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Amtico vs Engineered wood

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butterflyfox · 27/12/2022 20:45

I’m sure this has been asked a million times before so I apologise but. Am about to start a full house renovation. I want hard floor downstairs and the same in all the rooms for the flow. I’m totally undecided between amtico or engineered wood. There will be ufh. My head prefers the practically of amtico (dogs, cats kids, maintenance) but just can get my head round essentially a plastic floor in a elegant sitting room Can anyone reassure me about wood being good in a kitchen or amtico looking amazing in a more formal room? Thankyou

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butterflyfox · 28/12/2022 20:21

Well thank you all for taking the time but this but really NOT helping. How is it possible that people have such wildly different experiences of the same product? It’s indestructible, it scratches, it fades, it looks like new, go for wood. Don’t go for wood. Seriously :-)

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incognitodorrito · 28/12/2022 20:25

I have engineered wood and it’s so much warmer and nicer than amtico which just looks plasticky (there wasn’t much ££ difference between what I have and herringbone amtico).

AreOttersJustWetCats · 28/12/2022 20:29

TheMousePipes · 27/12/2022 20:51

We have amtico in our kitchen and I would never get it again. It scratches and marks way too easily.

I've found the same with Karndean (which is very similar to Amtico). Wouldn't ever use it again.

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butterflyfox · 28/12/2022 20:31

@incognitodorrito that is beautiful and exactly the colour and finish I am looking for. Would you be happy to share the brand/make?

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NotMeNoNo · 28/12/2022 21:32

incognitodorrito · 28/12/2022 20:25

I have engineered wood and it’s so much warmer and nicer than amtico which just looks plasticky (there wasn’t much ££ difference between what I have and herringbone amtico).

Can I ask why you have a carpet in front of your kitchen unit?

justasking111 · 28/12/2022 22:07

Scratching is interesting. In areas where furniture is moved all the time such as chairs we tile. Felt pads on the bottom of furniture legs where we have karndean or wood.

We're not a careful family especially with dogs so can't have the same running through the ground floor

jaundicedoutlook · 28/12/2022 23:09

We have engineered wood in the kitchen. Totally practical unless you plan on dropping heavy weights on it. The cat does no damage either.

It does depend on good quality flooring and fitting though.

incognitodorrito · 29/12/2022 03:26

NotMeNoNo · 28/12/2022 21:32

Can I ask why you have a carpet in front of your kitchen unit?

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Carpet is a washable rug and stops floor getting slippy if anything spills (have a messy husband & 3 year old that likes to help out with the dishes).

incognitodorrito · 29/12/2022 03:31

@butterflyfox its oak and from a local store to me in the NW. I’ll PM you their details. Good luck with choosing !

squareofthehypotepotenuse · 04/01/2023 12:31

Have you considered strand woven bamboo? It’s much harder and resistant to scratches than oak and more sustainable….and not plastic! You can get engineered or solid, so suitable for a kitchen. You can get a range of colours too: www.bambooflooringcompany.com/all-flooring/construction-type/strand-woven-flooring/
We have engineered oak in one room and it has not lasted well with cats/kids, sadly.

QuantumWeatherButterfly · 04/01/2023 15:50

We had Polyflor throughout, having been impressed with some at a friend's house. It was awful, and all ripped out within 2 years. I do, however, think we were badly advised. We got the click-together stuff, and it just moved about, separated, chipped. Just terrible. I think the glue-down stuff on a well prepared floor is much better.

However - I absolutely adore the engineered wood we replaced it with. It's been down 2 years, and it's immaculate. So warm to walk on and looks great.

Roseelane · 04/01/2023 16:38

My parents have Amtico and it has changed colour by the windows where the sun is.

autumn1610 · 04/01/2023 16:47

We have both engineered and LVT (not amitco or karndean) looks wise the engineered flooring is my preference but it hasn’t worn well (coming up to 3years) we have quite a few dents in it and there’s just 2 of us no kids or pets. Only substantial thing that fell on it was a tile the others are from day to day wear and tear. The LVT you have to have a completely flat surface but ours is wearing so far really well, if i had to choose again I would stick with the LVT

DDU · 03/07/2023 12:38

Hi @JoanDarc - are you able to provide a rough cost for your flooring/ installation? We are also looking at doing exactly the same as you (also 60 sqm) so helpful to know rough budget as we decide which avenue to take. Thank you!

JoanDarc · 03/07/2023 12:51

@DDU it was around £65 per sq m but this was significantly less than we were quoted by the official Amtico suppliers as we used a friend of a friend to fit.
FWIW we’re nearly a year on and it looks fantastic, cleans easily, still looks in excellent condition. So pleased we changed from real oak which was horrendous for a kitchen area.

JRTlover · 01/02/2024 16:39

To be fair wood probably needs more TLC. I’ve used Karndean in my last house and also engineered wood. Wood effect Karndean in bathroom and conservatory where wood or ceramic wouldn’t have been suitable and it was fantastic. Both surfaces have faded and scratched. So I’d say it’s just down to preference and budget.

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