Panaget is a French specialist wood flooring manufacturer. Floors produced by Panaget cover both solid and engineered wood. Panaget use French Oak that has more character than a European Oak and exquisite exotic woods that are PEFC compliant. Panaget floor surface treatments include Satin and Matt Lacquer as well as a range of unfinished solids.
Panaget 'Clic' floors have the patented Clic-joint that enables the floor to be laid quickly and easily with perfect results.
Panaget takes its responsibilities as a manufacturer seriously and endeavours to manufacture its products with total regard for resources, staff and customers.
When you choose PANAGET flooring, you're helping the environment.
* Panaget has put all its know-how into the manufacture of quality, real wood flooring under the Realwood label. This material uses much less energy than any other material. Furthermore, every time trees are felled, the forests are replanted for future generations.
* PANAGET is committed to preserving the balance of our forestry heritage throughout the manufacturing process. Not only is the waste (sawdust) recovered, it is put to good use by providing energy for Panaget's kilns and heating for Panaget's premises. The company also sorts its waste (plastics, metals, etc).
• The CE label on the flooring is proof of PANAGET’s guarantee that it complies with the requirements set by the EU, for example that it does not contain formaldehyde, there are no pentachlorophenol emissions, it is fire resistant, etc.
* To be totally consistent with its sustainable development commitments, Panaget gives preference to its flooring being designed in wood from the regions of France and Europe, in particular oak, chestnut and beech. The supply of these species timber is in accordance with PEFC certification.
* Using French lumber means that Panaget can achieve exceptional overall energy efficiency.
* The surfaces of PANAGET flooring, whether treated with varnish or sealer, do not contain formaldehyde or other harmful volatile substances (VOC). They are harmless to both people and the environment. PANAGET flooring meets the E1 standard.
Plank Construction
1. Factory applied finish gives the perfect reult and is ready to be walked on as soon as the floor is installed. 2. The hardwood top layer is available in many different wood species and patterns. 3. A supporting layer guarantees strength and dimensional stability. 4. Panaget 14mm and 12mm thick HDF cored products have a backing of pine or spruce, 15mm floors have a multi-layer plywood core. This gives Panaget Engineered floors added dimensional stability, which can be installed using the floating method.
The beauty of nature Nature is wonderfully diverse. Every tree presents us with a variety of different colours and structures, which vary depending upon how Panaget cut the material. Panaget experience has enabled them to develop a unique system for inspecting and grading the sawn wood according to its structure and appearance. This allows Panaget to manufacture floors with different looks, expressions and styles.
Panaget Floor Styles
1 Strip
The surface of the board is sawn in one piece, this emphasises the feeling of nature and will show the full character of the species chosen. Knots and variations in colour clearly demonstrate that this is a unique flooring complete with all the variety in the grain that only 1-strip can provide. Panaget 1-strip range includes a selection of floors with less variation in colour and with minimal knots or no knots. Panaget 1-strip floors are ideal for large rooms where the dimension of the boards is in keeping with the overall space.
2 Strip
The wear layer is two strips wide. The strips are arranged to give different floors individual character. Panaget 2-strip floors are available in two varieties, one with longer strips and one with shorter strips. The longer strip variety is ideal for large rooms, while the shorter strip variety is perfect for smaller areas.
Refining the floor The forest provides Panaget with a wonderful material for creating beautiful floors based on the wood’s natural appearance, but new trends and styles are constantly being developed. The demand for both new and classic-looking floors is increasing. In recent years, Panaget have seen a growing demand for more variety from both interior designers and consumers. This has resulted in a re-evaluation of their development processes to satisfy the needs of our customers who are becoming more knowledgeable and more adventurous in their choice of décor. These are just some of the methods Panaget use with their floors to develop the appearance.
Brushing
Brushing the surface highlights the natural structure of the grain creating additional texture. Panaget can vary the effect depending on the species, and type of bristle. Brushing is usually accompanied by other surface treatments such as bevelling the edges and applying a coloured stain or glaze.
Coloured stains
Panaget can use stains to further enhance the colour that nature provided. From light, white lacquered to dark, deep and exotic colours. Today, there are more and completely new design opportunities than ever before.
Bevelled edges
Bevelling the edges on 1-strip floor boards accentuates each individual plank. This year we are introducing several floors with edges that are bevelled to varying degrees. Everything from floors with micro-bevelling (a slight accentuation of the edge using sandpaper) to more dramatic, stronger bevels on all edges that give the floor a more rustic and robust look.
Choose the right surface Satin lacquer, matt lacquer or natural oil? Whichever surface treatment you choose for your floor, it always enhances the wood’s natural beauty. Your choice should be decided by your preferences for style, feel, colour and maintenance. Furthermore, our surface treatments are of course free from solvents, formaldehyde and isocyanate. Floors from Panaget are also ready to walk on immediately after being installed.
Satin lacquer
Panaget satin lacquer complements the wood’s character by accentuating its natural living structure. This makes the floor more hardwearing and easier to clean. Panaget constantly develop their lacquers (which are among the very best on the market), in co-operation with leading lacquer manufacturers. The lacquer protects the floor from the annoying micro scratches that can appear when, for example, furniture with worn-out protective pads is dragged across the floor. At the same time, the lacquer is one of the very thinnest available and does not conceal the beautiful floor surface, unlike so many others on the market.
Matt lacquer
Panaget matt lacquer almost gives the impression that the floor is completely untreated bare wood, or treated with natural oil. You can clearly feel the soft,natural surface with your fingers or when you walk barefoot on the floor. Matt lacquer is as hardwearing and easy to maintain as silk matt lacquer.
Nature oil
Panaget Nature oil gives your floor a wonderfully natural and beautiful feel. The oil brings out the wood’s wonderful texture and graining, and enriches the natural wood colour. Floors treated with Nature oil are also ready for use in the home as soon as they have been installed. They are easy to maintain, but you must remember that floors treated with Nature oil need a little more care and need to be treated with Panaget oil regularly. The advantage is that the floor becomes more and more beautiful after each treatment. Cleaning and maintenance are the same as for a lacquered floor - vacuum regularly and wipe occasionally with a damp cloth.
