What are the characteristics of solid wood flooring?

Solid wood flooring is made of natural logs through drying and processing. It has the characteristics of natural environmental protection, natural color, comfortable foot feeling and long service life.

1. Select the tree species: Solid wood flooring can be simply divided into light-colored materials and dark-colored materials. The color of light-colored materials is uniform and the style is bright. The annual rings of dark-colored materials change significantly, and they have the characteristics of small expansion coefficient, waterproof and insect-proof.

2. Select color: High-quality solid wood flooring should have natural tones and clear wood grain. If the surface color of the floor is dark and the paint layer is thick, it may be intentional to cover up the surface defects of the floor. At the same time, due to the different positions of the floor blocks in their mother tree, there are differences in sapwood, heartwood, wood surface, wood inside, shade and sun, and the cutting methods of the boards are tangential cutting and radial cutting, so color difference is inevitable. But it is precisely because of the natural texture and varied texture structure that the natural style of solid wood flooring is highlighted.

3. Choose the size: Due to the special features of wood, the longer and wider the solid wood floor is, the better it is. Floors that are too long or too wide are relatively more likely to deform. It is recommended to choose floors of appropriate length and width; from the perspective of wood stability, the smaller the size of the floor, the stronger its ability to resist deformation.

4. Choose the moisture content: The moisture content of solid wood flooring is crucial. Too high or too low a moisture content can easily cause deformation, warping, arching or cracking of the floor, affecting its appearance and performance; cities across the country have different geographical locations, and the moisture content of the required wood is also different. When purchasing, you can consult professional sales staff to buy floors with a moisture content that is balanced with the local equilibrium moisture content.

5. Choose processing accuracy: Assemble several pieces of flooring on a flat ground, touch and see the processing quality accuracy, finish, whether it is flat and smooth, and whether the mortise and tenon fit, installation gaps, anti-deformation grooves, etc. are assembled tightly. A good floor should be precisely made, accurate in size, flat at the corners, and without height differences.

6. Select the quality of wood: Solid wood flooring is made of natural wood, and it is normal to have loose knots and color differences on the surface. However, pay attention to whether there are defects such as decay, dead knots, loose knots, cracks, fungal changes, and insect holes on the floor surface that directly affect the performance of the floor. Secondly, touch the floor with your hand to see if there are bubbles, paint leakage, and wear resistance. You can remove several pieces of flooring and assemble them together to see if the gaps and height differences between adjacent panels are uniform, and whether the floor surface is smooth and flat.