Heat Treated

Esta Parket Heat Treated Wood Floorings
Heat-treatment permanently changes both the appearance and properties of the surface layer of parquet.

Depending on the extent of heat-treatment the colour tone of the surface layer changes from light brown to deep dark brown. At the same time hydro-distortion is lowered to one-tenth of the original and the Brinell hardness of the surface increases.

No chemical additives are used during heat-treatment. Changes in the wood occur due to the effect of heat on the cellulose, hemi cellulose and lignin structure. This applies also to the change of colour tone, which is achieved without tinting or staining agents or other wood treatment.

Heat-treated timber can be sanded in the normal way and after sanding the colour tone will remain unchanged.

Heat-treated boards are available in ash and oak. It is suitable with under floor heating.