MAFI

Boasting more than 100 years of experience, this Austrian parquet manufacturer has long been the benchmark in its field when it comes to the healthfulness of its products. Chemical finishes are significant pollutants of indoor air quality, with particles continuing to spread from surfaces long after drying.

In a world first, mafi developed a production solution that preserves the quality and durability of parquet without the use of chemical varnishes. Instead of coating the parquet in chemicals, mafi leaves the timber pores open, with its products undergoing Vulcano thermal treatment before being coated with 100% natural linseed oil. The result of this solution, which is unique on the Estonian market, is high-quality parquet flooring that is conducive to the health of residents and people working and spending time indoors in general.

mafi’s products prove that timber doesn’t have to be coated with plastic or chemical substances to ensure its durability. Natural and breathable, its parquet is as strong and watertight as any modern flooring – it can even be used with underfloor heating – whilst ensuring the wood’s ability to exchange moisture in a room and maintain healthy indoor air quality.

Materials

Oak

When it comes to the production of parquet, oak is a robust classic. Although it’s widely available, demand has led many architects and property developers to look for new, oak-friendly alternatives.

Ash

Ash offers the same strength as oak, as illustrated by the fact that it’s not only used to make furniture, but even baseball bats. When used for parquet flooring, it creates a similar look to oak.

Larch

Larch can be used to make floorboards that are 3-5 metres long and up to 30 cm wide. The knots in the timber accentuate the natural look of the parquet.

Beech

Uniform in pattern and densely pored, beech is used by mafi to make a variety of parquets with exciting surface finishes.

Douglas fir

One of the strongest conifers, Douglas fir can be used to make floorboards up to 5 metres long.

Spruce

Spruce tends to be used in spaces that see lighter use, such as bedrooms – but its stylish wear and tear is finding greater appreciation, and it’s now being laid in rooms that get a lot of footfall.

Fir

Slightly softer in texture than spruce, fir is light in colour, which is why it’s often used in the minimalist design typical of Scandinavia.

Walnut

Walnut is a highly durable and much valued wood that offers deep brown tones with light accents. Its quality is reflected (among other things) in its growing popularity in the manufacturing of musical instruments.