What does Select mean when it comes to solid oak planks? Natural high-grade parquet board Befag Oak Select Parquet board one-strip oak select.

Befag Oak Select parquet board is produced only in Hungary. The production line is automated, the quality is consistently high from batch to batch. The main advantages of Befag parquet are ideal geometry and drying, selected wood.

All adhesives, varnishes, oils and tinting compounds used by the Befag factory are safe for human health. The Henelit Nano Protector varnish is applied in 8 layers, it has improved scratch resistance and antibacterial properties that reduce the growth of microbes on the surface of the parquet.

The structure of the Select Oak parquet board is three-layer - the top is valuable oak wood with a thickness of 3.7 mm, the lower layers are made of European conifers. The layers have a mutually perpendicular structure, which ensures geometric stability in all directions, even without gluing the parquet to the base.

The Select Oak parquet board has a third generation glueless PanLoc lock. This is a standard lock for parquet, familiar to all installers. Floor installation requires a dry and level base - the maximum height difference is 2 mm per 2 m². Befag parquet can be laid on a warm floor (it is better to use water). For floating installation, a cork backing or equivalent is required.

The Befag Oak Select parquet board has a 21-year warranty.

Sort Select Plank 1-Strip

Slightly patterned structure with slight variations in color, with small knots. Color differences between planks are acceptable. Well-ingrown healthy knots up to 3 mm permissible, if they are not black and not in a group. Sapwood 3-4 cm wide and 20-30 cm long is acceptable.

Sorting Select two-lane board

Slightly patterned structure with slight variations in color between lamellas and small knots. Well-ingrown healthy knots up to 5 mm in diameter, black knots up to 3 mm in diameter are acceptable even in a group. Sapwood 2-3 mm wide and 5-10 mm long is acceptable.

Massive parquet is divided into grades, depending on the characteristics of the wood. Sorting takes into account the uniformity of the pattern, shade differences, the number of knots and the presence of cracks. There are several types of wood cut: radial, tangential and mixed. But even without selection by sawing, solid oak board is divided into the following grades:

• Premium;
• Select;
• Natur;
• Rustic.

Note that there are major differences between varieties, but each company uses a different sorting method in many cases, and the names of some varieties may differ as well as the requirements for which variety. So you can find varieties: classic, avant-garde, standard and others. Many people are most often interested in solid oak board of the "select" variety. How does the “select” variety differ from other varieties, and why is it more in demand?

The select grade is not the highest, since in the manufacture of a massive board, some deviation in the arrangement of fibers is allowed, but this deviation is insignificant. Select solid oak board is considered optimal in terms of price / quality ratio. This is a selection of solid parquet flooring without sudden changes in shade, cracks, knots, wormholes and other defects. After installation, the floor looks uniform without distracting attention from other interior elements.

What colors are available for select solid oak parquet?

Colors and shades of solid oak parquet boards help to emphasize the individuality of the interior and indicate the taste of the owner. But the natural shades of wood are rather scarce, especially within any one species. Therefore, modern technology allows you to give the floor covering any shade imaginable. There are so many colors that it makes no sense to list them all. A solid board made of select oak can have cognac, chestnut, chocolate and other shades.

To make the board more decorative, the most popular exotic shades are also given. In some cases, even bleaching is used. In this case, the board becomes dazzling white. There is such a massive board as: "Arctic Oak", "Snow Oak" or "Vanilla Oak". Of course, it is immediately clear that this is not a natural creation, but the work of human hands. But in some cases, to create a certain interior, just such options are required.

What are the prices for solid oak parquet "Select"?

Massive parquet board made of select oak, as already mentioned, is not the highest grade, but it cannot be called cheap either. We can say that in terms of cost, it ranks second from the top. Each company sets its own prices for solid oak parquet "select", which may differ from each other. But it can in no way be lower than the prices for a solid board of the "rustic" grade, for example, or "natures", since its quality is higher than the other specified grades.

If the same processing methods were applied to the solid oak select board, then its cost will be the same, regardless of the shade. But varnish or oil coating can already to some extent affect the cost of a solid board. If you immediately think about the maintenance and further restoration of the floor covering, you should take into account that it is impossible to restore a small area of \u200b\u200bthe varnish surface. In case of serious defects, it will be necessary to restore the entire floor. An oiled oak floor can be restored in a separate area, but this advantage is not critical, as a massive oiled board needs to be treated more carefully. It is easier to scratch than lacquered.

When determining the possible amount of restoration of the floor covering, take into account the operating conditions from the very beginning. If you are sure that the solid board will be used carefully, then choose an oil coating. This will help save at least a little money in the future.

Solid plank is one of the oldest and most popular flooring materials, because even before block parquet appeared, it was the planks that were spread on the floor. Already in the old days, solid wood was in great demand - as a floor covering, this material exceeds all expectations. The wood is pleasant and warm to the touch, it perfectly isolates sound and gives harmony. Solid wood is a durable material, so even the floors in some old castles are still usable. It is also important that wood is a natural material with its own energy - it allows you to feel the unity with nature and has a beneficial effect on the microclimate of the room.

Massive parketoff board Select Oak is made of the highest quality solid oak (parquet grade A). Oak is a breed traditional for Russia, which is known as an excellent material for flooring, furniture making or shipbuilding. Due to the special properties of wood, oak is not afraid of mold and is practically unaffected by moisture. It has a beautiful pattern of annual rings with characteristic patterns that resemble flames. But most importantly, this material is easy to process and looks very beautiful in the interior, both with toning and without it.

The German solid board Select Oak is an excellent floor covering in the Scandinavian style. The board belongs to the Nordic collection, and therefore perfectly complements interiors furnished in the spirit of minimalism or flashy luxury. Oak wood for the manufacture of this model is selected only in the highest grade Select. With this sorting, defects such as large knots, cracks, inclusions of sapwood or wormholes are not allowed - this is one of the most beautiful and rare samples in which the tree looks truly luxurious. Solid oak in Parketoff board Select Oak is not tinted - it impresses with its natural medium straw color and beautiful game dark fibers, looks noble and sophisticated. Select Oak is a real classic, the basis for almost any interior. Parketoff Oak Select compares favorably with competitors with one of the most low prices for this model with excellent geometry quality.

If necessary, the Select Oak planks can be combined with models from other Parquetoff collections - to lay out borders, color transitions or geometric ornaments. In addition, this solid board is easy to complement with a contrasting or solid color skirting board.

To make Parquetoff Oak Select solid board impressive not only with its design, but also with its low price, the manufacturer locates the production facilities of oak parquet in China. Here, on the production line, the massif is processed according to the best technologies - its quality and safety are confirmed by certificates of the State Standard, ISO 9001 and ISO 1072-75. In terms of geometry and surface decorativeness, the solid board Parketoff Oak Select surpasses most European, American brands and the requirements of GOST.

To ensure that the surface of Select Select solid wood remains beautiful, is abrasion-resistant and does not require restoration for 10-15 years, it is supplied with a factory coating of professional German Treffert varnish. This is a high-quality coating that protects the parquet from bumps, scratches, moisture and dirt. The varnish covers the surface completely, leaving no open pores, and does not require complex maintenance. It is colorless, semi-matte, so it looks as natural as possible.

Laying of a massive board Parquetoff Oak Select should be carried out not below ground level. The operation of the coating in conjunction with the underfloor heating system is unacceptable. The strips are mounted on a prepared plywood base with glue and additionally fastened with self-tapping screws. At the same time, it is very important to choose the right glue and observe the technology, therefore, the laying of a solid board should be trusted by professionals.