Similarly wood and laminate floors will often feel better than a tile floor.
Is hardwood easier on your knees than concrete.
Asphalt is better than concrete but not on a slanted surface.
Padding versus underlayment carpet padding is a variety of soft materials that increase the longevity of carpeting and soften the impact on your body.
The idea behind the hierarchy is harder surfaces result in greater impact forces exerted on the.
If the floor has no give then your body must and if your body doesn t then houston we have a problem.
For about 10 years now i have been developing severe degenerative osteoarthrtis in both knees and currently suffer from similar symptoms.
Carpet works better when it comes to basement flooring.
Tile stone and hardwood floors are the most inflexible flooring materials but may be cushioned partially with thick area rugs where you walk or stand a lot.
Today s underlayment and lining offers more shock absorption and softer footing but it s still hardwood.
To answer your question.
You are just asking for injury and or blisters.
Your hardwood floors may not actually be killing you but they are likely irritating your feet.
The days of green shag carpet which offered shock absorption and comfort for our feet have been replaced by stiff surfaces like hardwoods laminates and tile that cause more wear and tear on our feet.
Recently installed hardwood is very different from that of the era i m contending with the 1930s.
Common knowledge dictates that dirt and grass are better than asphalt which is better than concrete.
Go to a dirt path bike path or grass in a park.
My 45 year old son in law a mason all his life has worse knees than i do despite his younger age.
Most of us have walked on flooring perhaps at a friend s house at work or while on vacation that left our feet and knees sore later.
Wilsonart also offer a moisture warranty that many other laminate companies do.
It is also softer compared to other wood species but will still offer your joints more support than a concrete or tiled floor.
It is a good basement insulator.
You have my sympathies with respect to your knees.
You or your professional should also be sure to prep the subfloor concrete in order to minimize moisture.
Tile floors also generally feel colder since they don t offer insulation.
It does have some type of concrete in it s substrate but still much easier on the legs than straight up concrete.