Guide: how to choose the ideal wooden floor

The floor is one of the main choices of the house and plank floors are some of the favorite options in Sydney. But, before applying a coating it is necessary to think about several aspects – from aesthetics to care and maintenance.

Types of plank floors

There are many species of wood that are used in the manufacture of floors, the most common being oak, ipe, peanut, muiracatiara, tuari, cabreúva, almond and teak. Below are the 5 main types of plank floors

According to him, there are five main types of flooring:

Solid , consisting of entire solid wood rulers;

• Multistract , composed of small crossed wooden toothpicks selected by colors. This technique guarantees stability at the base of the floor, avoiding the opening of cracks and warps.
• Multi- structured, with a structure composed of blades turned from tropical woods and reforestation crossed with each other as a base. This structure is covered with a noble wood layer and receives layers of varnish and application of aluminum oxide. In it, the resistance is high and the protection and brightness are greater.
• Multilaminate , which is based on a structure composed of blades turned from tropical woods and from reforestation crossed with each other, covered with a thicker noble wood cover (does not allow revitalization).
• Deck , entirely solid and recommended for outdoor areas.

How to choose

Just as there are several types of wood, the options on the market are many and some products have certain variations in size, thickness, width, application, fixation and even manufacturing.

“To choose the best type and size, it is necessary, first of all, to analyze whether the product will be in all environments or in only a few spaces . Pay attention to the issue of movement of people and whether the area that will receive the floor has daily contact with water “, Marcos recommends.

“The choice can be made regarding the hardness of each species . If it is a high traffic area, a darker floor, of Sucupira, for example, is indicated. However, the only product recommended for wet and external areas is the deck, as it has more resistance to water and great circulation “, he adds.

When choosing, the rule applies: the lighter the wood, the softer. The darker , the harder.

Care

Bathroom, kitchen and outdoor area are environments that require greater care, with the coating, especially when we talk about wood. “As wooden floors must not be washed, as excess moisture impairs the appearance and durability of the product, we do not recommend them for these environments”, guides Marcos.

Maintenance

When cleaning wooden floors, prefer a soft-bristled broom or a slightly damp cloth . Cleaning can be done daily, but the coating should never be waxed . “The maintenance of the decks will depend on the type of finish. When using oil, every three months. If the finish is on the varnish, every six months “, says Marcos.

As for durability, a well-kept floor should last 20 to 30 years . It is also worth asking about the revitalization and scraping options , which can be made (depending on the type and manufacturer) before a replacement.

“We recommend always leaving a carpet at the entrance to prevent dirt on your shoes from scratching the floor, avoid wheel chairs, bags and drag furniture,” he says. Indusparquet also recommends, to ensure longer durability, the use of products from the Skania and Blanchon brands.

Fungi and bacteria

“The proper treatment and drying of the wood in the manufacture eliminates the attack of xylophagous animals. However, once installed, if there are fungi mainly because of the humidity, the rulers start to peel off, the lighter woods are dark and small holes can be noticed in the floor “, explains Marcos. To avoid the appearance of fungi, bacteria and others, remember to never wax the wooden floor . When it comes to the deck, it should never be covered with plastic or any product that does not let the floor breathe.

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