1. What are the key things to consider when selecting a wood floor in Dubai for the home?

Choosing wood flooring in Dubai for your home can be an overwhelming process. You might seem to be certain of the flooring’s colour, but you might still be uncertain about its design, wood species and surface finish. We at Nordic Homeworx, therefore, will be with you throughout the whole process in order to learn your specific needs. We will be able to recommend the type of flooring suitable for your requirements based on your personal, interior, and lifestyle preferences and concept.

Other important factors to consider are budget, natural light exposure, room shape, and joinery works such as cabinets and doors.

2. What is parquet flooring in Dubai?

Parquet flooring is the perfect alternative to marble floors. It is composed of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern and gives an elevated and 3D feel. ‘Parquet’ derives from the Turkish word that means “a small compartment” and is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces that are commonly used for decorative purposes.

Parquet patterns are often entirely geometrical and angular—squares, triangles, lozenges—but may contain curves. The most popular parquet flooring pattern is called herringbone. Parquet wood flooring can be made from solid or engineered wood but is highly recommended for above-grade installation.

3. How does an engineered floor differ from solid wood?

Engineered wood flooring has been designed to be more climatically stable than solid wood flooring. Here are the other differences between the two:

Construction:

Solid wood is made out of a single solid piece of timber. Engineered floors, on the other hand, are constructed from multiple “sheets” of thin hardwood that are layered on top of one another. Solid boards are typically 18mm thick while a good quality engineered wood flooring is 20 to 21mm thick, making an engineered wood flooring more durable. Engineered boards can be used with underfloor heating and in moisture-prone areas of homes and commercial premises, like bathrooms, kitchens, walkways etc., that a solid wood is not able to do.

Sanding & Refinishing:

Both solid and engineered wood can be sanded and refinished from its surface. Solid wood can be refinished to extend their lifespan. Engineered wood isn’t layered with a thick top, so the floor can only hold one or two resurfacing treatments.

Expansion & Contraction:

Unlike a solid wood, engineered floors will not expand and contract. Wood expands during warm weather and shrinks in cooler temperatures. Installing solid wood would require you to carefully space it out to avoid gaps. Because engineered floors are designed to make installation quick and easy, they don’t expand and contract as much as their solid hardwood counterparts.

Kährs engineered wood floors in Dubai sand as if they were solid. The multi-layer construction uses hardwood down to the joint only, with fast-growing wood below, which means it can be refurbished in exactly the same way as a solid floor.

4. Are there any particularly popular current trends in what the consumers are buying/looking for at the moment?

There are many other aspects behind the increased demand for wood flooring. One, wood floors keep your feet warm on cool days and refreshingly cool on warm days, thanks to their natural cellar structures. Wood was designed by nature to be a great insulator with thousands of air chambers per cubic inch. In fact, wood offers seven times better insulation than ceramic tiles and is naturally warmer than plastic laminate or thin vinyl floor. Wood floors are physically warmer – but they also have a way of softening a whole interior. In terms of appearance, we find that wood complements any flooring.

A consistent popularity with patterned wood floors in Dubai – namely herringbone and chevron. These patterns always add an elegant and timeless feel to any interior.

Another trend is the use of sustainable and natural materials as wood floors are more environmentally friendly than most other building materials. For example, wood plays an important part in counteracting climate changes, and according to the EU commission, an increased use of wood products would stimulate the planting of new forest, while bringing down carbon dioxide emissions.

5. What are the eco-friendly benefits of Kährs wood flooring in Dubai?

Kährs engineered wood floors are constructed on a multi-layer principle that reduces the drain on nature’s resources while increasing the lifespan of the wood floor in Dubai.

Kährs engineered flooring is more eco-friendly than solid wood flooring as it uses fast-growing wood species such as pine for the core material, thereby using less of the valuable hardwood surface layer when compared to solid wood flooring. Kährs patented its parquet technology in 1941, and have since been using it in all our wood flooring.

Kährs only uses reliable suppliers that share our vision and commitment to quality and the environment, and the wood used comes almost entirely from Scandinavia and Europe, where new growth exceeds that which is harvested. More than 70% of the raw material grows less than 160 km from Kährs factory in Sweden.

Over the years, Kährs has introduced a number of manufacturing and flooring innovations that have enabled a more responsible, green production. We continuously strive to find new ways of reducing any impact on nature, in terms of air quality, water discharge, and noise control, to the benefit of our employees, neighbours and the climate in general.

6. What’s the best type of flooring for a family kitchen?

We have seen an increase in demand for installing natural wood flooring in kitchens. Installing a natural wood floor in a kitchen will add to the overall homey feeling, is beautiful to look at, comfortable to walk on, creates an ambience that lasts a long time and is also non-allergenic. Wood is also renewable, unlike plastics and many other synthetic materials. The engineered wood can withstand constant fluctuations in humidity levels as well as human foot traffic, making your floor and the whole room elegant for years to come.

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