Decorative wood panels containing pouches of bio-based phase changing materials
(PCMs) were prepared. Three different PCM mixtures were used: a blend of capric and …

Parquet flooring is one of the most common types of flooring, the surface of which can be
covered with various coatings. To avoid possible damage to the parquet during use, it is …

Densification is one method used to modify low-density woods to make them achieve the
hardness required for flooring application. The purpose of this study was to investigate the …

Surface-checking is a significant quality issue of veneer and sliced lamellae-based wood
products. This study explores how surface-checking in sliced lamellae-based engineered …

The experiments presented in this paper deal with plasma surface treatment of various wood
species in order to enhance their hydrophilic properties. As a plasma source we used …

Austrian consumers were invited to touch wood flooring surfaces with bare feet and hands
wearing a blindfold. The objectives of the test were to ascertain whether they were able to …

High-density wood is required in wood flooring, especially in engineered wood flooring
(EWF) designed for heavy-duty applications. However, high-density wood resources are …

The use of short-rotation hardwood plantation species has been perceived to be unsuitable
for flooring until recently, due to the lower densities. This study assesses the performance of …

Carbon dioxide emissions pose a global issue, with deforestation, forest loss from logging,
fires, and construction highlighting the adverse effects of climate change. Urgent action is …

Controlling the deformation rate is the key to improving the product quality of engineered
wood flooring. In this work, the changes in the deformation rate of engineered wood flooring …