Unsure about timber flooring choice
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8 years agoTimber is graded by jenka score which is its hardness. Higher the score, the harder and more durable.
Engineered can be quite durable and I think looks better than laminate and for that little bit more you get engineered.
Another option is bamboo if you like it. It's very hardy and will last with kids and dogs. Some of it comes with really nice grain.
Good luck choosing.Chanop
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoWe just got engineered oak floor installed. It is Preference 15mm with 4mm oak layer. We would have liked to go 21mm with 6mm wear layer, but couldn't because of existing sliding door frame.
Oak is hardwood but not as hard as many Australian species if you look at Jenka rating. There are some prefinished Australian species hardwood flooring in both solid and engineered forms. I have seen ball park cost around 110 - 130 installed for these. In the ended, we chose the oak option due to wider board 190mm vs ~130mm for Australian species and the range had some lighter colour that we preferred.
Many people including one hardwood floor store would recommend against bamboo due to the glue used in manufacturing claiming that it is toxic. Bamboo floor with colour and pattern can't be touched up easily once scratched as the colour layer is on the skin level only.
The Art Folk
Original Author8 years agoThank you. I want the light colour as well and am thinking Oak but I am worried we will damage it quickly. How long have you had it for? Is it holding up ok?
Adam Cottrell
7 years agoNow it seems expensive but remember this is an investment in the future of your home. A picture of my spotted gum floor
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