Why wood?

Wood is a unique material: nature made it and time designed it with the same knowledgeable mastery and patient devotion that is at the basis of every masterpiece.
It is a material that played a determining role in the history of art, of construction, of the most genial inventions, of our culinary and domestic cultures.

Wood is a unique material: nature made it and time designed it with the same knowledgeable mastery and patient devotion that is at the basis of every masterpiece.
It is a material that played a determining role in the history of art, of construction, of the most genial inventions, of our culinary and domestic cultures. No other material has been so intimately intertwined with the story of mankind. So much so that in the major ancient languages the words “material” and “wood” were actually synonymous. Not everyone is aware that still today much of the promise for a healthy future of our planet depends in large part on the responsible use of wood.

Hope is green.

Wood is a unique material: nature made it and time designed it with the same knowledgeable mastery and patient devotion that is at the basis of every masterpiece.
It is a material that played a determining role in the history of art, of construction, of the most genial inventions, of our culinary and domestic cultures.

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What type of parquet?

When making wood flooring the aesthetic characteristics of this fine material are brought to the fore, and everything - from how the wood will react to the technical possibilities it offers - is studied to ensure an end product that is not just beautiful but also long-lasting, practical and safe.

When making wood flooring the aesthetic characteristics of this fine material are brought to the fore, and everything - from how the wood will react to the technical possibilities it offers - is studied to ensure an end product that is not just beautiful but also long-lasting, practical and safe. This is why it so important to make these basic decisions armed with all the necessary information, starting with the type of construction, then the technique used for laying it and finally the choice of finish. Some of these choices are technical, while others are a matter of personal taste and choice.
Whatever the case, every choice need to be the right one. Regardless of all else, it needs to fully satisfy your needs.

When making wood flooring the aesthetic characteristics of this fine material are brought to the fore, and everything - from how the wood will react to the technical possibilities it offers - is studied to ensure an end product that is not just beautiful but also long-lasting, practical and safe.

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Listone Giordano
The 6 values that make the difference

Two improved-stability parquet floors may, when compared, look the same at first glance. Yet in a technologically complex product there are a variety of factors that need to be taken into consideration before a fully informed decision can be made. Discover the values ​​of Listone Giordano.

Two improved-stability parquet floors may, when compared, look the same at first glance. Yet in a technologically complex product there are a variety of factors that need to be taken into consideration before a fully informed decision can be made. And the most important of those features are not visible to the naked eye. Tradition and culture, technology and innovation, the selection of the raw materials to start with, respect for the environment, good relations with others. These principles are at the root of the Margaritelli corporate mission and the Listone Giordano brand. They are invisible, but they run deep and are unshakeable. They can transform a simple material into a unique work of art.

Two improved-stability parquet floors may, when compared, look the same at first glance. Yet in a technologically complex product there are a variety of factors that need to be taken into consideration before a fully informed decision can be made. Discover the values ​​of Listone Giordano.

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The Listone Giordano
products

Listone Giordano has a wide range of different lines of styles, woods, formats, colours, surfaces and finishes. Each and every product provides its own special atmosphere to the room it graces, and meets the aesthetic needs of those who live there.

Listone Giordano has a wide range of different lines of styles, woods, formats, colours, surfaces and finishes. Each and every product provides its own special atmosphere to the room it graces, and meets the aesthetic needs of those who live there. And all the products share the same fundamental values. Among them are perfection of construction and technical performance. Unconditional adhesion, guaranteed and certified.

Listone Giordano has a wide range of different lines of styles, woods, formats, colours, surfaces and finishes. Each and every product provides its own special atmosphere to the room it graces, and meets the aesthetic needs of those who live there.

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A network
at your service

The safety of knowing that a job has been done well, is a combination of the best product and the best service. Listone Giordano is also the largest international network of stores devoted to high quality wood flooring.

The safety of knowing that a job has been done well, is a combination of the best product and the best service. Listone Giordano is also the largest international network of stores devoted to high quality wood flooring. It boasts fully equipped showrooms, highly qualified personnel and a wide range of services on the five continents it serves.

The safety of knowing that a job has been done well, is a combination of the best product and the best service. Listone Giordano is also the largest international network of stores devoted to high quality wood flooring.

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Why choose
Listone Giordano?

We live in an era of speed and abundance of information, which is good.commitment to quality is an art with ancient roots that eschews shortcuts and glorifies detail. This is as true of a tailored gown as it is for fine wood flooring. And even answered the last question: why choose Listone Giordano?

We live in an era of speed and abundance of information, which is good. But we also live in an era where the actual time to dig deeper and distinguish good from bad is a luxury. A commitment to quality is an art with ancient roots that eschews shortcuts and glorifies detail. This is as true of a tailored gown as it is for fine wood flooring. It is a legacy handed down over generations only if those who produce it now still have the personal pride and ability to transmit the uniqueness of his or her own values. And if he who chooses can recognise that and attribute due value to the difference. Even devoting precious time to acquire knowledge and ask the right questions helps to safeguard the culture of true beauty and expert craftsmanship. The alternative would be very sad indeed: accepting the idea of a world that is increasingly gray and monotonous. We hope that this guide has been of some help, offered a bit of enlightenment and put things into focus. We hope it has met with the reader’s expectations.
And even answered the last question: why choose Listone Giordano?

We live in an era of speed and abundance of information, which is good.commitment to quality is an art with ancient roots that eschews shortcuts and glorifies detail. This is as true of a tailored gown as it is for fine wood flooring. And even answered the last question: why choose Listone Giordano?

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How wood flooring reacts
Traditional or engineered parquet?
Floating or glued?
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Traditional
or engineered parquet?

TRADITIONAL                     ENGINEERED


There are so many different types of wood flooring on the market today – different dimensions, wood types and finishes – that it can be very disorienting. It is vitally important not to let yourself be guided only by aesthetic criteria. Wood flooring is quite naturally sought after for its beauty and the sense of wellness it exudes. But never forget that it is a major technical component of your home and such factors as dimensional stability, available total thickness and thermal resistance do play a major role. This is why you must make a serious distinction between traditional and engineered parquet.


Traditional parquet

stable
***
long-lasting
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practical
*
beautiful
***


Every plank of traditional parquet is nothing more than a strip of solid wood, privy of any treatment that might serve to enhance its stability. That which is an advantage in a piece of antique furniture, for example, is a technological limitation for wood flooring,  where the wood is synonymous with tension and movement. This lack of treatment makes traditional parquet especially sensitive to changes in humidity and therefore subject to warping. And as the size of the plank increases, this reaction tends to become accentuated. The risk is unsightly splitting or cracking and even, in the more extreme cases, detachment. This is why it is not recommended for use with under-floor heating systems and in rooms with sensitive environments.


Engineered parquet

stable
*****
long-lasting
*****
practical
*****
beautiful
*****


Engineered parquet is also 100% pure wood. It is, however, a more complex product in terms of construction, and each component is especially designed to perform a specific function. The most attractive side is enhanced and exposed as the top layer. The support layer underneath, the sub-floor, is there to provide the plank with stability and balance. Engineered parquet is not just better in terms of dimensional stability and resistance to variations in humidity, it allows for larger planks of equal thickness. This benefits both the look and the technical performance of the floor. As is evident when used in restoration projects or applied onto under-floor heating systems.