Newly laid floor flexes on 3 floors and in all rooms

[Peter Petterson]

What I have learned is that floors should not be continuous through multiple rooms. The floor cannot move properly in that way. However, I don't think this would be noticeable so quickly. Could there be level differences between the rooms, considering it is mostly there? I understand that they want to know and find out where the error is, but it should be up to the craftsmen who installed the floor to investigate and correct it so that it becomes right?

No level differences as we have leveled the floors on all planes to the same level

 

[HEM2121]

No level differences as we have aligned the floors on all levels to the same level

Then it feels like it's just the pipes left. That the parquet itself would expand so much doesn't seem realistic. The gaps that are hidden under the baseboards should suffice, and additionally, you have no limitation there either since the parquet can go under the wall at your place.

 

[Mortsken]

Could it be that simple that there's something wrong with the floor?
Not that it necessarily depends on the price. But after all, it is a very cheap floor, so the quality might not be the highest. Thinking since everything else seems to be very luxurious and carefully done and checked.

 

[Peter Petterson]

Then it feels like it's only the pipes left. That the parquet itself would expand so much doesn't seem realistic. The gaps that you hide under the skirting boards should be enough, and besides, you have no limitation there either since the parquet can go under the wall in your case.

Or there's something wrong with the floor 🤷‍♀️.

It tends toward bringing out an inspector who only inspects floors, so everyone will have to adjust according to his statement. I'm getting an ulcer from this soon.

 

[Peter Petterson]

Could it be as simple as there being something wrong with the floor?
Not that it necessarily has to be because of the price. But after all, it is a very cheap floor, so the quality might not be the highest. Considering everything else seems to be very luxurious and carefully done and controlled.

Yes, I'm thinking along those lines, to be honest.

Sure, the floor is in the cheaper segment, but I did read up on it, and it was a test winner in several comparisons regarding wear, ease of installation, etc.

I've been renovating for 2.5 months over 5 months. And I'm starting to get really worn out.

Had booked construction cleaning for Wed next week as I expected all craftsmen to be done this week.

Now the air went out, you might say.

 

[mrsnhp]

Yes, I am stronger than most...
The underlay foam, Kährs Tuplex, seems to be 3 mm thick. Then it's not surprising that the floor flexes up to a couple of mm with a point load?

We laid such foam in a room and have no problems with give. Admittedly, we also have Kährs flooring that locks on all sides, but I think it would be noticeable if it flexed that much due to the foam. We didn't even change the subfloor, just smoothed out the worst with a power planer and occasional pieces of rag paper.

 

[para]

Don't you attach the plates to the chipboard nowadays? It looks like there is air between the plate and the chipboard in several places in your pictures.

 

[Peter Petterson]

Don't you attach the plates to the chipboard these days? It seems like there is air between the plate and the chipboard in several places in your pictures.

This one was absolutely not to be screwed on according to the supplier 🤷‍♀️

 

[mrsnhp]

Yes, I am on that track honestly,

Sure, the floor is in the cheaper segment, but I did my research and it was a test winner in several comparisons regarding wear, easy to install, etc.

I've been renovating for 2.5 months over a 5-month period. And I'm starting to feel really tired.

I had booked construction cleaning for next Wednesday, as I had calculated that all the craftsmen would be finished this week.

Now the wind has been knocked out of me, you could say.

Really unfortunate situation, I feel for you 🙁

I find it hard to believe that it is (only) the floor's fault, as it is after all 14 mm thick. Or are they very uneven underneath?

In which direction does the parquet lie relative to the heating coils? Do the coils run in the same direction or across?

 

[Dr Benz]

This was absolutely not supposed to be attached with screws according to the supplier 🤷‍♀️

Which supplier is it?

 

[para]

This should absolutely not be screwed according to the supplier 🤷‍♀️

It will flex if they don't lie tightly together?
We fastened my sheets with staples. 10-20 per sheet.

 

[Mortsken]

Do you have more flooring left?
Put together some square meters and see if any mistakes can be seen.

 

[HEM2121]

Don't you attach the plates to the chipboard nowadays? It looks like there's air between the plate and the chipboard in several places in your pictures.

The plates should not be fastened but should lie loose.

 

[HEM2121]

Or a problem with the floor 🤷‍♀️.

It seems like a good idea to bring in an inspector who only inspects floors, so everyone can follow his statement. I'm getting an ulcer over this.

Yes, it could be an option that there is something wrong with the floor. If you have some extra parquet, you could put them together on a flat surface and see what happens after a few days, do they also buckle? Might be worth trying if possible.

 

[HEM2121]

Yes, I'm considering that as well, to be honest.

Sure, the floor is in the cheaper segment, but I read up on it and it was a test winner in several comparisons regarding wear, easy to lay, etc.

I've renovated for 2.5 months over a period of 5 months. And I'm starting to get really exhausted.

I had booked a construction cleaning for Wednesday next week, as I had counted on all craftsmen being finished this week.

Now, I'm feeling deflated, one might say.

Anyone who hires craftsmen or does it themselves, the renovation that goes without issues, buy a lottery ticket, it will guarantee a win!😉😀