Laminate, Engineered, Real wood. Sun, 17 May 2026 02:21:19 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 02:21:19 +0000 The Flooring Forum - Number 1 Floor Advise forum https://theflooringforum.com/forums/wood.107/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:27:08 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/advice-needed.27501/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/advice-needed.27501/ invalid@example.com (Liam2018) Liam2018
I'm currently planning a small cabin build and am considering using Shou Sugi Ban for the exterior cladding. I love the idea of the rustic, charred look and the added durability, especially with fire resistance and weathering. However, I'm stuck deciding whether to go the DIY route and char the wood myself or purchase pre-charred boards.

I’ve seen a few suppliers, like TimberSol, offering pre-charred timber, but I’m curious if anyone here has worked with Shou Sugi Ban or...

Advice needed]]> 1 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:48:15 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/white-specks-on-floor.21625/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/white-specks-on-floor.21625/ invalid@example.com (Nonna2) Nonna2 My engineered wood floor (Pergo) gets quickly covered with fine fine dust specs. It has been installed on a basement with a plastic barrier for about 6 years.
Recently I have seen these particles that my vacuum does not seem to pick up even though it is a good one A swiffer or damp mop do not pick it up either
I see little fibers coming out from the sides of the planks occasionally.
I do not think this is ordinary household...

White specks on floor]]> 2 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:12:10 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/herringbone-recommendation-over-tile-laminate-or-lvt-pics-available.26152/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/herringbone-recommendation-over-tile-laminate-or-lvt-pics-available.26152/ invalid@example.com (mistikempire) mistikempire In the process of buying our new home, hopefully will be completing soon.
The wife wants Herringbone (blame social media
The current flooring is tiles, some cracked, most intact.

I have never used LVT before, my self only having used laminate or engineered wood.

I wanted to ask opinions, i was thinking to potentially strip all the tiles off and start from scratch if going down the laminate route.

If LVT im not sure if i could do it over the tiles? I am assuming the...

Herringbone recommendation over tile, (Laminate or LVT) Pics available]]> 2 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:22:42 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/hallway-and-stairs-wood-restoration.19231/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/hallway-and-stairs-wood-restoration.19231/ invalid@example.com (Lorenzo) Lorenzo
I'm new to the forum and would really appreciate some advice.

I'm restoring the wood boards and stairs in a house I just bought in London. It's an old victorian house, but the boards are not (unfortunately) the original ones. They could still be very nice, IMO, and they look like pine to me.

I've sanded them back to a good state and I just need to fix some holes / imperfections and apply the finish.

There are some larger holes and cracks, as well as some smaller holes which,...

Hallway and stairs wood restoration]]> 10 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:59:15 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/solid-wood-plank-vs-parquet.21820/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/solid-wood-plank-vs-parquet.21820/ invalid@example.com (Michelle123) Michelle123 I’m wanting to get solid wood flooring on my whole downstairs.
I was originally going to go with parquet because the flooring seemed very cheap per metre. However I am aware the labour for parquet will be more.
I’ve been told the labour cost for planks is much cheaper however I can’t find solid ok boards as cheap as the 37 quid per metre parquet blocks.

does anyone here know the best place to get normal oak boards for flooring?

Also does anyone lay wood flooring in...

Solid Wood plank vs parquet]]> 1 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:14:14 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/wickes-navelli-light-oak-12mm.21827/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/wickes-navelli-light-oak-12mm.21827/ invalid@example.com (Jaimal Shah) Jaimal Shah Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:48:00 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/suggestions-on-repurposing-film-faced-formwork-plywood.21705/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/suggestions-on-repurposing-film-faced-formwork-plywood.21705/ invalid@example.com (Krishnan P S) Krishnan P S
I am seeking your suggestions and advice on repurposing film-faced heavy-duty densified plywood used for formwork /shuttering in construction. While this plywood is typically reusable for 10–15 cycles, I plan to use it only 3 times for shuttering purposes.

After its initial use, I intend to repurpose the plywood for interior partition applications, such as cabinets, partitions, shelves, and cupboards. I would appreciate expert opinions on the following:

- Can the...

Suggestions on Repurposing Film-Faced Formwork Plywood]]> 1 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:51:52 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/reclaimed-solid-oak.21717/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/reclaimed-solid-oak.21717/ invalid@example.com (Jim lad) Jim lad What’s the best way to refinish it all? Should I just give it some basic attention and then stick it down and leave the majority of refinishing to be done once down? Or, pre...

Reclaimed Solid Oak]]> 1 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:39:30 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/mystery-marks-in-jatoba-floor.21628/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/mystery-marks-in-jatoba-floor.21628/ invalid@example.com (LilyTL) LilyTL
Mystery marks in Jatoba floor]]> 1 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:24:23 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/underlay-choices-diyer.21795/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/underlay-choices-diyer.21795/ invalid@example.com (Rich Hemmings) Rich Hemmings
First time laying a laminate (or any type of) floor but I think I'm up to it!
My question is on underlay choice.
The room is a ground floor office with exterior walls to three sides (one shared with the garage). The subfloor is concrete but was laid 5+ years ago, before we moved in (I might guess it's closer to 10 years old).
Image attached.
How vapor/ water resistant should my underlay be for this application?

I'll be laying 12mm boards.

The two options I have on my shortlist...

Underlay choices (DIYer)]]> 4 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:10:07 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/so-many-questions-so-little-time.21761/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/so-many-questions-so-little-time.21761/ invalid@example.com (Rufus Foster) Rufus Foster I am new to the forum. I have a project that I plan on starting this summer. I have a summer home in the process of being remodeled and we plan on installing approx. 1000 sf of engineered hardwood flooring on the main level.
The subfloor under the majority of the install is a mixture of Plywood and OSB, ( some newer construction blended to existing structure ). This portion of the subfloor is very solid with no deflection. An adjacent section of flooring will be installed on an...

So many Questions, So little Time.]]> 1 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:55:22 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/need-to-find-glazed-oak-flooring-a-home-depot-product.21743/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/need-to-find-glazed-oak-flooring-a-home-depot-product.21743/ invalid@example.com (David Leto) David Leto I am in a jam. I need to find a place that sells Home Depot flooring called Glazed Oak. It has been discontinued, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.]]> 1 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:14:14 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/identify-balterio-flooring-to-find-new-old-stock-or-replace-with-very-similar.21680/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/identify-balterio-flooring-to-find-new-old-stock-or-replace-with-very-similar.21680/ invalid@example.com (dvenman) dvenman
Rather than replace a large amount of flooring I'd rather buy NOS or a very similar laminate - 1/4 or less of the price of a whole new floor ...

I don't have an invoice from the original supplier with anything which will identify the style, and I understand Balterio refreshed their whole range in 2022. As long as I can get something which looks similar when laid and clips in to the...

Identify Balterio flooring - to find New Old Stock or replace with very similar]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:49:34 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/b-q-goodhome-gawler-ash-laminate-discontinued-please-help-just-need-one-box.21674/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/b-q-goodhome-gawler-ash-laminate-discontinued-please-help-just-need-one-box.21674/ invalid@example.com (Danizinha) Danizinha
We bought our flooring from B&Q around 2 years ago and have only just got round to laying the floor downstairs. We thought we had enough but miscalculated obviously and now we are one box short to complete the house. Went online to buy it and it is discontinued and we don't know what we are going to do! :-( Does anyone have a box or know anyone that does? Really really appreciate any help - thank you]]> 3 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 02:11:43 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/stair-nosing-ideas-to-finish-an-engineered-ash-floor.21631/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/stair-nosing-ideas-to-finish-an-engineered-ash-floor.21631/ invalid@example.com (GreyS) GreyS
I've had some engineered ash fitted to my upstairs hallway, but I need to do something to finish it off at the top of the stairs - I'm a bit stumped so looking for ideas please!

The area I need to cover is roughly 820mm x 65mm, and the ash flooring is 14mm thick. There's a bit of a dip in the underfloor here, so I may also need to pad whatever I use - the actual height from the subfloor to the top of the ash is ~16mm. As you can hopefully see from the pictures, I need to join to a...

Stair nosing ideas to finish an engineered ash floor]]> 11 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:34:02 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/swiss-krono-herringbone-cracklings.19801/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/swiss-krono-herringbone-cracklings.19801/ invalid@example.com (Davie Dee) Davie Dee

Hi, has anyone ever had any issues regarding Swiss Krono Herringbone laminate? Cracklings after installation. Looking for any information mainly on their “Chinon Oak” Krono Swiss…… but anything regarding any of their herringbone “Krono Tec” etc… would be greatly appreciated

]]> 20 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:31:32 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/how-to-sand-a-heavily-varnished-floor.21356/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/how-to-sand-a-heavily-varnished-floor.21356/ invalid@example.com (Danish John) Danish John
I'm restoring an old farmhouse in Denmark. The kitchen floor had been VERY heavily varnished many years ago, then had lino glued-down over it. I've scrapered away the lino, but cannot lift large patches of glue. Experimenting with my belt sander, the varnish clogs the paper within seconds and without much impact on the surface. I used four 60-grit bands getting one area the size of the sander's plate down...

How to sand a heavily-varnished floor]]> 10 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:31:50 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/parquet-flooring-problem-refit-advice-needed.21567/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/parquet-flooring-problem-refit-advice-needed.21567/ invalid@example.com (Geddymortgage) Geddymortgage
Having a bit of a night mare with a hallway floor and looking for a bit of advice and guidance on the remedy and best next steps.



For a bit of background, we had a engineered wood tongue & groove parquet floor fitted back in September and since then it's just felt weird to walk over, it creaks and pops, has some bounce in parts of it and has got worse month on month to the point now where we're seeking if a repair is possible, or more likely rip it out and have it done again....

Parquet Flooring Problem & Refit - Advice Needed -]]> 6 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:56:47 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/rustic-wood-flooring-a-mistake.20185/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/rustic-wood-flooring-a-mistake.20185/ invalid@example.com (Saf) Saf 7 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:27:35 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/costco-laminate.21587/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/costco-laminate.21587/ invalid@example.com (FeArN) FeArN 1