Maintenance rules for parquet
To ensure that this flooring retains its aesthetically attractive appearance for a long time, it must be properly tended. For this it is only necessary to follow certain recommendations. First, when cleaning it is important to use a vacuum cleaner or a broom. It is not advisable to use a damp cloth. It can only be used in some cases. Secondly, at the entrance door and in the most passable areas there should always be a rug.
Thirdly, it is desirable to put small felt pads on the legs of furniture( chairs, tables, armchairs, cabinets).Also, you should not walk on the floor in shoes or on heels. All this can lead to significant scratches and damage to the entire coating. It is better to buy soft slippers. Fourth, parquet processing is carried out with the help of special tools( oils, waxes, gel), which are used in various situations. For example, what is suitable for lacquered parquet, not so suitable for polished.
Remember that the main condition for maintaining the longevity of the coating is compliance with the parameters for temperature and humidity in the room( t + 20C and humidity up to 45-65%).If initially there was high humidity in the building, then no parquet will last a long time.
Treatment method depending on the type of coating
High-quality lacquered parquet , as a rule, does not require maintenance in the next 7-10 years( under the condition of careful operation).However, after you can update or completely replace the cover. Used for this special oil for parquet( good is the composition of the brand LOBASOL).As a rule, they wipe the beaten places.
Brushed, brushed parquet is much more fond of grooming, but with time its appearance is getting better. Initially, it is covered with an oil-wax or oily composition. These compositions do not form a film on the surface of the coating, but penetrate deeply into the parquet, reliably protecting it from the inside. The reason is that oil and parquet wax are absolutely natural and only emphasize the natural texture and color of the tree.
Types of care products
In order to understand the question - what is the best tool for parquet use, it is necessary to determine the purpose of each of them. We will consider the following types of compositions: water-repellent Polish, gel, stain, oil, wax and the corresponding pencil for parquet. Speaking of the first, it is a special liquid that forms a protective film on the surface, which protects the floor covering from excessive moisture.
Wood stain for parquet - it is used in those cases when it is necessary to change the shade. Sometimes it is selected for the color of furniture. It is applied with a brush in 2 layers. The drying time of each on average is 1-2 hours. A protective layer is applied from above. This can be wax and oil , which not only protect the surface, but also give it a glossy gloss.
Unlike varnish, they do not remain on the surface of the coating, but are deeply absorbed into it. Good brands are Markant Color, HS Akzent 100 Oil. Also happens and wax pencil for parquet is used for toning of all kinds of defects on the floor surface( small scratches, cracks).It is available in more than 10 shades, so you can always choose the most suitable color. A good producer of this material is Clou Wachskitt.
parquet gel is used immediately before varnishing, and is also added between the varnish layers. In some cases it is used as a substitute for putty, since it is able to effectively fill microcracks and irregularities. Some of the best are gels of the brand Bona. They are easy to apply, dry quickly and are very elastic.