Oak is one of the most preferred woods in parquet production for years. The first thing to be clear about when considering oak floors is that there are two main types of oak. These are red oak and white oak.
Red oak flooring has a pinkish hue and a more patterned grain. White oak flooring has a yellowish tone and is less grainy than red oak. Both types of oak are quite remarkable, in their raw form. For this reason, a clear or very lightly colored paste is generally preferred for oak flooring. There are parquet types for every taste. There are various shades of oak, from golden to elegant grays to deep chocolates.
The hardness degree of the red oak is 1290 Janka, the industry standard. There is no big difference between them and white oak, which is has a Janka grade of 1360. Both types of oak flooring are durable and suitable for use in high-traffic households.
ADVANTAGES
Property Value: Oak is considered a high-end material. Oak floors add value to your property.
Versatility: Thanks to its popular use, oak flooring is available in all sizes, styles and options.
Appearance: Oak flooring is a classic choice and goes well with almost any design language. It has a versatile and timeless aesthetic. It makes the place where it is applied stylish and sophisticated.
Durability: Oak is one of the densest hardwoods available. Because of this hardness, both types of oak are more durable than almost any other wood species on the market. Resistant to crushing and scratching, fungus and insects, and cracking.
Long Usage Life: Your floors will have a long service life with the high quality polish you will use in the oak parquet application. The service life of oak parquets varies between 25 years and 40 years, provided that the polish is renewed.
Maintenance: The maintenance required for oak is usually minimal but will vary depending on the wood surface and the amount of traffic on the floor. If oak hardwood is properly applied, it withstands large amounts of moisture and generally outperforms most types.
Environmentally Friendly: As a natural material, oak is resistant to insect attacks. It has moisture resistance.
DISADVANTAGES
The following points, which are mentioned as the disadvantages of oak parquet floors, are not the only problems seen in oak parquets. Applies to all types of hardwood floors.
Fading Tendency: Oak hardwood tends to fade in prolonged direct sunlight, though not as much as darker tropical woods.
Easy to Scratch: If the oak floor is not well protected, it can be scratched by sharp and heavy objects.
Sensitive to Liquids: The longer the liquid stays on the floor, the deeper it penetrates the wood and the harder it is to remove the stain.
In summary, oak flooring, which offers visually appealing options, is one of the most frequently used trees in parquet production with its durability and long service life. Dendro assurance allows you to be sure of the quality and quality of the oak parquet you will buy. It offers you good-looking and long-lasting use.
