Timber Floor - should I timber the lot

8 years ago

We're renovating and looking at putting down Blackbutt timber boards, I'm just not sure if I should be extending the area to include the lounge and dining room, it's presently carpeted. We live in a colder climate and there is a sliding door that separates the dining and kitchen. In the attached photo/plan the entry, kitchen, family room, study/bedroom and through to wet areas will be done (not including wet area). Thoughts appreciated.

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asquithoatley

8 years ago

Go timber and add rugs for warmth.

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Gallifrey
8 years ago
As I live in Brisbane I cannot comment of extended cold weather. I do however recommend timber floors throughout. I only have carpet in our bedrooms. In my opinion carpet collects dust and dirt and is hard to maintain.
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bigreader
8 years ago
I have timber throughout in Sth West Vic. I don't find them cold but I've always loved timber.
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V Richards
8 years ago
I reckon "GO TIMBER" ...

Family, kitchen, meals, dining, living ... and add area rugs if necessary after going through a winter or two.

Wooden flooring is cooler ... but living with hot Australian summers?? It's a good thing!!

Wooden flooring is not as cold as you think in the wintertime.

Wooden floorboards ... vacuum and mop, and get on with your day!

Carpets (as well as area rugs) ... vacuum, stain and spot removing, regular steam cleaning ($'s to have it done professionally and having to stay home to let them in), wear and tear around doorways and "pathways" - and you can't tell what's living in between the fibres... eventually you have to replace!
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KK1000
8 years ago
Don't timber the kitchen that's hard to keep clean and you have to worry about it all the time . It is better to have a bit of variety in the house, I like carpets in the bedrooms it nice and cosy in the morning and nice and quiet unlike timber floors. I have timber through the whole house and I would swap for tiles immediately if I could.
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sprenos
Original Author
8 years ago
Appreciate all your opinions. Having lived with tiles in so many modern homes over the last 10 years, in various States and Countries, I'm over them.... especially now living in a colder climate, tiles on the floor are freezing (great in the tropics). So timber it is. I guess the $ was holding me back but timber all through the living spaces would look more streamlined and be more practical. Bedrooms still to be carpeted. Hopefully it will add value to the home down the track. I really appreciate all your input, this site is a great sounding board for ideas.
KK1000
8 years ago
I know exactly what you mean , as they say grass is always greener on the other side , it's hard finding the ideal , but follow your heart.
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Adam Cottrell
8 years ago
if you have any rooms which will have floors with extended hours of exposure to sunlight I would recommend tinting the glass or there will warp.
Adam Cottrell
8 years ago
use eucalyptus oil for cleaning
Pil Bent
8 years ago
underfloor heating if you live in a cold climate will keep a tiled area such as bathroom and kitchen warm and isnt that expensive. there is even underfloor heating made especially for under timber floors. we have just renovated a very old house and put in- screed underfloor heating in utility and bathroom.
Greg Sutton
8 years ago
Unless you live like animals, carpet does not 'harbour' a single living organism. It's a scientific fact. It's your bed that harbours organisms. Carpet acts like an air filter for dust, waiting for you to vacuum it out. Timber flooring allows dust to be constantly stirred up into the air in the home unless you vacuum and mop daily. At the end of the day, go with what you like- carpet in bedrooms and not in high traffic areas is logical. I've manufactured carpet for years and wholesale carpet and hard flooring. There is a lot of misinformation out there about all flooring types. Happy to answer any queries.
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Greg Sutton
8 years ago
Sunlight will not warp floor boards. The uv will eventually affect the colour and the lacquer.
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Vy
8 years ago
we live in Melb..timber throughout and a nice rug..we have timber floors in the bedrooms..I think carpet would have been nice..
wuff
8 years ago
Timber in your living areas, carpet in your bedrooms would be my ideal .. We have timber everywhere, it is beautiful but I would like carpet in my bedroom but husband really against it, so I will now call it his bedroom
Vy
8 years ago
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wuff I bought rugs for the kids' bedrooms as they were whinging about the timber floors..

you could always get one..so that when you wake up your feet are nice and warm..

it is cleaner with timber floors and easy to mop..decided to go timber as my son has mild asthma ..I think it has helped either that or he's grown out of it..
Vy
8 years ago
wuff if he doesn't want it have it on your side only :)
sprenos
Original Author
8 years ago
Ha love that idea Vy !!
Vy
8 years ago
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sprenos..problem solving is my specialty hehehe if plan A doesn't work go to plan B then C ...Z I'm that stubborn that I don't tend to give in..