Thread: Installing timber floorboards

Originally Posted by chrisv

Hi all

I am currently doing a renovation at home that includes removing a wall, aprox 60sq m of tiles, remove kitchen and laying new timber floorboards. The question i have is how flat or level do you need to have the cement slab to lay any flooring on? 3mm in 3mt or 1mm in 1mtI am thinking about a few options, Uniclic timber/laminate, or solid prefinished hardwood etc??? And of course laying combilay or equivalent underneath.

Any ideas on what the best practicse is and has anybody done this recently. Would love to get some feedback on installs of the uniclic (laminate/timber ) flooring. I have had all the sales pitches and need some true indicators from people who have this product at home.Floaters are easy it install, just read the instruction on the box and you will be fine
Your floating floor will only last for about 5 years. you would be better of investing in a traditional 19mm solid hardwood floor that will give you a lifetime performance.
Thanks very much and look forward to any replies.

Chris