Flooring costs explained

Source:www.stonediamondtool.com Date:2021/2/20 Read:239

Floor structures & underfloor heating

Your floor construction will either be a solid slab or a suspended alternative (such as timber) and if you’re building a two-storey property, you’ll probably have one of each. Such is its popularity,underfloor heating (UFH) may well be involved on one or both storeys and, if not, you may use other derivatives like electric under-tile heating in bathrooms. If you’re going for these options instead of radiators, make sure that your covering and underfloor heating suppliers are completely aware of each other’s specifications and have endorsed your construction detailing before you proceed.

With solid ground or first floors that use slabs, suspended concrete planks or a block and beam systems, the underfloor heating will more than likely be set in a floor screed on top of insulation. With suspended timber floors, whether using engineered or solid joists, the UFH coils will probably be fitted on metal spreader plates between the joists and underneath tongue-and-groove chipboard or other flooring-grade board.

Natural stone floors

A wide range of floor coverings is available in this bracket, taking in everything from budget options to luxury surfaces. The cost scale probably starts with sandstone at the cheaper end, followed by travertine, slate, limestone and marble, ending up with granite. Prices start from about £30 per m2 (supply only) but don’t be surprised if you find some options at £150 per m2 and upwards. Ultimately, this all depends where the product originates from and the quality of its colour and texture, plus its strength, thickness and overall individual characteristics.