What are the advantages and disadvantages of Karelia floorboard?

There is a huge choice of floorboard on the building materials market, among which Karelia products are in rather high demand. The advantages and disadvantages of this material will be discussed in this article.

The history of the company begins in 1955. It was founded in Nokia (Finland). Initially, this company produced elastic coatings. And only in 1992, she began producing floorboards. Since 2007, the Karelia factory has been opened in Romania, and a little later in Russia. This company is now part of the Kährs Group, the world's largest flooring manufacturer.

Northern peoples are very careful with forests. That's the trademark Karelia saves nature, spending money to replenish forests, conducting charity events on planting trees in the field cutting.

Karelia floorboard is made only from natural wood. Before getting into production, its structure and quality is carefully checked and sorted. This is followed by professional workers of the company’s factories.

Parquet Karelia consists of three layers of wood. For the finishing one uses valuable species of deciduous trees, for the two lower ones - conifers.

The floorboard of this manufacturer has several advantages:

• The flooring is environmentally friendly, safe to install even in children's rooms.
• Durability and durability of this parquet on top. Constant appearance remains for decades.
• The floorboard in the trend at all times, it will be relevant today and in a few years.
• A huge selection of models of different colors will help you choose this material for any interior.
• Individual drawing of natural wood will make this flooring a highlight in the interior.

The disadvantages include only the price, which can not be low, since this product has the highest quality.

You can see a more detailed description of Karelia floorboard in the next video.

Parquet Karelia can be divided into several types:

• Different number of lanes. There are single, double and triple band copies. From what type of flooring depends on its width. So single-sided models have a panel width of 13.8 cm and 18.8 cm, depending on the collection. For two-lane this parameter is 20 cm, for three-lane - 18.8 cm.

• Different coverage:
  1. Processing with natural oil. This method emphasizes the naturalness of the material, increasing the contrast of wood texture.
  2. Satin oil treatment. This method protects the wood, giving it heat, emphasizing natural colors.
  3. Varnish coating. This method makes the flooring even stronger. He is not afraid of any dirt or moisture. Varnish is used in three types. Glossy - adds semi gloss, satin - emphasizes the characteristics of the structure of wood, matte - leaves the appearance of untreated wood.

• Different types of connections slats.
  1. 5G. This system makes it possible to lay parquet on large areas without the use of compression joints, since this method of joints is not dangerous for seasonal changes in humidity and temperature,It does not require gluing. To assemble a parquet with this type of lock is available even to a novice in this case.
  2. 2g. This system is also glueless, providing a flat floor with barely noticeable seams.
  3. Thorn and groove. This mount requires the use of glue. Before laying a new row, the previous connection must be completely dry.

All Karelia parquet is divided into 12 collections, each of which has its own characteristics.

• Essence. This collection is characterized by a modernist orientation. Here you will find a coating of oak in various shades: from light gray to rich dark brown.

• Impressio. There is a single and three-lane board, the finishing layer of which is also made of oak. In this collection you can find different colors: from the lightest to black, as well as various coatings.

• Urban Soul. This is a modern collection that will bring the spirit of the city to your home.

• Time. Here, tradition and modernity merge into one, creating a dual opinion about this collection. On the one hand, vintage Dutch motifs, on the other - modern technology.

• Light. This collection consists only of light shades, where you will find tones from pink to greenish.Such a floor is able to facilitate any interior.

• Polar. This collection is made of ash. Here you will find a different texture of wood: from knotty samples, which during production even had to putty, to wood of nature, which has practically no flaws.

• Dawn. The morning dawn pushed the designer to create this collection. The muffled colors of this parquet with a grayish tint will give your home freshness.

• Libra. Warm cozy shades of this collection will add light to your room.

• Spice. Coatings from this collection can add spice to your interior, and the unusual shades of oak that you managed to create, thanks to different types of processing, will make your floor unique.

• Earth. This collection resembles the soil after rain. The shiny surface of the merbau and walnut will add chic to your interior.

• Midnight. The dark floor always looks luxurious, and with the parquet of this collection also does not cause problems with cleaning.

• Saima. This collection combines simplicity and functionality. Light shades will help not only bring airiness into the interior, but will also be appropriate in almost any modern style.

Reviews of Karelia parquet quite high.Buyers say that the floors on which this coating is laid, become an accent in the interior, look expensive, elegant and elegant. The quality of the material at altitude. Even after a while, chips do not appear on it, locks are securely fastened, the coating remains in perfect condition.

Negative emotions are caused only by price, but it fully corresponds to the highest quality of products.