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Vinyl: check the specific product
Vinyl and design flooring come in various constructions, including glue-down and click systems. Build-up height, substrate requirements and moisture suitability vary. Check the selected product's approval for its intended use.
For heavily used areas, the use class, maintenance and installation system matter. An attractive sample alone does not answer these questions.
Laminate: edges and transitions matter
Laminate is often installed as a floating floor. The system needs appropriate movement joints and a suitable substrate. Suitability for moisture or underfloor heating depends on the product.
Coordinate installation order with the flooring system where it meets adjacent rooms, kitchen units and doors.
Parquet: a material with its own behaviour
Wood responds to the indoor climate. Choose the parquet type, installation method, finish and care together. Whether and how the floor can later be refinished depends on its specific construction.
Parquet laying is a regulated trade in Germany. The scope and authorised contractor must be agreed before commissioning.
The decision starts beneath the surface
Levelness, residual moisture, existing layers and build-up height affect every material. A premium floor covering cannot compensate for an unsuitable substrate.
Compare the complete construction, including preparation, transitions and skirting boards, rather than material prices alone.
- How will the room be used?
- What moisture exposure is expected?
- What build-up height is available?
- What does the manufacturer allow for this substrate?