Two subjects-
On a click lock or snap together floor most if not all seem to be a micro bevel. One product I came across is a square edge. Seems like a good product for an engineered floor, 2.5mm wear layer, 9/16 thickness and 5.8 widths. I am curious if the square edge is going to have difficulty installing unless the subfloor is PERFECTLY flat.
http://www.hoskinghardwood.com/Hardwood ... ?pId=55413It seems to me the 9/16 is a nice feature and will make the floor feel more solid and closer to a "real" hardwood floor. I have the suspicion that many of the 3/8 engineered floors are going to feel and sound like a laminate which I do not like. My concern is since the 9/16 click lock floor may have some edges that don't line up perfectly. I can spend time and get the subfloor really good and flat.
I do plan on spending up and using 1/4 cork, would the cork help it lay and stay flat?
Will the cork help it be more quite and not sound like a laminate or is not needed on a 9/16 floor?
Brands?
Lastly can anyone recommend a brand and supplier for an engineered click together type floor? My wants needs are-
click lock install, no edge gluing (I am in very high humid and will be closing up house in winter/summer at times if I travel)
prefer something thicker than 3/8 (sounds and feels better under foot?)
width in area of 5"
I would like to keep the price less than $6 a foot, area of 5 better as I have a lot of carpet to rip out and do this. Budget cuts into my new motorcycle funds!
I would like to find this product in the 5 dollar range.
http://www.balticwood.pl/usa/products/view/236