Engineered wood sample is warped
I like this sample because looks the most natural and least "plasticky" of the samples I collected. But it is slightly warped. I think this is a bad sign and I should stay away, but so far it's the only piece that I like. On the back it lists 3 versions, and by the size, this is "Click". I am in a huge rush because our original flooring plan had to be nixed, and at the last minute we have to choose engineered wood. I think the floor will end up being glued. Should I forget this flooring because the sample is warped? Or will longer pieces be less prone to warping? Any suggestions for something that looks similar to this? Thanks!
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoyou're judging what the floors would look like after viewing a pre-cut sample sitting in a bin at home depot??
Are there any actual flooring places you can go visit? HomeDepot is limited. Flooring should last 25-50 years, minimum. don't pick something because you're in a hurry. worst mistake ever. flooring is expensive to redo. do it once, do it right.
read through this first
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-engineered-wood-flooring/
He does recommend the one you have for an overall low budget,. But, It's not the best looking oak., IMO. Reminds of 30 years ago.
here it is. now compare it to the other one I suggested below
Honestly, I'd increase the budget a few dollars minimum, and go w/something better looking.what about this one? HD malibu? it's a bit wider and a lot better looking than that 1995 looking stuff you have in the picture!
1/2" and about 7.5" wide. more modern look and has the french oak finish. a classic look that won't go out of style.
comes in many diff finishes.
it's only another dollar or moreas for length, I have 6' pieces in a few diff sizes. 8-9" wide. I have lower humidity where I live. they're fine.
read this article. she talks a lot about the HD flooring and what she chose for her house. It will let you see some more pictures of what you may like.https://jenwoodhouse.com/flooring-choices-for-the-main-floor/
This is a really nice looking engineered wood flooring
Malibu:
She chose the click and lock (but they have the glue down) and how it looks after install
Comes in varied lengths that you were askingabout.
https://jenwoodhouse.com/how-to-install-engineered-hardwood-flooring/
what is your price point? If youre looking at $3.99 flooring options, you're going to get cheap wood floors. That heritage is cheap looking oak floors (compared to paying a buck or two more for the malibu. use the deferred payment or no interest for awhile if you need it)https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4932496/quality-of-heritage-mill-from-home-depot
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoMany thanks for the helpful comments! I have good news though - we no longer need a new floor because my husband miraculously found parquet boards to replace a ~6 x 11 area. Before I posted this thread, our contractor and a couple of flooring places had told us parquet was no longer available. Now our only problem is figuring out if we have white oak or red oak.
I have some awful pictures to show. Unbeknownst to us the flooring subcontractor installed small, thin parquet that is not even flush with the original floor. They were supposed to install matching parquet. This will be ripped out and replaced with parquet that matches the original, and the whole floor refinished. Haven't decided if we will stain it, but we don't like the yellowish color that I think comes from the polyurethane.
Two new sample slats are in the last picture. This particular parquet is not my favorite, but I do find the gaps and flaws to be somewhat charming. It is glued to concrete with old black tarry mastic. If money were no object I would rip this out, put down a 3/4 inch subfloor and replace the entire ~1,000 sq feet with oak or hickory strips, but that would cost probably 20 - 25K.
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