OAK

Oak is a symbol of strength and endurance. Except for construction purposes, the oak is prized for its exceptional texture, because the abundance of colors especially after polishing. Because of these qualities it is a favorite wood of carpenters and joiners for making tiling, doors, furniture and flooring. The original color of the oak is light brown but darkens over time. Throughout the world there are many different types of oak trees. Regardless of the type you have chosen for your interior, it will provide a sense of warmth and comfort in your home. Artistiko sells and distributes a variety of oak hardwood and laminate flooring..

WENGE

Color: dark brown to black, with black streaks. Tree: height varies from 18 to 27 meters; the trunk is usually straight and with a diameter of about 91 cm. The wood material: the texture is rather coarse, straight construction, hard and heavy. Processing is relatively easy with machine tools, but it quickly blunts the blade. Easy to bent. The adhesive is difficult, if resinous. Usage: furniture, cabinets, flooring, production, externally. Region: tropical jungles of West Africa, Zaire, Cameroon, Gabon, Tanzania.

MERBAU

Merbau is a tree that grows in the coastal mangrove forests of Southeast Asia, and reaches about 50 m in height. It has a strong durable stem. The wood is used to make flooring. In U.S. and European stores it is usually sold under different names. Its wood is prized for its strength and resilience of termites. In the Philippines , merbau is used as the standard for determining the durability of other woods . Merbau is used where stability and sustainability are important, such as flooring, furniture, musical instruments. The tree can be extracted dyestuff, bark and leaves are used in traditional medicine, and the seeds are used for food.

WALNUT

The wood of the walnut is attractive, hard (except for the young trees), thick, strong and easy to polish. The core is dark brown, has fine structure and light gray-brown sapwood. When dried in an oven, the color of the nut tends to gray-brown, and when it is dried in an oven – to tan. It is highly appreciated because of the color, strength and structure and is used in furniture and flooring.

ASH

As a common tree in our country, the ash is seeking its place in your home. Ash tree reaches a height of 40 meters in diameter and a thickness of 1 m. It is characterized by rapid growth at young age. It grows especially near the wetland plains, soils rich in minerals. Being a beautiful ornamental tree it is often used in parks and gardens. The wood is strong and tough, with beautiful texture. Resistant to decay and is very durable. Ash is harder than oak, but it is extremely flexible and easy to bend. The flooring has a clear bright natural color ranging from pure white to gray. Because of its beautiful texture, the sapwood of ash is most valuable for the production of flooring, but the yield of this wood is not large. Its bark and flowers are used in traditional medicine.

BEECH

Beech belongs to the Oak family and is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. In our country there are two types – simple and east. Beech has a beautiful, light wood with a uniform texture. Its structure is as silk, relatively rigid and durable, and easy to process, but is susceptible to rot. In heat treatment beech changes color and gets soft reddish shades. After oak this is the most often used wood for the manufacture of flooring.

MAHOGANY

Mahogany has a generally straight structure without gaps and creases. The color of the wood is reddish -brown and polishing gives a reddish sheen. It has excellent workability, durable and doesn’t rot easily. These properties make mahogany a preferred material in shipbuilding (as tradition shows), as well as for furniture and upholstery (see Chippendale – style English furniture of XVIII century), musical instruments, and other items with a long shelf life. Mahogany is used for making drums, because of its ability to emit mysterious, warm sound compared to other common types of wood, like maple and birch. The drums of the famous band “Beatles” were made of mahogany.

TEAK

Teak wood is typical for India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina and Java. But because of its qualities is has been planted in the tropical regions of East and West Africa, Cuba, the Caribbean, and South America from Panama to Brazil. Teak wood is easily applicable for different purposes; suitable for internal and external joinery (windows, doors). It is also used for flooring, with an average load. The teak wood has a medium density, rather mild and characteristic appearance. The core is dull yellow at first, but it gets gold-brown or even dark gray-brown when exposed to light, often with gray or black stripes. Sapwood is yellowish – white or pale yellow -brown. The wood is oily to the touch and smell of leather. Its structure is straight or wavy. Teak tree is not tropical and therefore cannot grow in moist forests. It grows best in dry, hilly regions, like the forests of Southeast Asia. Reaches 45 meters in height and diameter of 4-5 m. It is suitable for any use, because of the strength and beautiful appearance of the products made from it. Teak wood is considered one of the best. It has a beautiful and thick texture. Contains essential oils and therefore virtually no rot, resistant to insects and store more than 100 years. It is easily treated and polished.

MAPLE

Maple is the most loved and usable deciduous tree (for all purposes) in North America. Used for rough work, and for making fine furniture. Sapwood of sweet maple is the only ingredient in maple syrup, delicious elixir produced each spring in Ontario, Quebec and New England. Maple trees are also a tourist attraction. Maple Leaf is a symbol of Canada and is proudly placed in the middle of the country flag. Because of its hardness, toughness and other properties it is used for the manufacture of flooring, furniture, interior woodwork, linings. It contributes to the flourishing of several industries in eastern Canada. Sapwood is generally white with light reddish-brown hues; the core is reddish-light brown, sometimes darker.

KEMPAS

The kempas flooring is very strong. The sapwood of Kempas is yellow to white, while the core is mostly pink to reddish, used a lot in the Far East. Kempas wood offers a wide selection of colors from pale pink to dark red, but over time the colors change from lighter to darker shades. Kempas is resistant to decay. It doesn’t wear away and has no perceptible smell. Dries easily and has a thick, strong and rigid structure. Because of the rich variety of colors, Kempas wood is also used for decoration. Grows in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Sumatra. The wood is harder than most types of oak trees. Used for making flooring, furniture, cabinets, chairs and linings. It is very easy to Easily stick it, forge, cycle and polish.