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Teak, oak or walnut: which type of wood for parquet?

Comparison of the three most common types of wood for solid wood parquet for use in bathrooms and living areas.

Teak solid wood parquet with a warm play of colors

Teak solid parquet

Very dimensionally stable and moisture-resistant – also suitable for the bathroom.

Advantages

  • High dimensional stability, low shrinkage
  • Natural oil/rubber content – Good moisture resistance
  • Warm, elegant look

Disadvantages

  • Premium price
  • Darkens; note origin/FSC certificate

Application: Bathroom very good (full-surface bonding, sealing edges, good ventilation); living area very good.

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Herringbone parquet made of oak in a light natural color

Oak

Robust, versatile, large selection of designs (plank, herringbone).

Advantages

  • Very widespread, good price/performance spectrum
  • Many surfaces: oiled, matt, smoked

Disadvantages

  • Works more strongly with moisture; tannic acid can react
  • In the bathroom only with strong surface treatment

Application: Bathroom suitable to a limited extent (high-quality sealing, avoid standing water); living area very good.

Solid wood walnut parquet with a warm, elegant grain

Walnut

Noble dark look, good dimensional stability – accent in living rooms.

Advantages

  • High-quality, dark appearance
  • Stable structure, pleasantly warm underfoot

Disadvantages

  • More expensive than oak; more limited selection
  • Color change due to light possible

Application: Bathroom possible (careful sealing, increased care); living area very good.

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Teak parquet 3-layer

Teak 3-layer parquet

220,00 €

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Teak parquet solid wood flooring

Teak parquet solid wood flooring

Paket mit 1,68 Quadratmetern

200,00 €

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