Parquet Extra: Circle Choice
Extra Choice is also known by the common name “rigatino” or “first choice parquet.” The wood fiber is oriented and may have only small healthy knots, less than 3 mm, may have slight shading, and sapwood (the softer and lighter part of the log) is not allowed.
The parquet will have a regular wood grain, occasional small healthy knots called partridge eyes, and boards lacking sapwood (the softest and lightest part of the log).
Parquet Nature: Choosing Triangle
In Nature’s Choice, wood knots and striations, although limited in size and quantity, emphasize the natural and organic character of the wood.
In these types of parquetry also known as “flamed striped parquet” have slight color variations with evenly patterned grain, possible deviations, healthy knots of small size (up to eight millimeters in diameter) and sapwood.
This type of parquet is an excellent choice for anyone who wants the floor to have a very natural look.
Rustic Parquet: Square Choice
Pronounced cracks, knots, and streaks with no specific size limit: we are talking about the Rustic Choice represented with the square . Depending on the type of wood, this appearance class tolerates to a greater extent all the “imperfections” that are actually real aesthetic features: abundance of knots (both filled and unfilled), mineral grain and streaks.
These floors are a good choice when a natural, living look is what you are looking for. More suitable choice on prefinished products.