Tricks of the Parquet
FAQ for Servicing of parquet
1) Is the moisture ruins the parquet?
If moisture is the enemy of parquet can provoke uprisings, the tablets they rot or are sagging. Avoid cleaning your hardwood floor with water, a damp cloth is sufficient to hold the dust. Cash will keep ambient humidity without abrupt changes and a stable temperature.
2nd) What if it gets wet the parquet?
Dry it immediately so you do not seep inside staying between wood and soil. First remove the liquid on the soil surface and then remove the moisture has drained. Newsprint and cardboard are two tricks for this operation on its absorptive capacity. You can also use a hair dryer being careful not to burn the ground. When there is a loss of water, usually the slats are raised or bulging, open to solve the problem and replace the tablets irretrievable.
3 º) Can I recover the parquet?
Provided that there may have been exposed to extreme situations such as flood, fire and moisture with a very pronounced deterioration in the entire area will be possible to recover. In such cases be more convenient replacement by a new one. The manufacturers claim that all systems can be recovered by polishing and varnishing. For a good restaurant with varnish, at least be able to give two of varnish.
4 º) Is deforms the parquet?
The floating floors are very strong and very difficult to deformation. Its protective coating is polished and painted factory ensuring a durable finish. The slats glued directly on the ground have a more stable performance with low distortion. The Solid Floors are most likely to be altered by environmental changes. His positioning system causes instability strips nailed on.
5th) What are the elements that hurt?
The grit and dust in excess of erosion factors and detachment. It is desirable to have a doormat before and after the access door to the house. Protect furniture and chair legs dragging. Do not step on the floor with wet shoes or heels fine.
6 º) How do you clean the parquet?
All manufacturers argue that the worst enemy of hardwood floors, cleaning systems are employed. Replace the vacuum collector to avoid cleaning the dust, it acts as sandpaper removing the layer of varnish or oil finish. When necessary to collect dust just make up your mind for a special mop floor. Only use products specifically made for hardwood conservation. You can scrub with a damp mop with water with a dash of vinegar no added abrasives, waxes, and acids. The commercial products contain chemicals that leave our apartment spotless for long and often erodes the soil. You will then have wooden flooring for many years.
7th) Does the sun affects the parquet?
The direct rays on the parquet floor discoloration occur, it should prevent exposure of drawing the curtains at midday. After placement there is a period where the parquet will take its final color saturation, natural or artificial light.
8th) What is the best finish?
The varnish, because it is harder and wear resistant in intensive uses. The oils provide a natural look to wood, but are sensitive to scratches and very delicate to maintain. More easily absorb the fluids causing stains difficult to remove. The wax finish provides elegant but slightly tough and very delicate in its maintenance. Everyone will need to remove the dust on a daily, monthly clean water.
9th) How often is that sanding and varnishing?
The resists floating about 25 years and during this period we can polish and varnish it every 10 ten years. The platform can be renewed every 10 to 12 years and allow greater quantity of polished and lacquered. The paneling may be renewed for shingles if they are not badly damaged. Laminates or imitation last 20 years without need of restoration.
10th) Can any place parquet floor?
Currently, yes. One should bear in mind the increase in height from the ground, knowing that we will raise a thickness of 3.5 cm. causing unevenness in areas where not put on the floor.