What types of wooden floors are there and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

Common flooring types now include solid wood flooring, multi-layer solid wood flooring, laminate flooring, laminate flooring, etc.

1. Solid wood flooring

Solid wood flooring is a ground decoration material formed by drying and processing natural wood. Also known as log floor, it is a floor directly processed from solid wood. It has the natural growth texture of wood and is a poor conductor of heat. It can provide warmth in winter and coolness in summer. It feels comfortable on the feet and is safe to use. It is an ideal material for floor decoration in bedrooms, living rooms, studies, etc.

2. Multi-layer solid wood flooring

Multi-layer solid wood flooring is based on multi-layer boards arranged in a crisscross pattern. It selects high-quality precious wood as the panel and is coated with resin glue. It is produced using high temperature and high pressure in a hot press. It is not easy to deform and crack, has a very small dry shrinkage and expansion system, and has a good ability to adjust indoor temperature and humidity. The surface layer can show the natural wood grain of the wood. It is simple to install and has a wide range of uses. The price is higher than laminate flooring and lower than solid wood flooring. Suitable for installation in geothermal heating rooms.

3. Laminated flooring

Laminated flooring is generally composed of four layers of materials, namely wear-resistant layer, decorative layer, high-density base material layer, and balance (moisture-proof) layer. Laminated flooring is also called impregnated paper laminated wooden flooring and laminate flooring. Qualified laminate flooring is one or more layers specially impregnated with thermosetting amino resin. The pollution resistance, corrosion resistance, pressure resistance and impact resistance of laminate flooring are better than other types of wooden flooring. Easy to care for, cost-effective, rich in colors and patterns, laminate flooring has reached B1 level, has higher flame retardant properties, and is safer than other types of wooden floors.

4. Laminated flooring

Laminated flooring generally refers to lacquered flooring. The so-called lacquer floor is the abbreviation of paint-finished laminated wood floor. Because the surface brightness of its product is similar to that of a piano, it is also commonly known as piano lacquer floor by consumers. Lacquer flooring is also laminate flooring, but laminate flooring adds aluminum oxide to the decorative paper, and lacquered flooring is coated with paint on this basis. In this way, the floor can be made to have hard qualities. Looks closer to solid wood flooring.

Note on floor purchasing tips:

1. Plan in advance and purchase according to actual needs. Before purchasing a floor, you must first measure the size of the room where the floor will be laid, plan the decoration style, and then determine the quantity and color of the floor;

2. Look at the texture and touch the paint surface. After determining the color and material of the floor, we can go to the market to purchase it purposefully.

It is necessary to observe whether the floor paint is evenly and flatly applied, whether there are bubbles, paint leakage, cracking, decay, bacterial growth and other defects. Generally, the clearer the texture, the better the quality of the floor.

3. Understand the moisture content of the floor. According to national standards, the moisture content of wooden floors is 8 to 13. You need to understand it clearly before buying. It is recommended not to buy floors with plastic films on the back.

4. Formaldehyde concentration. Health is the first priority. You can ask the seller for an environmental test report. At the same time, you can also use a simple method to smell it yourself to see if there is a pungent smell. If there is, the formaldehyde concentration is too high.

5. Understand the types of flooring. Different floors have different advantages and disadvantages. There are many types of flooring, including: solid wood flooring, laminate flooring, solid wood composite flooring, etc. Choose a type of flooring based on your needs and decoration budget;