat, thanks to Wall-E ), warm underfoot, and unbeatable for walking barefoot.
EveundGerd schrieb:
After nearly 15 years of using cork under laminate flooring, we have gone back to our original choice: carpet in all the bedrooms and the upper floor hallway. It’s nice, easy to maintain (even with a cat, thanks to Wall-E ), warm underfoot, and unbeatable for walking barefoot. I told you so
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