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The most critical step is subfloor preparation. Floating laminate flooring requires a subfloor with a maximum deviation of 3 mm over a 2-metre straightedge. If the subfloor has greater deviations, it must be levelled with self-levelling mortar before starting. Without this levelling, the tongue-and-groove joints progressively separate, and visible gaps appear between boards after a few months of use. Solid wood parquet is the traditional option. Each board is 100 percent solid natural wood, typically oak, ash, or walnut. Much more expensive to buy and install, but it gives unique character to the room because each board has a distinct natural grain. Its great advantage is indefinite durability. If it wears out or gets damaged, it can be sanded and re-varnished multiple times throughout its life. This is what was used in old high-end flats and what we recommend for renovations of premium homes where the budget allows. For areas of very intensive use (entrances, hallways, continuously trafficked staircases), we recommend not using floating laminate flooring because its concentrated intensive use deteriorates the top layer faster than in residential areas. For these areas, porcelain stoneware or natural stone last much longer.
