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ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING SPECIFICATIONS
I. OVERALL CHART
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Structure
Our engineered hardwood wooden flooring consists of three parts. The lower and the middle layer are made of pinewood. The top layer is made of hard wood types, which are available in various colours adjustable to the atmosphere of the space.
Pinewood Veneer
Pinewood Lath
Top Layer Made of Hardwood
Various Surface Treatments
2. Wooden Flooring Construction
1-Striped
The top layer consists of one lamella.
2-Striped
The top layer consists of two lamella rows.
3-Striped
The top layer consists of three lamella rows.
3. Brinell Hardness Rating
Not all woods are equally hard. For rooms with a high degree of wear an tear, we suggest using strips made of a harder timber. The information below compares the hardness of different wood species.
Black walnut – 2,8 kg/mm2
Black cherry – 2,8 kg/mm2
Steamed beech – 3,3 kg/mm2
Oak – 3,5 kg/mm2
Turkey oak – 3,5 kg/mm2
Ash – 3,5 kg/mm2
Acacia – 4,8 kg/mm2
Canadian maple – 4,8 kg/mm2
Merbau – 4,9 kg/mm2
Jatoba – 6,5 kg/mm2
4. Joints
The CLASSIC line features a traditional nut and groove joints. Strips are installed using glue.
The PanLock self-sealing system features mechanically interlocking joints that can be installed without any glue. These joints can withstand normal wear and tear and individual strips will not get dislodged by accident. A great advantage of this system is that strips can be freely removed and reinstalled without any damage
III. SURFACE TREATMENT METHODS
1. Surface Finish
BRUSHING: The final surface of floor strips is created using special brushes to remove any loose and soft particles up to an exactly controlled depth. This method enhances and emphasizes the natural grain of the timber.
BEVELLING: The two longitudinal or all four edges of the strips are bevelled at 30°, thereby creating V-shaped grooves between the installed strips.
LIMEWASHING: Grooves created by structural finishing are filled with a white substance to create the final surface.
2. Surface Treatment Methods
SEMI-GLOSS LACQUER: This is the most common surface treatment method which creates an easy to clean surface comprising eight layers of lacquer and featuring sealed pores and good scratch and abrasion resistance.
MATT LACQUER: A surface treatment method creating a surface that is easy to clean and closely resembles the subdued shine of natural wood surfaces. Its physical resistance is similar to semi-gloss lacquer.
MATT LACQUER WITH AN OIL-FINISH EFFECT: A surface treatment method that leaves the pores unsealed, thus further enhancing the natural grain of wood.
STAINING: Staining enables us to change the colour of the wood and stress its original hue without masking up the natural grain of the surface.
READY-MADE OIL FINISH: A surface treatment method using natural oils to lend a natural appearance to the wood by emphasizing the beauty of its grain. It does not require further oil treatment. Even though it is more resilient than natural oil finish, it can retain its original beauty with regular care only.
UNFINISHED: Strips have a finely sanded surface and can be treated by any surface treatment method (oiling, staining, lacquering) after installation as requested by the client.
HEAVY-DUTY LACQUER: A surface finish with increased abrasion resistance recommended for rooms with above the average wear (offices, community rooms etc.).
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SPORT LACQUER: This finish complies with the requirements of EN14904. Owing to its special characteristics it prevents accidents caused by slippery floors and also injuries inflicted by an abrasive surface.
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FIRE-RESISTANT LACQUER: Wooden flooring featuring this surface treatment system has a Cfl-s1 fire rating and can, therefore, be used in rooms requiring high fire resistance rating.
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