Wooden floorboards

Floors with a wear layer of solid hardwood or coniferous wood, in the form of parquet or plank flooring, are particularly popular in living spaces due to their visual and haptic properties (foot warmth). However, they are also suitable for applications in the industrial sector and in public buildings. The ecological aspect of a renewable raw material also speaks in favour of a floor made of solid wood. In addition to traditional construction methods, such as solid wood parquet with tongue and groove ("strip parquet"), there are modern new developments such as the upright slat ("industrial parquet") or the multi-layer parquet ("prefabricated parquet").

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Notes on the planning of parquet and plank floors

Sorting/appearance class: When determining a wooden floor, the grading (A or B for solid softwood floorboards) or the appearance class (⚪, Δ or □ for all other wooden floors) must be agreed, which has a significant impact on the appearance of the wooden floor. In this context, it is advisable to discuss with the client in detail, documented in writing, exactly what the differences between the individual appearance classes are for the respective floor and wood, especially if the appearance class ⚪ is not to be carried out. [...]

Surface treatment: Solid wood floors laid in their raw state require subsequent surface treatment, there are two different options:

• Dispersion-based sealant (varnish): A glossy sealant is both particularly scratch- and pressure-resistant and particularly easy to clean and maintain. The disadvantage of sealing is that local repair of damage (scratches) is practically impossible, for this the entire surface may have to be sanded down and resealed. Discoloration due to moisture penetrating through cracks or through unprotected front sides (e.g. cleaning water) is also more pronounced than with waxed/oiled wooden floor surfaces.
• Oiling/waxing: Oiled or waxed wooden floors have a particularly natural appearance with a silky matt surface, but there is an increased maintenance effort compared to sealing, as the surface treatment must be refreshed at regular intervals. On the other hand, many damages, e.g. caused by scratches, can be repaired locally without having to sand down the entire floor surface of the room.

Source: bauwion