Choosing the best solid floor board consists of two stages:
- Obtaining reliable information about the manufacturer;
- Quality assessment by type of wood.
As practice shows, it is the brand that determines the design, geometry, durability and operational parameters of a massive board.
According to market analysis and consumer reviews, the best massive boards are produced by Russian and German companies, among which, first of all, you should pay attention to such brands as “Amber wood" (Russia), "Berthold"(Germany) and "Amigo" (Russia). Large species diversity offers “Magestik Floor»(Netherlands): the main direction of the company is working with exotic, uncommon species of wood.
Wood is a capricious material that is sensitive to environmental parameters. And always there is a dilemma: the best massive floorboard from a domestic manufacturer or a foreign counterpart, but adapted for a different climate? Those who are interested in such issues will enjoy working with a Canadian company.Mercier": Products manufactured in close proximity to Russian conditions are distinguished by impeccable quality.
The rest of the companies offering a massive board should be evaluated critically: the wood species, selection, processing type, appearance and, if possible, customer reviews. We also recommend reading the article: “Secrets of buying a good solid board».
When choosing, it is worth looking at the assortment:
- Boien (Germany, Lithuania, Norway);
- Missouri Collection (USA);
- Tree Life Lab (Italy);
- Montblanc (China, Germany);
- Premier parquet (Italy)
- Parketoff (Germany, Peru, Indonesia, China).
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The best massive board class "luxury"
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Berthold
Average price: 6000—10000 Р
Berthold should be considered for purchase, if it seems inappropriate to save on quality. The massive board of this producer is appreciated both by masters, and users. The release of the coating is carried out in two versions: for the adhesive and glue-free installation method. In the second case, the board has a special lock that provides a floating method of laying.
Also, Berthold wants to note:
- The ideal thickness of solid wood is at least 9 mm;
- The possibility of ordering coatings (wax, oil, varnish);
- Large selection of tree species (from classic to exotic);
- Different proposals for sorting (select, rustic, natures).
Reviews: “Long chose the salons. When he saw the collection of Berthold realized that he had found the ideal! The boards have excellent design and geometry, and the masters praised the quality very much during the installation. ”
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The most "non-capricious" massive board
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Mercier
Average price: 4000-5000 Р
The secret of the popularity of solid wood of this brand lies in the author's production technology, which once turned a private workshop into a transnational corporation. Buying Mercier, buyers can be assured of quality, because the advantages of the material:
- Perfect appearance (shade, relief texture);
- Full protection from external factors (light, temperature, humidity, fungus, mold);
- Simple care in everyday life;
- Exceptional wear resistance.
The most common offers are massive maple, ash, oak, walnut and cherry boards. At the same time, the company has its own resource base, which makes it possible to sell collections in the best price-quality ratio.
Reviews: “We were frightened that the massive board was problematic and capricious, but this is not about Mercier! There are no problems with sex, on the contrary, it’s a bastard that month from these sexes. ”
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The best solid board from exotic wood
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Magestik Floor
Average price: 2000–9000 Р
The company is registered as a Dutch brand, but in Europe there is only an office. All manufacturing plants are distributed throughout the world and are located in close proximity to the growing areas of wood.
The main emphasis is made by Magestik Floor on the production of solid wood from exotic wood species, therefore materials from wenge, rosewood, lapacho, korupaya and other equally rare varieties are on sale. Strict adherence to specific production technologies helped to create absolutely competitive products, which are valued by consumers, despite the high cost.
As a coating, Magestik Floor often uses oil or semi-gloss varnish, which allows to emphasize as much as possible the natural pattern of wood and increase the service life of the coating. The features of the products also include excellent geometry and the presence of chamfer around the perimeter. The last factor is considered to be decisive to prevent the varnish from shedding along the edges during installation and operation.
Reviews: “Perfect geometry! We could combine boards from different batches - that says a lot. ”
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The best solid oak board
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Amigo
Average price: 3200-33400 Р
Excellent material, manufactured on German equipment and sold in the middle price segment. At the same time, the variety of collections corresponds to the range of exclusive brands. Conventionally, all Amigo offers can be divided into two categories:
- Classic - oak solid wood;
- Exotic - massive boards of bamboo, merbau, avarian and other rare species.
Each type of production is carried out in the same climate where trees grow, which has a beneficial effect on the cost. Typically, production facilities are located in China or Malaysia, at least - in Europe.
When choosing a type of solid wood, do not rush: “exotic” should be used very carefully in our climate, since the moisture content of products often does not reach the level recommended for Russia.
Amigo is also the exclusive manufacturer of solid bamboo parquet!
Reviews: “The board has super quality! Two years of operation - not a single defect! That's what strict production control means. ”
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The best inexpensive massive board
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Amber wood
Average price: 1800–3200 Р
The fact that Amber Wood is the best offer on the Russian market is confirmed even by competitors. The massive board of this manufacturer is in demand both at home and abroad, which already characterizes the products as the highest quality material.
At production wood of an ash-tree and an oak from the Ussuri taiga is used, work with which only on the German equipment. The advantages of products should include:
- Using tongue-and-groove fastening principle to facilitate installation;
- 50 years warranty;
- The unique ability of a massive board to tolerate changes in humidity and temperature.
Separately, it is worth noting the collection of "winter" billet, which analogues are rarely found among competitors. The massive board of “winter” production is distinguished by greater ease and density of raw and finished material, which reduces the likelihood of deformation during operation to zero.
Reviews: “Amber Wood is the most powerful and easy-to-lay solid board from the ones on the domestic market. She has no problems with geometry, varnish or moisture. "
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Conclusion
The quality of solid wood depends on the manufacturer. A clear separation by grade and type, reduction of moisture to the required level, the number of layers of varnish or other coating - all matters in the further use of the product. The manufacturer’s “name” and its reputation in the market will guarantee the quality of the purchased solid wood.