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Multi-dimensional: Assessing quality and durability when specifying timber flooring

The Janka rating is often used by flooring professionals as a measure of quality for timber flooring. However, hardness is only one of the properties that provides an indication of a timber floor’s overall durability. Stability, that is the timber’s ability to resist dimensional change that can result in warping and splitting, is an important consideration.

Architecture & Design Team
Architecture & Design Team

17 Jun 2021 1m read View Author

The Janka rating is often used by flooring professionals as a measure of quality for timber flooring. However, hardness is only one of the properties that provides an indication of a timber floor’s overall durability. Stability, that is the timber’s ability to resist dimensional change that can result in warping and splitting, is an important consideration. Scratch resistance, repairability, appearance and ease of cleaning also contribute to the longevity of a flooring solution.

Download this whitepaper to learn about the key factors in assessing timber flooring quality.

Multi-dimensional: Assessing quality and durability when specifying timber flooring
Multi-dimensional: Assessing quality and durability when specifying timber flooring

The Janka rating is often used by flooring professionals as a measure of quality for timber flooring. However, hardness is only one of the properties that provides an indication of a timber floor’s overall durability. Stability, that is the timber’s ability to resist dimensional change that can result in warping and splitting, is an important consideration. Scratch resistance, repairability, appearance and ease of cleaning also contribute to the longevity of a flooring solution.

Download this whitepaper to learn about the key factors in assessing timber flooring quality.

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