What are floor knots? Are floor knots good or bad?

Opinions vary widely on the issue of knotty floors. Some believe knotty floors are a true reflection of nature, while others consider them unsightly, a sign of quality issues, or a sign of cheap, flawed floors. So, what are the facts about knotty floors? Today, let's share some basic information.

There's a German saying that goes, "Where a tree has knots is where its trunk is strongest." Growing in nature, trees weather wind, frost, rain, snow, and seasons. Trunks and branches inevitably fall and break, but if a tree survives, the broken parts will heal, forming knots. While knots may be darker in color and less attractive in appearance, they are the strongest parts of the tree.

Therefore, knots are an inseparable part of the natural growth of trees and are a testament to the natural properties of wood. Whether a knot will affect the quality of the floor depends on whether it is a live knot or a dead knot.

A live knot is a knot that has a sound texture and is tightly connected to the surrounding wood. It is still full of vitality, has complete grain connections, has no fractures, and has no pith structure.

Dead knots are the areas around dead branches of trees that have died. These are surrounded by a darker veneer that is darker in color and can easily separate or partially separate from the surrounding wood, affecting structural stability. Therefore, when choosing flooring, be sure to carefully identify dead knots.

In fact, too many or too few knots on the floor are not particularly ideal. Delicate and uniform knots can give the living space a unique charm and strong vitality. Your home is not monotonous or uniform, but a precious gift from nature.