It is very simple to make a mistake with a low-quality solid board, if you only focus on price and appearance. Acquaintance with some factors of choice will help to buy the best massive board from all offered in the construction market.
It is necessary to pay attention to certain aspects, of which the main ones are considered:
- Wood species;
- Wood density;
- Varietal or selection;
- Surface treatment.
After assessing the key points, the choice of the manufacturer is the most optimal way - almost eliminated the problem with the laying of the material and its subsequent operation.
Oak, larch or merbau: the best wood for solid wood
All wood materials differ in color, texture, resistance to water and deformation, as well as density and price. The five leaders in all these properties have long been defined, and such breeds as:
- Oak. The most dense material of all, with a rich selection of colors and natural patterns. It serves for centuries, acquiring over time a noble shade of antiquity.
- Teak. Excellent resistance to decay and water. At high humidity does not blacken, leaving in its original form the golden-brown tone of a massive board.
- Larch. Combines the properties of the two previous rocks: a unique hardness and amazing resistance to moisture. The massive board is issued only in light shades that adds the sun and paints even to the most dark room.
- Ash. A massive ash board is practically the lightest of all. The material is remarkable for its amazing hardness and elasticity, which allows it to be laid in rooms with high traffic.
- Merbau. An exotic species of wood that feels surprisingly comfortable in a capricious Russian climate. It is sufficiently resistant to rotting and moisture, and, thanks to the finishing with oils, it is almost impossible for the solid wood to dry out, even with incomplete drying of wood in production.
Also, when buying it is worth looking at massive boards made of walnut, maple, pine, wenge, with a good set of properties for long-term use. A separate category is considered to be a massive board made of bamboo, which, although not wood, but thanks to its sophisticated technology, has practically reached ideal indicators for this type of finishing materials.
Density and selection: what to look for
The stronger the wood, the more reliable it is in operation: it does not crack, is not deformed, it will easily transfer even strong mechanical loads. The decisive indicator of hardness is the density, so if the buyer chooses the floor “for years”, it is better to choose the most dense materials.
Breeding is, in simple terms, an indicator of the quality of wood, which is expressed in the absence of knots, sapwood, stains, and texture. For convenience, the manufacturers of each category gave their name. The luxury offers of solid wood include the categories Select, Lux, Elite and Radial; more democratic - Natur, Fayn, Premium; to the class "economy" - Rustic.
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Massive board processing
Traditionally, the release is conducted in two directions: the board is massive, natural and varnished. The intensive development of technologies, as well as the high sensitivity of the lacquer to mechanical loads, led to the appearance of new treatments for the finishing material — oils, waxes, and their combination. Complex combinations more reliably protect the wood surface, preserving the original natural pattern.
The use of stains and toning compositions are rather aesthetic in nature, allowing you to effectively change the appearance of one tree species to another.
How to choose a massive board: the recommendations of professionals
It’s so established that the price tags in the stores contain minimal information about the product, and this is especially true of the construction segment. But all the data on the solid board informs the manufacturer on the packaging and in the accompanying documents. If desired, information is provided on the requirements of the buyer by the sellers. Therefore, to obtain all the necessary information about the density and grade of the material is very easy with some meticulousness and attentiveness.
