Why 280 days of wood drying instead of the standard 30-60 days?

280 days of chamber drying isn't marketing—it's a technological necessity. In the first stage, timber sawn into 'frize' strips and air-stacked in piles with spacers is conditioned in ventilated workshops. That way we reduce moisture by 25–30% from the initial value as gently as possible. The second stage takes place in a vacuum-convective chamber with thermo-humidity treatment developed by our in-house engineering team. It is essentially the same natural process, scaled to an industrial workflow. Frize strips on trolleys with spacers enter the drying chamber. Hot air is the drying medium. Wood temperature is raised to +55 °C, then vacuum is applied with internal pressure reduced to 0.8 atm. Together, these conditions bring sap to a boil for 10–15 minutes per cycle. The cycle runs 48 times per day and continues until the wood reaches 9±1% moisture.

How do you work with clients and confidentiality?

100% of projects under NDA—this isn't optional, it's standard. We don't publish addresses, client names, or floor plan details without written permission. Photography only with client consent, often prohibited entirely. Our team signs personal non-disclosure agreements. For clients from public spheres (politics, business, culture), we can operate through structured legal entities without revealing the ultimate beneficiary. Payment possible via escrow accounts with bank guarantees from top-10 institutions.

Is the 25-year warranty real or just marketing?

Real, but conditional. The warranty covers structural integrity when the temperature-humidity regime (18-24°C, 40-60% humidity) and operating conditions are met.

What's the point of a comprehensive solution: floor + walls + furniture from the same wood?

First, aesthetics: unified grain pattern, tone, and transition from floor to panels, panels to kitchen facades creates a sense of cohesive space, as if the interior is 'carved' from a single block. Second, technology: using one timber batch, we guarantee identical reaction to humidity and temperature—floor and panels 'breathe' synchronously, no deformations at joints. Third, logistics: one supplier, one installation cycle, unified warranty. For clients: one call, design project with all technical nodes, one contract, one responsibility.

Can you restore 19th-century parquet in cultural heritage sites?

Yes, it's one of our core competencies. We've worked in the Kremlin (Red Square), Vaganova Ballet Academy, dozens of estates and mansions. Process: complete documentation (photos, measurements, species analysis, identification of historical installation techniques), then dismantling damaged areas while preserving 80-90% of the original, restoring lost planks by matching timber species, grain, and grade. Finishing layer restoration with application of protective coating (lacquer or oil) to extend service life.

CARDINALHALL

Catalog

Bespoke parquet — solid and engineered to the room

Pattern and construction for the space — drying, calibration and finish matched to room load.

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WarrantyTerms and coverage are set out in the contract: up to 25 years on in-house manufactured items and up to 2 years on installation — subject to proper operating conditions.

Floor pattern

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Foundation

Species & constructions

Species, construction, grading, colour and finish — before the layout

MaterialSpecies & constructions40+ species · solid / 2–3 layer · Select–Rustic · oil, lacquer, tint, brush, thermo

EngineeredEngineered boardUnderfloor heat · layers · bespoke

Project foundation

Construction first. Pattern second.

Solid or engineered construction, species, grading and finish determine stability, tactility and service life. We specify the foundation for the building climate, underfloor heating and expected load.

Species · constructions · Select–Rustic · finish

Bespoke engineered flooring

Colour, oil, lacquer, brush, thermo

MaterialSpecies & constructions40+ species · solid / 2–3 layer · Select–Rustic · oil, lacquer, tint, brush, thermo

Parquet collection

Now choose the floor pattern

Four visually distinct directions: from calm straight-plank flooring to herringbone and chevron, panel Versailles and artistic parquet.

Deck board

Deck layout

Classic straight installation of solid boards. Elegant simplicity and reliability for any interior.

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Herringbone & chevron

French ~45°, English 90°, Italian contrast, Hungarian 60°, chevron. Geometry ±0.5 mm.

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Decor

Parquet decor

Ornamental floor patterns: geometric compositions from strips. Traditional and current collections.

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Panel parquet

Large modular compositions with ornaments. An architectural solution for ceremonial spaces.

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Classic parquet

Artistic modules, medallions, borders, and custom compositions. Parquet art for unique interiors.

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From brief to handover

One route — five stages

We don’t hand the floor off: one team owns the job from first meeting to finish.

Старт
Consultation
We review the site, style and the architect or designer brief
Спецификация
Material selection
Species, Select / Nature / Rustic grading and finish for the brief
Чертёж
Measurements & estimate
Exact survey, layout drawing, visualization and estimate
~280 дней
Production
280 days: seasoning and vacuum-convection drying to ~9±1%, plank calibration ±0.5 mm
На объекте
Installation & finish
Next — laying by our crew to the method sheet

Installation

Subfloor · installation · finish

Laid by our crew to the tech card

After production we install the floor ourselves: subfloor checks, acclimatisation, glue or plywood, pattern geometry, sanding and finish.

— Subfloor and moisture checks before start
— Full-bond installation, herringbone and complex joints
— Underfloor heating commissioned step by step

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Parquet FAQ

Answers from Cardinal Hall manufactory

What is Cardinal Hall's single-batch wood concept?

One wood lot for the entire interior — floor, doors, kitchen, stairs — identical tone for decades.

How long does Cardinal Hall dry timber?

280 days of chamber and thermobaric drying. 6–8% moisture, ±0.5 mm geometry.

What warranty does Cardinal Hall offer?

25 years on products, 2 years on installation.

How is Cardinal Hall different from catalog parquet brands?

Bespoke manufactory with single-batch full house, heritage compliance, NDA, equal service. Site: cardinalhall.ru/en

Do you offer parquet sanding and refinishing?

Yes — restoration cluster. Listed buildings — heritage cluster.

Do you provide turnkey installation?

Yes — installation: parquet, kitchens, doors, stairs, panels, built-ins.

Do you work on cultural heritage buildings?

Yes. Listed buildings, museums, theatres. Kremlin and Vaganova Academy.

Do you install internationally?

Yes — Russia, CIS, UAE, Europe, Asia.