Suggestion on engineered timber floor colour
And it has cathedral ceiling in dark wood
We want to have something in oak and light colour with grey or white wash kind of finish and to be rustic
Other option is to have completely dark like similar to black
We don't like brown finish which may give traditional look
Any ideas ?
We were looking havwoods midnight black,
Trend, pure plank benon , Europlank Java brown
We also looked in tongue n groove but blowing budget a bit but colour looks awesome
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Jason Kemp
8 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (13)Hi, I had a Spotted Gum Timber Floor ( 10mm Real Solid Timber Single Planks ) in a penthouse apartment for 8 years . It was pre-coated in high gloss clear from the factory . When it was laid it was necessary to have a noise reduction 3mm foam under layer ( apartments underneath building noise requirement) . This method of installation actually made the floor very quiet and it also made it a little softer to walk over . When it got any scuff marks, they just easily wiped off with a damp cloth. When I sold the penthouse, the floor was in exactly the same condition as the day it was first laid - first class. It was only ever cleaned with a steam cleaner , no chemicals whatsoever . I would certainly recommend the pre-coated polyurethane gloss finish on the real timber planks to anyone, it was great ! You can just see a glimpse of the kitchen floor in the attached two images. Good luck with your specifying . High quality surface finishes normally stand the test of time . I have added a couple of extra images of the penthouse for interest. We did the interior design fit out after buying the shell from the developer. It was a stunning sky home . Cheers LAADP...See MoreSolid timber floors vs engineered
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Comments (10)I agree that it can be upsetting at this stage but your timber will all darken naturally and the difference will become less obvious over time and once you have furniture and rugs in place it's likely to be one of those issues that only you and no one else will notice. And I defy anyone to not have something like this in their house which has been newly built/renovated. I know this isn't terribly helpful but I don't think ripping anything up to start again or going to great lengths to seek recompense from supplier/installer is going to help your blood pressure either (by all means raise concerns with them and ask for suggestions from them)....See More
stella_bella_boo
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoWe also have gone oak with Havwoods. Can't wait to see it finished! hubby is installing bit wouldn't mind a hand for the last area in kitchen. Can you recommend anyone looking for some extra cash over Easter in Brisbane?
Gallifrey
8 years agoHi
We recently finished our house and worked with Harmony floors, using an engineered light oak like you describe. Couldn't be happier with the service, cost and result. I was initially sure I wanted T&G, but after looking at this product changed my mind.
Regards
Daryl
Lisa Imbruglia
8 years agoWhen my own home was rebuilt in Christchurch I used wood vinyl flooring in Rimu colour. It works fantastically in any wet areas like bathrooms and kitchen and laundry (washing machine overflows! No problem). It looks so real and wears extremely well. The colours you can get are amazing and it clicks together. I currently also work in the flooring section of a home improvement store and having looked at how the different engineered floors are made and wood laminates and bamboos, I would say that if you dont have the money to spend at the highest level of engineered timber dont go for the cheapest. The wood grain is printed on and any moisture will kill that floor. Bamboo is a great option as it solid banboo. The engineered has a 3mm or so layer of the actual timber. It can be re-sanded lightly if it scratches. Personally I would go with the wood vinyl planking again. Looks fantastic.
PROCoach House Timbers Pty Ltd
8 years ago
Valerie De Lang
8 years agoWe had a similar dilemma when replacing carpet in upstairs area. Our home also has timber lined ceilings which I still love. Downstairs has cream coloured carpet or tiles so lighter coloured flooring was the way to go. We are very happy with engineered oak floorboards in a matt finish. Glad we steered clear of high polish as it is easy to maintain and looks good with the rest of the wood finishes in the rooms.
Renee Werner