Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Flooring dilemma - Tiles or Timber? 21Sep 17, 2009 9:29 pm For me it would be timber all the way. I cant stand carpet except for bedrooms and I can tell you one thing getting crayon and bannana out of carpets aint fun and so much easier with tiles and timber boards Also tiles can be cold imo so if your planning for kids timber would be my pick we are getting strand woven bamboo boards in our place Blog: http://funmore-residence.blogspot.com/ Forum: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=21109 Construction Start - 19/09/09 Slab Poured - 21/10/09 Frame Completed - 25/11/09 Lockup - 22/12/09 Fixing - 22/02/10 Handover & Moved In 30/04/2010 Re: Flooring dilemma - Tiles or Timber? 22Sep 17, 2009 11:31 pm travelbug Make sure you speak to the Body Corp BEFORE you decide. They may have rulings in place. I know of one that won't allow floorboards. As far as I know, body corporates do not have say as to what you put INSIDE your apartment. Whether it be tiles, carpet or timber floor boards, they cannot force you to choose what they want. However, judging by the by-laws for my block, all they say is that we must do everything we possibly can to keep noise to a minimum so as to not disturb the peaceful enjoyment of others. With tiles, I know that there are some things such as adhesives and underlay that can reduce the transfer of noise. Furthermore, you can always lay down floor rugs in some areas. Main thing is that if me or my partner were stomping around or walking in heels, then yes someone may get upset. But considering its just me and my partner in the apartment, noise should not be a problem. We dont have kids so again I dont see it being a problem. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15884 1 15704 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 6173 |