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.
W
WilderSueden8 Nov 2022 14:17Go to a suitable supplier and take a look at the samples. You can even let your dog walk over them. At the same time, ask for quotes for installation. Flooring installers, like painters, are not a very expensive trade. If in doubt, I would rather have the floor done properly and paint it yourself than settle for an average flooring job because the installation can’t be done well and then hire a painter.
AxelH. schrieb:
Here too, glued vinyl is recommended. I would really suggest talking to a flooring installer or interior decorator you trust to get current price quotes...I just requested quotes from two local flooring installers. One estimated 40-45€/m² (around $40-45 per square meter) and the other 40-50€/m² (around $40-50 per square meter) just for the installation labor.
For our approximately 80-82m² (860-882 square feet), these costs are too high for us.
The installation costs exceed the price of the flooring material itself.
W
WilderSueden8 Nov 2022 14:28Wow. Almost exactly two years ago, the general contractor still charged us 20€/m² (about $20/sq ft) for glued installation, including their share.
Taitv789 schrieb:
I just requested quotes from two local floor installers. One estimated 40-45€/m² (about $43–48/sq ft) and the other 40-50€/m² (about $43–53/sq ft) for installation costs only.
For our approximately 80-82m² (860–883 sq ft), these prices are too high for us.
The installation costs exceed the price of the flooring material itself.Those are really ambitious prices compared to what we paid four years ago. I can understand why someone might consider doing the installation themselves. However, keep in mind that floating floors always have some drawbacks when it comes to thermal insulation and soundproofing.Yes, of course there are always slight disadvantages with heat and sound insulation.
Unfortunately, we are all affected by high inflation everywhere :/ all prices are rising.
I would say you definitely have to expect at least 35€/m² (3.25 USD/sq ft) just for the installation right now.
The disadvantages of floating floor installation can be reduced regarding sound with good sound insulation, and in terms of heat it shouldn’t have such a big impact in a KfW55 house, right?
Floating installation has advantages when renewing the floor because it’s much easier 😀
Which type of flooring would be best for us in terms of properties?
- Comfortable (barefoot or in socks)
- Not very noisy when walking or with dog nails (but it doesn’t need to be extremely quiet, just normal 🙂 )
- Not too sensitive (for normal use)
- Suitable for dogs and children
And what should we pay attention to for each type of flooring?
What does “lacquer sealed” mean for parquet? Is that similar to laminate but with real wood underneath?
Unfortunately, we are all affected by high inflation everywhere :/ all prices are rising.
I would say you definitely have to expect at least 35€/m² (3.25 USD/sq ft) just for the installation right now.
The disadvantages of floating floor installation can be reduced regarding sound with good sound insulation, and in terms of heat it shouldn’t have such a big impact in a KfW55 house, right?
Floating installation has advantages when renewing the floor because it’s much easier 😀
Which type of flooring would be best for us in terms of properties?
- Comfortable (barefoot or in socks)
- Not very noisy when walking or with dog nails (but it doesn’t need to be extremely quiet, just normal 🙂 )
- Not too sensitive (for normal use)
- Suitable for dogs and children
And what should we pay attention to for each type of flooring?
What does “lacquer sealed” mean for parquet? Is that similar to laminate but with real wood underneath?
Taitv789 schrieb:
not very loud when walking and with dog clawsThen you should glue it down. In that case, vinyl or hardwood flooring would be better.Similar topics