Floorboard in the kitchen - all the pros and cons

The floorboard in the kitchen is natural warmth and real comfort. This is the unique noble texture of the flooring, and its absolute environmental friendliness. In addition, the tree is incredibly comfortable thanks to the warm tactile sensations, it is easy to walk on it barefoot.

What determines the price of the floorboard?

Price flooring varies depending on:

1. Manufacturers - well-known, well-established brands sell their products more expensive, little-known new brands - cheaper, and some manufacturers simply produce low-quality material;
2. Wood species;
3. The number of bands in the plate - single-sided ones are more expensive, since here one plate consists of one slice of wood. But the number of bands does not affect the quality, so you need to choose on the basis of your design ideas and budget;
4. The type of connection can be glue or castle - the castle is a little more expensive, because it is easier to fit. The glue method is cheaper, but in this case you need to buy glue;
5. The parquet board can be under oil or varnish and applied with a different number of layers. The more layers, the more durable, and therefore will be more expensive flooring.

Price for 1 square. m floorboard is 320-2600 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The highest quality wood flooring has the following advantages:

• Wood flooring is the most natural type of finish for a home interior, which is combined with any style - from country to hi-tech. A parquet board looks the same as a parquet or a massive floor, but it is easier to fit and costs much less;
• Parquet board compared to laminate is valued for naturalness and environmental friendliness;
• Wood flooring is warmer and more pleasant to the touch than laminate, tile and stone;
• Regardless of the method of laying the floor (locking / glue), you can do it yourself;
• The material is produced already with a protective coating - wax, oil or varnish. Wood in this case will be protected from grease, chemicals and spilled liquids;
• For installation use a special base, pre-mounted on concrete. The result is a durable, reliable and durable, stable coating;
• With high-quality installation, careful operation and proper care, such a floor will last up to 25 years.

Disadvantages:

• Wood flooring is more expensive than laminate, linoleum, ceramic tiles;
• The floor in the kitchen from the floorboard needs proper care and care - you can only wash it with special means, and spilling red wine or beet juice should be wiped off as quickly as possible;
• Mechanical damage may cause scratches, nicks, cracks. Also on the legs of kitchen furniture need to wear special plugs, and do not walk on the floor in heels;
• If during time the consequences of the flood are not eliminated, the floor swells, and after drying it deforms;
• If some part of the floor becomes unusable, you will have to change several boards, the length of which can be more than 2 m. Keep in mind that it will be quite difficult to purchase parquet of exactly the same texture and color, as manufacturers change collections from time to time, therefore, you need to buy boards with a margin;
• It is impossible to make a figure laying the floor in contrast to the piece parquet.

Yes, tile and laminate flooring are more practical than floorboards or solid wood floors, but, nevertheless, their durability is not to be underestimated - they are quite suitable for kitchen conditions and over time become only more beautiful.

How to choose a tree species

Before you put parquet in the kitchen, you need to figure out which of the popular wood species is best suited for use in specific "kitchen" conditions. In this article we will look at the flooring of: oak, ash, walnut, teak, beech, maple and yatoba. But keep in mind that there are other options, such as linden, larch, pine, birch, etc.

The best wood in this case is oak. It is known for its water repellency and special durability. In the photo below - oak flooring in the interior in different styles and colors (scroll to the right).

In addition, oak parquet is available in many shades. The only noticeable disadvantage may be the price.

Teak also belongs to "non-capricious" wood. Strong ash with a noble texture and very beautiful shades will suit as well. On the next photo is ash flooring in the interior of a modern kitchen.

The most sought-after whitened tones of ash, creating a positive atmosphere in the kitchen.

But maple has a soft structure, and therefore - more susceptible to moisture and mechanical damage.

Beech is considered too soft for the kitchen, although it looks great.

But what looks like in the interior of the kitchen is a parquet board made of jatoba - a type of wood, which eventually turns red.

Walnut is also popular, but it has a dark color and a slight variegation of texture, which will not fit into every interior. In the photo below, the floor in the kitchen is trimmed with walnut parquet in the color of the furniture.

In addition, the floorboard for the kitchen can vary the structure of the surface. Parquet board under the varnish, of course, will have a gloss, and the wood soaked with oil will be less slippery and “silky” to the touch. Brashirovanny boards will look especially stylish and original.

The brushed board is made with the help of special metal brushes that destroy the soft upper fibers of the wood. This process is reminiscent of the natural aging of the tree. "Aged" board is characterized by an unusual texture and looks original and stylish.

How to protect the floorboard in the kitchen

The floorboard can be additionally not processed - especially if you have chosen a quality material with a protective layer already applied in industrial conditions.

In addition, floorboard manufacturers offer suitable care products, restoration products, crack preservation agents and joint filling materials.

But in order for the floorboard to retain its attractiveness for a really long time, it must be protected from the action of moisture and coloring liquids and products. In practice, this means that the spilled water must immediately wipe. Traces of hot liquids or fallen objects are subject to restoration. In general, parquet is a renewable coating - once every 10 years it is recommended to perform a cycling operation, after which the varnish is re-applied.

What is better: flooring, laminate or an array in the kitchen?

Most often, the floorboard is compared with laminate, because they really have a lot in common - interlocking joints, installation method, multi-layer construction and, of course, wood texture. These two species can replace each other, and both are good in their own way. But their differences are very significant, therefore, choosing material for finishing the kitchen between the laminate and the floorboard, you had better look for real reviews and understand their pros and cons.

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