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Making floors from natural wood, industrial wood or bamboo?
What wood is good for making floors? is a question that many homeowners are interested in when constructing and repairing their projects. Currently there are 3 popular types of flooring materials: natural wood, industrial wood and bamboo wood. Each type has its own advantages/disadvantages. To understand more about these products, explore the article below with Kosmos.
Natural wooden floor
Natural wooden floor is a type of floor made from natural wood panels, usually hardwood such as Oak, Chiu Liu, Teak wood or Pine wood, etc. These boards are crafted from solid logs, then ground and processed to form thin floor panels of uniform thickness.
Advantages
- Good durability and abrasion resistance, allowing long-term use.
- Can be reused many times by polishing or sanding.
- Luxurious beauty, showing the user's class.
- Wooden floors have a rough, anti-slip surface, ensuring safety for users.
- Natural wood floors have the ability to absorb moisture, helping to regulate indoor air.
Disadvantages
- High prices, especially for rare woods.
- Susceptible to termites: Some types of natural wood are susceptible to termites if not treated carefully before use.
- Regularly maintain and polish Renew wooden floors.
- Easily scratched.
- Easily warped if not installed correctly.
Laminate flooring
Laminate flooring is a type of floor created from combining natural wood pulp at a rate of about 85-90% and the rest is artificial materials such as additives and adhesives.
Advantages
- Affordable price, cheaper than natural wood floors.
- Limit shrinkage and expansion.
- High bearing capacity, falling into the IC2 index (About 20N).
- Easy installation thanks to smart and convenient lock design.
- During use, there is no need to maintain, service or polish the product.Install once, use for life".
Disadvantages
- Poor water resistance: Most laminate floors currently on the market are not water resistant Except for some high-end wooden flooring lines that are covered by a waterproof warranty from rubber flooring sellers, such as Egger wooden floors have a 1.000-hour waterproof warranty, Robina wooden floors have a waterproof warranty of up to 10 days then it has good water resistance.
- Low durability: The average lifespan is only 7 - 10 years lower than natural wood floors
- Aesthetics: The wood grain printed on the film layer is not as natural as natural wood.
- Toxic chemicals: Some cheap types may contain toxic chemicals.
Bamboo wood floor
Bamboo floor is a material made from bamboo stems. Bamboo wood is a readily available and rapidly growing natural resource, making it a popular choice in the market.
Advantages
- Environmentally friendly, safe for users.
- Good elasticity.
- Long lifespan, can be used for more than 15 years.
- Capable of air conditioning indoors due to low thermal conductivity.
Disadvantages
- Scratch resistance is limited
- High price
- Bamboo wood floors are susceptible to warping if installed incorrectly
Comparison table of the above 3 types of wooden floors
To help users have an overview of the above 3 types of floors, Kosmos has researched and compiled the latest information on the market as of February 2 and produced the following comparison table:
Criteria | Natural wooden floor | Laminate flooring | Bamboo floor |
Price | 550.000 – 3.500.000 VND/m2 | 200.000 – 460.000 VND/m2 | 750.000– 1.600.000 VND/m2 |
Models | Limit | Diversity | Limit |
Used Time | >30 years | 7 - 10 year | >15 years |
Beauty | Each wooden plank will have a different color and grain, creating a unique beauty. | There is uniformity in color and wood grain. However, it can be boring. | High aesthetics, bringing rustic and intimate beauty. |
Note: The above comparison table is for reference only. Depending on the type of wood or brand, there will be more or less changes.
Where to buy reputable and quality wooden floors?
Kosmos is a reliable address in the distribution of reputable laminate flooring in Vietnam, providing customers with diverse and high-quality choices with professional consulting services.
Kosmos not only focuses on providing highly aesthetic products but also ensures water resistance and ease of installation, giving Customers the best experience during use. If you have a need for the above materials, don't hesitate contact Contact us for the fastest advice and support.
In short, all types of wood for floors have their own advantages and disadvantages. The choice depends on the needs, budget and lifestyle of each family. We hope that with Kosmos's sharing, you will be able to choose the right product for your project.
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