One, what are the materials used to make soft wood flooring?
1、Softwood flooring is made from softwood, which is derived from the laurel oak tree, a species found along the Mediterranean coast and in the Qinling Mountains of China, at similar latitudes. Therefore, the raw material for softwood flooring is the bark of the laurel oak tree.
2、European Beech is a type of softwood. The bark of this tree is particularly unique and can be renewed. Although its yield is not very high, it takes seven to nine years to harvest once, making European Beech flooring a very valuable product.
3. Further explanation: Softwood flooring is manufactured through a process involving crushing oak bark into granules, followed by mixing with adhesive, applying a film, demolding, and slicing. The primary component within is softwood fibers, which are composed of dead, multi-faceted cells, contributing to the flooring's soft texture and high resistance to pressure and deformation.
II. Advantages and Disadvantages of Softwood Flooring and Hardwood Flooring
1、Softwood flooring provides a comfortable underfoot feel, while hardwood flooring provides a less comfortable feel.
The unique properties of cork raw materials make walking on cork flooring exceptionally comfortable, while the shock-absorbing properties of cork significantly reduce the pressure on the feet, legs, joints, and back during walking. In contrast, due to its higher density, bamboo flooring provides a less comfortable foot feel.
2、Softwood flooring offers sustained environmental benefits, while Kongwang flooring has lower environmental performance.
Softwood flooring products are inherently free from pollution, and due to the renewability and long harvesting intervals of softwood flooring materials, they have minimal impact on forest resources, making them environmentally friendly flooring materials. In contrast, hardwood flooring consists of four layers of composite materials, which have poor repairability and must be replaced entirely if damaged.
3、Diamond plate exhibits excellent wear resistance.，Softwood flooring has lower abrasion and compression resistance.
Diamond plate surfaces exhibit high wear resistance, enhanced fire resistance, strong resistance to pollution and corrosion, and excellent resistance to pressure and impact. In contrast, soft wood flooring has poor wear resistance; after being compressed by objects, it will form pits. If the deformation exceeds the specified elastic deformation range, it will undergo permanent deformation and cannot be restored.
4、Easy to clean，Softwood flooring is difficult to maintain.
Kong Board is a type of flooring that is installed directly onto the substrate and features a smooth, hard surface that is resistant to water penetration and deformation, making it easy to clean and maintain. In contrast, Softwood flooring is made by compressing and shaping softwood, which can make daily cleaning and maintenance more challenging.
5、Steel plate prices are relatively low.，Softwood flooring is more expensive.。
Kongban flooring is a composite material flooring, which is a relatively common and affordable type. Softwood flooring, on the other hand, is a premium flooring option due to the rarity of its materials, often considered the "top-tier" flooring in terms of price and quality. Those with the means can consider this option.
6、The composite panel installation provides excellent results.；Softwood is unsuitable for full-room flooring.
Golden Board can be used to cover all corners of a room, resulting in a consistent overall effect. However, due to the difficulty in cleaning and maintaining cork flooring, it is not suitable for full-room installation. Cork flooring is best suited for quiet environments and should not be installed in kitchens or living rooms, as it is susceptible to significant friction and pressure, which can cause problems.
Please choose the products that best suit your needs and consider your specific circumstances.