ᐅ Was this linoleum flooring installed correctly and according to professional standards?
Created on: 1 Aug 2018 10:03
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cdaenzerHello everyone,
we are a bit uncertain about our new floor and hope to get some professional opinions here.
In our newly constructed extension, we had a plain-colored linoleum floor installed. The dry screed (Fermacell Powerpanel 1000x1250mm + dry screed material) was laid by another company, but it was not perfectly level; instead, there are rises towards the corners of about 2-5mm (0.08-0.2 inches).
The floor installer inspected it beforehand and said this could be easily leveled.
The high spots were knocked down, a leveling compound was poured and smoothed. We were instructed not to walk on the floor for one day (which we adhered to). Then the linoleum was installed.
Now, especially near the wall connections, there are waves in the floor and also noticeable small height variations across the surface.
I brought this to the attention of the floor installer, who came back and checked the floor with a 1m (3.3 ft) spirit level and feeler gauges.
He then referred to the DIN 18202 standard and said everything was within the tolerance of 4mm (0.16 inches) per 1m (3.3 ft).
Attached are some pictures.
Is this work professionally done and acceptable, or not?
we are a bit uncertain about our new floor and hope to get some professional opinions here.
In our newly constructed extension, we had a plain-colored linoleum floor installed. The dry screed (Fermacell Powerpanel 1000x1250mm + dry screed material) was laid by another company, but it was not perfectly level; instead, there are rises towards the corners of about 2-5mm (0.08-0.2 inches).
The floor installer inspected it beforehand and said this could be easily leveled.
The high spots were knocked down, a leveling compound was poured and smoothed. We were instructed not to walk on the floor for one day (which we adhered to). Then the linoleum was installed.
Now, especially near the wall connections, there are waves in the floor and also noticeable small height variations across the surface.
I brought this to the attention of the floor installer, who came back and checked the floor with a 1m (3.3 ft) spirit level and feeler gauges.
He then referred to the DIN 18202 standard and said everything was within the tolerance of 4mm (0.16 inches) per 1m (3.3 ft).
Attached are some pictures.
Is this work professionally done and acceptable, or not?
schubert7918 Aug 2018 19:48I can't say whether it is in the DIN standards, but it doesn't look good.
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HilfeHilfe18 Aug 2018 20:39DIN is DIN and not always great either
Well, it may still meet DIN standards, but it’s far from stylish. The leveling compound could have been applied more evenly, though it might not have been necessary. Anyway, what do you want to do? Once the furniture is in place, it will hardly be noticeable. So, whatever. Hopefully, it was inexpensive.
Hi,
Thank you for the responses. After measuring again, I actually found deviations of up to 7.5mm (0.3 inches) per meter.
It’s definitely not elegant. It also wasn’t cheap. And the chairs at the dining area wobble in some spots. So it’s not just a visual issue, which might fade into the background with furniture.
I haven’t paid anything yet, and I have now requested corrections with a deadline. The contractor probably won’t comply.
But as I see it, can I then safely pay only, for example, half?
Thank you for the responses. After measuring again, I actually found deviations of up to 7.5mm (0.3 inches) per meter.
It’s definitely not elegant. It also wasn’t cheap. And the chairs at the dining area wobble in some spots. So it’s not just a visual issue, which might fade into the background with furniture.
I haven’t paid anything yet, and I have now requested corrections with a deadline. The contractor probably won’t comply.
But as I see it, can I then safely pay only, for example, half?
You can be very firm about this. Since it is glued down, it cannot be ripped out—it is now part of the apartment. Because it does not meet DIN standards, it must be brought up to DIN standards. If he doesn’t do that, no payment. Nothing at all. He might resist, threaten, etc., but withholding payment is justified until it is done correctly. There is a flooring expert in the forum, a Mr. Klara, who might also chime in. He usually comments on flooring topics. K.