Oak parquet
Trends change, but oak remains the most popular type of parquet. What determines its popularity?
Reasons for Popularity
The popularity of oak is primarily driven by its visual universality. It is difficult to find an interior design style or furniture, from modern to classic, that oak parquet cannot organically blend with.
Oak parquet is one of the hardest types of parquet available. On the Brinell scale, oak holds a leading position. This means that unless extreme effort is applied, dents and scratches do not easily appear on it. Because of this, the parquet maintains its natural beauty for a long time and can be installed in spaces with high-intensity traffic. If you have dogs or cats at home, oak parquet will not be mechanically scarred by their paws.
Due to this property, oak can be installed in kitchens and, following specific rules, even in bathrooms.
It can be cleaned with a well-wrung cloth. However, one should not overdo it and should avoid using too much water.
Despite its moisture resistance, it is necessary to cover its surface with varnish or anti-allergic oil with hard wax. Oak looks particularly good when finished with matte or silky oil.
Oak can be mechanically processed using all existing methods. This includes smoking, brushing, beveling, sanding, and hand-scraping.
Oak contains special acids called tannins. These are the same tannins that transfer from oak barrels into wine or whiskey, giving the drinks their distinct aroma.
Tannins react well with color pigments, allowing oak to be given various shades and tones.
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Visual Appeal of Oak Parquet
Oak creates an exceptionally warm atmosphere in living spaces that lasts for decades. It is very effective in all installation patterns. Observing the play of light on a French pattern is a true pleasure.
The visual of the floor is significantly determined by the parquet pattern and grading. In practice, the following oak parquet gradings are accepted: Radial, Select, Nature, and Rustic. Details about them can be discussed here: Parquet Grading.
Oak parquet is available as solid parquet, as well as two-layer and three-layer engineered parquet, and in the form of modules.
Alternatives to Oak Parquet
Among the types of parquet available on the market, Acacia parquet can be considered a competitor to oak.
Beech parquet and Ash parquet are considered to be in a lower class.
In summary, you cannot go wrong if you choose oak parquet.
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