Features of Karelia floorboard

Finnish company Karelia has been manufacturing flooring for over 30 years. The manufacture of floorboard is the main activity of the company. For its products, the manufacturer chooses only high-quality and environmentally friendly materials, working with which is carried out according to traditional technologies using modern equipment.

Karelia is currently engaged in the production of only floorboard. These products are made of three layers of wood, perpendicularly glued together among themselves - the front, middle and bottom:

• Finnish spruce veneer about 2 mm thick, characterized by high hardness and density, is used as the bottom layer;
• the second layer is made from the same wood as the lower one, but about 8 mm thick;
• The front layer is a valuable wood, about 3.5 mm thick. The thickness of any parquet is 14 mm.

Karelia parquet varies in stripes, sorting, type of wood and type of surface treatment. Wood for production is oak, beech, ash, birch, walnut and merbau. It is sorted by pattern, color and the presence of defects. There are 4 types of sorting boards:

• select - it is a flat surface without defects and knots, as well as natural and soothing shades;
• natur - it is more diverse colors and natural texture. The presence of small knots;
• natural mix - this is a “live” and bright texture with sapwood. Defects to her more than in the previous form. All this gives a special charm and unusual wood;
• country music - This sorting, which has many variations in shades. The focus is on the structure of wood.

The stripes of the board imply how the top layer is made. The company produces three types of floorboard:

• single sideband The front layer is made from a single piece of wood. The most expensive option. Oak slats are more often chosen for such parquet. In catalogs there is a parquet board 138 and 188 mm wide, 180 and 200 cm long;
• two way From above stack two perfectly matched veneer slats. The width of this board is 20 cm, and the length is 2421 mm;
• three-lane. The top layer in such products consists of three strips of wooden dies, laid in parallel or with a small offset. In collections, this board is represented from many types of wood. Parameters: width - 188 mm, length - 2266 mm.

Surface treatment with the following protective materials:

• varnish. Sheeting which allows to save a tree from influence of external factors: moisture, falling of objects, attrition and other. In the production of applied 7 layers of varnish. There are glossy, satin and matte version. The gloss gives the boards a shine, as well as a polished and smooth look. Satin coating emphasizes the texture of wood. Matt lacquer highlights the pristine beauty of the tree and remains invisible gaze;
• natural oil. With the help of the floor give a natural and beautiful look. It is quickly absorbed, and the shade and structure of the tree gives it more "warmth";
• satin oil. It protects and gives the floor a soft and velvety shade, while preserving its naturalness.

For parquet used 3 types of locking systems:

• Profiloc 5G and Profiloc 2G - laying without glue and tools.The lock in them is self-locking;
• thorn groove. This compound involves the use of glue and the need for it to completely dry.

The advantages of the floorboard from the Finnish manufacturer include:

• wear resistance. The multi-layered sheeting and hardwood make parquet able to withstand mechanical loads of up to one ton;
• moisture resistance. Karelian parquet board is not afraid of moisture and will withstand wet cleaning by any means; it will not change its appearance;
• diversity. More than 80 different colors of parquet from 6 wood species in 12 collections;
• availability. The company provides options for different price categories.

At the moment, there are 12 collections in the company catalog:

• essence. There are 6 types of single-strip oak board design. Brown wood shades are neutral and soft, from light with grayish reflections and honey, to dense dark brown;

• impressio. Oak parquet in 8 variations. Single and three-band designs are presented. In this series there are expressive colors in dark and light colors, which are suitable for interiors in various styles;

• urban soul. Breed of a tree of this ruler: oak. This floorboard has avant-garde colors for unusual ideas. Popular gray and brown versions. Three-way models skillfully combine dark and light colors. This floor will be a bright accent of the interior;

• time. 6 variants of oak floors, combining tradition and modernity. In the collection you can find boards with brown shades, light honey, gray - dense, dark with brown veins. Its highlight is a three-lane floor with a classic Dutch pattern. The floorboard is suitable for vintage interiors and loft style;

• light. Collection in light, delicate colors, from sugar white to magic Shadow gray in the color of the shadow. This floorboard will expand the space or emphasize the height and width of the room. Only 13 options of oak and ash;

• polar. Natural vanilla ash in 5 designs. This collection most clearly emphasizes the beauty of this wood;

• dawn. 12 types of oak parquet soft and muted tones. Brushed versions look aged and give the interior warmth and comfort. The perfect floor for a classic English style or Provence;

• libra. 11 oak wooden floors.Warm yellowish shades of natural wood will bring light to your home;

• spice. 10 variants of parquet inspired by the shades of spices of different nations of the world. Oak floor takes on cinnamon, cardamom, curry and black pepper. He will definitely give a piquant "taste" to your home;

• earth. 5 designs of rare woods - walnut and merbau. The unusual structure in combination with dark shades will create a rich and luxurious look;

• midnight. In this collection there is an oak floor in 2 versions. Deep gray tones will give solidity. White skirting boards and light walls will ideally complement them - a very unusual contrast;
• saima. Two types of birch floors, classic natural color and a lighter shade. The unusual texture of the tree - this is the key to the success of the interior.

It is difficult to please the modern consumer, but Karelia flooring is an exception. Feedback about it is only positive. Buyers emphasize the extraordinary beauty of the products and a large selection.

The board is easy to fit, so many do it yourself. Options from different collections are often combined in the same room.

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