19mm v 12mm T&G Oak

[Shedhand]

G'day all. As I've said in the concreting forum we decided on a wooden floor as we couldn't justify the cost of a polished slab.
Our builder is suggesting Kiln Dried Tas Oak T&G 12mm flooring over structoflor trudek. Any comments on this as I would prefer 19mm Tas Oak flooring over the trudek for the extra mass (hate springy, creaky floors).
Cheers

[glock40sw]

G'day.

Stick with 19mm.

[Carpenter]

I'm no expert, but my recent & first experience with thin T&G flooring has me firmly in the 19 - 22mm camp. By the time a T & G is milled into the board, there's not much meat left above the groove, & I think it leaves that part of the board too weak & vulnerable to movement - in my case curling up. It's a nice idea from a sustainability viewpoint, but she don't work in the real world.

[Shedhand]

I'm no expert, but my recent & first experience with thin T&G flooring has me firmly in the 19 - 22mm camp. By the time a T & G is milled into the board, there's not much meat left above the groove, & I think it leaves that part of the board too weak & vulnerable to movement - in my case curling up. It's a nice idea from a sustainability viewpoint, but she don't work in the real world.

Apparently, standard dimension T&G Tas Oak (Vic Ash) floorboards have enough 'meat' on them for 4 sandings. I'm told some mills now profile the 12mm overlay so that the amount of 'meat' above the tongue and the groove is the same as for 19mm, ie, enough for 4 sandings. To my mind this would mean that after 4 sandings, the 12mm board would be down to about 7 or 8mm and serious cupping problems. No thanks. I'll go for 19mm.
Cheers

[Carpenter]

One of the often unspoken benefits of an oil finish.....no resanding.

[Shedhand]

I've decided on Select Grade Tas Oak T&G 85mm x 19mm as an overlay to 20mm Trudek Flooring.
I picked it out today. Beautiful batch. No gum, no knots. all cut to the lengths I want. Kiln dried to 8 - 10%. Delivered free.
The guy recommended a wax finish called Treatex (made in germany and sold by Whittles Waxes in Oz.
Anyone used this finish before?
Cheers

[Carpenter]

The guy recommended a wax finish called Treatex (made in germany and sold by Whittles Waxes in Oz.
Anyone used this finish before?
Cheers

Nope. whats it made of? More than wax I hope.

[Shedhand]

Nope. whats it made of? More than wax I hope.

Here's the info.
Cheers

[Carpenter]

Let us know how it goes with the Treatex. Always curious to get feedback on new products.

[Shedhand]

Let us know how it goes with the Treatex. Always curious to get feedback on new products.

It'll be interesting because we've chosen Pilkington ComfortPlus Grey tint glass for the external Bifold doors and all the windows. The blurb claims it blocks out 99% of UV. So with all the glass on the north facing wall both the ComfortPlus and the Treatex will get a thorough testing. Will review in due course.
Cheers.

[Carry Pine]

I've decided on Select Grade Tas Oak T&G 85mm x 19mm as an overlay to 20mm Trudek Flooring.
I picked it out today. Beautiful batch. No gum, no knots. all cut to the lengths I want. Kiln dried to 8 - 10%. Delivered free.
Cheers

Well done. You deserve a real floor, you are such a good guy. (helped me at one stage anyway). And what about those offcuts??
Carry Pine

[Shedhand]

Well done. You deserve a real floor, you are such a good guy. (helped me at one stage anyway). And what about those offcuts??
Carry Pine

no offcuts as its being cut to length.