Solid wood flooring without deformation: FEEL WOOD floorboards are the solution
FEEL WOOD solid wood floors not only impress with their natural beauty and durability, but also with their relaxed behavior. In contrast to conventional planed floorboards, the FEEL WOOD solid wood floorboard is free of tension even before it is laid. The special production technology virtually eliminates unwanted twisting or warping.
Only the swelling and shrinking in width can occur when the humidity changes, which is a normal reaction to different humidity conditions in the room. However, before installation, the FEEL WOOD wooden plank is always within the target humidity window of 9% +/-2%, which means that it behaves neutrally under normal and “healthy” indoor conditions with a humidity of 45 to 65%.
Even if the humidity is very low over a long period of time and the solid wood parquet dries out - it cannot fall below 6% - no visible deformation or twisting occurs. This speaks for the high stability, even under fluctuating environmental conditions.
Increased humidity, on the other hand, occurs rarely, usually only during the summer. It usually has only a minor impact on the wooden floor of a room with a normal ceiling height. Warm air carries more moisture than cool air, so increased humidity primarily affects the upper areas of the room. The soil is less affected and remains largely unchanged.
However, there is one exception: solid wood floors should generally be avoided in damp rooms as they are not suitable for this. Instead, a different type of floor with a water-resistant surface is recommended. If you still don't want to miss out on the natural beauty of a solid wood floor, for example in the bathroom, you should definitely take careful precautions to avoid deformation due to moisture. In particular, standing water on the floorboard surfaces should be avoided, so quickly wiping up puddles of water is recommended. Remember that a technical sealing measure between the wall and the floorboard is essential to offer your wooden floor in the bathroom long-lasting protection. Water vapor that condenses on the walls should not be able to run down the wall and crawl under the floorboards. Occasional re-oiling with care oil keeps the wooden surface supple and prevents moisture from penetrating the solid wood floorboards.
When it comes to stability (warping or twisting) in solid wood flooring, FEEL WOOD solid wood flooring is undoubtedly the best choice. Thanks to its relaxed production, it ensures long-lasting stability and therefore ensures a quiet floor that will be enjoyed for years to come.
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