Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Laminate Timber Floor Experiences??? 7Jun 11, 2018 11:12 am We are looking at our flooring options too at the moment and will hopefully go for engineered timber which is a more cost effective solution than actual timber boards. Otherwise we are considering laminate as that comes included in our package. However speaking to Harvey Norman, we were told laminate is actually not water proof if it buckles or any of the joints let water in. Only the top surface is water proof. Another thing to consider is scotia beading with laminate floors which also goes around kitchen bench. I recommend you find a display home with laminate flooring and take a look at that. Our builder will eliminate scotia beading if we leave the kitchen kickboards off and someone comes in later to install them and also go for wider skirting boards rather than standard, you can get rid of requiring beading. Good luck. You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and… 3 18058 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15886 The most likely cause of your timber swelling (parquetry?) is either a plumbing leak or carelessly leaving water on floors after use or both. Without seeing, i am ignoring… 1 3271 |