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The choice between different types of wood or wood-effect flooring depends on three main factors: budget, intended use, and desired aesthetic. AC4 laminate flooring, which is our best seller today, combines excellent value for money with resistance to intensive use. It consists of a top melamine layer with a realistic wood effect (high durability against friction), a high-density fibreboard core, and a balancing bottom layer. The top layer has an AC4 rating (suitable for intensive domestic use or moderate commercial use) and resists 25,000 abrasive cycles without visible wear. For standard domestic use, it lasts 15-25 years maintaining a good appearance. Its drawback is that, while visually very realistic, it is not natural wood and cannot be re-sanded and varnished if damaged at some point. For areas of very intensive use (entrances, hallways, high-traffic staircases), we recommend not using laminate flooring because concentrated intensive use deteriorates the top layer faster than in residential areas. For these areas, porcelain stoneware or natural stone lasts much longer. Solid parquet is the traditional option. Each plank is 100 per cent solid natural wood, typically oak, ash, or walnut. Much more expensive to purchase and install, but it gives a unique character to the room because each plank has distinct natural grain. Its great advantage is its indefinite durability. If it wears out or gets damaged, it can be sanded and re-varnished several times throughout its life. This is what was installed in old high-end flats and what we recommend for premium home renovations where the budget allows.
