Four seasons frozen in a wooden floor

Variable aura spring, bright sun in summer, windy rainy autumn and low temperatures in winter. In nature, raw wood is exposed to the capricious forces of nature every day. If this process lasts for years, the elements leave permanent traces on the material, which gives it a new, intriguing look. The effects of nature inspired the creators of the Chapel Minster collection to develop a method thanks to which, in just a few weeks, in controlled conditions, it is possible to create floors whose color and texture will not leave anyone indifferent.

Unlike laminate, floors made of natural wood do not imitate nature, but reflect it. Just as there are no two identical trees, each board is different. In the case of the Chapel Minster oak collection, this connection with nature is even stronger.

The inspiration to create the staves and boards signed by this brand were the effects of the elements on raw wood. The material is blown by the wind, "burned" by the sun and subjected to precipitation, gaining an extremely characteristic appearance. Mother Nature cannot be copied, but you can refer to it and achieve similar effects under controlled conditions. - The unique shade of Chapel Minster floors is obtained thanks to a special, intensive coloring process that involves a number of different steps, many of which require manual work - reveals Paweł Bekas, Chapel Parket brand expert. He adds that no stain is used in the process of creating floors signed with this brand. - The wood is dyed in the mass by manipulating properly selected substances, so the color is permanent. The methods and substances used in the production process affect not only the aesthetics of the floors: they are characterized by an intriguing color and at the same time a high level of hardness. What's more, the wood is protected with wax oil enriched with silicon compounds, which increases their resistance to damage associated with everyday use - adds P. Bekas. The series has been one of Chapel Parket's bestsellers for years.

The Chapel Minster collection is made up of layered pieces in 11 shades. The boards are 20 mm thick and available in 6 different widths (ranging from 145 mm to 345 mm).

The offer also includes staves laid in a classic herringbone pattern, as well as French and Hungarian patterns, they are from 65 mm to 185 mm wide.

Due to the layered construction, Chapel Minster floors can be installed over underfloor heating. Exhaustive practical information on the conditions for installing wood on the "floor" is provided by the brand's website.