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Unsure about timber flooring choice

The Art Folk
8 år siden
I want to get timber flooring for our whole house excluding the bathroom. I have spoken to lots of sales people and researched online. I am confused. Should I choose engineered timber, real timber or laminate? At the start of my search I absolutely wanted real timber. I am concerned about the cost. I don't want to pay more than $120 per square meter. I like some of the engineered varieties, but am concerned about its durability with dogs and kids. I don't like the idea of laminate, but was told its my best choice as its durable. The price of the laminate is $95 per square meter which seems a lot for fake floor, the engineered one $110 both installed. Advice please!
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  • jmm1837
    8 år siden

    We just got oak engineered floors with a 4mm surface. From what we've researched, that is enough thickness for 3 to 5 sandings and refinishings, so about a 30 year life expectancy, which will outlast our dog and probably us as well. You can go up to 6 mm thickness. Real timber, depending on the wood, may be more durable but it too can only be refinished a limited number of times before you're down to the substrate. I dont think laminate can be refinished at all, but it's fairly durable.


    Our floor is not a gloss floor and so far, seems to be surviving the dog's toenails pretty well. If you do go for engineered, don't go for less than 4mm though.

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    • PRO
      Knight-Smith Images
      8 år siden
      Timber is graded by jenka score which is its hardness. Higher the score, the harder and more durable.

      Engineered can be quite durable and I think looks better than laminate and for that little bit more you get engineered.

      Another option is bamboo if you like it. It's very hardy and will last with kids and dogs. Some of it comes with really nice grain.

      Good luck choosing.
    • Chanop
      8 år siden
      Sidst ændret: {last_modified_time}8 år siden

      We just got engineered oak floor installed. It is Preference 15mm with 4mm oak layer. We would have liked to go 21mm with 6mm wear layer, but couldn't because of existing sliding door frame.

      Oak is hardwood but not as hard as many Australian species if you look at Jenka rating. There are some prefinished Australian species hardwood flooring in both solid and engineered forms. I have seen ball park cost around 110 - 130 installed for these. In the ended, we chose the oak option due to wider board 190mm vs ~130mm for Australian species and the range had some lighter colour that we preferred.

      Many people including one hardwood floor store would recommend against bamboo due to the glue used in manufacturing claiming that it is toxic. Bamboo floor with colour and pattern can't be touched up easily once scratched as the colour layer is on the skin level only.

    • PRO
      The Art Folk
      Forfatter
      8 år siden

      Thank you. I want the light colour as well and am thinking Oak but I am worried we will damage it quickly. How long have you had it for? Is it holding up ok?

    • Chanop
      8 år siden

      I have had it for just about 8 weeks, still brand new.

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    • PRO
      The Art Folk
      Forfatter
      8 år siden

      Thank you, it looks good

    • Adam Cottrell
      7 år siden

      Now it seems expensive but remember this is an investment in the future of your home. A picture of my spotted gum floor

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