Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Vinyl Plank Flooring Questions Answered 58Jan 29, 2019 6:02 pm I'll toss in my two cents here, though as I stated earlier I don't install hybrid. NellieB is spot on about S.Korea vs China. Even large manufacturers have had issues with Chinese manufacturers, especially when it comes to sourcing plastics and other ingredients, with inferior materials being substituted for specified ones. S.Korean products are much better controlled, and it's interesting to note that S.Korea actually ranked second only to Germany for innovation in the past year, according to a recent survey. I can personally endorse Karndean products, they are the recognized market leader in quality, although that is reflected in their price tags. I would personally steer clear of any product which does not state it is manufactured in Korea; if they don't say, it's probably China. Also, Bebbsy, I would recommend you tell your builder your subfloor will need to meet the Australian standard for hybrid flooring, which is no more than a 3mm variation over 2m. If the installer is any good, he's going to run a 2m straight edge over the whole floor, and insist on filling and/or grinding anywhere that doesn't suit. You may not remember a good job, but you will never forget a bad one. Re: Vinyl Plank Flooring Questions Answered 59Jan 29, 2019 6:21 pm GaryE I'll toss in my two cents here, though as I stated earlier I don't install hybrid. NellieB is spot on about S.Korea vs China. Even large manufacturers have had issues with Chinese manufacturers, especially when it comes to sourcing plastics and other ingredients, with inferior materials being substituted for specified ones. S.Korean products are much better controlled, and it's interesting to note that S.Korea actually ranked second only to Germany for innovation in the past year, according to a recent survey. I can personally endorse Karndean products, they are the recognized market leader in quality, although that is reflected in their price tags. I would personally steer clear of any product which does not state it is manufactured in Korea; if they don't say, it's probably China. Also, Bebbsy, I would recommend you tell your builder your subfloor will need to meet the Australian standard for hybrid flooring, which is no more than a 3mm variation over 2m. If the installer is any good, he's going to run a 2m straight edge over the whole floor, and insist on filling and/or grinding anywhere that doesn't suit. Cheers GaryE I will take your advice about the subfloor. I got an email back today from Godfrey a Hirst confirming their hybrid flooring is made in a China. That has put me off I have to say. On the other hand Karndean has some very bad consumer reviews on a Product Review, so it seems there are issues no matter who you select. I actually found another hybrid floor today that I also like, and which I will research further. It’s a product made by Kenbrock and having seen it laid, was very impressed with the realistic appearance of the planks. Re: Vinyl Plank Flooring Questions Answered 60Jan 30, 2019 6:43 pm Bebbsy, Kenbrock are a good company, too. I worked with them for years when I was doing design floors and consultancy work. They have a strong commitment to customer service and I know from personal experience they care about product quality. Best of luck with your project, I hope it works out well. You may not remember a good job, but you will never forget a bad one. Hi l plan to install a self adhesive vinyl plank floor. l first need to attach masonite boards underlay to by plywood subfloor of my house. What size nails and how many… 0 8356 Levelling compound Ardit is the best but buy a bag of sand and make sand dam to protect your wood floor 2 15227 |