I was dissuaded by warnings of a potential negative impact on resale value due to Irish people finding tiles "very cold" and "sterile".
Hi Pukka,
What about your neighbours? You're living in an apartment not a detached house. Tiles can be very noisy, especially for anyone living under you. I think I've seen other posts in aam where tiled floors have been prohibited in apartment blocks, anybody?
I wouldn't buy a house with all the living areas fully tiled to be honest. Tiles are cold - that is the point of them. They provide a solid surface with a cooling effect. Tiles originated in hot climates for a reason. Older people are especially vulnerable to the cold effect of tiles.
Personally I think you can't beat a solid wooden floor on alot of different levels -visually, easy to clean, durable and warm!
None of that horrible laminate either!!
Sorry, but you're plain wrong there. With UFH, tiles are superior at room heating to anyother (insulative) surface. Older people, kids - and pets - will all thank you for tiles with UFH.
As for the wooden floor debate - not while holly is green - had it in my last house, and talk about an over-rated high maintenance floor !. Marks from heels, furniture, expanding/contracting, changing colour in places (opp windows etc.) , wears like mad inside doors/patio's (from any grit/sand etc on your shoes). Refinishing it every few years. Why on earth anyone would bother.........
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