ᐅ Which Type of Flooring Is Best for a New Build with Underfloor Heating?
Created on: 28 Jun 2022 12:30
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Hello,
we are looking for suitable flooring for the upper floors.
In the basement and ground floor, the builder will install tiles throughout.
On the first and attic floors, we want to lay the flooring ourselves.
We are looking for a floor that can be installed easily without much experience (I assume it will be a floating floor).
The flooring should be compatible with underfloor heating, meaning it should absorb and distribute heat well. It should also feel pleasantly warm underfoot.
The rooms are bedrooms, a dressing room, and children’s rooms.
The floor should also be durable (not easily scratched or damaged). We don’t have children yet, but one is planned in the future, and the floor should also withstand a larger dog (around 40-50 kg (90-110 lbs)) running across with its claws.
Which type of flooring would you recommend?
Wood flooring? (expensive and sensitive)
Laminate? (with commercial wear rating)
Vinyl?
What about the new bio flooring?
It is advertised as very durable and made from natural raw materials.
Is bio flooring a new alternative to wood flooring, laminate, or vinyl? Or is it just marketing and an unnecessarily expensive product?
we are looking for suitable flooring for the upper floors.
In the basement and ground floor, the builder will install tiles throughout.
On the first and attic floors, we want to lay the flooring ourselves.
We are looking for a floor that can be installed easily without much experience (I assume it will be a floating floor).
The flooring should be compatible with underfloor heating, meaning it should absorb and distribute heat well. It should also feel pleasantly warm underfoot.
The rooms are bedrooms, a dressing room, and children’s rooms.
The floor should also be durable (not easily scratched or damaged). We don’t have children yet, but one is planned in the future, and the floor should also withstand a larger dog (around 40-50 kg (90-110 lbs)) running across with its claws.
Which type of flooring would you recommend?
Wood flooring? (expensive and sensitive)
Laminate? (with commercial wear rating)
Vinyl?
What about the new bio flooring?
It is advertised as very durable and made from natural raw materials.
Is bio flooring a new alternative to wood flooring, laminate, or vinyl? Or is it just marketing and an unnecessarily expensive product?
Torti2022 schrieb:
Neither. Sealed probably means varnished in your case. There are modern varnishes that don’t look so glossy anymore, but they’re not really my preference.
I mean finished oiled/waxed parquet. It needs care, but not regular oiling. What does that look like in practice?
We’re currently reconsidering flooring options. We had vinyl in our previous house and agree with you – it does feel kind of like plastic underfoot. We’ve been hesitant about parquet so far, mainly because of concerns about maintenance (with children in the house) and because you often see shocking photos online of what can happen when liquids spill or other accidents occur on parquet.
How do you properly care for the floor, and how much effort does it typically require?
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Bertram1008 Sep 2022 09:30I have oiled engineered parquet flooring over underfloor heating. Initially, it was oiled twice; now, after 2 years, I reapply oil to the frequently used rooms (kitchen, dining area, walkways). Otherwise, the maintenance effort is quite low. Keep it clean with a broom or vacuum cleaner, and if desired, you can also wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and maintenance oil.
Scratches tend to blend in quickly on wood or can be filled with ground walnut shells.
I also installed the flooring as a floating floor, so it has a bit of cushioning when walking.
Scratches tend to blend in quickly on wood or can be filled with ground walnut shells.
I also installed the flooring as a floating floor, so it has a bit of cushioning when walking.
kati1337 schrieb:
So far, we haven’t dared to install hardwood flooring. Mainly because of concerns about maintenance (children in the house), and because you often see shocking photos online of how hardwood can look when something spills or other disasters happen. I recommend a rustic style, meaning with visible imperfections. With “Select,” which is very uniform, dents are much easier to notice. Oiled finishes are also better than lacquered ones. If a colored oil was used on the floor, keep a small bottle handy. This way, you can use wood filler, sawdust, oil, and colored oil to relatively easily “touch up” any larger scratches or marks that bother you. And if a plank ever warps due to water damage, it’s better if the floor was installed as a floating floor, because then you can easily replace the damaged plank.
Maintenance for oiled floors means, as mentioned, applying oil once a year to the high-traffic areas. Also, when a room is being redecorated—such as being repainted white—and the furniture is completely moved out, you can quickly oil the entire floor with a mop.
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SaniererNRW1238 Sep 2022 20:23kati1337 schrieb:
How can one imagine that?What do you mean by your question (was that my statement back then)?kati1337 schrieb:
How do you properly maintain the floor, and how much effort does it require?Vacuum regularly and mop with a slightly damp cloth and a suitable cleaning product every four weeks.kati1337 schrieb:
and because you often see these shocking photos online showing how parquet can look if something spills or other disasters happen.Do you want to see shocking photos of laminate, cork, and tiles too? You can find plenty of those as well. It’s never as bad as it’s made out to be.Similar topics