[Boris]

Originally Posted by banang

Since laminate is a floating floor, would hardwood be a better choice if I got a piano in the living room?

By the way, someone mentioned about B&Q as in Megabox? How do you get there by public transport as I've never been there before.

1) If placing heavy objects with small diameter supports ( like a piano ), place on a load spreading device. A small square of thin wood under each leg or you can get these sort of things in packs of 4 at DIY outlets. They are designed for furniture sitting on laminate flooring. IKEA maybe a good place to look.

2) B&Q is NOT a place I would personally buy anything that I wanted long lasting. I am a Brit with a long experience of this brand !! IKEA also is not on my list of prefered suppliers unless I was buying for short term design purpose. No matter how long the guarantee is supposed to be . Read the small print before deciding to go with that brand.

Before someone says I am contradicting myself, let me point out I am big fan of MOST of the accessory ranges. Just would never buy anything of substantial size from them.

3) Buying from " known " shed brands( like IKEA ) in HK , to me , is not , in general terms , good value for critical items like flooring and ceramic tiles. The smaller design outlets and the supplier outlets ( notably in places like Wanchai ) have cutting edge designs from the world market. Buying because its cheap, for something like a floor, is fools gold. You NEVER EVER want to have problems with it. So --- do your homework before judging.

Enjoy your floor !

[namaste]

Originally Posted by Boris

Is that an experienced comment or something you just dreamed up? The decorative tiling industry HAS NEVER used asbestos in its products.

Maybe a contractor has charged you big bucks to take out with that story. A fool and his money etc !

I am totally inexperienced (mentioned in a previous post) and read online that asbestos could be found in the underneath or in the grout of old ceramic flooring. Considering the house that I am moving into is 36 years old, I thought it better not to chance exposure to asbestos by removing the tiles.