How to choose oak flooring? What kind of oak flooring do you know?

1. About Oak

Oak, scientifically known as Quercus, belongs to the genus Quercus. Currently, the oak in the Chinese market primarily refers to red and white oaks grown in North America and Europe. The United States, Canada, and France are the main importers of oak to China.

Wood identification tips: Heartwood is dark red with dark concentric streaks. It is ring-porous wood. Latewood pores are arranged radially in a branch-like pattern. Thin walls form a network of fine lines with fine wood rays. Rays are both wide and narrow. (You'll need a magnifying glass to see these!)

Timber prices: Red oak, FAS grade, domestic market price 7,000-8,500 yuan/cubic meter, white oak 10,000-12,000 yuan/cubic meter. Red oak 1COM (furniture grade) price 5,500-6,000 yuan/cubic meter, white oak 8,000-9,000 yuan/cubic meter.

2. Oak flooring

The oak tree has long symbolized the passion, sincerity, and steadfastness of love. It's also the world's largest flowering plant, with a long lifespan, some reaching 400 years old. This longevity contributes to its perceived maturity and stability.

It is precisely because oak is low-key and steady, gentle and elegant that it has become the oldest, most traditional and most widely used solid wood flooring material in the world.

The most attractive thing about oak flooring is its comfortable feel. It is the best choice especially for families with children and the elderly. The comfortable feeling of walking barefoot on oak flooring is self-evident.

High-quality oak flooring is simply coated with a layer of varnish, so its natural wood grain is clearly visible, soft and elegant. Therefore, oak flooring is very suitable for laying in homes with European or Chinese classical decorations, showing a thick, dignified and steady feeling.

3. Oak flooring price

The current market price of popular oak solid wood flooring is generally between 200 and 300 yuan per square meter. This price is still very attractive to most consumers. However, the price of high-quality oak solid wood flooring is between 350 and 450 yuan per square meter, which is mainly related to the product design and grade.

4. How to choose oak flooring

When buying oak solid wood flooring, you should generally look at the lock and back paint.

If there is no back paint, it is easy to absorb moisture and arch. If it is not a lock, it is easy to crack. In addition, because the raw materials have undergone preliminary processing abroad, they are prone to deformation and cracking during storage. Be sure to check carefully when purchasing.

5. Precautions for installing oak floor

1. Choose the right time to lay the floor. Generally, the temperature for laying the floor is between 16℃ and 30℃ in spring and autumn, which can keep the wooden floor in its best natural condition.

2. Make good moisture-proof preparations. It is best to place the floor in a ventilated and dry place and protect it with plastic film.

3. When laying the floor mat, pay attention to the craftsmanship. The mat must be laid flat and shrinkage joints must be reserved.

If you are a fan of oak flooring, it is definitely worth having it. Because where the heart is, love resonates.

A good floor can let time speak for itself.