Wooden floor withstands life
In addition to the type of wood, finishing has an effect on wear resistance as well.
It is advisable to select a fine-grained and hard species of wood for areas requiring a high level of wear resistance, such as kitchens, foyers or children's rooms. Brinell figures indicate the hardness of various types of wood. Of the traditional materials used for wooden floors, oak and Canadian maple are particularly durable. Especially hard are the dark-toned, exotic woods: merbau and jarrah. Heat treatment increases board hardness as well.
The resistance to wear and moisture of wooden floor boards can be improved by means of finishing. EcoTOP oil-finished wooden boards feature surfaces resistant to dirt and moisture. Antistatic oil-treated boards also do not gather dust. Oil-finishing should therefore be used in work- as well as playrooms and especially in bedrooms.
Upofloor wooden floors are well suited for floor-heating as well. Nevertheless, some species of wood--such as beech and maple--are more responsive to variations in temperature and thus not recommended for use in areas incorporating floor-heating.