Which engineered wood?

[sbplanet]

Thinking of getting engineered wood put down in the dining room and downstairs hall and loo. I'd just made a decision to get Karndean glue down LVT when I thought actually I want wood not plastic. :)
So are there any value brands to look at, planks probably, there's sooooo much choice. Thanks. Edit: longevity of product isn't of the highest import, it'll probably see me out! :D

I went with Broadoak, and I'm delighted with their product. Many different options for width and finish.

I used UK flooring direct.

They have two types, a cheaper type and the more expensive one. The cheaper one has a thinner wood veneer on top which means if you want to sand it really you will only be able to do it 1 maybe 2 times max. Whereas the more expensive one has a thicker layer. So the thicker ones more of an investment.

Other than that I have found them pretty hard wearing. I have another floor that I didn't put in downstairs that seems practically invunerable, hard as nails and completely resistant to stains and scratches. It is engineered, but sadly I don't know what type.

Thanks. Did you have an installer in mind or did the retailer help with that? I've been looking for installers in Wiltshire, but so far most of the ones I've found are limited to 'big name' brands rather than having their own supply.

I have engineered in my apartment. Looks good but it is as cold as tiles and has marked. I wouldn’t buy again. No idea of brand. It gets compliments but not from me.

Sorry I did it myself.

I think the install normally typically costs as much as the floor costs.

It's not an easy job to get it installed well especially if you are fussy about stuff like beading which for some strange reason drives certain people insane.

My guess is though that the install costs for wood vs laminate are similar.

Think about what you need in terms of underlay too, especially if you want good thermal insulation or acoustic damping.

I agree. I would never get it again. It’s faded in
patches where the sun comes in and marks very easily. Despite looking after it as best I can It looks very tatty.

Sorry - wrong company... Try these:
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Hello again. Re installer, I’d go with the best you can find. Not always the most expensive, just someone who knows what they are about.

In my case, I was too polite and got talked into someone, I knew, who hadn’t a clue. Charged me top rate. I did not want beading or any type of trim. Skirting boards off and reinstated after flooring was laid so there was a clean finish. Also, bottom of doors needed to be trimmed. My installer cut these by hand which was not good.

Look at it this way. You have £1 a roll and you have £500 a roll wallpaper. Takes the same skills and time to hang. In fact possibly longer to hang the cheaper version. Put the money into the expert.