What should I do if the floor has color difference? Is there a quality problem?

Wood flooring is popular among consumers for its natural, environmentally friendly, and warm, comfortable qualities. However, the joy of buying a floor can lead to color variations, leading to concerns that "color variations in flooring indicate quality issues." This can be frustrating for consumers and frustrating for brands. Today, we'll share some basic information about this issue.

Generally speaking, solid wood flooring is more likely to have color differences than laminate flooring, because the color differences of the flooring are caused by differences in the species, origin, texture, color, etc. of the raw materials. Flooring with a solid wood surface is more likely to have color differences.

Color difference caused by core material and sap material

The color of the raw material itself varies at different stages of natural production. Generally, the core material near the center of the trunk is darker in color, while the sap material near the bark is relatively lighter in color, so there will be some color difference, but this is also a natural property.

Color difference caused by processing method

During the floor production process, there are different methods for cutting raw materials, including radial cutting and tangential cutting. The texture of the floor will be different due to different cutting methods, and the differences between different wood grains are more obvious visually.

Color difference caused by installation method

The problem of small color difference in the floor can actually be avoided during the installation process. The installation master should identify and distinguish the color of the floor during the installation process, and install the floors with similar or large color differences separately or in a concealed manner. Then the color difference of the floor will be visually much more harmonious.

Environmental factors cause color difference

Some external environments are also the inevitable reason for visual color differences. Generally, the color of the floor exposed to sunlight will be brighter than in darker places, so there will be visual color differences.

Color differences caused by the above factors are not quality issues. The flooring itself is fine; it's just the natural and environmental factors that cause visual differences. There's no need to worry about quality. However, noticeable color differences may indicate inferior flooring, so be sure to choose carefully when purchasing flooring.

Floors with color differences need to be installed with skill. Floors of similar colors can be spliced ​​together. Floors with large color differences can be installed in corners or at the bottom of furniture such as beds to avoid them.