Why oak parquet board is still in vogue?
Mankind has always gravitated towards nature and naturalness. Of course, certain trends are set by fashion, but there are things that are out of fashion. One of such things are wooden floors, which create a feeling of comfort and coziness in the house and are available for confidential communication and rest.
Parquet is one of the most refined incarnations of flooring in wood. Soft shine of a parquet, having original and natural magnetism, literally sates an organism with fluids of pleasure and complacency. Hardwoods are used to make parquet. If to sort the parquet by strength, then the best is its oak variety.
Since ancient times, oak is revered as a symbol of reliability, longevity and wisdom. Its quality indicators have been tested for centuries and generations. In the modern world oak parquet board - a symbol of luxury, elitism, a sign of good taste and style. It has a wide range of shades: from light yellow and pink to ink-black. The finest layer of lacquer is designed to protect this material, while emphasizing the natural rich texture of wood.
Varieties of oak parquet
Today this wood is rarely used in its natural form, it is increasingly subjected to all sorts of color treatments. Often one can meet a bleached oak, a parquet board for obtaining this effect is specially covered with white oil. At the same time, its surface acquires a special lightness and style, and the texture of the wood and its haze are completely preserved.
The coating of oak wood with special oil is a more ecological finish than varnishing. And this parquet does not require later grinding, but only a rare treatment with special compounds. Parquet board bleached oak will make the interior of your house somehow special light.
Another variety - oak brushed, parquet board from it has very warm shades, as well as an interesting design, which is that the veins of wood have an even lighter color and a matte surface, compared with the main gamut. Thanks to this, this floor gives a sense of harmony and warmth, coziness and softness in the house.
Parquet board oak natural is called classics of the genre. Its yellow-green tint perfectly fits into any interior, especially suitable for rooms that are kept in soft and light autumn colors. This coating is used not only in living quarters, but also in the hallway and kitchen.
There is a kind of floor that will always be in demand - it's a parquet board oak light, very often it is used to create an "antique" coating. Artificially aged flooring always looks luxurious and remains in fashion. It is designed for rooms made in Rococo, Baroque, and can shade all the wealth and luxury of decoration.
Advantages and disadvantages of oak parquet
To date, oak wood is the most popular and popular breed for the manufacture of flooring. And for this there are good reasons:
- oak parquet "breathes" and creates a special microclimate in the room;
- it is very durable and durable, surprisingly resistant to harmful environmental influences, so the floor is obtained "for ages";
- gives nobility and respectability to the interior.
To , the drawbacks of this material include the high price of .But also worth noting that the cost of this coating, in addition to the material, affects a variety of structure.
A multilayer board is both single-ended and multiband. Parquet board oak single-strip in comparison with multiband "relatives" looks more presentable and much better conveys the texture of the tree. At its qualitative processing even it can seem, that on a floor the file is packed.
Parquet board oak is the most expensive of all varieties, becauseis made from a solid plate. It is ideal for use in large rooms, while visually expanding them even more.
Preparatory work before laying oak
Before laying such a floor, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work on the rough floor. Smooth the surface with leveling compounds, the differences should not exceed 3 mm.
If the electrical cables and pipelines do not run in the concrete base, then the waterproofing material( roofing paper, polyethylene film, etc.) is overlapped on it.
After that, plywood, OSB or chipboard is fixed to the concrete base with dowels. Between the sheets of plywood, it is necessary to leave temperature joints about 5 mm wide, which are filled with silicone sealant.
Before laying the plywood base is cleaned and degreased with a special primer. And the board itself is stacked with the use of glue on a rubber or synthetic basis.
If, in the concrete base, pipelines and cables pass, then a waterproofing material is not needed, becausein this case the plywood with synthetic or rubber glue is glued directly to the concrete base, and this glue will be a special waterproofing layer.
The floor is laid floating or in a rigid way. When laying, you should consider the possibility of changing the temperature and humidity in the room throughout the year, so you need to leave the technological clearances( about 15 mm) at the junction of walls and floor.
Technique for laying parquet boards from oak
When all the preparatory work is completed, you can start working. You need to start it from the corner, which is the most visible at the entrance to the room. The first board is laid along the long wall in such a way that all the longitudinal and transverse grooves are open.
After that, a second board is installed in the same way in the same way, etc., until this row of boards is completely laid. When you install the second and subsequent dies, do not forget to apply glue on the end( short) groove of the previous board. Using the building level, check that the row is horizontal. Also, do not forget about the gap, installing in it every 40 cm spacers from the wall.
Begin with the second row from the part that was left after cutting the last board of the first row. But keep in mind that the length of this residue should not be less than 30 cm. If the remainder is less, it is necessary to prune a new board and continue laying the second row. All elements must be completely glued to the ends and edges, with grooving.
At your fingertips you always need a restrictive block( supplied) or a wooden block used for tight fitting of the planks to be joined. Also a piece of damp cloth is needed to remove excess adhesive from the surface of the new floor. Laying of the material is carried out with duplication of the board in even and odd rows, until the entire floor is covered with a floor covering.
