Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 31, 2015 3:18 pm Hi everyone, In terms of thickness for solid timber flooring, is it the thicker the better? I'm building a new house with Tas Oak floorboards, I am thinking of a 12mm vs a 13mm thickness. I always thought the thicker meant you are able to sand it more when or if it gets damaged. Somebody told me today the grading of the timber is what matters most and not the thickness, is that true? Thanks in advance for any help. Re: Solid Timber Flooring Thickness 2Jul 31, 2015 10:31 pm All things being equal, a 1mm difference may mean you can sand it one more time. However it's the thickness above the tongue/groove that determines how many times you can sand it. I can't see there being difference between 12 & 13mm. I wouldn't suggest Tassie oak, quite a soft timber. Are you going direct stick or installing over plywood? Re: Solid Timber Flooring Thickness 3Aug 04, 2015 3:06 pm Thanks JB1 will be sticking over plywood. Some manufacturers only make the timber in 13mm and not 12mm and vice versa, so i guess it comes down to price if there is no perceived differences. Chose tassie oak since it was the cheapest but yes read that it has a low hardness rating. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15923 If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify… 9 8324 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6208 |