[Neverends]

Balterio does look great and its dead easy to clean and of course the cost savings means you can easily replace in the future if you want a change.

[AJ02]

hey prman,

i'm thinking of putting down balterio floors too. can you let me know where you got them from. also how much the did it cost you for the materials and fittings?

[tribesman]

Originally Posted by delly

I'm about to get around to putting flooring down in my new house and while I love the idea of getting solid flooring again, I can't help but remember how the previous flooring could be so messed up in the space of 20 minutes. I know you can be careful about who comes in and what there wearing, but there is always the risk.

There's a big difference between solid softwood and solid hardwood. Softwood (red-deal, pine etc.) is really easily marked by stilettos but hardwood (oak, walnut, ash) is much tougher. Maybe yours was a softwood.

[delly]

Originally Posted by tribesman

There's a big difference between solid softwood and solid hardwood. Softwood (red-deal, pine etc.) is really easily marked by stilettos but hardwood (oak, walnut, ash) is much tougher. Maybe yours was a softwood.

Thats Interesting as I never knew that such a difference existed. If thats the case then I reckon i'd be happier going for the solid hardwood knowing that it would be a little more robust.

[regedit]

We're going for the balterio range as well in a few weeks. Their new range is greta. They have this textured laminate which looks great. I know the prices are not very friendly but on the positive side, it will be tougher than solid flooring when it comes to stileto or any object that falls on the flooring and it has at least 15 years warranty for home us.
We have spoken to a few people/carpenters and most of them would recommend a good quality laminated flloring over solid one.
We're getting it from World of Pine in Blnachardstown. Found a guy who works there helpfull (Ken Byrne). It will be some 30-35 Euro (fitting included). It is nicer than the Quick Step
I was just checking the Microsoft Autoroute and if you want to make the trip to Castleblaney, it is roiughly 110 km from Dublin so you should be there in 1.5 hours.

[PoolDude]

Is maple a hardwood?

[tribesman]

Originally Posted by PoolDude

Is maple a hardwood?

Yes.

[The Hill Billy]

Originally Posted by delly

Thats Interesting as I never knew that such a difference existed. If thats the case then I reckon i'd be happier going for the solid hardwood knowing that it would be a little more robust.

Looks like you've been shown up for the charlatan that you are!

Tribesman for MOD!

[delly]

Originally Posted by Hill Billy

Looks like you've been shown up for the charlatan that you are!

Tribesman for MOD!

Just an friendly DIYer, computers are my day job

[jaytobe]

Heard about Irwins from a few websites....looking for rustic factory oiled engineered oak. Saw it in Woodlands, Midelton called it 'Resance' for 104 sq yd but seems a alot....
Anyone seen this around...

Originally Posted by Hill Billy

It's worth taking a trip up to Irwins in Castleblaney (tel: 042 974 0278).
They have great value on all flooring & give good advice too.
Only thing is - they don't deliver. You'd need to arrange this yourself.
At their prices - you'd still save a few bob after van rental.