Choosing right floor?

masterboy123

So we are getting a new built home and looking for the right flooring.

Have seen few wood laminate flooring with AC4 rating in the price range of 13e per sq m.

Seen other flooring option like ceramic and porcelain tiles. How are they in terms of durability?

jmBuildExt

Have you got underfloor heating? - tiles are optimal for its operation, if you have.

cnocbui

Cork is very nice under foot.

listermint

Depends on what you are looking for AC4 is fine for low traffic areas, bedrooms / areas that dont get alot of pass through traffic.

In terms of flooring choices it depends really on what you want. Personally id just hard materials sparingly in a house , bathrooms kitchens , boot areas or utiliy. But living rooms etc id need good quality carper - sound , warmth and comfort. I dont know anyone with laminate or other hard materials that then havent gone and covered up the centre of the room with a big rug, why because it was cold and noise bounced off the floor.

masterboy123

There will be no underfloor heating.

jmBuildExt wrote: »

Have you got underfloor heating? - tiles are optimal for its operation, if you have.

masterboy123

Is AC4 ok for a living room? I thought AC4 is strong enough, even for commercial areas like a cafe.

We opted for hard floorings in living room as guests usually come up with dirt and sand, it usually leave carpets dirty. But we will have carpet in bedrooms.

listermint wrote: »

Depends on what you are looking for AC4 is fine for low traffic areas, bedrooms / areas that dont get alot of pass through traffic.

In terms of flooring choices it depends really on what you want. Personally id just hard materials sparingly in a house , bathrooms kitchens , boot areas or utiliy. But living rooms etc id need good quality carper - sound , warmth and comfort. I dont know anyone with laminate or other hard materials that then havent gone and covered up the centre of the room with a big rug, why because it was cold and noise bounced off the floor.

listermint

masterboy123 wrote: »

Is AC4 ok for a living room? I thought AC4 is strong enough, even for commercial areas like a cafe.

We opted for hard floorings in living room as guests usually come up with dirt and sand, it usually leave carpets dirty. But we will have carpet in bedrooms.

AC5 would be for commerical areas like Cafe's not AC4. AC4 can be ok for home use yes. But it would not generally have the quality thick feel to the board. You may get some rebound depending on how its laid.

All this is reflected in the price of the boards as you can imagine. pay more get more quality.

masterboy123

Alright, thanks for correcting me.

I have found AC5 with same price. See link :

https://rightpricetiles.ie/product/american-walnut-sa/

Do you know if these prices are inclusive of VAT? And if extras are required on top of this rate?

listermint wrote: »

AC5 would be for commerical areas like Cafe's not AC4. AC4 can be ok for home use yes. But it would not generally have the quality thick feel to the board. You may get some rebound depending on how its laid.

All this is reflected in the price of the boards as you can imagine. pay more get more quality.

listermint

masterboy123 wrote: »

Alright, thanks for correcting me.

I have found AC5 with same price. See link :

https://rightpricetiles.ie/product/american-walnut-sa/

Do you know if these prices are inclusive of VAT? And if extras are required on top of this rate?

Id try calling right price for those answers

masterboy123

What do you think about the durability of them?

listermint wrote: »

Id try calling right price for those answers