Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 May 22, 2012 11:21 am I have recently come across engineered oak flooring imported from europe. European oak floors are exactly what I have been looking for and they are $$ but I am willing to wait till after we move in to save up for these. Does anyone have this installed? Or know of any problems with it? We are even considering getting them in ourselves from England with the help of relatives over there if the price comes out less. Anyone done this before? Thanks 2/2010 8 acres purchased 11/2011 plans submitted 3/2012 plans approved 13/4 slab done 16/5 brickwork and roof finished 4/6 lock up 29/6 kitchen and bathrooms in 30/6 currently painting Re: engineered european oak flooring 2May 26, 2012 11:36 am Hi rent123, We have recently chosen this flooring for our home. We preferred the matt look and wearing properties of oak. It helps disguise scratches and dents, unlike gloss wood floors. We went with the wild river brand. If in Melbourne sth east recommend carpet world in mornington Thanks Re: engineered european oak flooring 3May 27, 2012 11:02 am I wouldn't install a soft-ish timber as an engineered product. I know the full timber euro oak is exy, but if you have to have this species, I'd rather go for the real thing (and especially as a parquetry product for oak). I'd stay away from engineered products in softer timbers. My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: engineered european oak flooring 4May 27, 2012 2:19 pm Engineered flooring is more socially responsible, using 1/3 of the species, with the core usually being plantation pine CALL 1300GOHARVEY www.harveynormanflooring.com.au Carpet, Rugs, Timber, Bamboo, Laminate, Vinyl & Vinyl Tiles TIMBERMAX Real Australian Hardwood Flooring IN STORES NOW Re: engineered european oak flooring 5Jul 26, 2012 12:23 am I used engineered american oak, from Tait flooring. It's around 6-8mm thick, so you can sand it back and refinish it if needed, but the selling point for me was that I was able to install it myself (glue/secret nail), and then didn't have to hire someone at ~$40 per m2 to finish it. Once it's down - you're done - and it looks terrific. No sanding mess etc. Also - being engineered, i think it's more stable, so where you previously thought a 180mm or 150mm board was too wide and would cause cupping - I believe when engineered, the risk goes down significantly, so if your significant other insists on wide floor boards - engineered is a good way to go. my house blog: http://sugarloafdrivebuild.blogspot.com/ Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 11506 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 4584 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 3662 |