Solid Oak Wooden Floorings

Growth

European oak grows to a height of 18-30m with a diameter of 1.2-1.8m.

Appearance

Sapwood is lighter than core wood which is also lighter, yellow-brown, usually straight grain but often irregular or transversely grained. The radial cut shows a characteristic silverish design caused by wide rays and it has a slightly rough texture.

Characteristics

Density of European oak after drying is 720-750kg/m3. Medium hard wood has a medium bending and pressure strength, low solidity and impact resistance and is very suitable for bending. Oak causes metal corrosion and in a moist environment the contact with metal produces blue to black spots on the wood. Oak contains significant amounts of tannins 12-20% - catechins and ellagitannins. It also contains flavonoids and purpurogalin, i.e. the redness of oak bark. For the whole floor gluing we recommend to use an elastic adhesive KIESEL BAKIT EK or polyurethane adhesive BAKITO PU-P.

Quality and processing

Solid oak, sanded surface (120/160mm), brushed (180mm), knots filled, unfinished, A/B quality natural (technical data sheet for quality available upon request) 4x tongue-groove joints, 4x phase on longitudinal and transverse