Wood Options Over Concrete

Vader49

Ok, I am new here and flooring isn't my area of expertise. I installed some BR-111 engineered flooring in my townhome only to be extremely disappointed in the durability (we have kids and a golden retriever). My question is what is my best option with regards to a wood-like product over concrete that is DURABLE? I'm not looking to spend a ton, and I will do the install myself. I am just clueless as to what to go with.

The rest of my townhouse I am very proud of, but the floors downstairs are just an eye sore. HELP!

genecarp

welcome to the site, i cant recomend a specific brand, but i do know that there are plenty of engineered woods out there that will perform great, a flooring guy should be along soon.

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rbsremodeling

Install Bamboo floors and get rid of the dog

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floorinstall

look for an acrylic impregnated or ceramic finish engeneered wood floor. They can get pricy but worth the money They grow old very gracfully.

psaulnier01907

what is it that your disappointed in? did it dent from the dog or did the finish wear off?

Floordude

Oversold expectations.

Sounds like the wood flooring is being wood. The wood you have is durable, for wood. Your expectations may be met with concrete, acid stained or just highly polished.

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ridewags

I like the stained contrete idea.. sharp lookin floor imo... but if you're wanting a wood look, a product you may want to consider is Konecto(spelling?)

its not very expensive, they've got some colors/textures that look fairly decent, is pretty durable, waterproof, and extremely easy to install... just floats over the floor and the only tool you need is your razor knife.

Also, there are some great engineered products... and you can also use any hardwood just glued down instead of nailed...

gogreen

If you like to wood look and want something durable i would highly recommend the Karndean vinyl plank floor it's commercial rated and it should do better than any laminate or engineered wood. Stay away from bamboo its way to soft.

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