Underlay material
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Why should you always use an underlay mat?
The floor covering and underlay mat form a flooring system that, in the right combination perfectly to the room and its use.
Underlay mats reduce walking noise, even out minor unevenness and make it easier to prepare the subfloor. A good underlay mat also protects the flooring and extends its service life. -
What are the different underlay materials made of?
PU (polyurethane)
Polyurethane mats are ideal for heated floors. With their low thermal resistance they allow heat, e.g. from underfloor heating, to pass through particularly well.
This means that the room heats up quickly, energy consumption is reduced and with it heating costs. PU mats from wineo are made from sustainable bio-polyurethane (ecuran).Polyethylene (PE)
As an underlay mat for laminate and parquet flooring, polyethylene foam offers good footfall and walking sound reduction and is (conditionally) suitable for use on heated floors.
PE is in the mid-range in terms of price and technology.Polystyrene (XPS/EPS)
A common insulating material that is also used for underlay mats. Expanded polystyrene (EPS, also known as polystyrene) is lightweight, but compresses easily (e.g. under heavy furniture).
Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulates a little less, but is harder. Under laminate or parquet, XPS mats reduce walking and impact sound while providing good insulation.Wood fiberboard
Wood fiber boards, which have a high thermal resistance, are made from (residual) wood, sawdust and plants containing wood fibers.
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What is walking sound?
Walking noise is the sound of footsteps, for example, that can be heard in the room itself. Underlay mats with high walking sound reduction can then improve the room acoustics.
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What is impact sound?
Impact sound is the sound that is transmitted to adjacent rooms and floors when the floor is in use. Impact sound occurs with hard and elastic floors (see walking sound).
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What is a vapor barrier and why should it be used?
The vapor barrier is a thin PE film that is laid under the floor covering.
It should be used to prevent the release of residual moisture from mineral substrates, e.g. screed. A vapor barrier is unsuitable for non-mineral substrates, e.g. wood. -
What exactly does the thermal resistance mean?
The thermal resistance indicates how well a material insulates. The unit of measurement is (m²K) / W (square meter Kelvin per watt).
Skirting boards
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What is a skirting board used for?
First and foremost to maintain a successful room appearance all round. Of course, a skirting board also protects against influences such as mopping or vacuuming.
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What designs are skirting boards available in?
Whether timelessly classic or completely modern - skirting boards are available in many designs so that they can be effortlessly integrated into any room design.
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What installation heights are skirting boards available in?
These practical aids are available from 60 mm to 100 mm.
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How are skirting boards fitted?
For quick and uncomplicated installation of wineo skirting boards, we recommend the clip fastening system.
The first step is to cut the skirting boards to size so that you can see where the clips need to be screwed on.Then place the clip on the wall and mark the drilling points on the wall with a pencil. Refer to the installation instructions on the clip box for the distances.
The distances should not be too large so that the strips do not come loose from the wall between two drilling points, but lie flat against the wall throughout.Next, drill the holes and screw the clip to the wall using the plugs and screws supplied.
Before you attach the skirting board to the clip from above, you should lay any cables sensibly in the room using the intelligent cable routing of the skirting board fastening system.
Once the cables have been routed appropriately, simply push the skirting board onto the clip until the skirting board clicks into place and the bottom edge of the skirting board rests neatly on the floor covering.Finally, the interfaces of the individual skirting boards or inner and outer corners can be embellished with profiles. These are simply glued to the skirting boards using adhesive strips.
You can also watch the installation process in this video!
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What tools are needed to install skirting boards?
On the one hand, a cross-cut and fermentation saw, a drill, a cordless screwdriver, screws and dowels and, of course, the clips to attach the skirting boards.
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How do you hide adjoining skirting boards or corners?
Self-adhesive connecting pieces are available for the transition between two straight skirting boards that meet.
For skirting boards that meet in a corner, there are self-adhesive inner and outer corners. Self-adhesive end caps are available for the end of a skirting board.The application is explained in this video!
Aluminum profiles
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Why are profiles often used for installation?
Profiles close gaps and transitions that are almost impossible to avoid when laying floors.
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What different profiles are there?
Adjustment profiles
bridge height differences. They cover the joint with a small slope and gently transition gently to the higher / flatter floor covering.Transition profiles
conceal joints between coverings of the same height and are often used in door areas.End profiles
finish cleanly where the floor “ends” - for example at the transition to floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors or steps.Stair profiles
protect the edge of the stairs. This means that laminate or design flooring can also be laid neatly on stairs for gluing and clicking.Angle profiles
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What installation options are there?
Self-adhesive profiles are a good choice for DIY enthusiasts, but professionals opt for versions that are screwed down.
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How are self-adhesive profiles attached?
When installing the self-adhesive profiles, the first step is to determine the width. In the case of the transition profile, for example, this is the width of the door frame.
This dimension is marked on the profile. The next step is to cut the profile to the correct length using tin snips or a hacksaw.
Before the profile is inserted, it is crucial that the surface is clean, dry and free of release agents. Finally, the protective film is removed from the profile and firmly glued to the transition.You can also watch the installation process in this video!
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How are profiles attached for screwing?
When installing the profiles for screwing, the first step is to determine the width. In the case of the transition profile, for example, this is the width of the door frame.
This dimension is marked on the profile. The next step is to cut the profile to the correct length using a hacksaw.
After the base profile has been shortened, it is placed on the floor with an expansion gap of approx. 5 mm, free of tension. Now pre-drill the holes for the dowels using a 5 mm drill bit.
Before the dowels are inserted into the subfloor and the base profile is screwed down, the drill holes must be vacuumed out.
Once the flooring work is complete, I start with the final installation of the adjustment profile. The shortened profile is placed above the base profile.
Make sure that this bar is inserted from the adjustment profile into the guide rail of the base profile.You can also watch the installation process in this video!