Wood flooring

Post by **Baht Man** » January 18, 2014, 9:50 am

Do Home (amongst others) has a couple types on display and I was thinking :-"

As I'm in the start of a build and forward thinking, it looked appealing and not a lot more than the tile I was looking at someplace.

One was only about 1/4 inch thick but another was maybe 3/4 inch, 5 layer base with anti termite something or other built in, a venier layer on that and a bunch of top coats of a sealer over that.

Has anyone here used this type of flooring here (I had hardwoods in the states) that could give me some feedback?

I have slight concerns about moisture seepage (only slight) but it would occur with tile anyway.

Any and all input is appreciated.

Thanks

Post by **Sakhonnick** » January 18, 2014, 10:57 am

Up to you but for me I'd go for the tile but with the wood look, the best example is inside Cherm Chim choice in the small food corner! it's a great finish and it's hassle free for cleaning and worry about damage/ termites etc

Post by **parrot** » January 18, 2014, 11:30 am

Quality of the wood flooring looks similar to that in the US (mid-priced). I'd be much more concerned about finding skills craftsmen to put the flooring in.

Post by **Baht Man** » January 19, 2014, 11:42 am

Agreed. Went back to take a second look.
Product was an 8 ply base with termite protector built in (5 year guar.), venier overlay and 5 coats of protectant.
Also needed foam underlayment and trim. I figure the cost per sq.m. would come in around 2000 b. each..

Stickin' with tile.

Thanks