9/16th thick with 3 MM Veneer Vs. 3/8th thick with 3 MM Veneer?

susanlynn2012

14 years ago

9/16th thick with 3 MM Veneer Vs. 3/8th thick with 3 MM Veneer? I have two pieces of Brazilian Cherry Floors here (also have a few White Oak Rift & Quarter that I like if I decide to go lighter to have contrast with my desk) that have these two different board thicknesses but the same wear layer on top. The Terra Legno ( www.Terralegno.com) is the thicker plywood piece that is $3.99 Sq. Ft. Plus NJ Sales Tax. The BR-111 Brazilian Cherry Triangulo HardWood Floor samples I have here are $4.99/Sq. Ft. (if I can get that price again that I got quoted before the end of last year since it seems the price went up to $5.35/Sq. Ft everywhere). I only have two 12" boards of the very nice Terra Legno Brazilian Cherry floor samples with a 7 Layer Birch plywood as part of the plank floor sample. But the two boards seem to be the exact same color. I love the color variation in the BR-111.

I was told that the Terra Legno (3.5" width) was Saw Cut while BR-111 (3.25" width_ says their wood is Sawn Cut. I am assuming they have the same nice cut of the wood? Since, I only have seem pictures of the BR-111 floors that were very nice so I would like to know if having a thicker board will be better for walking on it and holding up better or is BR-111's wood just nicer? Also I like the Armstrong Valenza Collection in Natural Jatoba that is 5/8th thick and the sample is very nice with a 4 MM wear layer and 3.5" thick. I may be able to buy this floor for $5.99/Sq. Ft. Is it worth paying more for the 4 MM wear layer with the special commercial coating on top that makes it more scratch resistant over the 3 MM wear layer?

Will the $3.99 Plus sales tax floor look as nice as the $4.99 floor but just not have the brand name or would the wood not be as nice so I will not have that color variation that I like?

I am just about ready to buy my hardwood floors and I am confused.

I also like the Rose Stain Engineered Rift & Quarter White Oak from Coswick Flooring that is $5.29/Sq. Ft, 3.25" wide and 9/16th inch thick but I am told the floor is a European White Oak as hard as the Red Oak. I wonder if it is not porous like the North American White Oak?

I am going to post this also to the Flooring Forum. Thank you.

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mitchdesj
14 years ago
are you buying locally from stores or are you buying on-line?
susanlynn2012
Original Author
14 years ago
I do not know yet if I am buying locally or online but why do you ask? I live in NJ so if you know anyone locally that will give me a great price and service, please let me know.

This morning I really like the Rose Stain Engineered Quarter Sawn White Oak floor samples and if I go with this, then I will be buying the floor directly from Coswick in Canada.

If I go with the Brazilian Cherry, I seem to like the Terra Legno brand (just wish I had samples showing more color variation since both samples are the exact color) and I can buy it directly from a company locally.

If I go with the BR-111, I can call a few online stores to see if they will match the 2008 price or ask a local store to match it.
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annzgw
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I really doubt anyone is going to match prices from 2008 but you can try.

As far as choosing one thickness over another, I think all you need to do is consider how the area will be used. If the flooring is in an area of high use, lots of traffic, and you plan to live in the house for many more years, then you probably want to go with the thicker veneer and better finish. If that is not your situation, then I suggest just choosing what you really like.

Personally, I would choose the thickness based on whether it would be too thick around jambs/trim and meeting with flooring in adjoining rooms.
Also be sure to plow in the cost of install when making your decision.
susanlynn2012
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Annz, I am not sure how much longer I will be here. I bought this townhouse thinking I would live here for about 6 years but it has been 12 years and I could be here for many years. I just decided to get outside storage since buying a bigger place is not in my budget due to the cost of living in the location of my home that is where most of my clients are. The location is excellent and the office area and the fact clients do not have to walk into the rest of my home are step directly into my office is ideal.

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