Larch parquet board: pros and cons

No matter how diverse the market of floor coverings is, natural parquet is still the most popular among them. This material is irreplaceable, unique and relevant, regardless of fashion trends. Many varieties of wood are used to create the floorboard, but the larch takes the leading position. Certain peculiarities are characteristic of this material; our conversation will be devoted to them.

Larch floorboard is available in 12 shades. The main part is occupied by golden-red variants, there are light yellow and honey colors, as well as brown and reddish-brown.

This range of colors allows you to use parquet in all styles of interior, ranging from strict classics and ending with free country.

To preserve the natural shade of the floorboard, it is necessary to use oil and wax in the future. If you want to make changes to the existing color, you need to choose the coloring compositions of the appropriate shade.

Larch parquet board has many advantages:

• Strength This material is so high that it can be compared with the characteristics of oak. And this wood, as it is known, belongs to the most durable materials.

• Resistance to water, fire and live microorganisms, which adversely affect the condition of the wood. Larch is not only not terrible wet environment, but even when immersed in water, it becomes even more durable.

• Aesthetic component parquet plays an important role in the design of the room. Larch is very beautiful, a cross section is clearly seen on the floor. Larch coating looks noble and expensiveit is even compared to red oak.

• A large assortment expands your choices and allows you to create unique interiors. Annual rings due to their expressiveness give the parquet a special appeal. Now increasingly began to use spliced ​​larch. This is a new word in the world of flooring.

• Phytoncides are present in this wood., which means that a delicate scent of needles will emanate from it. Also phytoncides maintain a favorable microclimate and do not allow the development of harmful organisms. In other words, there will be no fungus on the floor and it is ideal for residential premises with children and allergies.

• Durability coating, including its properties, appearance and aesthetic appeal. Even with high maneuverability and intensive use, parquet will retain its properties for a long time in full.

• Good thermal insulation allows you to keep warm, even in extreme cold the room will be comfortable.

• Preservation of a form and lack of shrinkage - important characteristics that are inherent in this wood.

• Massive larch in the form of parquet not afraid of exposure to chemicalsthat are used when cleaning the house.

They are few, but still they are present:

• The high cost of a detailed study of the characteristics already, and it does not seem. If you dig deeper and analyze the advantages, then wood with such a set of features should cost much more. All costs will pay off and in the future there will be no regrets about the investments made.

• Parquet board from solid larch wood should be processed and dried in a special way, in compliance with the rules and technologies. Any mistake will reduce the characteristics and quality of wood. Processing requires the use of special tools and the use of special technologies, since larch contains resin and has a high density.

• Unwanted use in regions with large temperature variations throughout the year (winter and summer time).

• There are special requirements for the base. If it will have flaws, then laying the flooring is impossible. All holes, cracks and even chipped will have to be fixed.

• Parquet after laying must be treated with oil or wax.Uncoated use of parquet is strictly prohibited.

• The probability of the formation of delaminations, although small, is still present.

• Substrates, which are created to protect the coating from solid furniture, must be present. Otherwise, expensive parquet can be seriously damaged.

• Large dimensions of the floorboard affect the formation of value, it becomes more expensive in relation to other types of coverage. Installation is similar to laminate.

Larch parquet is a universal covering that has very few restrictions for use. Its properties allow to lay parquet in residential premises and public places with a large load.

Sports facilities often have a floor in a gym with such a coating. Such places, as is known, have a high cross, and the floor has a large load.

For any sports facilities it is recommended that this wood for finishing the floor.

Residential objects are often trimmed with larch parquet. Such coverage is out of fashion and time. The parquet board can be used not only indoors, but also in an arbor, on a verandah, a balcony.

Larch parquet board is divided into types according to different characteristics.

By the number of bands there are the following varieties:

• single sideband;

• two-way;

• three-way.

There is also a classification by type of wood:

• Top grade number 0 is an ideal material with a uniform pattern, the absence of even the slightest flaws, and, accordingly, it is the most expensive;
• the first grade is characterized by the presence of defects - no more than 30% of the total area, the presence of small knots is acceptable

• second grade available, but you have to put up with the presence of defects evenly distributed over the entire area of ​​the parquet;
• the third variety is the most affordable of all the options, but there are a lot of flaws in it.

Parquet made of larch, like any board, requires special care. No matter how durable and durable this wood is, only proper care will allow for a long time to enjoy its pristine beauty.The rules of care vary depending on the type of protective coating.

Lacquered parquet should dry properly and gain the necessary strength. Up to this point it can not be used and perform wet cleaning. In this matter, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of the selected varnish. Any violation of these requirements will reduce the quality of protection.

Parquet, covered with oil, requires the use of special tools for cleaning. You can buy them in stores that specialize in wood flooring. Updating of a sheeting is necessary for spending annually. For this, polishing is not necessary, unlike varnished parquet.

Despite the high cost, such coverage is in demand. In general, the reviews about it are positive. There are also dissatisfied users, but their purchase was made in unverified sales points, in which the product range does not shine with special quality.

We strongly recommend buying larch parquet in specialized stores that provide a guarantee for the purchased goods, have a positive reputation in the market and are official distributors of well-known manufacturers. Only in this way can you protect yourself and know for sure that the parquet purchased meets all requirements.

In the video below you can see how the restoration of the larch floor looks like.