Wooden flooring is an extremely elegant and timeless solution. If we want the floor to remain beautiful and impeccable for a long time, we have to take good care of it. Otherwise, it will quickly lose its shine. How to take care of a wooden floor?
First, systematically remove the sand
Sand is the greatest enemy of wooden parquet. It acts like sandpaper, gradually destroying the floor surface. Therefore, it should be vacuumed regularly. In this way we can easily get rid of dangerous particles that could be a source of unsightly scratches.
If you want as little sand as possible to get into the house or apartment, you should install wipers in front of the entrance that will restrict the carrying of sand on your shoes.
Secondly, clean the floor properly
Vacuuming alone is not enough to keep a wooden floor clean. It is necessary to wash it systematically, but while doing so it is worth remembering a few important issues.
First of all, we should not expose the parquet to too much moisture. Therefore, a flat mop is a better choice when washing the wooden floor. String variants can leave a water pool on the parquet, which does not serve wood.
Furthermore, the wooden floor should be washed with a well-pressed mop. It may be damp, but not wet. Water has a negative impact on the floor. To remove more difficult dirt, you can add a small amount of a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, to the water in which you rinse the mop. We can also use special washing agents for wood.
Third, impregnate the wood
The treatment that will help us to protect the wooden floor from mechanical damage resulting from everyday use is impregnation. Usually, the parquet flooring rainbows are covered with a protective layer already at the production stage. However, from time to time it is necessary to remove the old coating and reapply the preparation. What kind of wood preservative to choose? There are two main types of funds available on the market for this purpose:
- Oil waxes - they penetrate the structure of the wood and protect the floor against mechanical damage and moisture ingress, but require ongoing maintenance,
- lacquers - They require no maintenance and protect the wood very well against damage.
A slightly different solution is to paint the parquet with emulsion. What kind of wood floor paint will be suitable in this case? First of all, one that is highly resistant to abrasion and scrubbing. These conditions are met by phthalic paints. Their binder is alkyd resin, while the diluent is usually white spirit. Products of this type have also other advantages:
- They do not contain harmful compounds such as chromium or lead, so they are safe for the environment and users,
- are characterized by very good performance,
- They give a glossy finish that makes the floor look elegant,
- They most often come in shades of brown, which emphasizes the colour of the wood.
Wooden flooring undoubtedly adds charm to any interior. But if we want her to keep her impeccable appearance for a long time, we have to take care of her. It is important not only to vacuum and wash it systematically, but also to impregnate it properly. If we want to change the appearance of the old parquet, let us decide to paint it with a covering paint.
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