Comparison of Laminated Flooring, Parquet Flooring, and Solid Wood Flooring

Compared to solid wood flooring, laminated flooring is a new type of product that is under further development. Some varieties have greatly improved the strength of the board due to the use of wear-resistant surfaces. Many new birch groove structures and other sealing connection systems have also been developed in the birch groove field of boards. The development of new types of wood based panel substrates is also ongoing.
At present, some manufacturers provide a 15 year warranty period for certain performance of their products. Due to the late emergence of laminated floor products in the market, there is currently no unified standard for some of their characteristics and service life in practical use.
In recent years, in addition to traditional parquet flooring, more and more prefabricated parquet flooring and artificial board based veneer flooring (so-called pure wood flooring) have become increasingly popular. This new floor is almost always decorated with a light radiation curing paint system on the surface. Some manufacturers of pure wood flooring are seeking performance testing and classification methods that can be compared with laminated flooring.
The service life and laying quality of flooring with a certain surface quality have a decisive impact, especially on laminated flooring. The sealing of the joints, the bottom layer of the floor, and the glue joint of the birch groove can all affect the service life of the floor. If the floor is used in the correct place, with high laying quality and careful maintenance, even under high intensity use, the floor will not show significant wear and tear for many years.
There is a significant difference in product quality performance between veneered wood flooring and prefabricated parquet flooring. Within the specified laying location, full consideration should be given to the selected load type and strength. Pay special attention to the characteristics of the wood species and finishes of the floor. The service life of this type of floor largely depends on the nature of the finish, provided it has sufficient compressive strength. The service life of veneer solid wood flooring is also influenced by factors such as the durability and waterproofing of birch groove adhesive seams.
Different judgment methods are used to determine the relationship between the surface characteristic values of the floor and its actual performance. For solid wood flooring, significant wear only occurs when its lP value is below 35 revolutions.