Pith trees have surprising feature - each 9 years it is possible to remove from them completely bark without anything for them of harm, for the next years bark grows again, and its collecting is repeated. Collected bark is crushed, processed various substances for improvement of properties, and pressed. As a result material - suberin, representing the frothed pressed stopper turns out special.
At production of pith floor at first create the first layer of suberin, it is the basic and provides warm and sound insulation, this layer are covered with special pitches and stack atop one more layer of suberin, and then layer of front covering which can be made of different materials - the same stopper, vinyl, interline interval. First of all pith floors distinguish as front material.
Laying of pith floor can be made in two ways - pasting its panels on floor or collecting from sheets of pith floor something like puzzle, in this case separate tiles are fastened in the special castle way.
Advantages of pith floor
Pith floor is qualitative floor covering, on the characteristics considerably exceeding linoleum and laminate, at the same time its price is not so high, as at natural boards therefore this floor - the ideal choice for those who do not want to save on quality, but also does not seek to overpay for luxury too. Pith floors have life cycle not less than 10 years that it is possible to carry to pluses, laminate life cycle usually does not exceed 6 years. Pith floor is very pleasant to use, it is often put in children's rooms as children like to go on such soft heat-insulated floor. If pith floor is laid in the castle way, but not pasted, he as if swims when walking, it is possible to forgive for this effect to such floor all shortcomings. Pith floor should be chosen as that who loves heat, even in the winter you will be able to go on such floor barefoot, without feeling any discomfort. If you do sports or dances at home, pith floor will be irreplaceable as it has excellent sound-proof properties, you will not frighten neighbors by the jumps or loud music. Sometimes, to soundproof the room, the pith covering is placed not only on floor, but also on walls.
Once a year pith floor needs to be varnished or rubbed with mastic.
Pith floor is easy in leaving, it can quietly be washed with water, besides it does not attract dust at all.
Shortcomings of pith floor
Pith floor would spoil too quickly if it was not covered with various chemicals. They, of course, prolong life cycle, but do floor not such at all eco-friendly as it would be desirable. Pith floor can be damaged easily sharp objects, for example, heels pins, children and pets can easily spoil such floor.
Heavy furniture can leave marks on pith floor therefore her legs need to be supplied with the special stickers distributing weight.
The pith floor laid by means of castle system can will deteriorate if on it to spill water. But it can be avoided if to cover it with protective varnish. Under pith floors it is impossible to carry out heating as they will not pass heat from under themselves.