How to judge the quality of solid wood flooring from its appearance?
When the quality of the raw materials themselves meets the standards, the importance of the surface painting process becomes even more apparent. A good paint process is clear and natural, without covering the original texture of the solid wood floor, and can make the floor more wear-resistant.
Let’s talk about how to judge the quality of solid wood flooring from its appearance:
- Texture color difference
Solid wood flooring is different from laminate flooring in that it is a whole piece of solid wood made from nature, so it is inevitable to have some natural defects, such as irregular texture and significant color difference (even if the same tree has different parts, there may be color difference).
However, these are all normal phenomena. As consumers, we should calm down and view them rationally. The color difference of solid wood flooring does not prove that the flooring is of inferior quality. If the color and texture of solid wood flooring are the same, you should be vigilant. Is this a real solid wood flooring?
Cracks are inevitable on mid to low-end solid wood flooring, but if it’s too large, it’s not good. Some cracks occur between the textures of the wood, and they do not extend, making them safe to use. However, some cracks penetrate the texture, so it is important to be careful when choosing such solid wood flooring, as these cracks are likely to extend and have a certain impact on future floor use.
- Scars
Knots are naturally formed by the growth of trees and are an inseparable part of the tree. Knots are not actually flaws, on the contrary, having knots is a witness to the natural properties of wood.
Scars have the difference between living and dead knots. The wood tissue of the former is closely connected to the surrounding wood without gaps. The latter occurs around the side branches of withered trees, and there is a circle of darker bark around the node eyes, which is darker in color. Dead nodes are easily detached or partially detached from the surrounding wood.
Therefore, attention should be paid to whether there are dead knots when purchasing, in order to prevent falling off due to the passage of time, changes in humidity and other reasons, which will affect the structural stability of wood. High quality solid wood flooring will control the number of knots, which is a good flooring brand.
- Floor surface paint
When the quality of the raw materials themselves meets the standards, the importance of the surface painting process becomes even more apparent. A good paint process is clear and natural, without covering the original texture of the solid wood floor, and can make the floor more wear-resistant. Poor quality paint not only affects the original advantages of solid wood flooring, but also raises questions about its environmental performance.
The above are some methods for judging the quality of solid wood flooring from its appearance, hoping to help everyone!
