Have gone full circle on insulating bare floorboards and have decided I will install a good laminate for the ground floor of my house.
I’ve done LVT in my bathroom no probs.
One thing I just need to put my mind at rest:
The home really needs the laminate going the same way as the floorboards underneath.
while I will be getting the floor level etc, the consensus seems to be if it’s fairly think (8-10mm) laminate with a good quality underlay, it’s not necessary to board the whole thing. Some sources say lay boards underneath of going with the floorboard....but both my (very skilled) DIY neighbour and others on here say a good underlay is fine. Final opinions on this appreciated. it’s a lot more cost and effort and also it will make things really tricky around my fire surround.
only other thing is on the thickness. I am looking for a 12mm board as I want good solid flooring to take a kid filled family home. Is this overkill? Some brands 12mm is their commercial grade. I want the V4 grade, just heavy domestic.
lastly not sure if we can discuss brands but I see some Swiss Krono at good prices, not sure if this is any good or any other suggestions on good value, U.K. flooring direct gets good reviews but it’s hugely expensive and seems like the first google hit for people who don’t shop around.
thanks
I’ve done LVT in my bathroom no probs.
One thing I just need to put my mind at rest:
The home really needs the laminate going the same way as the floorboards underneath.
while I will be getting the floor level etc, the consensus seems to be if it’s fairly think (8-10mm) laminate with a good quality underlay, it’s not necessary to board the whole thing. Some sources say lay boards underneath of going with the floorboard....but both my (very skilled) DIY neighbour and others on here say a good underlay is fine. Final opinions on this appreciated. it’s a lot more cost and effort and also it will make things really tricky around my fire surround.
only other thing is on the thickness. I am looking for a 12mm board as I want good solid flooring to take a kid filled family home. Is this overkill? Some brands 12mm is their commercial grade. I want the V4 grade, just heavy domestic.
lastly not sure if we can discuss brands but I see some Swiss Krono at good prices, not sure if this is any good or any other suggestions on good value, U.K. flooring direct gets good reviews but it’s hugely expensive and seems like the first google hit for people who don’t shop around.
thanks
