We need parquet, is a bargain possible?

Hello tumaa

There are big differences in parquet. Take the top layer as thick as possible. 3.6mm is okay. Then I advise you to go for solid wood. The base of the parquet is made from the same wood as the top layer, of course only B and C grade. But the wood works the same way. If you want to save money, lay the parquet yourself. It’s pretty easy. And definitely don’t save on the glue. Take the most expensive one. The same goes for applying it with the notched trowel. Make sure that the entire floor surface is really covered with glue. Then you will enjoy the parquet. And you can sand it again after many years.

Steven

Hello

Shouldn't parquet be laid floating? We considered installing it ourselves and noticed with the sample that it has tongue and groove. Like laminate.

All the tips depend crucially on whether [Fußbodenheizung] or radiators. And if [Fußbodenheizung], then whether gas or heat pump.

And if underfloor heating, then whether gas or heat pump

Why is that? Where the warm water (at the same temperature) comes from does not matter. Or does it?

If you operate a [Wärmepumpe Fußbodenheizung] with a high supply temperature due to thick parquet, the efficiency drops significantly because of the way a heat pump works, and heating costs increase. With gas, it only results in a rather marginal disadvantage.

Just for the "more solid" walking feel alone, I would always glue down parquet.