Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 11, 2014 10:58 am Hi All, We are looking at flooring options and initially looked at Bamboo but steered away due to the feedback regarding warping/cupping and expansion espcially as we have large open planned design rooms. We are now looking at Engineered Timber Flooring however unsure on the durability and wear based on reviews. We have looked at two Engineered Timber brands: Universal Flooring Oak and Preference Oak. Can anyone please advise on their experience with Bamboo or Engineered Timber from the above brands or any other. Thanks GPK Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 2Jun 11, 2014 3:03 pm opinion - engineerd flooring is a cheap substitute for teh real thing. it doesnt last, has limited sanding opporunities and will be replaced before a propper wood floor would be done with its second sanding down. Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 3Jun 11, 2014 3:41 pm I don't agree with this at all. We had them in our house in Ireland - lived there for five years and boards were in same as first day condition when we left. They also had 6 ml of sand-able surface which I think is equal to many solid boards. We're building and I'm putting in engineered boards again - floating. This is not to save money (although that is nice!) but because (1) benefit of quick install saves a lot of messing around; and (2) I like the slight give of a floating installation - feels gentler on the legs! Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 4Jun 11, 2014 4:02 pm if engineerd folloring was as good as boards, dont you think it would be simpler to just install milled boards rather than engineer wood? engineerd wood is by virtue of teh whole process a cheply produced substitute. There are varying degrees of quality of course, but I dont know of any propper board that only sands 6mm. Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 5Jun 11, 2014 4:09 pm you need to get the right type of bamboo, compressed "un caramelised" bamboo won't budge. Its as hard as rocks and durable as anything. We've got it in the current house and its flawless Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 6Jun 11, 2014 4:20 pm Ponzu if engineerd folloring was as good as boards, dont you think it would be simpler to just install milled boards rather than engineer wood? engineerd wood is by virtue of teh whole process a cheply produced substitute. There are varying degrees of quality of course, but I dont know of any propper board that only sands 6mm. Yes, certainly more cheaply produced but it doesn't mean that they are not an excellent substitute. Most expensive is not always necessary or best. Look I am far from expert at this stuff, but don't solid boards have a join also? So that boards can be slotted in beside each other? If so you can only sand down to the join and not all the way through the board. Perhaps that is not the case here in Australia where most solid installations seem to be glued directly to the floor. Look, for me if I can get beautiful looking and feeling timber boards that will last 15 - 20 years and it will cost me at least $4 - $5k less than solid I'm a happy camper. And some of the new engineered boards are beautiful and offer options that are not available in solid without spending $$$$$$ e.g. wide boards etc. Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 7Jun 11, 2014 5:04 pm LaceyM you need to get the right type of bamboo, compressed "un caramelised" bamboo won't budge. Its as hard as rocks and durable as anything. We've got it in the current house and its flawless Hi LaceyM, Are you able to advise the brand you used please? Thanks again for everyones comments so far... Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 8Jun 11, 2014 5:20 pm Maggie10 I don't agree with this at all. We had them in our house in Ireland - lived there for five years and boards were in same as first day condition when we left. They also had 6 ml of sand-able surface which I think is equal to many solid boards. We're building and I'm putting in engineered boards again - floating. This is not to save money (although that is nice!) but because (1) benefit of quick install saves a lot of messing around; and (2) I like the slight give of a floating installation - feels gentler on the legs! Hi Maggie10, Thanks for the comment. Have you selected a brand on Engineered Floors and what is the average price you've seen? Re: Engineered Timber Flooring - Opinions and Feedback 9Jun 11, 2014 6:00 pm Maggie10 Ponzu if engineerd folloring was as good as boards, dont you think it would be simpler to just install milled boards rather than engineer wood? engineerd wood is by virtue of teh whole process a cheply produced substitute. There are varying degrees of quality of course, but I dont know of any propper board that only sands 6mm. Yes, certainly more cheaply produced but it doesn't mean that they are not an excellent substitute. Most expensive is not always necessary or best. Look I am far from expert at this stuff, but don't solid boards have a join also? So that boards can be slotted in beside each other? If so you can only sand down to the join and not all the way through the board. Perhaps that is not the case here in Australia where most solid installations seem to be glued directly to the floor. Look, for me if I can get beautiful looking and feeling timber boards that will last 15 - 20 years and it will cost me at least $4 - $5k less than solid I'm a happy camper. And some of the new engineered boards are beautiful and offer options that are not available in solid without spending $$$$$$ e.g. wide boards etc. http://www.floorboardsonline.com.au/har ... smate.html solid hardwood 19mm thick messmate boards from perhaps not the cheapest supplier. 44 per square meter. How is the engineer equvalent a good substitute when it can cost afraction less for 4-6mm thickness or even significantly more ( Ive seen engineered go up to 90 per square meter in similar colours depending on supplier). But ok. The people manufactured is good for is the manufacturer and supplier, not the consumer. They make house walls out of styrofoam too these days too. Perhaps thats an excellent substitute for bricks? How are all our waffle ppd slabs going ing reactive soils. Excellent substitute that one too See where im going? Weve all been sold cheaper ssheetierr products as times gone on under the guise of excellwnt substitutes, when the truth is anything but. Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15884 Thanks Simon, I guess I'm no concerned with the volume of the noise rather that dead and hollow sound and feel that is associated with floating floors. But I'm not sure… 3 6112 Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on a sloping site. We came across Mojo's Zephyr design 10.6 m wide and 11.5 m length. Does… 0 22990 |