Hello
I have a chipboard sub floor in my living room (30m2) with a laminate on top but I'd like a new floor that runs under the skirting. I've got information overload at the moment so could someone please tell me if I'm thinking clearly.
15mm engineered wood (£31 sq m) seems to be recommended over 8.5mm (£20 sq m) but this would put the level of living room floor higher than the kitchen (open plan). Taking out the sub floor could be an option but I think overall too costly. Also, once glued down it'll be impossible to get up and I may need access to electrics at a later date.
Tarkett Viva 8.5mm is becoming the likely option because:
it can sit on top of the chipboard
A click fit would make it easier to remover down the line
I also like the look of one of B&Q's Bevelloc range (£13 sq m) but am deterred by the snobbery towards them.
Questions
Am I being shortsighted by not going for the 15mm option? I don't plan to live here forever so the increase in value on the house would matter, however it's a terrace house in an okay area but will never be surrounded by designer homes.
Is there any advantage in 8.5mm engineered wood over laminate? -by all accounts you can't sand the surface anyway so would the plastic coating on the laminate be a better option than inevitable scratches on the wood. I've currently got an Ikea Tundra laminate floor which has served me well for 12 years so haven't had a bad experience, maybe because it was glued together so sealed better.
I know it's a personal choice in the end but value anyone else's tuppence worth. Thanks
I have a chipboard sub floor in my living room (30m2) with a laminate on top but I'd like a new floor that runs under the skirting. I've got information overload at the moment so could someone please tell me if I'm thinking clearly.
15mm engineered wood (£31 sq m) seems to be recommended over 8.5mm (£20 sq m) but this would put the level of living room floor higher than the kitchen (open plan). Taking out the sub floor could be an option but I think overall too costly. Also, once glued down it'll be impossible to get up and I may need access to electrics at a later date.
Tarkett Viva 8.5mm is becoming the likely option because:
it can sit on top of the chipboard
A click fit would make it easier to remover down the line
I also like the look of one of B&Q's Bevelloc range (£13 sq m) but am deterred by the snobbery towards them.
Questions
Am I being shortsighted by not going for the 15mm option? I don't plan to live here forever so the increase in value on the house would matter, however it's a terrace house in an okay area but will never be surrounded by designer homes.
Is there any advantage in 8.5mm engineered wood over laminate? -by all accounts you can't sand the surface anyway so would the plastic coating on the laminate be a better option than inevitable scratches on the wood. I've currently got an Ikea Tundra laminate floor which has served me well for 12 years so haven't had a bad experience, maybe because it was glued together so sealed better.
I know it's a personal choice in the end but value anyone else's tuppence worth. Thanks