The identification of true and false teak flooring
Teak grows to a minimum of 50 years, and its growth period is slow. Its density and hardness are high and it is not easy to wear. Teak is rich in iron and oil. This iron and oil keeps it free from deformation and insects. It is acid and alkali resistant, especially moisture-proof and corrosion-resistant, and has a natural mellow flavor. The beautiful ink lines and the oily shadows make up the unique natural texture of teak. What is even more amazing is that the color of the planed surface can be oxidized by photosynthesis to golden yellow, and the color is more beautiful with time.
Teak flooring has always been popular with the public, and the market value is high, so some bad businesses are often shoddy, trying to cross the sea, so that consumers can not buy real teak flooring. So how do you identify teak flooring?
From the weight points: the real teak floor fiber density of 0.67 to 0.73 / cm3, lighter than rosewood, but heavier than the hemlock, has a moderate sense; and fake teak flooring is generally biased.
From the smell: the real teak floor has a special aroma, which is noticeable when cut, and the fragrance is comfortable; while the fake teak floor is either unscented or has an unpleasant smell.
From the sawdust: the sawdust of the real teak floor has a very heavy oil quality, and it has a soft feeling when pinched by hand; while the sawdust of the fake teak floor is dry and loose, and the hand feels rough.
From the water absorption: drop two drops of water in the unpainted area of ​​the two fake teak floors, the water drops on the real teak floor will not penetrate; and the water drops on the fake teak floor will infiltrate quickly.
From the texture point of view: the real teak floor is shiny and oily; the fake teak floor is dry and dull.
From the texture point of view: real teak floor has obvious ink lines and oil spots; fake teak floor or no ink line or ink line is shallow and scattered, with no or few oil spots.
In addition to the above methods, if conditions permit, a small piece of dry ground plate can be used for burning. The smoke emitted by teak is thick and large, while the black core is less; or a small amount of water is sprinkled on the floor surface if the moisture is not absorbed. The bead-like distribution is teak, and the absorption is black-blackwood; the floor can be observed after immersing in water for 24 hours, and if it is distorted, expanded, etc., it is black core, and No change is teak.
Teak flooring is moisture-proof, anti-mite and excellent in stability. It is the leader of solid wood flooring and is known as the “king of woodâ€. There are also floors on the market called "Teak King", "Golden Teak", "South American Teak", etc. They have no botany relationship with teak, they are completely "famous brand" and counterfeit, just to sell well. price.
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