What are the advantages and disadvantages of teak flooring?

What about teak flooring? If you currently own a lot of genuine Burmese teak, then congratulations, you've struck it rich.

Why specifically? Let's get back to the main topic: what's so great about teak flooring? I'll explain from the following aspects.

Basic introduction to teak

Teak, also known as rosy oleander, is a Southeast Asian wood, mainly produced in Thailand and Myanmar, with the highest quality teak coming from Myanmar.

Teak is relatively light and has a moderate density. It contains a large amount of oil and iron, making it exceptionally resistant to decay. The grain is fine and smooth, and high-quality teak often features black streaks.

Advantages and disadvantages of teak flooring

advantage:

Because teak wood contains abundant oil, its flooring has excellent waterproof properties, is particularly stable, is not easily deformed or cracked, and is rot-resistant and insect-proof.

Teak flooring features delicate, elegant grain and a golden hue. As it is used, the color becomes more beautiful through oxidation via photosynthesis, making it look newer and more vibrant over time.

Teak flooring is comfortable and resilient underfoot because the wood itself is relatively soft.

shortcoming:

Teak is not a type of rosewood, but it is more expensive than some types of rosewood. Therefore, its only drawback is that it is too expensive and is becoming increasingly rare.

The value of teak flooring

Teak is known as the "King of Woods" and is called the "National Wood" in Myanmar. It is recognized by countries around the world, and there is a saying in Europe: "Old teak is as precious as gold." Teak is widely used in high-end places and luxury cruise ships around the world, such as the deck of the Titanic, the rowing boats participating in the Olympic Games, the Shanghai Customs House, HSBC Bank, the interior of Rolls-Royce cars, and other villas and mansions.

Using genuine solid teak flooring is a symbol of status, and with the scarcity of timber, genuine solid teak flooring will have increasing appreciation potential in the future, and it can be recycled.