Given the particular complexity of laying parquet( as opposed to many other types of flooring), its repair will turn out to be much more troublesome than that required by systematic proper maintenance.
Such traditionally used materials for surface treatment of a parquet board, like mastics, waxes and a number of others have become less common. Basically, customers prefer to use lacquers. They last longer, and give the sexes a more attractive appearance.
But is it possible to use any varnish from the whole assortment of the corresponding products in a particular room? How to make the right choice of varnish to cover the parquet? To understand this, you should know what they differ from each other.
Types of varnishes
Formaldehyde
Their base is the corresponding resins.
Pros
- Possibility of processing wood without first priming it.
- Resistance to sudden changes in humidity, ambient temperature.
- High adhesion( the quality of the "coupling" with the machined surface).
Cons
- Pungent odor. In the process of working with such varnishes in the room should be effective ventilation.
- Have glue properties. If the surplus falls into the joints of the parquet in large quantities, the boards are fastened together so that subsequently any of them can be difficult to replace. Therefore, such varnishes are recommended to be applied neatly, in a thin layer.
Alkyd
Manufactured on the basis of oil resins.
Pros
- Deeply penetrate the structure of the material, which helps strengthen the wood.
- Do not glue the boards.
- Do not change their properties under the influence of mechanical loads and atmospheric factors.
Cons
- The peculiarity of the compositions is that in the process of wood processing, the drying of the applied layer is not possible if the temperature in the room is high. It is necessary to artificially lower it.
- Wear resistance is extremely low.
- Apply only a very thin layer, otherwise it will not escape the appearance of cracks on the surface of the cracks.
When selecting, you need to specify the ratio of the components. The less white spirit in the lacquer, the better( such products are less toxic).
Polyurethane
They are also called anhydrous.
Pros
- Resistant to abrasion, liquids, ultraviolet.
- Increased adhesion.
- Quickly dry, which reduces repair time.
- Elasticity, therefore, the cracking of the layer due to the thermal deformation of the wood is excluded.
Cons
- Application is only on a completely dry basis. If wood is characterized by an increased percentage of moisture, then it should not be used.
- Evaporation of solvents occurs during operation, therefore it is impossible to work in enclosed spaces with such varnishes.
Recommendation - can be used in any premises, so specialists consider them the most suitable for a parquet board, especially where there is a lot of movement of people.
Water
These varnishes are readily soluble in water. Differences in the percentage of solvents.
Pros
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High adhesion. - Low price.
- Virtually no odor.
- These varnishes can not be burned.
- Have sufficient elasticity.
Cons
- Increased abrasion of the floors. Increase the strength of this layer can be due to the introduction of certain special additives. But the specificity of the application creates some difficulties. For example, you have to humidify the room( up to 50%).
- Application - only by roller. Any other device in the form of brushes, sponges and the like are not suitable.
Recommendation - well suited for treating floors in enclosed spaces, since you can not worry about quality airing. They are used for any premises, but taking into account all the "minuses" for the long operation of such floors, one does not have to count.
Priming
This is a separate type of product that is used when necessary. When:
- to improve the adhesion of the substrate;
- if it is necessary to achieve homogeneity of the shade of the floor over the whole area;
- at the risk of moisture on the floorboard;
- in preparation for covering parquet with varnishes with "adhesive" properties. The ground protects the boards from "grasping" with each other;
- if the parquet board is made of wood, which can release resin during use. In this case, the soil plays the role of an "insulator";
- when it is necessary to achieve a reduction in the consumption of the "main" varnish, since the soil excludes its absorption into the structure of the processed material.
Recommendation - Before selecting the formulations( primer and "finish" coating), you must ensure that they are compatible.
The expediency of using a varnish is determined by many factors, so there can not be a specific, unified recommendation for choice. But here are some general rules exist.
What is considered
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The purpose of the room, the intensity of movement of people. - Maximum floor load.
- The possibility of contact with the surface of corrosive substances.
- Resistance of varnish to liquids, ultraviolet.
- Application method.
- What kind of floor should be given - leave the texture of the tree unchanged or shade, make the surface glossy or semi-matt and so on.
There is no sense in listing the entire range of compounds for the surface coating of a parquet board. The most famous are the varnishes of German, Italian and Swedish Producers. Professionals recommend paying attention to the varnish HOLZ DÉCOR 2K( Germany).It will ensure the maintenance of the parquet board for at least 10 years. Well-proven such varnishes as "LOBA", BONA, FORBO.
The price range is quite large, as is the range of products. But the cost of a single can, jerry cans say little, as the amount of procurement depends on the consumption of a particular material. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide data on how much money it will take to process 1 m2 of parquet with one kind of varnish.
- Water - from 100 to 410 rubles.
- Alkyd - from 95 to 180 rubles.
- Polyurethane - from 270 to 360 rubles.
Useful advices
The quality of any product is determined not by the "brand", but by the observance of the technology and the raw materials used in the production. Practice shows that quite often under different loud names the same production is hidden.
It should be borne in mind that the cost of good goods will be repaid by a longer maintenance-free operation of the parquet. Therefore, it is hardly worth buying varnishes at a too low price, if in a year or a half they have to do everything again.
If the Producer( the Seller) is too active in promoting some advantage of the product, it is worthwhile to look closely, but what about the other characteristics?
Universal tools do not exist, so often a significant "plus" in one thing turns into a "minus" in another. Therefore, you should immediately decide which property of varnish should be a priority, but not to the detriment of others.
To the floor as long as possible looked new, it is worth using semi-matt( matte) varnishes. Compositions that provide glossiness, in places of intensive movement, fade faster, and the entire floor in these areas is covered with spots. In addition, matte well "mask" the defects of the parquet board or the disadvantages of its installation.
