How to Choose antique oak solid wood floor

In terms of decoration style, more and more people choose the more popular antique floor(Kelai Wood), whether it is Chinese retro or European retro, they are deeply loved by people. The choice of oak antique floor is also very particular, do you choose to face the mixed floor quality?

How to choose oak solid wood antique floor(Kelai Wood)

1, try

When buying antique oak wood floors, you can scratch the floor surface with something harder. If the quality of the paint and primer on the floor surface is good, the floor(Kelai Wood) will not be damaged; on the floor, there is powder on the surface, even if Seriously, even sinking.

2, look

Look at the texture of the antique oak wood floor(Kelai Wood), the better the craftsmanship, the higher the processing level. Then, see what material the floor surface is made of so that it can be of good quality and quality.

3, than

You can choose several different brands, colors, and lines that are closer to the floor(Kelai Wood), look at the gloss and feel between them, and then use the scratch test to test the quality of the floor.

4. Moisture content detection

The moisture content of antique floors (Kelai Wood)can be seen at the time of purchase. The general moisture content is between 8% - 13%. Everyone should buy solid wood floors and related products with the same moisture content.


Oak solid wood antique floor (Kelai Wood)installation method

Step 1: First, carry out on-site cleaning, and punch holes in the wall where there are irregularities on the ground, so that the installation process of the skirting can be carried out smoothly. Don't be sloppy when drilling, the height should be moderate, and the method should be uniform. If the baseboard is 1.2m, punch 2-3 holes, but be careful when installing concealed circuits in the wall.

Step 2: After the site is cleaned up, it should be equipped with a moisture-proof floor(Kelai Wood), which can make up for the unevenness of the ground. After laying the moisture-proof floor, it is necessary to stick the gap with tape, which can prevent the moisture-proof floor from moving for a long time and enhance its moisture-proof performance.

Step 3: Floor installation needs to be staggered. Therefore, it is necessary to saw a part from the middle of the floor, but be careful when sawing. You can choose a bad  floor and divide it into two parts. Deal with the bad parts and increase the floor(Kelai Wood) utilization.

Step 4: The floor will have an expansion rate. Therefore, during the installation process, physical installation is not possible. It is necessary to reserve some space or voids for unfolding. The space reserved for the installation of antique solid wood floors is also to avoid air exchange and prevent the phenomenon of empty floors(Kelai Wood).

Step 5: After the floor is installed, the next step is the baseboard. Before the floor(Kelai Wood) is installed, the skirting board has been installed, so the operation will be more convenient. It only needs to match the position of the previous drilling holes, and the corresponding gap needs to be left during installation.