Hello,
I need help choosing the right flooring.
We are looking for the right flooring for our new build, for the upper floor and attic.
We will have underfloor heating installed throughout the ground floor, upper floor, and attic.
On the ground floor, we will have tiles laid everywhere.
What flooring would you recommend for the upper floor and attic?
We definitely want to install the flooring ourselves (to save costs).
Our budget is around 35€/m² (approximately $37/m²).
I have researched but got overwhelmed by the wide range of flooring types available.
Laminate and vinyl are the classic options for affordable flooring.
Hardwood flooring is probably too expensive for us; we won’t manage with a maximum of 35€/m².
What are bio-based floors, luxury vinyl tiles/planks (LVT), or cork flooring?
Which wear rating should we choose if the floor needs to be as durable as possible?
Should you always go for the highest wear rating?
We also have a dog (in case that’s relevant for the selection).
I hope you can help me.
I need help choosing the right flooring.
We are looking for the right flooring for our new build, for the upper floor and attic.
We will have underfloor heating installed throughout the ground floor, upper floor, and attic.
On the ground floor, we will have tiles laid everywhere.
What flooring would you recommend for the upper floor and attic?
We definitely want to install the flooring ourselves (to save costs).
Our budget is around 35€/m² (approximately $37/m²).
I have researched but got overwhelmed by the wide range of flooring types available.
Laminate and vinyl are the classic options for affordable flooring.
Hardwood flooring is probably too expensive for us; we won’t manage with a maximum of 35€/m².
What are bio-based floors, luxury vinyl tiles/planks (LVT), or cork flooring?
Which wear rating should we choose if the floor needs to be as durable as possible?
Should you always go for the highest wear rating?
We also have a dog (in case that’s relevant for the selection).
I hope you can help me.
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WilderSueden8 Nov 2022 13:00With paint, you will definitely notice every scratch, and it is not that easy to repair them.
Taitv789 schrieb:
How many hours did it take for that?I just checked the construction schedule again. The floor installer was in the house for a total of 12 days. However, the work was coordinated so that we could start furnishing the completed rooms right away. This was possible because the move from the old house to the new one was less than 100 meters (330 feet).If the question refers to the final cost of the work, I would like to point out that the quoted prices always included the material and the installation. Therefore, the skilled labor hours are listed as €00.00.
That is very cheap, you definitely won’t find that price anymore nowadays.
Today, prices are material costs only. Labor will be about the same amount again (if not more).
@Taitv789 To save money, laminate flooring is definitely the budget tip. I bought laminate from Kaindl with office hardness rating at Obi on a Sunday with a 15% sale. It ended up costing 10 EUR/m² (10 USD/sq ft approx.).
You will also need underlay for impact sound insulation and possibly a vapor barrier.
Laminate has a different feel and the sound is different too. But for the price, it’s a solid option.
Today, prices are material costs only. Labor will be about the same amount again (if not more).
@Taitv789 To save money, laminate flooring is definitely the budget tip. I bought laminate from Kaindl with office hardness rating at Obi on a Sunday with a 15% sale. It ended up costing 10 EUR/m² (10 USD/sq ft approx.).
You will also need underlay for impact sound insulation and possibly a vapor barrier.
Laminate has a different feel and the sound is different too. But for the price, it’s a solid option.
What’s also important to me is that the noise level when walking on the floor is relatively low and stays within a reasonable range, not extremely loud.
With our current cheap laminate flooring, the noise is very loud, especially when the dog walks across it with its claws.
Do we only need impact sound insulation under all types of flooring?
A vapor barrier is not necessary with underfloor heating, or is it even detrimental?
So, lacquered engineered hardwood flooring is not that good?
Sorry, I really don’t have any knowledge on this :/
With our current cheap laminate flooring, the noise is very loud, especially when the dog walks across it with its claws.
Do we only need impact sound insulation under all types of flooring?
A vapor barrier is not necessary with underfloor heating, or is it even detrimental?
So, lacquered engineered hardwood flooring is not that good?
Sorry, I really don’t have any knowledge on this :/
Taitv789 schrieb:
What is also important to me is that the noise when walking on the floor remains relatively low and doesn’t become extremely loud. Here, glued vinyl flooring is also recommended. I would definitely suggest consulting a trusted floor installer / interior fitter and asking about current prices...
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EinmalimLeben8 Nov 2022 13:54However, parquet flooring is not always expensive. For the children's rooms, we chose a store brand from the hardware store for 22 euros/sqm (22 USD/sqft). Store brand from the hardware store, but free of harmful substances, Blue Angel certified, which was important to us. It doesn’t always have to cost more, but it should still be durable and not made of plastic.
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