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When it comes to timber flooring there are a number options depending on the look, budget and foundation you’re working with. Each type has it’s own unique look and benefits. Let’s take a look at each:
Traditional timber boards that are laid on bearers or joists. Typically comes in 100 and 150mm widths. 19mm thickness is the standard but thicker timber is available. Solid timber floors require adequate ventilation underneath to avoid warping.
Timber floors have the benefits of being durable, comfortable and easy to clean. On the downside they can dent or scratch easily and every few years the need to be stripped and sanded (the high traffic areas in particular).
This timber is traditionally available in three grades. Lower grades have more knots and imperfections while the highest grade have the least. Price is based on the grade with the lower types being cheaper.
Unlike solid timber floors, Floating floor aren’t attached to the subfloor. This means they can be fitted over the top of other surfaces like: Concrete, solid timber, plywood, or tiles. This makes them more flexible and can be used in a range of buildings like apartments. Floating floors use an interconnecting system to lock each plank together.
To reduce the sound created by floorboards, an underlay is used to insulate any noise.
Floating floors are available as timber (timber layer that’s glued to a fibreboard) or as a laminate (a fibreboard or melamine product that has a photographic image of timber on top). Because of this, floating floors are not suitable for areas that susceptible to getting wet.
There’s almost an infinite number of ways and styles that timber can be laid to create unique patterns and designs. Parquetry involves laying the timber in different shapes and using various timber types and colours to create unique patterns and shapes.
Bamboo Flooring is a relatively new option for homes. For environmentally conscious people it’s a great option as it’s a more renewable resource than traditional timber. This is because it grows so much faster than trees (bamboo is technically a grass).
Bamboo is also a great option because it’s very hard wearing and offers a strong durable surface. Like wood, Bamboo has a warm look and makes it a real alternative.
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Very informative post, thanks fro sharing useful information on timber flooring.
Posted: Thursday 1st January, by solid timber flooring