Tiles or wooden floor on the ground floor living space?

il y a 7 ans

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Hi All, we had specified tiles for our downstairs living area (hallway, kitchen, family room and formal room) and we've just found out the one we've chosen has been discontinued. We are now re-thinking our options and thinking should we still go for tiles or do wooden floor now instead? My husband does'nt think an engineered wood flooring will work well with under floor heating, does anyone have any advice on what to do. Thanks in advance

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il y a 7 ans

Engineered wood flooring is fine over the top of under floor heating, you just have to buy the right stuff, here's an article on that subject:- Solid wood flooring company Maybe it's a blessing in disguise, as i think that tiles in the formal room would have been too much. Plus you've got the grout to keep clean and that's a lot of flooring. Maybe you could look into Karndean or other LVT products ( Luxury Vinyl Flooring ). No grout and you can have it look like tiles or wood.

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il y a 7 ans
The only thing I would point out is the travel of sound. If you have a hard surface floor throughout the ground floor the sound will travel, private conversation become not so private. Its all subject to the soft furnishings and the size of your curtains, floor to ceiling or window size. It's all relative. Another great floor option is Quick Step, Livyn, Pulse
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Nisha Patel
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il y a 7 ans
Thank you both so much for your comments, its very much appreciated.
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We have both tiled and wood floors throughout, I have to say you can feel the underfloor heating more on a tiled floor than the woooden floor but the room temperatures overall remain the same. We also have tiled floors upstairs in all the bedrooms, wouldn't be without the underfloor heating!
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Woodpecker Flooring
il y a 7 ans
Hi Nisha, engineered wood flooring works great with underfloor heating. It's built to manage the fluctuations in heat and will provide a nice, even heat output. More benefits of engineered here: https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/blog/engineered-wood-flooring-benefits/

We think wood will have a much more homely feel for some of your rooms too - especially in the family room and formal room. Hope that helps!
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Topology Interiors
il y a 7 ans
We say go for engineered wood flooring - it's a much cosier appearance and can be very cost effective. Also no problem with underfloor heating!
Do get in touch if you need more advice on anything as we have a team of designers who are always happy to give advice / have a chat.
www.topologylondon.co.uk
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Floor Monster
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Hi Nisha,

Engineered flooring has been designed to be compatible with underfloor heating! I think the wooden floor would make it feel more homely. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch via email at info@floormonster.co.uk or give us a call on 0141 887 5698. We would be more than happy to help!
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Nisha Patel
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il y a 7 ans
Thank you all for your help, we went for large format tiles in the hall and front reception and wooden floor at the back of the house. Ill send pics when i can. Thanks again

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