How to choose a parquet board

Parquet board is one of the most popular flooring. Many people mistakenly believe that when buying, it is important to pay attention to color and pattern. However, manufacturers offer a huge variety of materials with completely different characteristics. Read on about which parquet board to choose for your apartment and how to do it right.

The value of the coating is associated with its multilayer composition. Each layer is perpendicular to the others and performs certain functions. The following advantages of a parquet board are distinguished:

• Environmental friendliness. This material is natural, as it is made only of wood.
• Completely ready for use. The coating does not require grinding, scouring or additional coating with several layers of varnish. All these operations have already been carried out by the manufacturer.
• In size, it is much larger than piece parquet, which allows styling much faster even with your own hands, without installation skills.
• Good sound absorbing properties. This eliminates the need for additional acoustic barriers.
• Resistance to moisture, temperature changes and other negative environmental factors.
• The ability to quickly dismantle the structure without loss of quality. Coverage can be repeatedly disassembled and reassembled, including transported to a new home.
• A large assortment that allows you to choose the material for any type of interior solution.

ATTENTION!The individual components of the floorboard do not accumulate static electricity, which makes the surface warm and pleasant to touch.

Despite the fact that the cost of a parquet board is an order of magnitude higher than other floor coverings, nevertheless this material belongs to the category of available. Pricing factors are influenced by various characteristics, such as wood species, seller rating, installation method, number of strips and others.

Each manufacturer has its own technology and a different stated level of quality. Brands with world renown and good reputation will sell the product much more expensive.

A single-lane board is considered the most expensive, since only one type of valuable material is used on the die. The beauty of the canvas depends on this. You should also pay attention to the presence of a castle connection, which will cost more than glue-based options. In any case, everyone can find a suitable option for the price.

Often, when choosing a floorboard, buyers primarily focus on the appearance of the product. However, there are other parameters that you should pay attention to:

• The breed of wood. Each species will have special properties. Some species, such as larch, beech, European maple are not recommended for laying with underfloor heating. The strongest tree is oak.
• Dimensions The ideal modification for residential premises is the thickness of the board 13-15 mm., For public places - 20-25 mm., For prestigious buildings - 30-35 mm.
• Castle connection. This affects the speed of the work. Fashionable 5G systems with plastic inserts guarantee quick installation.
• The number of bands (from one to four). The top layer can have a varied number of dies. Single-lane patterns represent a solid tree that forms a natural pattern. They are the most expensive.

IMPORTANT!The thicker the top layer, the more sanding the coating will withstand.

Parquet board care depends on the processing of the material. Matte and glossy varnish surface does not require frequent maintenance. It is sometimes enough to polish it to remove minor scratches. If oil was used as a topcoat, it requires careful care. Every 3-4 months they must be re-impregnated with oil.

Of course, the coating must be vacuumed regularly with a soft, non-scratching nozzle. The choice of cleaning products is wide enough. For regular cleaning, concentrates of shampoos, emulsions and polishes are suitable. To prevent furniture from damaging the base, special felt stickers have been developed that are attached to the legs below.

Parquet board is not only a popular type of flooring, but also prestigious. This is a safe and environmentally friendly material, thanks to which the room will always have a cozy atmosphere.