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The choice between different types of wood or wood-effect flooring depends on three main factors: budget, intended use, and desired aesthetic. Laminate floating flooring (AC4 rated) is our most popular choice today, offering a great balance of quality and price with resistance to intensive use. It consists of a top layer of melamine with a realistic wood effect (high resistance to abrasion), a high-density fibreboard core, and a balancing layer at the bottom. The top layer has an AC4 rating (suitable for intensive domestic use or moderate commercial use) and withstands 25,000 abrasive cycles without visible wear. For standard domestic use, it can last 15-25 years while looking good. Its drawback is that while visually very realistic, it's not natural wood and cannot be sanded and revarnished if damaged. The most critical step is subfloor preparation. Floating flooring requires a subfloor with a maximum deviation of 3mm over a 2-meter ruler. If the subfloor has greater deviations, it must be levelled with self-levelling compound before starting. Without this levelling, the tongue-and-groove joints will progressively separate, and visible gaps will appear between planks after a few months of use. Solid wood parquet is the traditional option. Each plank is 100 percent solid natural wood, typically oak, ash, or walnut. It's much more expensive to buy and install but gives a unique character to the room because each plank has a distinct natural grain. Its significant advantage is indefinite durability. If it wears or gets damaged, it can be sanded and revarnished multiple times throughout its life. This is what was used in classic high-end properties and what we recommend for premium home renovations where the budget allows.
