Hi everyone. Im shortly moving to a new build which uses a anyhydrite sub-floor. I'm looking into herrigbone SPC rather than tiles for the kitchen dining area (approx 40 sq.m) but I have a few questions that I'm hoping somebody in the trade could help with. In terms of durability, which locking system is best? I like zeezoo which uses uniclic and bodo which uses a push down 5g. I've also just ordered samples of moduleo layred as they have a good reputation and they use another system entirely. To test the durability of the zeezoo and the bodo products I took a hammer to the samples. The zeezoo is lighter (per sq.m) and dented easier whilst the bodo didn't dent as much but shattered. I assume the zeezoo has more PVC? Is that a positive or a negative for durability? I've been told from a seller that feathering will be sufficient to provide a flat sub-floor, is this accurate? Sorry for all the questions but I don't want to have to rip out the flooring after a couple of years, I need something that will last 10 odd years at least.
Check out Ibrido. They have a uniclic too which is by far the best locking system. The subfloor depends on who laid it. It should be flat as a pancake and shouldnt even need feather but go over it with a level. You should also test that type of subfloor is dry before covering it with an impervious floorcovering. Anhydrite holds alot of water and takes a long time to dry unless its been forced dried with ufh
Id be wary of moduleo. We had problems with their clic systems in the past and they said it was because there was natural light reaching the floor. So if your house has windows or doors it may not be suitable lol
Should be flat as a pancake ! You work on different new builds to me ! The quality lately has been truly shocking
I've ordered some samples from their website. Thanks. These planks come with underlay, would it be worthwhile putting another dpc type cover over the subfloor?
Hahahaa i know right. The builders we work for can put down liquid screed flat as a pancake. As you say for some reason on most new builds it looks like they put it down blindfolded with a old broom.
no you need to let it dry really. With the correct moisture reading there are some damp Proofing options
Ibrido stuff came, seems decent. No local stockist, closest one is almost a 2 hour drive away. Surely if it's good, more people would stock it? I imagine it will be more stable longterm as its 6.5mm rather than 5mm. It seems the weak point to all SPC's is the joint due to its thickness and hence, weakness Am I right in then assuming a thicker core SPC should help to negate this to a degree?
