How to choose a parquet?
As you know, previously called parquet flooring, made only of natural wood. They have a number of pros and cons. The disadvantages include sensitivity to changes in temperature and humidity, difficulty in packing and care, high cost, the need for additional processing( varnishing).To the pluses - an excellent appearance, environmental friendliness, the ability to restore.
Thanks to the development of innovative technologies and the improvement of production, materials made from wood substitutes appeared on the market. They have higher performance and are unpretentious in harvesting. If at the moment you are thinking about the question - how to choose a parquet, then it is necessary to take into account a number of parameters.
It is important to outline in detail all the requirements for the future floor covering: will you wash it( resistance to moisture), are you going to repair it in case of breakdowns, how important is the durability, "warmth"( ceramics - cold and wood - warm material)?
Only after that you can go to the store and make a purchase that meets the requirements. Below we describe each type( both from natural wood and its substitute).
Types of parquet
In order to make the right choice, you need to know what kind of parquet is? And varieties of parquet are not limited only to the material of manufacture and design.
- The parquet parquet has the form of strips, which are joined together by means of ridges and grooves. It is made of hardwood. Among the main advantages are: longevity, the possibility of laying any pictures, including artistic, and it can be repaired many times.
- Vinyl parquet looks the same as the classic, but is made of homogeneous PVC( quartz, vinyl).Due to this, the coating has good wear resistance, moisture resistance, strength and resistance to aggressive substances.
- The cork parquet is made of natural cork and has a number of advantages: excellent heat and sound insulation characteristics, high wear resistance, and environmental friendliness. In addition, it is also a very beautiful cover.
- Ceramic parquet - porcelain tiles, imitating natural parquet( the size is almost the same).Sometimes the similarity is so great that it is impossible to distinguish it from the classical "fellow".This ceramic granite combines both environmental friendliness and high strength. It is the most durable material among all floor coverings.
- Shield parquet consists of a plank base of 2 m2, pasted with oak parquet. The main advantage of such a coating in the simplicity of laying, do not have to think about how to lay the slats.
- Laminated parquet , in fact, is a laminated chipboard or chipboard that mimics a natural tree. It has good design, moisture resistance, strength and relative ease in installation.
- The massive board is the same classic wooden parquet, only large in size. Suitable for almost any room, it is environmentally friendly, reliable and durable.
Choice of parquet from wood
If you still decided to choose this coating from wood, it's worth to know that each tree has its own characteristics of design and durability. The most popular are oak, ash, maple, birch, bamboo. Beech conveys a unique and rich pattern, it is well polished and polished, but it is difficult to cut.
Ash is stronger than oak, it has a clear pattern, it bends well, but it is also badly cut. The maple ( American or Russian) consists of dense wood with small pores. The main disadvantage is the complexity of polishing. Birch is a material of medium hardness, but it is well processed. Plus, it can be painted and imitated valuable breeds.
Bamboo has an excellent design, good resistance to erasure, but it can not be looped. Whichever material you choose, any laths need to be treated with lacquer for greater durability and protection from moisture.
