Six important things to consider before buying a wooden floor!
The article is credited to Kahrs and was first published in their literature in 2007.
Kahrs are one of the world’s oldest wood flooring manufacturers still in business,
having worked with wood for 150 years, we believe that we have experienced most
things and would suggest that you should be aware of the following.
1) Wood floors are a natural choice.
Wood is natural and grows in our forests. It is beautiful to look at, comfortable
to walk on, creates an ambience that lasts a long time and is non-allergenic. Wood
is also renewable, unlike plastics and many other modern materials, so when it has
to be replaced, one day far in the future, it returns to Mother Nature.
2) Wood becomes more beautiful over time.
All wood changes colour over time. Please find further information on
what wood species are available and their colour changes, where we show
how various species change when they are exposed to sunlight. Some species darken
rapidly, while others change less dramatically and more slowly. Nature never stands
still, that is the charm of a natural material.
3) Smart floors are kinder to nature.
A modern engineered wood floor is constructed on the multi-layer principle. A floor
with our construction is stable and stays level even during seasonal variations
in temperature and air humidity. A solid wood floor, on the other hand, has slightly
increased movement between seasons. Solid floors are also an unnecessary drain on
natural resources. A Kahrs floor makes economical, responsible and sensible use
of natural resources without compromising its lifespan. Just the opposite!
4) Woodloc – Ideal with underfloor heating.
A Kahrs floor with Woodloc is the worlds leading quality floor with the world’s
best mechanical joint. Woodloc does not just mean that the floor can be installed
quickly and efficiently. It also guarantees that the floor stays flat and that the
gaps will never appear between the planks. The fact is that the Woodloc joint retains
its strength throughout the floors lifetime. So a floor from Kahrs is also ideal
with underfloor heating.
5) Wood that feels like wood.
The surface treatment on a wood floor
must be strong enough to withstand daily wear and tear, yet sufficiently thin and
transparent that you can see and experience the felling of nature. We have therefore
developed an extra-strong lacquer that only needs to be applied in a thin layer,
which retains the character of the wood. Some wood floors have a layer of lacquer
so thick that the floor feels plastic and artificial. If you want to feel even more
texture, you can choose a floor with a matt lacquer or natural oil.
6) Who will use the floor?
Who will be walking on it? Adults, children, pets? Do you wear outdoors shoes in
the home? Where will it be installed, living room, kitchen, or bedroom? The
hardness of the wood can be a crucial practical facture when you make your
selection. There are many species that look similar but differ dramatically in hardness.
Choose the right species for the room, situation and lifestyle.
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