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Floors that imitate wood combine practicality and elegance. Check it out!

Discover the main materials that imitate wood and also offer a more affordable cost

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Apr 19, 2021, 5:06 AM

08 min de leitura
Home Fragrances - Fabrícia Nunes and Romina Passos. The atmosphere of old perfumeries meets the contemporary in this 41 m² space, specializing in home sprays, diffusers, liquid soaps and other exclusive items. Capturing the concept used in high-end stores, it features steel in its customized structures and Eucafloor Canyon Black Oak laminate flooring, with veins that suggest an old and natural wood feel.

Home Fragrances - Fabrícia Nunes and Romina Passos. The atmosphere of old perfumeries meets the contemporary in this 41 m² space, specializing in home sprays, diffusers, liquid soaps and other exclusive items. Capturing the concept used in high-end stores, it features steel in its customized structures and Eucafloor Canyon Black Oak laminate flooring, with veins that suggest an old and natural wood feel. (Felipe Araújo)

piso laminado

Home Fragrances - Fabrícia Nunes e Romina Passos. O ar das antigas perfumarias encontra o contemporâneo neste espaço de 41 m², especializado em home sprays, difusores, sabonetes líquidos e outros itens exclusivos. Captando o conceito utilizado em lojas de alto padrão, traz o aço em suas estruturas personalizadas e o piso laminado Eucafloor Canyon Black Oak, com veios que sugerem um amadeirado antigo e natural. (Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)

Wooden floors have a special charm in interior design . They are a way to bring warmth to spaces by bringing an element that refers to nature into the decor. However, the cost of maintenance is always a challenge. Therefore, projects Contemporaries began to use floors that imitate wood .
Refúgio Urbano – Edmara Cavalcante. Para quem busca um descanso físico e mental, a profissional responde com um ambiente que combina área íntima e social, com jardim vertical e muita luz natural. Ele traz a leveza nos elementos vazados e, principalmente, as texturas da natureza. Madeira, cerâmica e as fibras conduzem a uma experiência sensorial e a um encontro com sua própria essência, junto com peças de antiquário e obras de arte.

Refúgio Urbano – Edmara Cavalcante. CASACOR Goiás 2019 (Jomar Bragança/CASACOR)

Anyone who thinks that this change is artificial is mistaken. Quite the opposite. The idea of using floors that imitate wood in projects is that they can, in fact, present an appearance very similar to the original material. The difference is in the cost to maintain. -them (which is usually much lower). Practicality, comfort and elegance, these are characteristics that can be expected when using both wooden floors and those that imitate them . There are several materials available on the market that are capable of imitating this rustic raw material. . Below, we list the main ones:

Vinyl


Excuse me, Mr. Poteiro! - Regina Amaral - The project pays homage to the painter, sculptor and ceramist Antônio Batista de Souza, known as Antônio Poteiro. The dialogue between the contemporary and the origins of Goiás is developed through the use of wood, either reused or from reforestation. The vinyl floor and ceiling dialogue with the ceramic coverings made by Américo Poteiro himself, whose tone guides the palette of natural and warm colors of the ambiance. Another wall was enhanced with a rustic panel in reclaimed wood, bringing the visitor even closer to the local nature. Upholstery in raw fabrics adds elegance and reinforces the style of the project.

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

It has a lighter texture, which helps to prevent noise from being emitted and propagated. In addition, this material also provides thermal comfort to the environment.

Porcelain


Lavabo do Café - Andreia de Sousa Carneiro e Silva - The space is 9.88 m², and the interior designer's idea was to promote maximum coziness through the use of rustic materials. An LED strip runs the length of the marble countertop, highlighting the brick wall, while the porcelain floor imitates wood. Natural wood – the choice was freijó – enhances the partitions.

(Jomar Bragança/CASACOR)

Probably one of the most popular coverings that imitate wood , porcelain is a good choice for all environments. The great advantage of investing in this raw material is related to its variety of textures, colors and finishes. Although they have a higher cost than other flooring models that imitate wood, their maintenance is easy, and they can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. internal and external.

Laminate


150 m² box office/lounge. Beta Pollis and Roberto Pollis - CASACOR Brasília 2014

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

This is probably one of the most resistant wood-look floors on the market . Easy to apply, laminate is especially recommended for bedrooms and living rooms, as it is a warmer material with excellent thermal comfort. Like vinyl, it is not recommended for outdoor environments , as it can deteriorate when it comes into contact with water. Read also:
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