Wood grades

[Dylan123]

Hi,

about to buy engineered wood. I can get a discount through my wife’s work.

Nearly all the wood is “rustic” which seems to have a lot of variation and looks worse than the premium grades.

the rustic is 4mm but the premium is a little more expensive but is 2.5mm.

anyone have any comment on whether 2.5mm is too thin? Have seen a lot recommend 4mm or more.

I guess 4mm premium is super expensive?

I have 35m2 and the rustic is about 1500-1800 and the premium similar but only 2.5mm

Any advice appreciated

 

[Notch7]

I'm guessing you are talking about wood flooring?

What timber?

Budget flooring will have a thin wear layer and will have more defects...mostly filled knots and sap.

I'm guessing if you are talking about 2.5mm or 4mm you are getting a 14mm overlay not structural 20mm

 

[Dylan123]

I'm guessing you are talking about wood flooring?

What timber?

Budget flooring will have a thin wear layer and will have more defects...mostly filled knots and sap.

I'm guessing if you are talking about 2.5mm or 4mm you are getting a 14mm overlay not structural 20mm

yes, I am getting 14mm engineered wood which I am laying over floorboard with underlay underneath - I am not taking the boards up and laying the floor direct to the joists.

as for the wood, oak I think.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

When dealing with modern engineered parquet the thicker the veneer surface the more times it can be sanded and refinished. Not as much of an issue on domestic settings as in commercial ones, I'd say

 

[Dylan123]

When dealing with modern engineered parquet the thicker the veneer surface the more times it can be sanded and refinished. Not as much of an issue on domestic settings as in commercial ones, I'd say

I’m wanting to buy oiled....any idea how often you need to sand and refinish it?

2.5mm would surely last a hell of a long time. Must be less than .3mm for a light sanding the surface