Have you ever wondered which types of wooden flooring best suits your home? Do you want to know which option is the most durable, elegant, or appropriate for each room? Choosing among the various options can be confusing, but with a well-structured guide and Yvyra’s collections, the process becomes much easier.
What Types of Wooden Flooring Are There?
The types of wooden flooring differ in composition, installation, and maintenance:
- Natural Wood Floors: Parquet, solid wood planks, and engineered (multilayer) wood.
- Wood-Look Synthetic Floors: Laminates and luxury vinyl.
Each option has its advantages. At Yvyra, tradition and technology come together to offer exceptional finishes and tailored solutions.
Solid Wood vs. Engineered Wood Flooring
It is essential to distinguish between solid wood and engineered wood within natural wooden floors:
- Solid Wood: Made from a single piece of wood. It can be sanded and restored multiple times. Requires traditional installation and stabilization according to humidity levels.
- Engineered Wood (Multilayer): Layers of noble wood over a technical base. Offers greater stability against climate changes. Easier to install, including floating installations.
Yvyra combines these techniques depending on the space’s requirements and foot traffic intensity.
Parquet, Planks, and Laminate Flooring
Parquet, plank flooring, and laminate differ in appearance, structure, and maintenance:
- Parquet: Small boards arranged in geometric patterns (herringbone, checkerboard, etc.). Elegant, timeless, and exclusive.
- Plank Flooring: Longer and wider boards. Creates visual warmth and continuous lines.
- Laminate Flooring (Synthetic): Composite layers with a wood-look finish. More resistant to impacts and scratches, quick to install, and lower in cost.
Yvyra offers exclusive engineered plank flooring in the 1OAK Unico collection, featuring boards 190 mm wide and up to 1,900 mm long, providing a spacious, seamless look.
Finishes That Make a Difference
The finish defines the style, texture, and durability of the flooring:
- Varnished: Shiny or satin protective coating.
- Oiled: Natural feel, requires regular cleaning.
- Brushed: Rustic texture.
- Stains: Adjust the color without losing the natural wood grain.
For example, Yvyra’s Priorat collection features a rustic brushed oak with a 3D texture and a white UV-oiled finish that enhances the grain and provides an authentic look.
Featured Woods: Oak, Walnut, Beech, Tropical Woods
Each species brings unique personality and specific properties to the flooring:
- Oak: Versatile and durable, the most popular wood in Europe. An example is Margaux flooring from the Millésime collection: double-smoked oak with inlays and natural oil finish.
- Walnut: Dark tones with an elegant texture.
- Beech: Light, uniform, ideal for minimalist spaces.
- Tropical Woods: Harder and more stable, recommended for demanding environments.
Yvyra’s Millésime collection features a wide range of tones and finishes (Cora, Pinot, Merlot, etc.) with artisanal design and premium quality.
Current Trends in Wooden Flooring Types
Fashion and functionality both influence flooring choices:
- Matte, Natural Finishes: Very popular today.
- XL Boards (220–300 mm): Perfect for modern visual effects. For example, the Auge collection offers herringbone oak floors with an invisible lacquer.
- Neutral and Grey Tones: Widely used in Nordic and industrial styles.
- Classic Patterns: Like herringbone and chevron, highly valued in interior design.
Understanding the different types of wooden flooring is key to choosing the option that best suits your home, style, and budget—from solid and engineered floors to synthetic laminates. Yvyra’s collections, such as Millésime, 1OAK Unico, Priorat, and Auge, offer exclusive designs that combine tradition, style, and quality.
Want to find out which one is perfect for your home? Contact our design team to discover the ideal solution.
FAQs About Types of Wooden Flooring
Which flooring is most resistant to humidity changes?
Engineered wood flooring and tropical woods offer greater stability than solid wood.
Does an oiled finish last longer than a varnished one?
Oil provides a natural feel and is easier to repair, but it requires more frequent maintenance.
How many times can engineered wood be sanded?
Generally, once or twice, compared to multiple times for solid wood flooring.
What’s the most in-demand trend for 2025?
XL boards, matte finishes, and neutral tones are on the rise according to Yvyra’s latest projects.
