Parquet or ceramic ‘imitation wood’?
The floor is one of the fundamental elements that contribute to the atmosphere and style of a home. When it comes to choosing a floor material, the decision between authentic wood or ceramic ‘imitation wood’ may seem difficult.
However, there are several reasons to opt for a wooden floor over a surface that tries to imitate it.
Natural warmth and variety of style and design
Real wood offers a feeling of natural warmth that ceramics cannot fully replicate. The texture, colours and grain of wood lend a unique character to each table, creating a cosy and authentic ambience.
Wood adapts to us and our tastes: it offers a wide range of woods, shades and finishes, allowing you to customise your floor according to the style you want for your home. From the lightest and most natural to the darkest and richest shades, wood allows a design flexibility that ceramic ‘imitation wood’ can hardly match. In addition, wood is easily adaptable to different furnishing styles, from rustic to modern.
Comfort and Thermal Insulation
Walking on a wooden floor is a pleasant sensory experience, creating a unique connection with your space. The tactile sensation of wood underfoot is very different from ceramic, which can feel colder and stiffer.
Wood is, now more than ever, a sustainable way to make the homes we live in habitable. In fact, recent laboratory tests are proving that old wood is a thermal insulator that helps maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. In addition, its ability to naturally absorb and release moisture can also help create a more hygronometrically balanced environment than other materials used in construction.
Durability and Maintenance
Quality wood is known for its durability. While ceramics can splinter or break upon impact, wood has superior resistance and can be restored and renewed, making it look new in every aspect (thanks to its sanding).
The maintenance of a wooden floor is generally easier than a ceramic ‘imitation wood’ surface, which is nowadays proposed by building salesmen as an ‘easy choice’, if one is not familiar with the insulating properties and multiple aesthetic characteristics of a parquet floor.
So why choose a wooden floor
Ultimately, the choice between a wood floor and a ceramic ‘imitation wood’ floor depends on personal preferences and the specific needs of each room. Warm authenticity, design versatility, tactile sensation, durability, and waterproofing (now possible with our parquet production and manufacturing process) are all aspects that enhance real wood: a winning choice for those seeking an option that combines functionality, tradition and technology.