timber vs tiles - which is better?

anthea · Feb 07, 2008 10:59 pm

hi,

we're about to sign our quote but I'm now thinking I'd like timber floors instead of tiles in the hall/kitchen/meals/family. In our last house we had floorboards throughout (with a few rugs). I like the look and thinks they can disguise the damage/mess of 2 kids a bit better.

I just think tiles will feel cold and require more heating in winter and if I ever drop a glass/plate in the kitchen it will smash. And with 2 small kids, I'm expecting a few over the next few years.

What do I need to consider to get a good finish? I don't mind timber that has flaws and characters and would be thinking of a medium colour... (vague I know, but I've only had the idea for 2 days and will be dragging the husband off to a showroom this weekend!)

Here's the plan
http://www.nationalbuilders.com.au/PDF/ ... Melton.pdf

thanks in advance,
Anthea

royalblue · Feb 07, 2008 11:15 pm

Timber in preference to tiles!

nzfiona · Feb 08, 2008 7:29 am

Whatever you do, don't go for a dark wood colour - that shows up the dust bunnies like nothing else! :lol:

Fiona

rellie · Feb 08, 2008 8:55 pm

We had tiles in our previous house and now have laminate. We love it

This is our laminate floor....

royalblue · Feb 08, 2008 11:15 pm

I see your toddler likes a bit of comfort when sitting on the floor! :roll:

rellie · Feb 09, 2008 11:57 am

royalblue

I see your toddler likes a bit of comfort when sitting on the floor! :roll:

He's actally not a toddler and was using the carpet as a 'magic flying carpet'.....

royalblue · Feb 09, 2008 3:53 pm

rellie

royalblue

I see your toddler likes a bit of comfort when sitting on the floor! :roll:

He's actally not a toddler and was using the carpet as a 'magic flying carpet'.....

I stand corrected :!:

Why didn't he want to ride the magic flying floorboards instead?

Ash.

DeeElle · Feb 09, 2008 6:28 pm

royalblue

rellie

royalblue

I see your toddler likes a bit of comfort when sitting on the floor! :roll:

He's actally not a toddler and was using the carpet as a 'magic flying carpet'.....

I stand corrected :!:

Why didn't he want to ride the magic flying floorboards instead?

Ash.

Dont mind Ash ... he would have carpet everywhere if he could!! Everyone knows you cant ride floorboards Ash ... unless you are a witch (or warlock :wink:

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We are putting down wood in the main living areas, passage, staircase, study and family room. Carpet in the bedrooms and tiles in the kitchen. I can't stand the feel of grease or water on wooden floors.

Hardwood is nice and a mid range colour might be Oak, Brushbox, Ironbark. The list is endless. Have a look at the Boral website.