Thin, Inexpensive Oak Floor?

[ICT_Kevin]

Hi. I want an oak floor stained really dark. I can't afford $5 per square foot for typical pre-finished flooring. It's really tight, so I'm looking $1.50/sft and under. I'll retreat to vinyl roll if forced. I have a thick 1-1/8 sub-floor, so I don't need thick material for strength. 1/4" oak plywood is one option I'm considering. $17 a sheet means $0.53 per square foot before sandpaper, stain, seal. Do they make thin 1/4" oak flooring or other products I should compare?

Thanks.
Kevin

 

[Jawn]

What about laminates? Not real oak, but some looks good, and can be cheap. I did my sunroom for 99c/sqft.

 

[rsanter]

They make real wood flooring that is similar to laminates but is real wood. It is basically plywood with a premium wood veneer on the top.
Some snaps together and some you will glue or staple down.

For the price you are looking at the only ones I have seen near that are at some of the overstock or liquidation places. So start looking there

Bob

 

[GDPossehl]

Where is the floor going (obviously on the floor--what room)? Is it a wood subfloor? What type of flooring is currently there?

 

[usa#1]

They make real wood flooring that is similar to laminates but is real wood. It is basically plywood with a premium wood veneer on the top.
Some snaps together and some you will glue or staple down.

Bob

Engineered hardwood. Typically glued down on concrete or stapled on subfloor. Stapled uses a special gun similar to a hardwood floor nailer.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Check bamboo. Thin. Inexpensive. Easy to install (click together).

It is a floating floor, so it is not attached to the subfloor. You must install shoe molding to cover the gap at the wall.

 

[ICT_Kevin]

Good suggestions. I was away from the keyboard over the weekend. Will check lumber liquidators this week. My budget does look like the bargain bin. I did see a decent looking bamboo recently, and it was less than the hardwoods.

Attic of garage over a 1-1/8 sub-floor. Room will be heated/cooled at times. May leave heat/cool off at times when the room is not in use.