Hello,
we are considering installing wood-look tiles in our house (which is quite modern and open). I think these tiles, when well made, look really nice. I am just a bit skeptical whether I will still like them in a few years. Does anyone know a good manufacturer of wood-look tiles?
we are considering installing wood-look tiles in our house (which is quite modern and open). I think these tiles, when well made, look really nice. I am just a bit skeptical whether I will still like them in a few years. Does anyone know a good manufacturer of wood-look tiles?
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Bauexperte18 Aug 2015 12:06Hello,
Wood is a living material, and I have nothing against a floor covering reflecting our life in a way; on the contrary, I like character.
Regards, Bauexperte
Musketier schrieb:Then I would probably walk around all summer in socks; I’m quite sensitive to cold and really don’t like having cold feet.
In summer, it’s even pleasant because the tiles absorb the heat from the room and cool down a bit.
Musketier schrieb:Industrial laminate costs a lot more; but if you like that type of flooring, you can enjoy it for life. You already touched on my thoughts about this—other floor coverings wouldn’t have cost more. I just think that sooner or later, “I” would tire of these tiles, but would definitely miss the warmth of wood.
I didn’t find the tiles that much more expensive compared to other materials. Hardwood flooring, good laminate, good vinyl wouldn’t have cost less and might have been even more expensive. Thanks to random pattern installation, we hardly had any waste.
Musketier schrieb:Psst—I would never install glued paper flooring either.
On the issue of mishaps:
Sure, that can be a problem, but you can have similar or different issues with other materials too (dents, swelling, etc.).
Wood is a living material, and I have nothing against a floor covering reflecting our life in a way; on the contrary, I like character.
Regards, Bauexperte
Now you’re confusing me here. The 90x20 format is really bad… I think it looks strange in a hallway that is 1.2m (4 feet) wide.
By the way, I like terracotta.
Do you think parquet is better for the children?
How much does decent parquet cost per square meter (material and installation)? Our building specifications include tiles for all rooms, but more on the lower middle price range per square meter.
By the way, I like terracotta.
Do you think parquet is better for the children?
How much does decent parquet cost per square meter (material and installation)? Our building specifications include tiles for all rooms, but more on the lower middle price range per square meter.
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Sebastian7918 Aug 2015 17:29Tiles in all rooms? Even bedrooms/kids' rooms?
Parquet flooring is, of course, a matter of personal taste, but it is generally perceived as warmer underfoot. You should be aware that children will cause dents and scratches – this is normal and usually not a problem, it just comes with the territory.
When they grow up, you can sand it down once, and it will look like new again.
However, for reasonably good quality material, you’re looking at 50-90 euros per square meter (m2) – without labor, adhesive, or baseboards.
Parquet flooring is, of course, a matter of personal taste, but it is generally perceived as warmer underfoot. You should be aware that children will cause dents and scratches – this is normal and usually not a problem, it just comes with the territory.
When they grow up, you can sand it down once, and it will look like new again.
However, for reasonably good quality material, you’re looking at 50-90 euros per square meter (m2) – without labor, adhesive, or baseboards.
Yep, tiles in all rooms – then a play carpet for the play area. We definitely don’t want wall-to-wall carpet, as we’re currently having major trouble keeping it reasonably clean.
We had thought about cork flooring, although obviously not ideal for underfloor heating. Hardwood flooring could still be an option, I guess – but starting at around €50 per m² (around $54 per sq ft), that would mean an additional €3,500 (about $3,800) for the bedrooms and living areas (~140 m² (1507 sq ft))—assuming the installation effort is similar to tiles. We’ll see – maybe we’ll come up with another idea.
Looking forward to seeing what comes out of the appointment on Friday. Wood-look was only a rough idea anyway. We’ll definitely check out the sandstone-colored tiles recommended by Yvonne.
We had thought about cork flooring, although obviously not ideal for underfloor heating. Hardwood flooring could still be an option, I guess – but starting at around €50 per m² (around $54 per sq ft), that would mean an additional €3,500 (about $3,800) for the bedrooms and living areas (~140 m² (1507 sq ft))—assuming the installation effort is similar to tiles. We’ll see – maybe we’ll come up with another idea.
Looking forward to seeing what comes out of the appointment on Friday. Wood-look was only a rough idea anyway. We’ll definitely check out the sandstone-colored tiles recommended by Yvonne.
@BeHaElJa
I always find it somewhat naive when people criticize a past design trend or act as if they would have chosen something different back then instead of the "ugly stuff" – "how could anyone have such bad taste…?"
The gray and black of today are the terracotta of yesterday.
You will hate these "non-colors" and every color you bring into your home today, if you were suddenly transported to the year 2030.
Through a gradual process, many don’t even realize that their tile color is outdated: either they fundamentally have no interest in color trends and thus no sensitivity, subconsciously avoid any comparisons, or have become blind to their own surroundings. The latter is more common. There are also a few who still remember exactly how expensive their choice was – for them, it’s more about the financial rather than the visual value.
I always find it somewhat naive when people criticize a past design trend or act as if they would have chosen something different back then instead of the "ugly stuff" – "how could anyone have such bad taste…?"
The gray and black of today are the terracotta of yesterday.
You will hate these "non-colors" and every color you bring into your home today, if you were suddenly transported to the year 2030.
Through a gradual process, many don’t even realize that their tile color is outdated: either they fundamentally have no interest in color trends and thus no sensitivity, subconsciously avoid any comparisons, or have become blind to their own surroundings. The latter is more common. There are also a few who still remember exactly how expensive their choice was – for them, it’s more about the financial rather than the visual value.
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Sebastian7918 Aug 2015 19:17Well, I found terracotta completely ugly back then and still do today – so I don’t need to take the criticism about being "unrealistic" personally (whatever being unrealistic has to do with it).
The popular trend of wood-look tiles is the same for me...
I prefer more gray/black tones and white... I seriously doubt that these will ever be called the colors of the 2000s.
If anything, our facing bricks fit the trend better, and our neighbors have mentioned that to us quite a few times. 😀
The popular trend of wood-look tiles is the same for me...
I prefer more gray/black tones and white... I seriously doubt that these will ever be called the colors of the 2000s.
If anything, our facing bricks fit the trend better, and our neighbors have mentioned that to us quite a few times. 😀
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