Polished concrete or floating floor?
Hi all.
After some advice on flooring options for my new house (not built yet). We are building on 8 acres so there will be lots of wear and tear from the 5 kids and 2 dogs running in and out with buckets of sand, mud, sticks etc. following I'm sure! It will be on a conrete slab (possibly a waffle pad? Anyone know anything about these? Good or a problem?) There are 3 options I am considering....
1. Polished concrete- generally I like the look but occaisionally wonder whether it would be too cold, clinical looking? Is it possible to polish a waffle pad (I believe it has polystyrene blocks in the concrete)? How slippery are these floors when wet? Anyone have any ideas on cost?
2. Floating floor- Love the look. Concerned how well it will hold up under the onslaught. Are the laminates fairly sturdy? How about the veneers? Is either more durable than the other? I understand the veneers are sandable but I really don't want to be doing it every year or two! There'd be no timber left in just a few years.
3. Tiles- least favourite option but generally the most affordable.
Anyone have any other brilliant ideas? Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
-mrsxtro